1. “What’s in the Name of Jesus?!”
Acts 3

2. All of us have forgotten someone’s name and have been called on it… People don’t take well to their name being forgotten…

3. to better understand the significance of our Lord’s names
Purpose:
to better understand the significance of our Lord’s names

4. The First Century Christians were intent that the name of Jesus be lifted up. Today, Christians must be just as intent in this…

5. I Utter AMAZEMENT (3:10-10)
A. A Healing Takes Place (vv 1-8)

6. …Immediately his feet and ankles strengthened and he began walking and leaping and praising God…

7. I Utter AMAZEMENT (3:10-10) A. A Healing Takes Place (vv 1-8)
B. The Resulting Reaction (vv 9-10)

8. There was absolutely no mistake who this walking, leaping and praise man was – he was the beggar at the gate called “Beautiful”…

9. II A Scathing INDICTMENT (3:11-16)
A. A Crowd Gathered
B. Peter Refutes a False Notion

10. “…in the name of Jesus…”
Acts 3:16
“…in the name of Jesus…”

11. II A Scathing INDICTMENT (3:11-16)
A. A Crowd Gathered
B. Peter Refutes a False Notion
C. Peter Reminds Them of the Past

12. In the past, Jesus was denied by all and delivered to be crucified in exchange for a murder…

13. III A Blessed HOPE (3:17-26)
A. A Call to Repentance

14. This is a military term… it means “about face” or a 180 degree turn… It is much more than feeling sorry… It is not a one time decision…

15. III A Blessed HOPE (3:17-26) A. A Call to Repentance
B. A Call to Return
C. Promised Results

16. This is a business term where the creditor records that a debt has been paid in full…

17. Conclusion and Summary:
…Why are names that important to us? What’s in the names of our Lord?...
“The Name of Jesus” The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat It makes my joy full and complete, The precious name of Jesus Jesus, oh how sweet the name, Jesus, every day the same, Jesus, let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever!