Episode 927: Villains in the Book of Acts

Episode 927 June 25, 2024 00:10:00
Episode 927: Villains in the Book of Acts
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Episode 927: Villains in the Book of Acts

Jun 25 2024 | 00:10:00

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Show Notes

The Book of Acts presents various figures who oppose the early Christian community, often embodying the challenges and conflicts faced by the apostles and other believers. Key villains include:

  1. Ananias and Sapphira: A couple that seeks to defraud the Church.
  2. The Jewish Religious Establishment.
  3. Saul of Tarsus: The most famous apostle, before his conversion.
  4. Simon Magus: A magician in Samaria.
  5. Elymas the Sorcerer (Bar-Jesus) who actively tries to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith.
  6. Jewish Exorcists: Men who attempt to cast out demons by invoking the name of Jesus.
  7. Demetrius and the Craftsmen: A group led by Demetrius, a silversmith in Ephesus, incites a riot against Paul.
  8. Asian Jews: These individuals accuse Paul falsely of teaching against Jewish customs.
  9. Mob in Jerusalem: A group that becomes violent after Paul speaks of his mission to the Gentiles.
  10. Forty Conspirators: Zealots bent on killing Paul.

These figures collectively illustrate the multifaceted opposition faced by the early church, ranging from internal corruption and greed to external persecution driven by religious, economic, and social motives.

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