◄ Acts 3:2 ►
And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 3:2? 2. How does Acts 3:2 illustrate the importance of community support in ministry? 3. What role does faith play in the healing described in Acts 3:2? 4. How can we apply Acts 3:2 to support those in need today? 5. Compare Acts 3:2 with other healing accounts in the Gospels. 6. What does Acts 3:2 teach about God's power working through ordinary people? 7. Why was the lame man placed daily at the temple gate in Acts 3:2? 8. What significance does the Beautiful Gate hold in Acts 3:2? 9. How does Acts 3:2 challenge our understanding of divine healing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 3? 11. Acts 3:2–10: How can this miracle be scientifically explained if the man was lame from birth? 12. How does one walk, leap, and praise God simultaneously? 13. What are the key events in the Book of Acts? 14. Why does prayer not heal amputees? Discussion Questions 1. How does the location of the healing at the temple gate called Beautiful enhance the significance of the miracle? 2. In what ways can we, like Peter and John, be instruments of God’s healing in our communities today? 3. How does the healing of the lame man in Acts 3:2 connect with the prophecy in Isaiah 35:6, and what does this reveal about Jesus' mission? 4. What can we learn from the lame man’s expectation and how can this shape our approach to prayer and faith? 5. How does the response of Peter and John to the lame man’s need challenge us to respond to the needs we encounter in our daily lives? Acts 3 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 3:2 NIV Acts 3:2 NLT Acts 3:2 ESV Acts 3:2 NASB Acts 3:2 KJV Acts 3:2 Commentaries Bible Hub