Bible moment
The Bible moment
Acts 3:17–21 records Peter’s words after a man unable to walk from birth was healed at the temple. Peter explained that the healing happened through faith in Jesus’ name, not through Peter’s own power or godliness. At Solomon’s Portico, Peter told the people that they and their rulers had acted in ignorance, while God fulfilled what he had spoken through the prophets about Christ’s suffering. Peter called them to repent and turn back to God so their sins might be wiped away and times of refreshing might come from the Lord. He also spoke of Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the restoration of all things. The passage does not give a timetable or describe a specific earthly setting for those future events.
Look closely
What children can notice
Peter speaks to the people at Solomon’s Portico, inviting them to repent and turn back to God. The scene emphasizes listening, hope, and God’s promised refreshing rather than a detailed depiction of future events.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What did Peter invite the people to do?
- How did Peter point people toward Jesus?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page after telling the healing story in Acts 3. Invite children to notice Peter’s humble focus on Jesus and discuss repentance as turning away from wrong and turning back to God. Avoid presenting future events with added dates, places, or symbols.
Source note
From this passage
Acts 3:17-21 · Healing at the Beautiful Gate
Peter speaks to the people at Solomon’s Portico, inviting them to repent and turn back to God. The scene emphasizes listening, hope, and God’s promised refreshing rather than a detailed depiction of future events.
