Acts 9:23, 24 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:… All manifestations of God's Spirit stir up the opposition of the evil one. The bold faith drives back the enemy into ambush. Conspiracy against truth always means confession of weakness. The false Church takes counsel to kill. But God knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations. I. CONSIDER THE EFFECT UPON SAUL HIMSELF - On his faith, on his future, on his spirit, as preparing him for suffering and humiliation for Christ. We never know what our religion is to us till we suffer for it and feel what it is in suffering. II. CONSIDER THE EFFECT ON THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD. The persecutor persecuted. The faith of the new convert shown to be strong enough to stand such a trial. The seal of the Lord put upon his servant. He was dealt with as many of the prophets. We must remember that we "fill up that which is behind of the sufferings of Christ for his Body's sake, which is the Church." Be patient. - R. Parallel Verses KJV: And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:WEB: When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him, |
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