After the ascension of Jesus Christ he told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit to come on them The Apostle Peter and the other disciple begin preaching the resurrection to great effect and great persecution, but thousands believe. After Peter heals a cripple he and the others are brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling counsel. After being jailed, an angel of God releases the disciples so they can continue to proclaim the Good News. The deacon Stephen is arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin as well under false charges.
