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Acts 5:20
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. KJV
Peter was arrested and imprisoned together with the other apostles during the early stages of the first century church. They were arrested by the angry Chief priest and Sadducee because they preached, healed the sick and worked great signs in the “forbidden” name of Jesus.
Acts 5:16-18
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. KJV
However, in the course of the night an angel of the Lord broke them out and gave them a message to preach for all to hear.
Acts 5:19-20
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.KJV
What is the life that the angel of Lord referred to as this life?
When Jesus met Simon Peter, he was a struggling fisherman. He had worked all night at fishing and yet without a catch. He had failed at fishing that very night and had given up fishing at least for that night.
Luke 5:5
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: KJV
When Jesus met Simon Peter he was a coward and violent man. Whilst he cut the ear of Malchus, he denied knowing His master Jesus before a little girl.
John 18:10
10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. KJV
John 18:17
Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not. KJV
When Jesus was with the apostles before his death and resurrection they couldn’t cast out devils
Matt 17:15-16
lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. KJV
Matt 17:18-19
And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? KJV
There were so many things the apostles couldn’t do before Jesus’ death and resurrection, before receiving the Life of Christ in the form of His Spirit. The life they had and lived was plagued with failure, fear and cowardice. It had so many limitations, as a matter of fact Peter and John were unlearned and ignorant men
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men,… KJV
However, after they had received the new life, the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter, unlearned and ignorant was now quoting the scripture and preaching from the prophets.
Acts 2:14-21
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. KJV
Peter had all of sudden become learned and knowledgeable and it was a marvel to the high priest and his kindred. They couldn’t understand how the unlearned and ignorant could speak with so much knowledge and boldness. The secret was the new life the angel called this life.
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled, and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. KJV
Peter who because of fear and cowardice denied Jesus before a small girl could now stand before a multitude and speak about Jesus. He could now stand before the High Priest and all the priests and speak about Jesus, he was no longer denying him and he was speaking with boldness too. Peter was not defending Jesus with a sword like he did against the High priest’s servant – Malchus, he was now defending Jesus with gracious and powerful words, not cutting their ears but cutting their hearts with the sword of the Spirit-the word of God.
Acts 2:37
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? KJV
The apostles who couldn’t cast out devils, were now working miracles, signs and wonders.
Acts 5:12
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. KJV
What was the secret? the new life the angel called this life!
Peter who had failed at fishing was now fishing men and being succesful at it. At a time three thousand souls were won by Peter who struggled to catch one fish.
Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. KJV
Dear reader, there is a Life, the very life of God that is given to all who believe in Jesus Christ and receive Him. The life of Christ. He makes all things beautiful and makes the difference. If you will receive Him this life today, your failures and limitations will be over. This is a life of peace, righteousness and joy in the Holy Ghost. Come to Jesus now!
Say this prayer now;
Lord Jesus Christ, hear i am, I am in need of a new life, your life. I believe that you died to do away with my old life and resurrected to give me your life, the new life.
I receive this life today, your life today in your holy name Jesus.
Thank you for this life, Amen.
If you said the above prayer, you are born again, you have a new life now. Hurray! Hallelujah!
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