Introduction
An architect's impression of the temple indicating the possible location of the chamber where the Jewish rulers met (v 5).
Peter appeals to the Jews to believe in Jesus Christ after healing a lame man through faith in Jesus Christ.
Questions
1. What part of the apostles’ teaching were the religious leaders particularly upset about?
v 2 being upset because they ... proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
2. In whose name did Peter say the man was able to stand?
v 10 may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him.
3. What is it that only Jesus can do for us?
v 12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given amongst men, by which we must be saved!”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 12 Peter and John are arrested and asked by the Jewish rulers how they healed the man lame from birth (Acts 3 v 7). They tell them:
- they healed the man through the name of Jesus Christ whom the rulers crucified
- that God has raised him from the dead
- the only way to salvation is through the name of Jesus Christ
- v 13 to 22 Peter and John tell the Jewish rulers that they listen to God rather than men and refuse to obey their command to stop preaching
- v 23 to 31 After being released, the disciples pray to God asking for boldness to continue their work. They are then filled with the Holy Spirit
- v 32 to 37 Believers, united by their conviction of the resurrection of Jesus, share everything