Acts 12 Exposition

Acts 12 presents a powerful contrast between divine deliverance and martyrdom, highlighting God's sovereign plan even amid human suffering. While James is killed and Peter is miraculously rescued, the church continues to pray and grow, trusting in Christ's victorious reign. The passage also emphasizes the limits of earthly authority and the call for righteous resistance when man's laws defy God's commands. Ultimately, despite tyrants like Herod and the mystery of unanswered questions, the Word of God multiplies, and Christ's Kingdom marches forward.