At LBC, we want to make it easy for you to jump in and worship on Sundays. We believe a big part of this is coming to Sunday service prepared! Each week, we provide the sermon text, some discussion questions, the songs we will sing, and anything else we think you need to know to prepare your heart to worship the Lord this Sunday!
This week we are continuing our series in the book of Acts!
Last Sunday, we heard from Acts 2:42-47. Pastor Mike shared two ingredients for the church to be what it's supposed to be: we must be devoted to the same priorities, and dedicated to the same people.
This week, we're excited to continue our series in Acts, with Pastor Mike preaching 3:1-10!
Sermon Text:
Acts 3:1-10
1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Discussion Questions:
1. What was the lame man's biggest need? How did Peter and John meet his need? What does this teach us about how we should show mercy to those in need?
2. What was the result of the man being healed? (v. 8) What was the effect on the community? (v. 9-10)
3. How does the blessing of trusting Christ surpass our expectations?