![]() Peter Speaks to the Onlookersġ1 While the man held on to Peter and John, ( K) all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 9 When all the people ( I) saw him walking and praising God, 10 they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, ( J) and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, ( H) and praising God. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ( G) walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.Ħ Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. ( C) 2 Now a man who was lame from birth ( D) was being carried to the temple gate ( E) called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg ( F) from those going into the temple courts. This verse emphasizes the importance of acting with faith according to God’s plan - just as Jesus Himself had stated in John 14:15 - “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.3 One day Peter and John ( A) were going up to the temple ( B) at the time of prayer-at three in the afternoon. God would still offer forgiveness, but only after an obedient faith in His Beloved Son. Ignorance is no excuse!!! In Acts 3:17, Peter states, “And now, brethren, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your rulers did also.” Even though the audience had rejected Jesus out of ignorance, they were accountable for their actions. Yes, salvation through an obedient faith in Jesus Christ is worth more than silver, gold, or any earthly possession. Peter was to the point and clear regarding the condition of the audience -they had disowned and crucified the Son of God - but God still offered salvation to any who would have an obedient faith in His Son who was raised up with glory and power. But the apostles had something of much greater value - Peter says in verse 6, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene - walk!” With the evidence of the miraculous healing, Peter then proclaimed the wonderful gospel of Jesus in verses 13-26. The lame man typically begged at the gate of the temple, and was expecting some type of monetary gift from Peter and John. Some things are worth more than silver and gold.There was no ambiguity or doubt that a miraculous healing had occurred - God’s power was displayed with clarity and certainty. As Jesus Himself had promised His apostles in Acts 1:8, the apostles received the Holy Spirit with power on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, and confirmed the gospel teaching of Jesus Christ with signs and wonders. ![]() Verses 9-10 demonstrate that those in attendance were fully aware that a miracle had taken place. Verses 7-8 tell us that he was healed immediately, regained full strength and the ability to walk and leap, and recognized that he was healed by the power of God through the apostles. Acts 3:2 reveals that the man had been lame from birth and had to be carried to the temple. ![]()
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