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E. RENEWED PERSECUTION, 5:17-42
1. Renewal of the apostle's persecution in 5:17-42 was the direct
consequence of what, 5:14-16?
(1) The multitudes of people who became believers.
(2) The many miraculous cures that took place.
(3) The increasing popularity of the apostles.
2. With what do the apostles meet in 5:17-18? With imprisonment by the
Jewish leaders who were filled with jealous indignation because of the
success of the apostles, and the defiance of their ecclesiastical
authority.
3. What is recorded in:
(1) 5:19? The amazing deliverance of the apostles from prison by the
angel of the Lord.
(2) 5:20-21? The continued public ministry of the apostles
who were unintimidated by their enemies.
4. Point out the effect which the apostles' witness had on these
ecclesiastical leaders, 5:24-33:
(1) They were "cut to the heart" (lit., "sawn asunder") by the sword
of the word of God (Heb. 4:12).
(2) They contrived ways to kill the apostles as the only means to
silence their witness.
5. What takes place in 5:34-40? A providential intervention on behalf of
the apostles by the interposition of Gamaliel, a member of the council
and, according to tradition, a secret believer.
6. Following their release, what did the apostles do in:
(1) 5:41? They rejoiced because of their privilege to share the
fellowship of Christ's sufferings.
(2) 5:42? They continued their apostolic mission regardless of the
risks to themselves.