I. Peter, John, and the healed man in the temple draw a crowd and use the attention as an occasion to the Gospel. II. 5000 believed - all this good was coming from their ministry so why were they hated by the religious rulers.III. Jesus warned the disciples that because they hated Him, they would also hate them. IV. Truth exposes sin, and the rulers had lost influence and control. V. Instead of repentance the proud try to silence the message.VI. The conclusion - it is right to obey God even if man persecutes us for it. We have our reward in Heaven.