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We continue our verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Acts. In this episode, we explore Acts chapter 6, where the early church faces growing pains and responds with wisdom. As the number of disciples increases, so do challenges, including complaints of unfair treatment between the Greek-speaking widows and the Hebrew-speaking widows in the daily distribution of food. We’ll unpack how Jesus' apostles delegate authority by appointing seven Spirit-filled men to serve, including Stephen, whose bold faith and powerful witness begin to stir opposition. Join us as we discuss leadership, unity, and the beginning of Stephen's remarkable journey.

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We continue our verse-by-verse study of Acts, chapter 5, focusing on verses 34–42 as we close out the chapter. This passage picks up during the trial of Jesus’ apostles, who were once again arrested for teaching that Jesus died for the sins of humanity.

After Peter boldly explained to the high council why they continued to proclaim Jesus, the council became enraged and wanted to put the apostles to death. However, a respected and well-educated Pharisee named Gamaliel stood up and offered wise counsel. He reminded the council that if this movement was of human origin, it would eventually fade away on its own. But if it was from God, there would be no way to stop it—and they would find themselves fighting against God Himself.

The council took Gamaliel’s advice and decided not to execute the apostles. However, they still had them beaten and once again ordered them never to speak in the name of Jesus.

In response, the apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name. And without hesitation, they went right back to teaching—every single day—that Jesus is the Messiah!
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We continue our study of Acts chapter 5. We look at verses 17-33. We examine that the apostles are arrested once again for teaching the people about Jesus, repentance, and forgiveness of sin. An angel breaks them out of jail before they are tried before the religious leaders' high council. The angel instructs them to return to the temple to continue to teach about Jesus. The high council does not know that the apostles are gone until after they send the temple guards to bring them to court. To the temple guards' surprise, the apostles are no longer in the jail although the jail's locks have not been tampered with, and the other guards have been there the whole time. They report this to the high council. While this is being reported to the high council, the high council gets startling news that the apostles that they had arrested are back at the temple teaching about Jesus. The apostles again are arrested and brought before the high council. The high council confronts the apostles about disobeying its order not to teach about Jesus. Peter replies that they have to obey God and not them. Peter explains how the religious leaders had Jesus murdered, but God raised Jesus from the dead. Peter further explained that God placed Jesus at His right hand as Prince and Savior. After the religious leaders heard this, they decided to kill the apostles.

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