The tribal leaders were amazed at his teaching. “Where did he get this wisdom and understanding?” they asked. “He has not studied under our wisdomkeepers or attended our learning houses.”
At first they were amazed at the power and beauty of his words. But soon the meaning of his words sank into their hearts, and the mood of the people began to change. “Is this not the son of Bitter Tears (Mary)and He Gives Sons (Joseph), the wood carver?”
There he entered the local gathering house and began to teach the people, and they were amazed at his words. “Where did this man get his wisdom from?” they asked. “Who gave him this powerful medicine?
Right then, as Small Man (Paul) was still speaking, Festival (Festus) interrupted. “Small Man (Paul),” he shouted, “you are sick in the head! Your much learning is twisting your mind!”
Some of the holy men and tribal leaders from the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) were sent from Village of Peace (Jerusalem). “Who are you?” they asked.
Many were looking for Creator Sets Free (Jesus) at the festival. The people who had gathered there were whispering and wondering about him. “Where is he?” they asked.
When the council saw the courage of Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Shows Goodwill (John), they were amazed to find that they were common and unschooled men. They also took notice that they had walked the road with Creator Sets Free (Jesus).