The Apostles Are Persecuted

When was the last time you felt intimidated by an individual or group of people?

What happened when the Christians were put in jail? (5:18-20)

How were the apostles brought before before the Sanhedrin? Why? (5:25-27)

How had the apostles disobeyed the council and for what reason did they give for doing so? (5:28-32)

How did the council respond and what made them so angry? (5:33,28)

Who intervened on behalf of the apostles? How? (5:34-39)

How did the council deal with the apostles and how did the apostles respond? (5:40-42)

What forms of opposition do Christians face today and for what principles should a Christian stand at all costs?