March 1, 2026

“Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.” – Acts 5:17 The Sadducees, who were behind Jesus’ death, also led much of the early Church’s persecution. They were responsible for Stephen’s martyrdom and likely for James being killed by Herod Agrippa, the first of the apostles to die for his faith. Emboldened by these acts, this powerful religious group, which denied anything supernatural, targeted Peter and John, who continued to share Jesus’ message despite threats and fear. Because of their relentless opposition to the Savior, the Sadducees were repeatedly confronted with undeniable acts of spiritual power—miracles, healings, transformed lives, and many other events that clearly challenged their worldview. Time after time, they witnessed proof that the Lord moved supernaturally, accomplishing things far beyond their control or understanding. Yet, rather than humbling themselves in light of these realities,