Luke is normally proposed as the author of the acts of the apostles. The church age had begun, but they had not abandoned their jewish customs. Verses 111 the apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Acts 34 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3 christogenea internet radio 051720 christogenea audio recordings are usually accompanied with written commentaries or sources. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do.
Acts 34 peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Acts 3 peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Peter and john seem to have been led by a divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple from his birth. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. Acts 3 niv bible one day peter and john were going up to.
The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. One day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, 916. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in.
They tell the apostles that jesus will one day return the same way that he left. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts 7 ananias and sapphira 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wifes knowledge v he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and w laid it at the apostles feet. After pentecost, all the believers met daily at the temple for worship and fellowship.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Acts chapter 3 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to.
Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. Even though they have come apart from the main stream of judaism, yet they are still involved in the temple worship. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Acts 3, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts 3 4 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. Both the gospel of luke and acts are addressed to theophilus. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The apostles watch him as they stand around looking up into the sky, two men dressed in white ask them why they are standing around.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. But remember that we discussed the main purpose of the holy spirit which is to build the. Acts 3 is the third chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. To this point in this chapter of acts, we have seen that the outpouring of the spirit which occurred at this first pentecost was in fulfillment of the prophecy. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. This is a selftest on chapters 3 5 of the book of acts. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. On that dayso it was computed by the later rabbis, though the book of exodus exodus 19. This chapter develops the story of the healing of a congenital cripple by the apostles peter and john. The book of acts course a, lesson 3 free bible study. Acts 3 kjv now peter and john went up together bible gateway. The church today still has the same power and the power of the holy spirit is still very much real and alive. Nov 08, 2012 this is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. We trust we are reaching hearts that probably would never otherwise be reached.
Peter, in the name of jesus of nazareth, bade him rise up and walk. The two apostles set out for a temple called beautiful because it was the ninth hour, a time for prayer. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, 18. Mobster saved by grace on acts 3 it s amazing how our lord jesus healed a man who never walked before and all the therapy he received was a hand from peter. How great must have been the friendship, of these two men. Acts 3 peter heals a lame beggar 1 one day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. Several pieces of evidence help us know that this is true. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Men of israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk. Jan 02, 2020 the book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. This commentary on acts 3 treats peters sermon at the temple after he healed the beggar by the gate. Acts chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. David spoke about judas concerning his betrayal in the book of psalms. Commentary on the book of acts a sensational miracle. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to repentance, 1721.
And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Acts 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This chapter records the healing of a disabled person by the apostles peter and john, and peters preaching at solomons portico in the temple. Acts chapter 3 is where we find peter and john healing a crippled man as they continue to tell people with boldness about jesus christ. What we are seeing in the book of acts is the holy spirit in hyper. 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 th. Verses 3, 4 who seeing peter and john about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 3 introduction we previously discussed the fact that the holy spirit is in fact christ dwelling in us and among us. The pivotal moment of acts chapter 1 is when jesus ascends to heaven. Jesus knew from the begging that he was going to be betray by judas jesus said it was better for him judas not to be born. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.
Acts chapter 3, we see faith being multiplied, the gift of healing and the working of miracles. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 7 and the high priest said, are these things so. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. Acts 3 niv bible one day peter and john were going up. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Study guide for acts 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Of course, the real actor is the holy spirit, who guides the church and its preaching. I know that god is the key to all thing and i am a firm believer that all things are possible through our lord and savior jesus christ and its a lot of power in the. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3 christogenea internet radio 051720 this is our fifth installment on the book of acts, and we are not quite through chapter 2.
But remember that we discussed the main purpose of the holy spirit which is to build the kingdom of god. Now peter and john were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Reading the book of acts, we are enlightened and encouraged by the power of the gospel as it spread throughout the world and transformed lives. Acts of the apostles chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the healing of the lame man, noting various aspects of the miracle 2 to examine peters second gospel sermon, his call to repent and the blessings to follow summary the chapter opens with peter and john going to the temple where they encounter a man lame from. The holy spirit at pentecost 2 suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. When did peter and john go to the temple in verse 1. David guzik commentary on acts 3 describes the encounter of peter and john with a lame man begging for alms, and healing him instead. The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. It is in strict and natural sequence to these indications in the gospel that, on opening the first chapters of the acts, we find peter and john constantly acting together in the very van of the christian army see acts 3. Acts chapter 3 kjv king james version there is power in the name of jesus,the holy spirit is the promise of conforter from a caring god,once we accept christ his spirit is poured in us and his power is made evidence for all to see. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas act 16. I believed judas was predestined to betray jesus as in acts 1.
Which two disciples were really friendly after jesus went back to heaven. Lukes account is, in some ways, a tale of two apostles the acts of peter, and then those of paul. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the. The book of acts, chapter 3 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts of the apostles follows a similar pattern as it recounts the greatness of the apostles and the power of holy spirit. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. The primary and immediate thing in view here is the accomplishment of all those things which had been prophesied by the old testament prophets, acts 3.
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