Book of ActsChapter 3

Christ Baptist ChurchFall 2015 / Spring 2016

Book of Acts – ReviewChapter 1 - Faith of the First Christians

Promise of the Holy SpiritWitness to the ends of the EarthPrayed in one accordPeter emerged as a leader

Chapter 2 - Power from Heaven, Promises Fulfilled

Filling of the Holy SpiritSpeaking in known languagesPeter addresses the crowdDevoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, and prayer

Book of Acts – Chapter 3

1. Who are some people whose names / positions are synonymous with authority? Why?

Acts 3:1-10• Who did Peter and John meet as they went up to the

temple?

• Put yourself in the lame man’s place, describe Peter’s response.

Book of Acts – Chapter 3

• In whose name was the miracle performed?

2. What is the difference between Jesus’ authority and the apostles authority?

3. How is the lame beggar in this passage an illustration of what salvation is like?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

Book of Acts – Chapter 3

Acts 3:11- 16• How did the people who saw him respond? Why?

4. What do we learn from Peter’s sermon that can help your witness?

• What 4 things did Peter accuse his audience of doing? (v13-15)

• What did Peter say God had done for Jesus in spite of what they had done? (v15)

Book of Acts – Chapter 3 Give the name of the murderer Peter mentions in Acts 3:14. (Luke 23:18)

By what power had the lame man been healed? (v16)

Acts 3:17-26What excuses did Peter make for them? (v17)

How could Peter’s listeners experience spiritual healing?What would happen to them if they did not respond?What would the results be if they did what Peter told them to do?

Book of Acts – Chapter 3

Acts 3:17-265. How are both repentance and conversion necessary

for salvation?

How could people in the crowd be sure Peter was telling the truth?

Book of Acts – Chapter 3

Acts 4:1-4What happened as Peter concluded his sermon and the apostles were speaking to the people?

Why did this happen?

6. How did the people respond to Peter’s sermon? Why?

Weekly Challenges - Applying God’s Word

From Verses 1-11, what lessons can you apply?

7. What have you learned from this passage to encourage you as you witness to others?

8. What does it mean to live in the power of the Holy Spirit today, so that people don’t just hear our words about Christ but see God acting through us?

9. What would it take for you to live as a witness for Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit this week?