The Apostles Peter and John were forbidden to preach in the name of Jesus!
Today in America our military forbids the name of Jesus; many of our churches now fall under state and federal control because of their tax exempt status, they must do as the state commands.
Our churches no longer serve God, they serve the state. The saving grace taught in the Bible can no longer be shared with those needing to hear it from these churches.
We are living in the Book of Acts! Now! Today! As we read from Acts Chapter 4:
Peter and John Arrested
Acts 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
A man crippled since birth gets healed by the power of God and is joyfully dancing in their midst. The Sadducees were not happy and took action to stop the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and through Him comes salvation. (Sounds just like America today)
Addressing the Sanhedrin
Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.
In America today preachers are told not to use the name of Jesus to end their public prayers, not to give counsel using Jesus name, and not to share Jesus name publicly. (Sounds just like the Book of Acts)
The Name of Jesus Forbidden
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”
18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
What did the Apostles do? They certainly did not do what many Americans have done and accomplished through being politically correct as mandated by the government overlords. Americans have meekly become silent and obedient to the government. The Gospel of Christ has been silenced to a large extent by fear and intimidation. Look at what the Apostles did and go and do likewise starting now.
Prayer for Boldness
Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who by the mouth of Your servant David have said:
‘Why did the nations rage,
And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’
27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Note: "when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness".
AMEN
This man also believes we are living the book of Acts. Listen to what he says is occurring in America and the world right now. Do you feel the fore-shock coming?
We are living in the Book of Acts! Now! Today! As we read from Acts Chapter 4:
Peter and John Arrested
Acts 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
A man crippled since birth gets healed by the power of God and is joyfully dancing in their midst. The Sadducees were not happy and took action to stop the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and through Him comes salvation. (Sounds just like America today)
Addressing the Sanhedrin
Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.
In America today preachers are told not to use the name of Jesus to end their public prayers, not to give counsel using Jesus name, and not to share Jesus name publicly. (Sounds just like the Book of Acts)
The Name of Jesus Forbidden
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”
18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
What did the Apostles do? They certainly did not do what many Americans have done and accomplished through being politically correct as mandated by the government overlords. Americans have meekly become silent and obedient to the government. The Gospel of Christ has been silenced to a large extent by fear and intimidation. Look at what the Apostles did and go and do likewise starting now.
Prayer for Boldness
Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who by the mouth of Your servant David have said:
‘Why did the nations rage,
And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’
27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Note: "when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness".
AMEN
This man also believes we are living the book of Acts. Listen to what he says is occurring in America and the world right now. Do you feel the fore-shock coming?
Closing thought: Ichabod - The glory of the Lord has departed.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
When the tidings of the disastrous defeat of the Israelites in the battle against the Philistines near to Mizpeh were carried to Shiloh, the wife of Phinehas "was near to be delivered. And when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed
herself and travailed" (1 Samuel 4:19-22). In her great distress she regarded not "the women that stood by her," but named the child that was born "Ichabod" i.e., no glory, saying, "The glory is departed from Isreal;" and with that word on her lips she expired.
The Glory of the Lord has departed American leaders and policy makers but HAS NOT and WILL NOT depart from those who are His - YOU born again professing believers in Jesus Christ! HE LIVES! Rejoice in Him!
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