Text: Acts 3:1-10
Main Idea: The mission of Jesus continues through His Spirit-empowered witnesses as a hopeless and helpless lame man is miraculously healed in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Jesus cares for the hopeless and helpless individual. (vs. 1-3)
- Salvation for the hopeless and helpless is found through faith in the person and work of Jesus. (vs. 4-7)
- Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 28:18; Luke 7:20-23
- The gift of salvation ultimately leads us to praise God Himself, the giver of the gift. (vs. 8-10)
Discussion Questions: Why should Christians care for the hopeless and helpless? Who are the hopeless and the helpless? What about this miracle resonates with you? Why? What does it mean to do something, "in the name of Jesus?" How should the authority of Jesus impact the way you live this week? In what ways can you take the initiative, as Peter did, to pursue open doors for gospel declaration? What are some things that you have personally witnessed that have caused you to feel "wonder and amazement" at the work of God? How might that move you to praise God and speak out for Him today?