Key Events — Acts 3

1. 1

   Healing of the Lame Beggar

   Peter and John encounter a lame beggar at the temple gate called Beautiful. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Peter heals the man, who then enters the temple walking, leaping, and praising God.

   Theological significance

   This miracle demonstrates the power of Jesus' name and the continuation of His ministry through the apostles. It highlights the theme of restoration and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies concerning healing.

   In the broader story

   The healing signifies the in-breaking of God's kingdom and serves as a sign pointing to the ultimate restoration and healing found in Christ. It echoes Jesus' own healing ministry and fulfills prophecies such as Isaiah 35:6.

   Key verses

   • Acts 3:1-10

   Related passages

   • Acts 2:43 (Signs and wonders by the apostles)
   • Isaiah 35:6 (Prophecy of the lame leaping like a deer)
   • Luke 5:24-25 (Jesus heals a paralytic)

   • #Healing
   • #Miracle
   • #Apostles
   • #JesusName
2. 2

   Peter's Sermon at Solomon's Portico

   Following the healing, Peter addresses the amazed crowd at Solomon's Portico, explaining that the miracle was done by faith in Jesus' name. He calls the people to repentance and faith in Christ, whom they had rejected and crucified.

   Theological significance

   Peter's sermon emphasizes the necessity of repentance and faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. It underscores Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and God's plan for salvation.

   In the broader story

   This sermon continues the apostolic witness to the resurrection and lordship of Jesus, fulfilling the Great Commission. It connects to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan through Jesus, the promised Messiah.

   Key verses

   • Acts 3:11-26

   Related passages

   • Acts 2:14-36 (Peter's Pentecost sermon)
   • Luke 24:44-47 (Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets)
   • Deuteronomy 18:15 (Prophecy of a prophet like Moses)

   • #Repentance
   • #Faith
   • #Messiah
   • #ProphecyFulfilled

In the order the chapter tells them. The corpus records sequence, not dates — biblical chronology is contested, and this does not take a position on it.