They’d been with Jesus

Peter & John were brought before the high priest and his family after they’d healed the lame man. They’d been arrested and put in jail because of it. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke. He told these religious leaders that they’d healed this man by the name of Jesus Christ—whom they’d  crucified—but he’d risen from the dead.  

The Jewish leaders did NOT try to refute the death and resurrection of Jesus! This would have been the perfect opportunity if they were going to do so.  I find that very interesting. 

But these religious leaders DID take notice these two men had been with Jesus. Did someone among them recognize them as Jesus’ disciples? Or was it the authority and boldness with which they spoke that reminded them of Jesus and associated them with Him? Either way…they knew Peter & John, unlearned men, had been with Jesus. 

Do people recognize we’ve been with Jesus? Do we look and speak more like the world…or Jesus? Is there boldness and authority, that the Spirit gives, in our lives?

The high priest knew Peter & John had been with Jesus. He tried to silence them. But because they’d been with Jesus…they couldn’t be silenced.