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A matter of perspective
Intro:
AG:
TS: Our last text focused on the success the church was experiencing.
God was granting them boldness and working wonders.
People were being saved and joining with the church daily.
It was an awesome time!
But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church.
The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.
They should have been expecting this since Jesus had warned:
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The Perspective of The Jealous
The Sadducees had enough and were going to put a stop to this message:
They didn’t believe in the resurrection to begin with.
No resurrection for anyone!
Now, the apostles were :
a. blaming them for calling for Jesus’ death
b. preaching the resurrection.
A. They were loosing control of the message
The religious rulers thought they had control of the Bible
their interpretations were taken as the only interpretation
They were not in control of the apostles’ preaching!
They were out of control and their “false teaching” was spreading
Too many were being taught the way of Christ
B. They were loosing the hearts of the people
They were no longer as admired and respected
These preachers were daring to call them out on their call for Jesus’ death
This marred their image and tarnished their reputations
Like Jesus, the apostles were probably pointing out their hypocrisy
They thrived on the acclaim of others and for being praised as role models
C.
They were left out by God
There was probably pure jealousy their part
I can hear them now: why isn’t God doing this through me!
I am paid my dues!
This is supposed to be our town!
D. They resented the accusation
Bringing this man’s blood on us!
They were reaping what they had sowed and didn’t like it!
2. The Perspective of the Devout
The church at Jerusalem had a whole different view of things!
A. Obeyed God not Men
They had an unwavering commitment to obeying no matter the consequence
They had said as much to the Sanhedrin earlier when threatened.
Now they were doing it
When confronted, they spoke an only logical defense:
We ought to obey God rather than men!
Remember, these are the same guys who ran for cover in the Garden when Jesus was arrested;
All of the Apostles Were Displaying Great Courage
Remember, when Jesus was arrested in Gethsemane, they had fled in fear
Now they are boldly preaching the Gospel despite being warned against it
B. Preached the word
They proclaimed the gospel
An angel had delivered them and gave them instructions, and now they were following through on it.
They proclaimed Jesus
His death and resurrection
His salvation He gives
C. Rejoiced in suffering
Instead of being discouraged, they saw it as an opportunity to praise the Lord
It didn’t slow them down, it added fuel to their fire!
3. The Perspective of the Scholar
Gamaliel, and well known and respected teacher of the law stepped up and offered a perspective on this whole scene
A. Other movements had come and gone
He names other failed movements
By giving this history, he put in their minds a softer approach
Logic dictated, that if this was another false movement, it would burn out.
B. Just in case it is God, use caution
If it is of GOD, you cannot overthrow it
He at least allowed the possibility that they might be from God.
He advised them to keep away from the church
let God deal with it
You don’t want to be found to be against God.
APPLICATION:
We must obey God and not men
Like the 1st church, we are called to obey a higher king
Yes, we are to submit to authority in our lives, but if that authority goes against God, God WINS!
God’s most clear indication of His plan for us is found in God’s word
If we live by His word, we may not be popular
we may not have a peaceful life
we may upset those we disobey/live differently from
BUT, if we live by His word, we will please HIM
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Be prepared to suffer
My prayer is that we never have to go through persecution.
I would hope that we enjoy a good reputation and support from those around us.
BUT: The words Jesus said in John, are still in effect today
He warns us that we will face persecution
Some of brothers and sisters worldwide are in peril even today.
Just last week, Bro. Dalton shared that he is going to a mission field were the very act of sharing the gospel is a crime!
Around the world today Christians are being persecuted for their faith.
More than 70 million Christians have been martyred for their faith since 33 AD.
This year an estimated 160,000 believers will die at the hands of their oppressors and over 200 million will be persecuted, arrested, tortured, beaten or jailed.
In many nations it is illegal to own a Bible, share your faith, change your faith or allow children under 18 to attend a religious service.
Closer to home:
Christians in this nation who have tried to run their businesses in keeping with Biblical principles, have been run out and fined out of business
What was their crime?
not wanting to participate in a religious ceremony which violated their faith.
Their religious liberty was deemed secondary to others rights to coerce them to serve them.
Churches face increasing pressure from even the law.
They are slowly whittling away at our freedoms
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