New Testament in a Year – Acts 3

By Ron

May 7, 2025

Acts, New Testament

Peter Heals the Crippled Beggar - Acts 3:1-10

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)

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)

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?