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What two Apostles were said to go up to the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour?
What two Apostles were said to go up to the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour?
Peter and John
What was the gate of the temple called where the lame man was carried and laid daily?
What was the gate of the temple called where the lame man was carried and laid daily?
Beautiful Gate
How long had the man been lame?
How long had the man been lame?
Since birth
Why was the lame man brought and laid daily at the temple gate?
Why was the lame man brought and laid daily at the temple gate?
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What did the lame man ask of Peter and John?
What did the lame man ask of Peter and John?
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Why did the lame man give heed to Peter and John when told 'Look on us'?
Why did the lame man give heed to Peter and John when told 'Look on us'?
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How did Peter tell the lame man to rise up and walk?
How did Peter tell the lame man to rise up and walk?
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What two things received strength in the lame man?
What two things received strength in the lame man?
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What three things did the lame man do as he entered into the temple?
What three things did the lame man do as he entered into the temple?
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What two things were the people filled with when they saw the lame man walking and praising God?
What two things were the people filled with when they saw the lame man walking and praising God?
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What was the name of the porch where the healed lame man held Peter and John?
What was the name of the porch where the healed lame man held Peter and John?
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Who said 'A prophet like me will the Lord your God raise up for you from among your own kinsmen, to him you shall listen in all that he may say to you'?
Who said 'A prophet like me will the Lord your God raise up for you from among your own kinsmen, to him you shall listen in all that he may say to you'?
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What shall come to pass to every soul that will not hear what Moses told them?
What shall come to pass to every soul that will not hear what Moses told them?
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Jesus was sent to bless in turning everyone from what?
Jesus was sent to bless in turning everyone from what?
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What custom were Peter and John observing when they came upon a lame man begging at the temple?
What custom were Peter and John observing when they came upon a lame man begging at the temple?
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After healing the lame man, Peter referred to God as the God of whom?
After healing the lame man, Peter referred to God as the God of whom?
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After healing the lame man, Peter charged the listeners that they denied Christ in front of what man?
After healing the lame man, Peter charged the listeners that they denied Christ in front of what man?
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After healing the lame man, Peter described Jesus using what terms?
After healing the lame man, Peter described Jesus using what terms?
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After healing the lame man, Peter and John reaffirmed which of their qualifications for being an apostle?
After healing the lame man, Peter and John reaffirmed which of their qualifications for being an apostle?
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After healing the lame man, Peter cited two particular things about the healing. What were they?
After healing the lame man, Peter cited two particular things about the healing. What were they?
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After healing the lame man, Peter charged them for killing Jesus out of what action?
After healing the lame man, Peter charged them for killing Jesus out of what action?
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After healing the lame man, what did Peter charge them to do?
After healing the lame man, what did Peter charge them to do?
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After healing the lame man, what prophet did Peter mention in his sermon?
After healing the lame man, what prophet did Peter mention in his sermon?
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After healing the lame man, Peter's sermon mentioned that Jesus fulfilled what promise?
After healing the lame man, Peter's sermon mentioned that Jesus fulfilled what promise?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters
- Peter and John, two of the Apostles, went to the temple for prayer at the ninth hour.
- A lame man, unable to walk since birth, was carried daily to the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg for alms.
The Miracle
- The lame man asked Peter and John for money, expecting to receive something from them.
- Peter commanded the lame man to rise up and walk in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene.
- The man's feet and ankle bones gained strength, enabling him to walk, leap, and praise God upon entering the temple.
Reactions to the Miracle
- People were filled with amazement and astonishment upon seeing the healed man, who was a familiar beggar at the temple gate.
- The healed man held on to Peter and John at Solomon's Portico, attracting the attention of many.
Peter's Sermon
- Peter referred to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob after the healing.
- He charged the crowd with denying Christ before Pilate.
- Jesus was described by Peter as the "Holy and Righteous One."
- Peter testified to their witness of Christ's resurrection, emphasizing faith and the power of Jesus in the healing.
Call to Action
- Peter called the people out for their ignorance in killing Jesus and urged them to repent and be converted.
- He quoted the words of Moses that foretold the coming of a prophet to be listened to.
- The consequence of rejecting the prophet’s words was proclaimed: those who do not listen will be cut off from the people.
Prophetic References
- Peter mentioned the prophet Samuel in his sermon.
- He stated that Jesus fulfilled the promise made to Abraham.
Summary
- The chapter illustrates the power of faith and the transformational healing in Jesus' name, along with Peter's role as a pivotal early preacher in the Christian community encouraging repentance.
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