IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
Acts 3:1-10
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (6)
chapter 3
1. One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer - at three in the afternoon.
2. Now 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 going into the temple courts.
3. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.
4. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!"
5. So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
6. Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."
7. Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
8. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.
9. When all the people saw him walking and praising God,
10. they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
1. As Peter and John were walking to the temple, they passed a man who had been crippled from birth. The man was carried to the temple gate called Beautiful everyday so he could ask those passing by for money. He never imagined receiving healing from anyone.
2. When Peter and John passed by, he also asked them for alms. But the apostles looked straight at the man. They had neither silver or gold to give. Instead, Peter commanded the man to walk “in the name of Jesus.” Peter took him by the hand, and the man was instantly healed. There is power in the name of Jesus.
3. We too, as believers, have authority through the name of Jesus to heal the sick (Mk 16:17-18). May we walk in faith so that those around us who are crippled and helpless would also be healed.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your powerful and matchless name that heals every disease, cur se and sickness. As Your believers, may we walk in faith and speak Your name to see those in this dark world healed and set free by Your grace.
One Word: In the name of Jesus Christ