Pressed On Every Side

Summary

We might not experience the same persecution as Paul, but following Jesus will always bring with it a certain measure of opposition. We see in our text today as Paul is targeted, attacked, and arrested at the Temple, a pattern experienced by believers through the ages. We trace the false accusation (27-29), the fierce attack (30-31), fortunate arrest (32-36), and the fitting answer as Paul addresses the crowds with a masterful defense.