38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.
I don't recall this section, thought we have obviously read it before since we covered every chapter! What a great testament to Jesus. Gamaliel's statement came true, the purpose of Peter and John was not of human origin. It did not fail, we are still learning from it 2000 years later.
thank you Jesus.
knut
41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
ReplyDeleteMy inner being reads this....and says.....WHAT?! I should be thankful to be persecuted in the name of Jesus? I'm not sure I want that. But the tallest tree catches the wind, right? If you are really making a difference for the kingdom, you will be challenged.
tp