Jesus said that his followers
would experience tough times. "If they hated me, they'll hate you too,"
he said. Being bold and "out there" about your faith is not easy, and it
wasn't easy for the early Christians either. Their boldness landed them
in some pretty hot water.
In the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection, the message
about forgiveness and new life seemed unstoppable. Boldness bred
popularity. But it also provoked a jealous backlash. The religious
establishment in Jerusalem felt threatened by these brash
Jesus-followers. So, they decided to try intimidation as a tactic to
silence those most prominent in spreading the news about Jesus
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