Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 3:13?

2. How does Acts 3:13 highlight God's fulfillment of promises to the patriarchs?

3. What does Peter's reference to "the God of Abraham" signify for Jewish listeners?

4. How can we emulate Peter's boldness in proclaiming Jesus in Acts 3:13?

5. How does Acts 3:13 connect to Jesus' trial before Pilate in the Gospels?

6. In what ways can acknowledging God's glorification of Jesus impact our daily faith walk?

7. How does Acts 3:13 affirm Jesus' divine mission and identity?

8. Why is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob emphasized in Acts 3:13?

9. What is the significance of Jesus being "glorified" in Acts 3:13?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 3?

11. What defines the beliefs of Marcionism?

12. Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)

13. Acts 3:12-16: Is there corroborating evidence outside the Bible confirming that Peter actually performed such healings?

14. How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God as the "God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" deepen our appreciation of His faithfulness?

2. In what ways can we emulate Jesus' example of servanthood in our daily lives?

3. What pressures or influences might lead us to reject or compromise our faith in Jesus, similar to Pilate's situation?

4. How does the glorification of Jesus impact our understanding of His role and mission in the world today?

5. What steps can we take to ensure we are actively acknowledging and proclaiming Jesus as Lord in our communities?1. How does the healing of the lame man illustrate the power of faith in Jesus Christ?

2. In what ways can believers today demonstrate the healing power of Christ in their communities?

3. What significance does Peter's choice of location (the temple) bear for his audience and message?

4. How does Peter use the crowd's familiarity with their traditions and prophecies to deliver his sermon?

5. How does this chapter illustrate the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering the apostles for ministry?

6. What can we learn from Peter's boldness in confronting the crowd about their role in Jesus' death?

7. How does Peter's sermon demonstrate the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus Christ?

8. How does the reaction of the crowd to the healed beggar reflect their understanding of God's power?

9. What does Peter's invitation to repentance imply about the nature of God and His desire for humanity?

10. How does the transformation of the lame beggar mirror the spiritual transformation that takes place through faith in Christ?

11. How can we, like Peter and John, be observant and seize opportunities to demonstrate the love and power of God in everyday situations?

12. How does the miracle performed through Peter affirm the continued presence and power of Jesus after His ascension?

13. In what ways does the crowd's astonishment at the miracle show their lack of understanding of Jesus' true identity and mission?

14. How does Peter’s sermon reflect the approach we should take when calling others to repentance and faith in Jesus?

15. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of how miracles can be used in evangelism?

16. How might you boldly confront sin in your life and in the lives of others with truth and grace, following Peter’s example?

17. How does the people’s response to Peter’s message compare to modern responses to the call to repentance and faith in Christ?

18. How does the message of the prophets concerning the Messiah apply to us today?

19. What does the healed man's immediate response to his healing teach us about gratitude and praise?

20. How can we use our testimonies, like the healed man, to point others to Christ?

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