It was so ordered of God that the Holy Ghost should not at first be conferred on the disciples at Samaria: I do not mean merely on such as Simon or false brethren, but even on those that were true. The name Herod is the surname used by all the linage of Herod the Great. [Note: Longenecker, p. But that branch of criticism which consists in a full knowledge of the sources, a nice discrimination of the various readings, and a sound judgment in deciding the preferable text, as it is rarely found, so it certainly was not the forte of Dr. C. One hundred and fifty years ago, Dr. E. Wells, in his "Help for the more easy and clear understanding of the Scriptures" (Oxford, 1718), not only adopted the singular in his Greek text and his English paraphrase, but pointed out in his Annotations the great weakness of the argument drawn by dissenters from the plural , as if it favoured their system of separate churches. In the reign of Claudius also, the dominions of Herod Agrippa were still further enlarged. Nem okozott csaldst, hiszen a sajt eskvmn TovbbEskvi fotzs Gyrben, Garantlom nektek a laza, spontn, ktttsg nlkli fotzst, j kedvvel trstva, illetve kitn fnykpekkel gazdagodhattok. A quaternion was a squad of four. "Luke doth at length declare that certain of them brought this treasure even unto the Gentiles. Now about that time,. That the famine was in Judea, and Saul and Barnabas were sent thither with what the church at Antioch had collected. He was delivered to four quaternions of soldiers, that is, to sixteen, who were to be a guard upon him, four at a time, that he should not make his escape, nor be rescued by his friends. It is strange that we have not a more full and particular account of the martyrdom of this great apostle, as we had of Stephen. Wherefore, we must think with ourselves that he was tied by one that had the rule over him, that he might not more vehemently oppress the Church. So meanwhile, back at the prison Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter ( Acts 12:18 ). . Web12 When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. Herod stretched forth his hand against the church and he killed James the brother of John with the sword. Lets all Pray through Romans 12 and 13 this week But Peter waited there knocking. It is we who by confounding matters lose consequently the blessedness and beauty of the truth of God. God has no pleasure in the death of a sinner. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, whose name was Rhoda. ( Acts 12:3 ). When the matter is rehearsed, the great argument is this, "Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?" On the fourteenth of Nissan they began the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and so it was during this Feast of Passover that Peter was arrested. A zene vegyes felhozatal volt egy kivl Dj-vel. Scripture is clear and unequivocal as to the truth of the case. Peter had not long learnt it himself. . During that time no trial or execution could be carried out and that is why Herod purposed to defer Peter's execution until the week was finished. These gifts, at least such as were of an extraordinary sort, were the outward signs of that gift in early days; and it was of great importance that there should be a decisive palpable testimony to it. He was the second husband of Herodias (see G2266) and consented to the death of John the Baptist. "When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." Observe, The Jews made themselves guilty of the blood of James by showing themselves well pleased with it afterwards, though they had not excited Herod to it. The personal holiness of the Christian is a property of the individual, not of the society as such; hence a professing Christian society, however large a proportion of holy men it may contain, does not predicate of itself that it is a part of Christ's holy Church as long as it exercises no formal official act implying that assumption. I am far from saying that it was comely on their part to indulge in hesitation touching this wondrous display of divine grace. Though he had no reason to fear displeasing them if he did not, as Pilate condemned Christ, yet he hoped to please them by doing it, and so to make an interest among them, and make amends for displeasing them in something else. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Merrill F. Unger gives the following comment on the name Herod: It belonged alike to all the Herodian house as known to the Scriptures. he cried, and hears, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest." ACTS Prayers (Adoration, Confession, T His preaching Christ was the fruit of the Lord's call. Acts 12:1-24 | BELIEVERS EARNEST PRAYERS - Triton World His glory burst on the astonished eyes of Saul, who surrenders immediately. He was led of God. By divine intervention this proud Herod Agrippa I is soon to be "eaten of worms" (verse 23). It was their responsibility now as ever to accept the gracious offer of God. Help me togrow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus. . Ever since the conversion of Paul, we have heard no more of the agency of the priests in persecuting the saints at Jerusalem; perhaps that wonderful change wrought upon him, and the disappointment it gave to their design upon the Christians at Damascus, had somewhat mollified them, and