The warnings to Paul that he would face trouble in Jerusalem have now materialized. A Jewish mob wanted to injure him when they “heard” that he had brought a Gentile into the Temple. After the Romans got involved because of the disturbance, the commander allowed him to speak to the Jews assembled. Paul spoke to […]
Acts, Lesson 5: Dissension Within the Ranks
June 29, 2014 by
In last week’s lesson, Peter was preaching within the Temple complex. Today, we learn how the Jewish leadership responded, especially the Sadducees. To understand their reaction, we need to know a bit about the Sadducees. The Sadducees The Sadducees emerged as a religious and political-interest group in the 2nd century BC, around the time […]
Christ’s Glory is Hidden in the Rejection by His Own: Matthew 26: 57-68
March 23, 2011 by
Wherever and whenever Jesus and His cross appear, hostility will eventually follow. Opposition and, sometimes, even persecution will follow–not outward glory. For Christ hides His glory under the cross of rejection. What should surprise us, however, is the source of that opposition and persecution! Who is the most hostile and has the most hatred toward […]
