Acts 5:12-42

In this week's passage the apostles find themselves right back in front of the council, once again on trial for spreading the good news and teaching people about the new life available through him. The council is ready to take drastic measures to stop them, but the wisdom of Gamaliel prevails when he tells them that if the work of the apostles "is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God" (Acts 5:39). We see in these verses the apostles' unwavering commitment to telling others about Jesus even in the face of opposition, and the power of God at work to fulfill his purpose for them.