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Witness the powerful events in Acts Chapter 3 as Peter and John heal a lame beggar, displaying the strength of teamwork and the name of Jesus. Discover the significance of fellowship, the Holy Spirit, and the impact of faith in this inspiring biblical account.
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Aftermath:The Name of Jesus Acts Chapter Three
Acts Recap • Christ Ascends • Pentecost & the Holy Spirit • Fellowship
Acts 3:1-5 3 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.
Acts 3:1-5 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
Unlike any other day… • Team Work!
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: Greater Results
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 10 If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.But pity anyone who fallsand has no one to help them up. Help in Failure
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.But how can one keep warm alone? Warmth of Encouragement
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Strength in Hard Situations
Unlike any other day… • Team Work! • The Beggar at “Beautiful”
Acts 3:6 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.”
Miracle at the Gate • What’s in a name • Healed • The beggar • The witnesses
Acts 3:12-13a 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? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus.
Springboard into Ministry • Deflect Praise • You disowned, but God exalted
Acts 3:16 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
Repent & Follow • Ignorance • Isaiah 53
Isaiah 53:3, 4, 5 “He was despised and rejected by mankind” “he took up our pain and bore our suffering” “by his wounds we are healed”
Repent & Follow • Ignorance • Isaiah 53 • Sins wiped clean • Deuteronomy 18
Acts 3:22-23 22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. 23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.’
You are heirs… • Prophets foretold • The Covenant • Gen. 22:18; 26:4 • Sent to you first
Parting Thoughts • Power in the Name • Joy found in Jesus