Session 3: Peter and John to the Forefront (3:1-10)
Peter and John quickly emerge as the leaders of the group of Christians in Jerusalem. This passage illustrates their gift of the Holy Spirit, and how God uses us to minister to others in His name.
1. Where were Peter and John going? Why? ________________________________
2. Who was being carried to the temple gate every day? ________________________
3. How serious was the man’s handicap? ____________________________________
4. What was the man’s response when he saw Peter and John approaching?
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5. How did the two apostles react to the crippled man? ________________________
6. What did Peter say to the man? __________________________________________
7. What did Peter and John do after the miraculous healing? _____________________
8. How did the people respond to what happened to the crippled man? _____________
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(Read 3:11-26)
An old adage is that opportunity is where you find it. Here Peter takes advantage of the opportunity to share with them the good news of Jesus.
1. Where were the people gathered who heard Peter speak? _____________________
2. What disclaimer was implied in Peter’s opening words? ______________________
3. To whom did Peter attribute the power to heal the crippled man? _______________
4. How did Peter set the stage for speaking out against those who had crucified Christ?
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5. What was the significance of using Jesus’ name in the healing of the crippled man?
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6. According to Peter, why did certain Jews mistreat Jesus? _____________________
7. How did the ignorance of the Jews further the plan of God? ___________________
8. What did Peter tell the people to do in order to be forgiven of their sins?
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9. What results would follow if they responded to his words? ____________________
10. How did Moses and the prophets predict the coming of Jesus? ________________
11. How did Peter offer hope to his audience in spite of his warnings? _____________
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As we review these events and the actions of individuals concerned, we should be impressed with the way God can transform us and use us in ways we never imagined. As we shall see in the next session, it is awesome to see how God to used Peter and John to appear before the highest religious body in the land as His representatives. This is awesome.
God uses ordinary men and women in his work. How can we, as ordinary men and women, serve God in our church?