In this episode Pastor Shine Thomas will be taking us through Acts 3:1-10.
Peter Heals a Lame Beggar | Acts 3:1-10
Important points to keep in mind:
Acts chapter 3 deals with healing in Jesus’ name.
The healing of the lame beggar is an example of what we have seen in Acts 2:43-44, 46-47.
This miracle leads to a preaching opportunity which we see in Acts 3:11-26.
Lets look at the healing of the lame beggar more closely:
* They find this man at one of the gates of the temple, the gate is called beautiful.
* Some think that the disabled were barred from entering the court of Israel (in the temple).
* The temple entrance was a profitable place to beg because people were going in and out by the gate. People were pious as they entered the temple. Judaism had a high work ethic and high charity ethics as well.
* The lame beggar askes them for money. They do not have money but they give him something more valuable than money. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk (healing in Jesus' name).
* In Jesus’ name: Probably “as his authorized agents.” They are acting on Jesus’s authority. They are acting for Jesus. Acts is about how Jesus continued to act and teach through the disciples.
* Peter gives the credit to Jesus.
* Acts 3:12 - When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
* Jesus does the work. He gets the credit. When God does the work through us, we are to give Jesus the credit.
Remember:
There is healing in Jesus’ name. We refute the health and wealth gospel, but we believe that Jesus Christ can heal people even today.
Give the glory to Jesus. Give the credit to Jesus.
Healing should provide a platform for preaching the gospel.
The lame man became a witness (a bold witness).
We have authority in the name of Jesus to pray for the sick.
"6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people saw him walking and praising God," ~ Acts 3:6-9
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