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Folly of Fighting against God
Act 5:27-42
The high priest and his party could not forget the imprecation of Mat 27:25. It haunted them. Compare Peter’s description of the Cross as the tree with Deu 21:23 and Gal 3:13; also his own usage of the phrase in 1Pe 2:24. Notice in Act 5:31 the divine order-Jesus must be Prince, if He is to be Savior. It is because that order is not observed, and men therefore seek to derive His benefits before they concede His rights, that He is unable to deliver them. Christ must be the enthroned Lord and Master of your life, if you want to be saved to the uttermost. See Rom 10:9, r.v. Repentance is His gift equally as forgiveness. Mark that reference to the witness of the Holy Spirit, Act 5:32. Let us never stand in pulpit or class without being first assured that the truth we utter is such that He can endorse.
Gamaliel had been Paul’s teacher. He was very astute and non-committal. He said, “Let us wait and see; the truth will conquer.” He expected that the new enthusiasm would die down if it were let alone. He knew that a draught of wind fans a fire. But he lived to see his mistake. We must be warned by Act 5:42 not only to preach Christ as king in the Temple, but also at home.