July 6, 2010 – Acts 11:19-12:19

It seems a short and not very dramatic end for James when he was one of the big three of the apostles. He is simple executed. I wonder why we do not get the angel’s name. I wonder why only some get recognized with names. I wonder why this time Peter goes into hiding after his escape and other times he goes back to preaching right away. Was it because of James’ death and Peter did not want to die. Earlier, he did not appear to fear death. Maybe the angel gave him instructions to get away. It just seems like a different approach then before when he escaped.