Beautiful Gate page 4

Beautiful Gate page 4 by ric gustafson


As Peter was speaking to the crowd, the captain of the Temple guard approached with some of his men and some priests and Sadducees.
" Seize them". The crowd quickly dispersed. " For teaching and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead".
Peter and John were put into jail.
The next day, the two were brought in and now stood in front of the rulers, the elders and the scribes. The man who was healed now stood next to the two.
One of the rulers spoke up. " By what power or in what name have you done this?".
Peter was now filled with the Holy Spirit. " Rulers and elders of the people" he said in a loud commanding voice. " That by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene whom you crucified whom God raised from the dead by this name this man stands in front of you in good health". He stared at his accusers. " He is the stone which was rejected by you but now has become the chief cornerstone".
All of them were amazed because these were uneducated men. " We must confer with each other".
After a while, one of the rulers spoke up. " We command you not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus".
Peter replied. " We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard".
They let the two men go.


The End- dedicated to Tom E


research help: The Ryrie Study Bible


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric