Thoughts on Study Questions from Acts Ch 3 on 8/12

My Sunday school class/Life Group is studying the book of Acts. I posted these questions this Monday and encouraged you to jot your thoughts down.

It's Wednesday. This post consists of some comments from the class discussion.

If you’d like a PDF file of the questions, email me at crd.author@gmail.com

Chapter 3

V1-10

What does the former cripple do?

Stands with help. 

Leg muscles and bones are heald.

Walks, leaps,  praises God.

One commentary said, "No physical therapy needed!"

V11-26

Who was "amazed" and "astonished" by the healing of the cripple?

The crowd
Everyone

How does the reaction of those in the previous question to the “cripple” differ from that of the people in the crowd?

This was a rambling discussion.
There were crowds on both sides of the Beautiful Gate.
The crowd (from inside the gate?) rushed toward the former cripple. 

• Some must have wanted to expel the man they all knew as a cripple--unclean in the eyes of the Jewish priests--from the courtyard.
• Some must have been excited by seeing the former cripple walking, leaping, and praising God.

Peter's 2nd recorded sermon. What is similar to the first?

Not much at first. Later in the sermon, Peter quotes more Scripture.
The first sermon was defensive.
The second sermon attacks the establishment. Peter's fear is gone.

According to Peter, how is the authority of Christ demonstrated in this miracle?
The God of Abraham is the same as Jesus Christ.

Christ did God's work.
FAITH in the Name of Jesus is emphasized.

How does Peter's tone change in v17?
He gives his listeners a chance to believe and accept Christ.

            We got this far this week. 

What is the OT context of the quote from Moses?

What "big three" OT characters does Peter refer to in his sermon? Why is each chosen?

How does Peter end this sermon?

Can you think of an example of God's power at work today/in your lifetime like it was in this chapter?

For the rest of this month, Thursday Timeless Truth posts will be the 1st part of a two-part article. This Thursday, Timeless Truths: Who, Me? or A Fish, a Worm, and a Wrong Direction - Baccalaureate 1984

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