7/21 The Gospel Project, Peter's Ministry
Session 2: Peter healed a man
Session 2: Peter healed a man
Step 1: Read the Scripture
Read all or parts of Acts 3:1-26
Step 2: Read a devotional
If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? According to a gaming experts report, the top three superpowers are flight, invisibility, and super strength. Although, perhaps many of us would agree that the greatest superpower is the one that makes every vegetable taste like ice cream!
When the Holy Spirit filled the disciples, He gave them supernatural power. Acts 3 shares the story of how Peter healed a man who couldn’t walk. Everyone was amazed at the sight of this man walking, leaping, and praising God. When the religious leaders asked Peter who had given him the power to do such a miracle, Peter told them that this man was healed by the power of Jesus Christ!
Jesus had given the disciples a mission, and the Holy Spirit supplied the power to fulfill that mission. The disciples received power better than the ability to fly or have super strength. They received the power to do God’s will and boldly share the gospel to the world! This same power is available to all who believe in Jesus as Lord!
After Jesus returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to begin working. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who was lame. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus.
When the Holy Spirit filled the disciples, He gave them supernatural power. Acts 3 shares the story of how Peter healed a man who couldn’t walk. Everyone was amazed at the sight of this man walking, leaping, and praising God. When the religious leaders asked Peter who had given him the power to do such a miracle, Peter told them that this man was healed by the power of Jesus Christ!
Jesus had given the disciples a mission, and the Holy Spirit supplied the power to fulfill that mission. The disciples received power better than the ability to fly or have super strength. They received the power to do God’s will and boldly share the gospel to the world! This same power is available to all who believe in Jesus as Lord!
After Jesus returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to begin working. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who was lame. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus.
Step 3: Reflect and respond
PRAYER PROMPT
Jesus, we praise You because Your name is powerful. Help us boldly share the gospel without fear. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to give us the power to fulfill the mission You’ve given us.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
Jesus, we praise You because Your name is powerful. Help us boldly share the gospel without fear. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to give us the power to fulfill the mission You’ve given us.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
- Pray for anyone in your life who is sick or hurting. How does knowing Jesus give us hope that one day He will make all things right?
- Pray for those who have yet to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray for believers who will boldly share the gospel with them and give them the opportunity to trust in Jesus. How does the Holy Spirit give us boldness to share the gospel?
Step 4: Review from class
BIG PICTURE QUESTION
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him.
- Elementary: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to our unit emphasis. Encourage your kids to memorize the verse.
UPPER ELEMENTARY:
**Next Week: Peter continued to preach (Acts 4)
This is a Bible verse that relates to our unit emphasis. Encourage your kids to memorize the verse.
- Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14
- Early Elementary: How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? Romans 10:14
UPPER ELEMENTARY:
- Lesson: Acts 1-13 overview by the Bible Project and Acts 2:1-12
- Tools for Bible learners: Observation, Interpretation, and Application
- Introduction the the different phases of an inductive Bible study, highlighting the different types of questions you could ask for the different phases.
- Memory Verse: Acts 1:8
**Next Week: Peter continued to preach (Acts 4)