Essentials

Read vv. 1-11

1.     Where do Peter and John go to?  Why? 

2.     The beggar asks for money or goods (alms = see explanation below).  How do Peter and John respond?  Vv. 6-7

Almsgiving was one of the main ways to show kindness and was thus considered a major expression of one’s devotion to God. With their minds set on worship, those who entered the temple for the evening sacrifice and prayer would be particularly disposed to practice their piety by generously giving alms to a lame beggar.

Almsgiving = giving money or good as an outward sign of worship and devotion.  

3.     How does the beggar respond? Vs 8

4.     What is the impact of this healing? 

Peter now has an opportunity: to explain what God is doing here. God provides the Miracle that Peter and John perform.  This miracle provides an opportunity for the Gospel to shared!

READ vv. 12-16

1.     What is Peter’s approach to sharing the good news?  Is it something that we can emulate?

Vs. 12 – 

Vs. 13 – 

Vs. 15 – 

Vs. 16 –  

Read vv. 17-26

Vs. 19 – REPENT

Vs 20-26 Moses, Samuel, Abraham.  People hearing are “Sons of the prophets." These prophets who proclaimed this time would come...

2.     What does Peter say will happen to the rest of the world because of the Jewish community who place their trust in Jesus?  Vs. 25