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A lame man healed
It was three o’clock in the afternoon and a prayer meeting was held at the temple. Peter and John were going into the Temple to observe it (v. 1). A new faith had come to them, but they did not use that as an excuse for a license which broke all law. They were aware that th …

Supernatural healing of the crippled man
God’s supernatural healing, of the man that was crippled, brought amazement from those at the temple, and soon a crowd had gathered (v. 11). Peter took this opportunity to direct everyone’s attention to Christ and give God the glory (vv 12-13). In lifting up Jesus, he …

Peter’s Message of Repentance
Peter exhorted the people and the leaders by telling them they had acted in ignorance because they didn’t recognize who Jesus is. However, Christ being crucified was a fulfillment of prophecies. Peter’s message: It begins with a note of mercy and warning c …