We Must Obey God rather than Man

I. Continuing the Ministry of Jesus 5:12-16

A. Signs and Wonders v. 12
Wonders = the reaction of the people, amazement
Signs = the power of God behind the miracle.

B. A Respected and Feared Assembly 13-16

II. Captives Miraculously Freed 17-21a

III. Court in Session, Again 21b-32

A. Where did they Go? There they Are! 21b-26

B. The Charges and the Defense 27-32

1. Two Charges
   

 We commanded you not to teach in “this name”.
 You are blaming us for “this man’s” murder.

2. Two Points of Defense
   

 In the Greek “to obey God is necessary” v. 29

Dennis Johnson “When men forbid what God has commanded
or command what God has forbidden, we have only one option:
“We must obey God rather than men”!

 You are the murderers!

3. The message is proclaimed again!   30-32
   

 The resurrection is true
 Christ became a curse for us.
 Repentance and forgiveness of sins is found in Him!

IV.     Counsel from Gamaliel   5:33-42

A. God’s Providence Rules over the Rulers 33-35

B. Gamaliel’s Advice is based on Historical Fact 36-39

C. The Aftermath 40-42