Read Acts 5.17-32. In 5.17-42: The trial of Israel. In verse 17: Acts uses the word sect to mean a "division" or school," including the Sadducees (see 23.1-10), the Pharisees (15.5; 26.5), and the Christians or followers of the messiah Jesus (24.5, 14; 28.22). jealousy is more than petty envy, because the question of God's favor or promise is at stake in the conflicts among the "sects" (7.9;17.5). In verse 19: On divinely initiated escapes from prison, see also (12.6-11; 16.26-31. in verse 20: The Temple is the divinely ordained place for teaching the people (Lk 19.47; 20.1; 21.5-6, 38). The whole message about this life is another summary of the proclamation (4.1; 5.42; 13.26). In verse 24: Their being perplexed again creates the opportunity for interpretation.. In verse 26: On the fear of the people, see comment on 4.21. In verse 28: To bring this man's blood on us is to hold them accountable for Jesus' death (Gen 4.10-11; see Mt 27.24-25), as Peter did in in 4.10-11. In verse 29: The high priest also claimed to speak with God's authority. In verse 30; Peter again indicts the rulers by contrasting God's raising Jesus and their involvement in his death (2.23-24; 3.13-15; 4.10). In verse 31: On Jesus as Leader, see 3.15. His role as Savior is full of scriptural and political associations since this is a title often used or rulers (see Lk 2.11; Acts 13.23; Isa 43.11). Repentance and forgiveness of sins are both gifts grounded in God's promises (Acts 2.3811-18). Comments or Questions..
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