◄ Acts 3:1 ►
One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 3:1? 2. How does Acts 3:1 illustrate the importance of prayer in daily life? 3. What can we learn from Peter and John's commitment to prayer in Acts 3:1? 4. How does Acts 3:1 connect with other scriptures about prayer and fellowship? 5. How can we prioritize prayer like Peter and John in Acts 3:1? 6. What steps can you take to incorporate regular prayer into your routine? 7. Why were Peter and John going to the temple at the ninth hour? 8. What significance does the ninth hour hold in Jewish tradition? 9. How does Acts 3:1 reflect early Christian practices? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 3? 11. What did Peter mean by lacking silver and gold? 12. How can I effectively witness for Christ? 13. (Acts 4:4) How historically credible is the claim that about five thousand people converted on the spot? 14. What characterized early Christianity in its initial stages? Discussion Questions 1. How does the example of Peter and John going to the temple for prayer challenge or inspire your own prayer life? 2. In what ways can you incorporate regular prayer times into your daily schedule, similar to the "hour of prayer"? 3. How does gathering with others for worship and prayer strengthen your faith, and how can you make this a more regular practice? 4. Reflect on a time when a routine activity led to an unexpected opportunity to serve or witness. How can you be more open to such divine appointments? 5. How do the practices of the early church, as seen in Acts 3:1, inform our understanding of community and worship today? 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 3:1 NIV Acts 3:1 NLT Acts 3:1 ESV Acts 3:1 NASB Acts 3:1 KJV Acts 3:1 Commentaries Bible Hub