Chapter Summary

The lame man healed at the temple gate.

Discussion Questions for Acts, Chapter 3

1. Even though the disciples entered the New Covenant age, they continued to go to the Temple each day. Why? What do you think God was teaching the church and the people of Israel during these days?
2. What did the lame man expect from Peter and John? What did he receive instead? How does the gospel expand the mind and heart?
3. The people gathered in amazement and awe. As Peter attributed the miracle to God, what names of God did he use to emphasize his point? What separates a Jew's view of God from a follower of Jesus Christ?
4. Peter gives what reason for the nation's rejection of the Christ? What did God do to demonstrate his trustworthiness? How did God use the prophets to serve his greater purpose?
5. Why did Peter keep referring to Jesus as God's "servant" in this chapter? Using a concordance or search tool, determine some of the Old Testament passages that Peter quotes here.
6. God's promises to Abraham (Gen. 12, 15, 17) were so precious to Israel. Ultimately, what did God accomplish through Abraham's seed? What does Christ have to do with Abraham? What are some blessings included in our salvation that you are most grateful for?
7. Where do you struggle with your expectations of God? The lame man expected alms but received something better. How has God proven to you that he will provide "exceedingly above all that we can ask or think?" (Eph. 3:20–21).
8. When did the Holy Spirit first get your attention to God's work around you? What did repentance and humility look like in your response?
9. Why are Christians today timid when confronting the sin of our generation? What lessons can we learn from Peter and John? What warnings does Peter share for us today?
10. How often do you memorize Scripture from the Old or New Testament? How are you hiding God's Word in your heart? What might be a good goal to cultivate that discipline?

Key Words/Phrase

Power of Christ, vv. 8, 12, 16.

Characters

God, Jesus, Peter, John, lame man, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Pilate, Moses, Samuel.

Strong Verse(s)

15, 18, 19, 26.