Today, we wrap up our week-long look at the showdown in Acts 4 and 5, and draw some lessons from it. The truth will shine Because the way Luke’s told this story, he’s trying to say something to his reader, Theophilus. Probably a wealthy, educated man. Someone who knows his history of Greek philosophy. Someone who… Continue reading Acts 4 & 5 – the truth will shine

After Acts 4, you’d think the issue would have been settled, right? The apostles were being witnesses in the power of the Holy Spirit (with great signs and wonders) and the Temple establishment was incapable of stopping them, right? But But the Jerusalem leaders aren’t going down without a fight. Luke reminds us of their self-centred motives:… Continue reading Acts 5 – the sequel