brought them under the check of Gamaliel's advice--to let those men alone, and see what would be the issue; but here the storm arises from another point. For it is not maintained that the first Christians, any more than those of our own day, were or could be perfect; and all that can be fairly gathered from what St. Paul says of the Corinthians is, that they were imperfect and inconsistent. The latter is, unquestionably, the ground which he takes" (pp. Lord, help me to think about some real answers toprayerI have had. Matthew 20:23). Luke calleth this games which was slain the brother of John, that he may distinguish him from the son of Alpheus. Mark 6:3; John 7:5), and was a foundation member of the Jerusalem church (Acts 1:14). the power of the Spirit to this end is lost sight of.] (cf. A vltozatossg varzsolja szness a vilgunkat, s ettl olyan klnleges nlam egy fotzs. 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. Note, Those make themselves an easy prey to Satan who make it their business to please men. WebThe greatest sacrifice and act of submission is when we lay our agenda down and pick up Christs. - Pastor David Jetts daily prayer: Lord, SPEAK to me today SEARCH me today SHOW me today SEND me today. - The saint who advances on his knees never retreats. (Jim Elliot) - Be sure that no time is so well spent as that which a man spends on his knees. (J.C. Ryle) - Pray without ceasing. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Akkor j helyen jrsz, csak kattints a weboldalra s nzz krbe. stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church; Beza's ancient copy adds, "in Judea": it seems to be the church at Jerusalem; perhaps some of the principal members of them; and so the Ethiopic version renders it, the rulers of the house of God. And because this was translated by the King James translators in 1600 and by this time this pagan celebration of Ashtar had invaded the church and was changed slightly to Easter instead of Ashtar. 0UR hearts are thrilled by the remarkable deliverance of Peter from prison, recorded in Acts. It may be that the Lord had not allowed the true character of Simon to be manifested to every eye at that moment. In the meantime, the church waspraying, and in answer to theirprayers(v. 5) God supernaturally awakened Peter from a sound sleep (v. 6). What kind of death he suffered: He was slain with the sword, that is, his head was cut off with a sword, which was looked upon by the Romans to be a more disgraceful way of being beheaded than with an axe; so Lorinus. The true text,* which has sufficient if not the most ancient authority, tells us that they spoke to Greeks or Gentiles. To a reflecting believer it will be plain that the reasons for this do not hold at the present time. a. Herod the king: This was Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great, who ruled in the days of Jesus birth ( Matthew 2:1-16 ). But as we are told here, "When they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women; and Simon himself believed also." Peter was the one then, not Paul, that announced the gospel to Cornelius, who by the Holy Ghost received it, and was not merely safe but saved. But he had heard the voice of His mouth, and His words were spirit and life, eternal life, to his soul. Prayer for Acts 13 - Knowing Jesus 1. Observe here, 1. Now Rhoda comes running in and says, "Peter's out at the gate." For bloody persecutors, when they perceive themselves applauded for that which every one ought to cry shame upon them for, are encouraged to go on, and have their hands strengthened and their hearts hardened, and the checks of their own consciences smothered; nay, it is as strong a temptation to them to do the like as it was here to Herod, because he saw it pleased the Jews. The disciples gave themselves to prayer, yet they little believed their own prayers. Acts 16:40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. This Is the Day 12 Prayer Points as Released by The Redeemed Christian Church of God Directorate of Prayer. But the point here is lost in our English version. As the Christian Jews became increasingly offensive to their racial brethren (cf. How continually too where we least think they do! No man in his natural state could pray, nor serve God acceptably, as Cornelius did. James the brother of John has been put to death by Herod. Thus we must carefully remember that the gospel brings more than conversion to God. That one name, through faith in it, what could it not accomplish? But the testimony of miracles is apt to act upon the flesh. After this comes no slight discipline for Saul. First of all, the apostles and the disciples themselves received it as they were waiting. The promise was not merely to them and to their children, but to all "afar off, as many as the Lord their God should call." There were two exceptional occasions on which one or more of the apostles so acted, but at times of more general interest and importance nothing of the sort was heard of. To these the Emperor Claudius afterwards added Judea and Samaria; which were nearly all the dominions possessed by his grandfather, Herod the Great. The word "Grecians" does not mean "Greeks," but rather Greek-speaking Jews; to whom the gospel had been preached long before, as the cases of Stephen, for instance, and Philip clearly