30 Minutes In The New Testament Acts 4:1-31 (Episode 410)
Sep 26, 2025
Peter and John face arrest and scrutiny from the Sadducees for preaching resurrection. Peter delivers a bold sermon, unabashedly declaring salvation through Jesus. The hosts discuss the establishment's fear of losing control as belief spreads among the marginalized. They explore the council's dilemma over how to silence the apostles, leading to the powerful declaration to obey God over men. Finally, an uplifting prayer after persecution ignites renewed boldness through the Holy Spirit, shaking the very ground beneath them.
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Resurrection Threatens Religious Power
- The Sadducees opposed the resurrection because it threatened their theology and power.
- The gospel appealed to the poor and hopeless, causing rapid growth despite opposition.
Good News Appeals To The Hopeless
- The resurrection offered real hope to those with nothing to lose.
- Religious leaders resisted because the gospel reduced their social control and prestige.
Seminary Moment: Embrace The Weird
- Daniel describes his seminary discovery to embrace Scripture's "weird" miraculous claims.
- He argues that the strange elements are central to Christian hope and worth preserving.