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Peter Heals a Man at the Temple

At the temple gate called Beautiful, Peter and John meet a man who has been unable to walk from birth and who asks them for money. Peter says he has no silver or gold, but commands him in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to walk. Peter takes him by the right hand and raises him up; the man’s feet and ankles become strong. He enters the temple with Peter and John, walking, leaping, and praising God. The people recognize him and are filled with wonder. Peter explains that the man was healed through faith in Jesus’ name, not by Peter’s own power or godliness, and calls the people to repent and turn to God.

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Print Peter Heals a Man at the Temple: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Peter reaches with his right hand to help a man unable to walk from birth rise at the Beautiful Gate, while John stands nearby; the man begins walking and praising God.

Peter Helps the Man Stand

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The healed man enters the temple with Peter and John, walking, leaping, and praising God.

Walking Into the Temple

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The healed man holds on to Peter and John at Solomon’s Portico while people in the temple recognize him and respond with wonder.

The People Are Amazed

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Peter addresses the people at Solomon’s Portico with John beside him, explaining that the man’s healing came through Jesus’ name rather than Peter’s power.

Not Our Own Power

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Peter speaking to people at Solomon’s Portico and inviting them to repent and turn back to God.

Peter Calls People to Turn Back

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Peter raises a man unable to walk from birth by the right hand at the Beautiful Gate of the temple while John stands nearby.

Hope in Jesus’ Name

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Peter speaking to the people at Solomon’s Portico about God’s promises and turning away from wickedness.

God’s Blessing and a New Direction

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Acts 3:1-26

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