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THE VISUAL BIBLE – ACTS 5:16 – 7:6

April 14, 2009

Part 4 of 22- Chapter 5:16 through Chapter 7:6

  • The Apostles perform many miraculous signs
  • The Apostles are arrested by the Religious leaders
  • An angel of the Lord rescues them from jail
  • They are warned not to preach the Gospel
  • Peter says they must obey God rather than human authority
  • Peter shares the Gospel message with the high council
  • Gamaliel tells Religious leaders to leave the disciples alone as if what they’re doing is from God no one will be able to stop them, but if what they’re doing is not of God it will not be successful
  • Seven men, well respected and full of the Holy Spirit are chosen to serve the people in the church
  • The number of believers in Jerusalem increased including many Jewish priests
  • Stephen is arrested because of false testimony against him
  • Stephen’s face becomes bright as an angel’s as he stands before the high council and shares the Gospel message