The early Church in Jerusalem experienced escalating opposition until it finally boiled over into great persecution.  Yet, this did not yield its intended consequences.  In fact, God’s people stayed on mission!  They were emboldened and sent out, bridging relational and racial divides.  This displayed God’s power in new ways, bringing more to know Jesus.  According to God’s sovereignty, seasons of adversity and opposition can actually fulfill His divine plan!

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