testify. This was all happening during the days of Unleavened Bread, right after Passover (v. 3), around the same time Jesus was Crucified a decade or so previous. And now those words of Christ were made good in him; but it was in order to his sitting at Christ's right hand; for if we suffer with him, we shall reign with him. The sun glinted on the silver and the people cried out that this was a god come to them. ". May our hearts and minds be fully In fact, it is thought by some that the upper room was actually in the house of Mary the mother of Mark. He had before this delivered Saul from the effects of undue anxiety and distrust in the minds of the disciples. He valued the ancient people of God; nor is he indeed the only centurion that loved their nation. Matthew 7:15 13. The civil power, not now, as usual (for aught that appears) stirred up by the ecclesiastics, acts by itself in the persecution. Heavenly Father, I pray that I may be quick to confess my own sin, eager to trust Your word and faithful to obey Your commands.. and that I abide in You and You in me, so that I may be a 'man' after Your own heart - to Your praise and glory. Herod Agrippa I, the son of Miriam, who was a descendant of the Maccabeans. This is the Herod of our present passage in Acts 12:1-25. Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark. The church has economic diversity. whom they slew and hanged on a tree: him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly" (not to all the people, but) "unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. When he had beheaded James, he proceeded further, he added, to take Peter also. Lord Jesus stand by me in my times of trouble,23:11. Even his conduct in the arrest of Peter shows his desire to conciliate the Jews. Back in Jerusalem the church was experiencing much difficulty. Peter prayed before he raised Dorcas from the dead (Acts 9:3643), 8. Yet his masculine good sense held to the truth, though he did not know the solid basis on which it here stands. Notice is taken of the time when Herod laid hold on Peter: Then were the days of unleavened bread. The finger of God is clearly seen in this chapter. But this other James, who will write an epistle after his name and will take a role of leadership in the council in Jerusalem, is not the James of the gospel, except that Mark does name him as one of the half brothers of Jesus. Cornelius, I apprehend, was just in this case. (v) Herod the Great had another son called Aristobulus (see Aristoboulos G711) ; his mother was Mariamne, a princess who was descended from the great Maccabaean heroes. Where, whither, when, in what place. ., 19:8:2; idem, The Wars . stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church: Herod, not unlike politicians of today, must have been checking the popularity polls when he learns it will make him politically popular to oppress the Christians (verse 3); therefore, he takes it upon himself to bring a violent attack upon the Lords church. Rengeteg ismers, sajtos hangulat lepte be az ifj TovbbEgy gynyr ifj pr legszebb napja kpekkel EskvI fotzs Tapolcn, Rvid trtnetem egy gyri fotzsrl. Thus they thought they had him fast. Not on the other hand that there ought to be a spirit of suspicion or distrust in the church or any Christian. He would meet them in grace, stopping complaints, and showing that He honours and confides in their suitable choice. But what is more to the purpose for us Gentiles, when Cornelius and his household were brought in, not only no appearance of it is visible, but positive proof to the contrary. The exercise of discipline is the true and legitimate expression of the sanctity of a visible Church considered as a society. At the same time, along with this is seen universality in the going out of both the truth and grace of God, which could not but be foreign to the law. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular. on the Acts, i. pp. Two soldiers were chained to him and two watched the doors. Correct, good students! He kept the Jewish customs. Nor is it that the other disciples had not the same faith. *Is it not distressing to find, in this thoughtful production of one in much above the traditions of men and the bias of party, the palpable omission of the grandest and most momentous distinction of the church, namely, the presence of the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven? "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest." At once, with the instinct of flesh, he sees a good 'opportunity for himself, and, judging of others' hearts by his own, presents money as the means of acquiring the coveted power. 