THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 1:1, Acts 7:60 All the events of the first seven Chapter s can be summed up under the heading: THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. In the picture of the preceding page you can observe an artist's conception of Jerusalem as it appeared in the time of the events recorded in the boo... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE PRISON ACTS 4:1-4. Acts 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, Acts 4:2 being sore troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 4:3 And they laid hands on... [ Continue Reading ]
BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN. Acts 4:5-22. Acts 4:5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; Acts 4:6 and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.... [ Continue Reading ]
8. IN THE UPPER ROOM. Acts 4:28, Acts 5:11. a. The Prayer Service. Acts 4:23-31. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them. Acts 4:24 And they, when they heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one... [ Continue Reading ]