by Shannon Popp | Oct 6, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:42 “And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.” They did not stop, slow down or wait, but through conviction in their heart, and knowledge that God planned for them to continue, they...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 5, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:41 “Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” This is amazing as we think of the backs of the apostles that were beaten and whipped. This is an example of the paradox of the follower of...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 4, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:40 “and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.” The Sanhedrin (the judge, and jury) listen to Gamaliel’s advice, then bring the disciples in to give them a good beating before...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 3, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:39 “but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,” Gamaliel’s logic, is that of a Pharisees. It is not actual Truth. Many things that are ungodly have been started and continue to...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 2, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:38 “So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail;” Gamaliel, this leader of leaders is commanding the Sanhedrin to stand down. “Keep away”, and “let them alone” are...
by Shannon Popp | Oct 1, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 5:36-37 “For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the...
