Friday 9 November, 2012

27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” 33 When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” 40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.

The Apostles (maybe all of them) are before the High Priest for teaching about Jesus in the temple. The Jewish leaders seem to think the only way to stop them is to kill them – as they did with Jesus.

Verse 39 gives us the only wisdom to come fr

om these leaders … If this is God, you won’t be able to stop it .. my paraphrase.

I’m a believer today because this wisdom from Gamaliel is true! This verse is such an encouragement and God inspired. Teaching and proclaiming Jesus has never been silenced regardless of the horrendous methods used over the centuries. We may get battered – physically and emotionally along the way – but I am forever grateful that these men did not keep silent, they obeyed God.

Father I pray that I too will also not keep silent but have the same courage by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim Jesus regardless.

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The Apostles (maybe all of them) are before the High Priest for teaching about Jesus in the temple. The Jewish leaders seem to think the only way to stop them is to kill them – as they did with Jesus.
Verse 39 gives us the only wisdom to come from these leaders … If this is God, you won’t be able to stop it .. my paraphrase.
I’m a believer today because this wisdom from Gamaliel is true! This verse is such an encouragement and God inspired. Teaching and proclaiming Jesus has never been silenced regardless of the horrendous methods used over the centuries. We may get battered – physically and emotionally along the way – but I am forever grateful that these men did not keep silent, they obeyed God.
Father I pray that I too will also not keep silent but have the same courage by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim Jesus regardless.
Written by Suzie Hodgson
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