Gospel.com Topics Feed - Local Councils 2009-09-10T14:46:48-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/local+councils/ Council in the Bible - a Christian perspective http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010:17-18&version=NIV 2009-09-10T14:46:48-05:00 Jesus tells his disciples that they should expect to be dragged in front of local councils and synagogues to be flogged and beaten. In putting themselves in these positions they will act as witnesses for Jesus.