Hope in Jesus’ Name

Acts 3:1-26

The Big Idea

Jesus is our true hope. We can care for people, praise God, and point others to Jesus.

The Bible Story

Peter Heals a Man at the Temple

Acts 3:1-26 tells how Peter and John went to the temple at prayer time and met a man unable to walk from birth. He asked them for money. Peter said he had no silver or gold, but told him to walk in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Peter took his right hand and raised him. The man’s feet and ankles became strong, and he entered the temple walking, leaping, and praising God. The people recognized him and were amazed. Peter explained that the healing came through faith in Jesus’ name, not through Peter’s own power or godliness. He pointed the people to Jesus and called them to repent and turn back to God.

Themes

Compassion toward someone in need God’s faithfulness to the promises spoken through the prophets Healing in the name of Jesus Christ Pointing people away from human power and toward Jesus Praising God Repentance and turning to God

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Peter tells the man that he has no silver or gold but gives what he has in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Peter takes the man’s right hand and raises him while John stands nearby.

Talk together

Talk about it

How did Peter show care for the man?
Who did Peter say was the source of healing?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page with Acts 3:6-8 when teaching about compassion, prayer, praise, and trusting Jesus. Invite children to notice how Peter helped the man while giving credit to Jesus. Encourage respectful discussion about caring for people with different abilities, without treating anyone as an object of pity.

Source note

From this passage

Acts 3:6-8 · Healing at the Beautiful Gate

Peter tells the man that he has no silver or gold but gives what he has in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Peter takes the man’s right hand and raises him while John stands nearby.