Acts 4:1-31, 5:17-42; 6:8-15; 7:1-60; 9:1-2; 12:1-24 As earlier mentioned, the Jewish religious leaders did all within their power to stop the spreading of the gospel. But the more they fought the disciples, the more zealous and determined the disciples became. Here, we shall point out the various methods the Jewish leaders used to perpetrate their plans to frustrate the disciples.   Arrest and Detention of Apostles (Peter and John) -Acts 4:1-31 With the coming of the Holy Spirit, the apostles began to preach very boldly. They were proclaiming Jesus as the messiah and performing miracles in the name of Jesus. The blind had their sight restored, the lame walked,…