The apostles are in trouble with the priests, Pharisees and Sadducees who have brought them before the ruling council. Once again they are warned not to speak in “this name.” These men knew that by using the name of Jesus Christ the apostles unleashed the power of the One who bore the name. They had […]

Jerusalem is in turmoil. A new religion has come forth and is threatening to bring down the wrath of the Roman government on the heads of the Jewish hierarchy who have been allowed to hold onto a modicum of power because they could control the people. Now a significant number of the Jewish population is […]

In the eyes of the Jewish hierarchy, maximum trouble had been unleashed on them because many of the people were turning to the Galilean carpenter the Roman soldiers had nailed to a cross. The movement of masses of people to the “Son of God” to whom they could go independent of the religious hierarchy would […]

By shaking the place where the disciples were assembled, the Lord has let His followers in Jerusalem know that He has heard their prayers. Verses thirty-two through thirty-seven: Much has been made of this passage of Scripture, most of which is incorrect in that it does not take into consideration the context of the situation. Those who believe […]

Peter and John have been released by the religious leaders following two stern warnings not to speak (and certainly not to act) in the name of Jesus. Verses twenty-three through thirty-one: Following their release the apostles went to where their spiritual brethren were gathered and reported to them what the Jewish leaders had done and said to them. […]

Things have gone relatively smooth so far, but that is about to change. Verses one through seven: A huge crowd having gathered following the healing of the crippled man, Peter took the opportunity to preach to them. At this point a fact needs to be brought out. Note that in verse 2 we learn that Peter had […]

Verses forty-four through forty-seven: Over the past couple of years we in the United States have witnessed the development of a strong political movement that, had it gained control of the White House and the Houses of Congress, would have taken the nation into full-fledged Socialism, aka Communism Light. So powerful was this political wave that Liberalism’s […]

The Holy Spirit has fallen on the disciples. A multitude of people have come together from throughout Jerusalem and have heard Peter’s message and instructions for receiving the Holy Spirit which God had promised them (vs. 39): “For the promise (of the Holy Spirit-2:33) is unto you (Jews gathered in Jerusalem) and to your children (all Jews), and (as well as) to ALL WHO ARE […]