S. S. Times Acts 4:18-31 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.… I. COMMANDED — 1. Against God's enemies (Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:6, 9, 18), 2. To keep God's law (Joshua 1:7, 23. 6; 1 Chronicles 22:13). 3. In testifying for Christ (Matthew 10:28; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10). 4. In reproving sin (Isaiah 58:1; Micah 3:8). II. THE SOURCE OF — 1. Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:19). 2. Grace in Christ (2 Timothy 2:1). 3. Distrust of self (2 Corinthians 12:10). 4. Righteousness (Proverbs 28:1). 5. Faith in Christ (Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:19). 6. Trust in God (Isaiah 50:7). 7. Fear of God (Acts 5:29). 8. Faithfulness to God (1 Timothy 3:13). 9. Prayer (ver. 29; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16). III. REASONS FOR. 1. God only to be feared (Isaiah 8:12-14; Isaiah 51:12, 13; Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 10:31; Hebrews 12:28, 29). 2. Those who trust in God are safe (Proverbs 29:25). 3. God is with His servants (Isaiah 41:10). 4. God can deliver (Daniel 3:17; Jeremiah 1:8). 5. The Lord delivereth (Psalm 34:7). 6. Right requires (ver. 19). 7. God will reward (Revelation 2:10). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.WEB: They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. |
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