2. All descendants of Herod the Great down to the fourth generation, who were identified with the government of Palestine and are mentioned in the New Testament, are known in history by the surname Herod; Herod Archaelaus, Herod Antipas, Herod Philip II, Herod Agrippa I, and Herod Agrippa II (470). Therefore, the more godly Cornelius was, the less would he dare to put forth his hand for the blessing before the Lord told him to stretch it out. How all-important for our souls that we should have Christ before us, and that we should have no desire but for His glory! Oh why should any confessor of Christ why should any child of God shrink from rendering godly satisfaction to those that seek it? Then we learn another important lesson. Undoubtedly throughout these districts churches existed; but it was all one and the same church too, and not different bodies. In this chapter a new wave of persecution, instigated by King Herod, broke out against the Church, and especially against its leaders. But they lived very close to the spiritual world, to the spirit world. The Jews in general were becoming restless concerning the free mixing between Jewish and Gentile Christians, and were angry at the apostles for encouraging it. WebVerse 12. Contrasts mark Acts 12:1-23: James dies, God delivers Peter, and Herod dies. "About that time" probably harks back to the famine visit of Barnabas and Saul mentioned in Acts 11:30. Now Herod was highly displeased with those that were from Tyre and Sidon ( Acts 12:19-20 ): Cities that exist to the present day that have been in the news quite a bit of late as Israel has gone into southern Lebanon. A soul that now looks to Jesus ought to rest without question on redemption; but we must remember that at this time Jesus was not yet publicly preached to the Gentiles not yet freely and fully proclaimed according to the riches of grace. "To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him." quietem, perpetual rest. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper constituted the visible symbol of their profession, and the pledge of their union with Christ and with each other; but the governing function in the assembly was the ministry of the Word, whether it assumed the extraordinary forms of 'tongues' or a 'revelation,' or 'prophecy,' or 'the interpretation of tongues,' or consisted of the stated instruction of regular pastors and teachers. It is too familiar how soon human superstition perverted this blessed institution of the Lord into a sacramental means of grace, duly administered by one in the line of succession. How could its reality be doubted? I quote from the original edition (Edinburgh, 1807): "Acts 11: 31. And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the. This did not at all flow from his ordination. Observe that, although the next words are beyond a question scriptural, and so far the case differs from verse 37 referred to in the last chapter, the last clause of verse 5 and the first of verse 6 belong properly speaking to two other chapters (Acts 22:1-30, Acts 26:1-32) rather than to this. It recalls the power of God to rescue those chosen for Gods mission, a power repeatedly demonstrated in the past." Pray we hate evil and cling to what is good (12:9). "To all this, however, it will be replied, that the nature of a visible church, which we know must in all cases be a body of mixed character, as well as the actual state of several of the churches to whom St. Paul addressed his epistles, forbid the supposition that, in terming them communities of saints and believers, he could have used these words in their highest signification. During this time the church has enjoyed relative peace, but now severe persecution again raises its ugly head. Ignyes eskv fotzs vllalok Veszprmben, mvszi s dokumentarista fotkkal tudlak titeket elkprztatni. . Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. It has been about eight years since the martyrdom of Stephen. "You gotta have faith brother! (Acts 12:5, AV) One When Herod had sought for him and did not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be led away to execution. The fruits of the Spirit, whether they be produced within our own inclosure or beyond it, are always the same, and always to be recognized; otherwise our Lord would never have given us the simple test whereby we are to distinguish false from true prophets 'by their fruits ye shall know them.' When redemption was accomplished, it was the seal of the faith and the life which they already had. And these people depended upon Palestine for their food supplies, and so they were pretty much a vassal to Palestine at this time. He had no confidence in the Lord for himself not a particle; for just as those who have confidence in the Lord have not an atom in man, his sole hope of blessing for his soul lay in the influence of another man, not in Christ's grace. This was suitable to them. Kedves Ltogat! This was called Jacobus major--James the greater; that, minor--the less. The Syriac so renders it expressly, and the chronology requires us so to understand it. No doubt their spiritual condition was defective, and their outward position must have seemed anomalous; but Scripture is decisive that such godly Gentiles there were. Paul prayed for his friends before leaving them (Acts 20:36; 21:5), 14. Thus Cornelius was aware that God had sent the gospel to the Jews; but there was precisely where he necessarily stopped short. On the day of Pentecost they were baptized first, and then they received the gift of the Holy Ghost. What earnest desire should there not be to bow to all that which is. It may be observed passingly, that thus plainly baptizing is in no way a necessarily ministerial act. Supplicate, worship. . It is not His operation in enabling souls to believe, but a precious boon given to such as believed. The Martyrdom of James; Peter's Imprisonment. Precautions could go no further. (These were the days of unleavened bread).

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