Book Of Acts Essay

The book of Acts is filled with valuable words, hope to those lost, instructions for those willing to take the correct path, details of the early church and speeches worth understanding. These speeches are composed of truth inspired by the Holy Spirit told by devout men of God. They out scream the lies and lead the blind, as one can see from the following speeches exampled. In the first major speech/sermon written in the book of Acts; and the first proclaimed by Peter, happened on the day of Pentecost, 50 days after the ascension of Jesus, the day in which the promised gift of the Holy Spirit was to come. The disciples had all been praying together when, “Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven…” (Acts 2:2 HCSB). They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues, different languages. A multitude came together and started accusing

When the High Priest and other Jewish leaders realized this, their hearts were filled with jealousy. They brought the apostles before the Sanhedrin and were indecisive on what to do with them. However, a pharisee in the council, well respected by the leaders, named Gamaliel advised and made a wise speech to the rest of the Sanhedrin saying “And now, I tell you, stay away from these men leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God (Acts 5:38-39 HCSB). Fortunately the council listened to him, but they still had the apostles flogged. The Sanhedrin let them go warning them once again not to speak in His name. This prudent speech is very significant not only to the story overall but we can even apply this to our own lives. Amazingly, this testifies that this is indeed a work of God, because of to this day, it has not been