Outline Gamaliel speech according to Acts of the apostles?

I. Introduction
- Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, addresses the council of Jewish leaders

II. Acknowledgment of recent events
- Gamaliel acknowledges the recent activities of the apostles, including their preaching and miracles

III. Comparison to previous movements
- Gamaliel references previous movements led by Theudas and Judas of Galilee, noting that they ultimately failed and their followers dispersed

IV. Advice to the council
- Gamaliel advises the council to leave the apostles alone, as their movement may also fizzle out on its own
- He warns that if the apostles' movement is of human origin, it will fail, but if it is of God, they will not be able to stop it

V. Conclusion
- Gamaliel's speech convinces the council to release the apostles, and they are spared punishment for their preaching and miracles.

Outline of Gamaliel's Speech (Acts 5:34-42)

I. Introduction

A. Appeal to the Sanhedrin to consider Gamaliel's advice (v. 34)
B. Reference to previous uprisings: Theudas and Judas of Galilee (v. 36-37)

II. The Nature of the Threat

A. The followers of Jesus are only a small group (v. 38)
B. Resistance will only make them stronger (v. 39)

III. The Example of History

A. God has a plan for history (v. 39)
B. If the movement is from God, it will succeed (v. 39)

IV. The Dangers of Persecution

A. It can lead to bloodshed (v. 39)
B. It can bring judgment on those who oppose it (v. 39)

V. Conclusion

A. God will protect those who do not oppose His will (v. 40)
B. The apostles should be released, beaten, and warned (v. 40-42)