The Book of Acts - Chapter 3: September 1, 1991

Narrator: Chris Genthree
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There were many wonderful signs and miracles which marked the early Church. The power of the Spirit of God was at work in a very evident way and multitudes of people were blessed. We see a most wonderful miracle in Acts 3:1-111Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 10And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. 11And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. (Acts 3:1‑11). Not only did this event provide a tremendous testimony to the truth and power of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ among the Jews, but Christians today can learn beautiful and important moral principles. Every detail of this account is full of interest and guidance for believers today.
1. The miracle of healing which took place at the temple happened at the “hour of prayer” (about 3 p.m.). We have noted previously that prayer expresses dependence upon God. What else does prayer do? James 5:___
2. What happened to a group of early believers after they had enjoyed a prayer meeting together? Acts 4:___
3. How many times does the Word of God record our Lord Jesus in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane before He was betrayed to be crucified?
Matthew 26:___
4. What encouragement and instruction does the Word of God give for how often believers should pray? Find two verses. Ephesians 6:___ and Romans 12:___
5. What encouragement about prayer did the Lord Jesus give when He spoke a parable to His disciples? Luke 18:___