Jumping for Joy

Northwest Bible Church - July 8, 2018 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 3:1-11

Jumping for Joy

Intro

A. THE SETTING OF THE HEALING (Acts 3:1-2).

1. Time: Peter and John were going to the temple at the ninth hour (Acts 3:1).

2. Location: Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:2).

3. Recipient: crippled from birth (Acts 3:2).

B. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE HEALING (Acts 3:3-8).

1. The beggar looked at the apostles (Acts 3:3).

2. The apostles looked at the beggar (Acts 3:4-6).

3. The lame beggar is healed (Acts 3:6-8).

C. THE RESPONSES TO THE HEALING (Acts 3:8-11).

1. The healed man (Acts 3:8-9, 11).

2. The people (Acts 3:9-11).

D. WHY DID LUKE RECORD THIS MIRACLE?

1. The miracle healing shows the power of Jesus’ name. “

2. The joy of being healed.

3. The healing of the cripple was a sign/ picture.

Conclusion