The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
In this lesson, we are brought back to the issue of whether it is right to obey God when His commandments come into direct conflict with those of men in authority over believers. Peter and John had asked this question as they stood in trial before the High Court Council of Israel, but it had not been answered. However, the Lord Himself answered the question through the series of events that followed their release! When the men, with the other Apostles, returned to "preaching Jesus," all twelve were arrested for their disobedience. But a God-sent angel released them from prison, and they immediately returned to "preaching Jesus" - plus performing all manner of mighty miracles in His name. The Lord was providing the answer to the question of obeying Him over men when their commandments contradict! He also gave a direct answer through the mouth of Peter, who spoke on behalf of all the Apostles, when he said (again standing in trial before the Council), "We ought to obey God rather then men" (5:29).
The high priest and others went into a rage and wanted to slay all twelve men! God intervened by providentially using one of their own members, Gamaliel. His words spared the men from being killed, although they were each severely beaten. What the Council members saw after the men were flogged absolutely amazed them! The men were beaming with joy! They were thrilled to have been "rewarded" for knowing (in a small way) the fellowship of Christ's sufferings! They were "Happy to Suffer for Jesus"!
Find out what the Apostles did right after they were beaten and then released! It is such a strong testimony to us today!
Acts Lesson 25: Stephen’s Message VIII {Israel’s Indictment}
Acts Lesson 24: Stephen’s Message VII {The Temple}
Acts Lesson 23: Stephen’s Message VI {The Law}
Acts Lesson 22: Stephen’s Message V {Moses' Divine Commission. Also how the Burning Bush Symbolizes Israel}
Acts Lesson 21: Stephen’s Message IV {Moses; Two Deliverances}
Acts Lesson 20: Stephen’s Message III {Moses, the Deliverer Delivered}
Acts Lesson 19: Stephen’s Message II {Jet-Tour of Life of Joseph}
Acts Lesson 18: Stephen’s Message I {Abraham of Mesopotamia}
Acts Lesson 17: Stephen’s Ministry
Acts Lesson 16: Growing Pains and Gains
The Resurrection Reality - Part II {More Events, Evidences, and Excitement Regarding Resurrection Sunday} RECENT STUDY
The Resurrection Reality - Part I {Events, Evidences, Excitement of Resurrection Sunday!} RECENT STUDY
Passion Week Chronology {Crucifixion Day? Was it Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?}
Acts Lesson 14: Evangelism Explosion
Acts Lesson 13: Sin From Within {Ananias and Sapphria; Why were they struck dead?}
Acts Lesson 12: How the Church is to Respond to Persecution
Acts Lesson 11: The Persecution Begins {Good Lesson for our Day!}
Acts Lesson 10: Second Church Sermon {Peter’s Sharpened Sword}
Acts Lesson 9: Greater Than Silver or Gold {New Life for the Lame}
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