30 Minutes In The New Testament Acts 5:17-6:7 (Episode 412)
Oct 21, 2025
The apostles face arrest but are miraculously freed by an angel, leading to their bold return to preaching. Tension rises as the Sadducees, filled with jealousy, can't comprehend the escape. A wise council member, Gamaliel, warns against opposing a possibly divine movement. Meanwhile, internal disputes arise over the treatment of widows, prompting the apostles to appoint seven Spirit-led men to oversee these needs. This organizational shift not only addresses the conflict but also fuels church growth and conversions.
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Bold Obedience Over Safety
- The apostles boldly returned to preach in the temple after an angel freed them from prison.
- Their obedience shows proclamation, not safety, drives their mission.
Public Favor Limits Coercion
- The officers found the prison empty and later saw the apostles teaching in the temple.
- The public support made the Sanhedrin wary of using force against them.
Repentance Is A Gift
- Peter declares obedience to God over men and proclaims Christ's resurrection and exaltation.
- He links resurrection to repentance and forgiveness as gifts from God.