Peter Heals the Crippled Beggar - Acts 3:1-10
Understand It
- Where were Peter and John going? (3:1) When?
- Why were the apostles going to the temple? (3:1)
- Who was carried to the temple gate every day? (3:2)
- How long had the beggar been crippled? (3:2)
- Why did the crippled man spend every day at the gate called Beautiful? (3:2)
- What did the beggar do when he saw Peter and John approaching? (3:3)
- How did the two apostles first respond to the crippled man? (3:4)
- What did Peter say to the beggar? (3:4-6)
- In what ways did the crippled man respond to Peter’s words? (3:5,7-8)
- After he was healed, where did the beggar go? (3:8)
- What did Peter and John do after the miraculous healing? (3:8)
- What happened when the man responded to his miraculous healing? (3:8-10) Why?
- How did the people feel about what had happened to the crippled beggar? (3:9-10)
Apply It
- How can you be prepared to help a person in need this week?
- What crippled area of your life needs Jesus’ healing touch?
Peter Speaks to the Onlookers - Acts 3:11-26
Understand It
- Why did a beggar hold on to Peter and John? (3:11)
- Where were the people in the crowd assembled? Why? (3:11)
- What did Peter do in response to the gathered crowd? (3:12)
- How did Peter address the group? (3:12)
- What disclaimer was implied in Peter’s opening words? (3:12)
- To whom did Peter attribute the power for healing the beggar? (3:13-15)
- How did Peter set the scene to speak out against the actions of those who crucified Jesus? (3:13-15)
- Why was the healing of the man best understood against this profile of Jesus? (3:13-16)
- What is the significance of Jesus’ name in the healing of the lame man? (3:16)
- According to Peter, why did certain Jews mistreat Jesus? (3:17)
- How did the Jews’ ignorance further the plan of God? (3:18)
- What did Peter tell his audience to do in order to be forgiven of their sins? (3:19)
- What results would follow if Peter’s audience responded to his words? (3:19-21)
- How did Moses and the prophets predict the coming of Jesus? (3:22-23)
- How did Peter offer hope to his audience in spite of his warnings? (3:24-26)
Apply It
- What plan of study can you start to increase your knowledge of God’s messages in the Old Testament?
- How can you be bold in encouraging others to come to Christ?
- How might you examine your life this week for areas God may want to change?
