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“. . . and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name [of Jesus]. And every day, in the temple […]

I’m sorry for the lack of verses yesterday. We had no electricity and no Internet until evening.“‘After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So in the present case [of Jesus] I […]

“And he [Gamaliel] said to them, ‘Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men [apostles]. For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing’” […]

“When they [the council] heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them [the apostles]. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while” (Acts 5:33, 34 ESV).  Unrighteous anger is […]

“‘And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him’” (Acts 5:32 ESV).  Lord, please show us if we are not obedient to Your perfect will and ways. Thank You for hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ holy name. AmenBlessed day~

“But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins’” (Acts 5:29-31 ESV).  Father God, thank You for offering […]

“And when they had brought them [apostles], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name [Jesus], yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s [Jesus’] blood upon us’” (Acts 5:27, 28 ESV).  Lord, help […]

Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. And someone came and told them, ‘Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.’ Then the captain with the officers went and […]

“But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, ‘We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside’” (Acts 5:22, 23 ESV). Did You come to their rescue, Lord, not only to show […]

“But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, ‘Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.’ And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest […]