Acts 5:28
“saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.””
The apostles are in trouble for saying and spreading the name of Jesus. This verse shows the unintentional acknowledgment of their success. These rulers twice avoid even saying Jesus’ name. Instead they say “this name”, and “this man’s” instead of saying the name of Jesus. There is only One name that men and women can be saved by and it is the name of Jesus!
The wrath of man
Brings
The praise of God
Even in their effort to not say the name of Jesus, it is a big acknowledgment that God is unstoppable and people are getting saved as His Church grows. Father God, You alone are completely unstoppable and full of love, mercy and grace. Thank You for Jesus, His life and work, and what that means in my heart, mind and life. Compel me to speak the name Jesus often to myself today, and publicly at each opportunity I am given, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACTION: Speak Jesus’ name