The Jewish leaders felt certain that crucifying Christ would end everything. They couldn’t have been more wrong. Christianity flourished following His Resurrection. Now, ablaze with the power of the Spirit, the apostles were setting Jerusalem aflame through their preaching. Their zeal was contagious and their message, convincing. It wasn’t long before the religious officials found themselves among a quickly shrinking minority. That prompted them to call an emergency meeting to determine their next move.
