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Acts 12:1 This Herod Agrippa I was the grandson of Herod the Great who tried to murder Jesus when he was born and the nephew of Herod Antipas who executed John the Baptist and who was involved in the crucifixion of Jesus. Herod was raised in Rome, but tried to prove his Jewishness by following the Jewish laws in every …
Acts 3:1 Today’s division between Judaism and Christianity did not exist in the same way this early in history. The first Christians were Jews and continued with their Jewish culture and religiosity as long as it did not clash with the new covenant (Gal 2:11-14). For example, the first Christians often gathered in the temple (Acts 2:46). Normally, many Jews …
Acts 2:14 Peter was often the spokesman for the disciples (Matthew 19:27). There is a big difference between Peter before and after he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Before he didn’t even dare to confess his faith in front of a little girl, now he confesses publicly in front of all Jerusalem (Mark 14:66-68). In the same way, we …
Luke 9:18 Did Jesus pray with his disciples? Or had Jesus withdrawn to pray quietly when they came to disturb him? Unfortunately, the text does not say. For a leader in the Kingdom of God, it is important to find time for quiet prayer. Exactly where, when or how you pray is very individual, but praying is very important. A …
Mark 14:70-71 It was brave of Peter to follow Jesus from a distance, but at the same time it is never a good idea to follow Jesus from a distance, because then one can easily fall when difficulties come. Peter swears that he does not know Jesus, trying to convince his accusers that God will punish him if he does …
Mark 8:27 John the Baptist, because he preached repentance. Jesus also preached repentance, but he was much greater than John the Baptist. Elijah, because he did many miracles. Jesus also did many miracles, but he was much greater than Elijah. Prophet, because he conveyed the word of God. Jesus also conveyed the word of God, but he was much greater …