Acts 3:1-10.
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Peter Heals a Lame Beggar
1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people 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, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Study Notes: These will be added later today.
3:1 The Jews observed three times of prayer --morning (9:00 a.m.), afternoon (3:00 p.m.), and evening (sunset). At these times devout Jews and Gentiles who believed in God often went to the temple to pray. Peter and John were going to the temple at 3:00 p.m.
3:2 The gate called Beautiful was an entrance to the temple, not to the city. It was one of the favored entrances, and many people passed through it on their way to worship. The crippled man was begging where he would be seen by the most people.
3:2 Giving money to beggars was considered praiseworthy in the Jewish religion. So the beggar wisely placed himself where pious people might see him on their way to worship at the temple.
3:5, 6 The crippled man asked for money, but Peter gave him something much better --the use of his legs. We often ask God to solve a small problem, but He wants to give us a whole new life and help for all our problems. When we ask God for help, He may say, "I've got something even better for you." Ask God for what you want, but don't be surprised when He gives you what you really need.
3:6 "In the name of Jesus Christ" means "by the authority of Jesus Christ." The apostles were doing this healing through the Holy Spirit's power, not their own.
3:7-10 In his excitement, the formerly crippled man began to jump and walk around. He also praised God! And then others were also awed by God's power. Don't forget to thank people who help you, but also remember to praise God for his care and protection.
A lot of people are worried about promises made and not kept (so far), about having to beg (it seems) for survival, and about the lack of predictability in the timing of future events. This Bible read reminds that God has us in His care with more lasting blessings than we ask for or even expect. Our promises, our self reliance, our foresight is so limited! But God is not. He knows our conditions. He knows the gifts He gives and the gifted ones he uses, both for giving and receiving. And His timing is perfect. What shall we do? Praise God and walk--with Him!
Triune God, thank You for completeness. Thank You for complete works that are beyond our current understanding and patience. Thank You that You give us what we need at the moment, and the gifts You would bless us with beyond the moment. We can depend on You. You deserve our trust and praise. Keep us safe in Your care. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Have a blessed day.
Very last words after briefing the press about the House Resolution submitted declaring Trump is NOT an insurrectionist. Co-sponsored by 63 Reps?
Just heard it on RSBN.
Somebody please confirm.
