3. It’s not enough to just take Jesus; we’re called to give Him as well

5. The disciples were sensitive to human need

7. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Peter and John looked at him intently... Acts 3:3-4a

9. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34

11. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:10

13. The disciples were confident in God’s power

15. Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of

16. Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” Acts 3:4-6

18. Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. Acts 3:7

20. It was visible

22. It was instant

24. It was complete

26. The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be

27. freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come... Isaiah 61:1-2a

29. The disciples gave credit to Jesus Christ

31. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to

32. Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John. Acts 3:9-11

34. Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd. “People of Israel,” he said, “what is so surprising about this? And why stare at us as though we had made this man walk by our own power or godliness? Acts 3:12

36. Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord... Acts 3:19-20a