The Acts of the Apostles Peter’s Second Sermon Acts 3 “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” Sunday – July 24, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

The Day of Salvation

A Day of Healing (3:1-11) Lame man did not expect what he received, 3:1-7 (40+ years old, Acts 4:22). Consider things for which we beg: Freedom of the world … bondage of sin Everything others have … covetousness Recognition from others … pride How often do we beg for: Truth? Forgiveness? Contented godliness?

A Day of Healing (3:1-11) Lame man praised God for his healing, 3:8-9 He knew its value and thanked God We must know value of spiritual healing and praise God. cf. Luke 7:47-48 Man was seeking alms and found healing – what are you seeking? (Matthew 6:33) People were amazed and gathered, 3:10-11

A Day of Preaching (3:12-21) Introduction, 3:12 This healing was from God Peter’s second sermon, 3:13-18 Gospel invitation, 3:19-21

Peter’s Sermon (3:13-18) You denied him TRUTH OPPOSITION 3:13: God glorified His Servant, Jesus Pilate – Release 3:14: Holy and Just 3:15: Prince of Life 3:15: God raised Him from the dead You delivered Him up You denied him Asked for a murderer You killed him Proof: Eyewitnesses

A Day of Preaching (3:12-21) Peter’s sermon, 3:13-18 The power that healed the man, 3:16 His “name” (power) / “Faith in His name” Faith was prerequisite in the miracle worker, John 11:43-44; Matthew 12:22; 17:14-21 They sinned in ignorance, 3:17-18 God fulfilled His word Acts 17:30; Ephesians 4:18; 1 Peter 1:14; cf. Hosea 4:6

A Day of Preaching (3:12-21) Gospel invitation, 3:19-21 Parallel to and explanation of 2:38, 3:19 Second coming at the last day, 3:20 Restoration: “to set in order,” 3:21 Spiritual restoration accomplished in the apostolic age, Isaiah 49:5-6; Hebrews 9:10; Colossians 2:16-17 Prophets spoke of it: these days, 3:21, 24 Time element: to you first (Jews), 3:26