Acts 3

In Acts 3, Peter is featured, healing as Jesus did and speaking. Remember the power of speeches in Acts.

Peter and John (the close friend of Jesus) are on their way to the Temple. Notice that the early Church kept being a Jew in addition to being a Christian. They meet a man cripple since birth who sits in the same place everyday asking Temple goers for assistance. Most people probably ignored him (would we?)  But Peter and John look him right in the eye and offer to the ability to walk, rather than money, to the man. They invoke the name of Jesus to do this. The man walks, then jumps and praises God. Those present see the change and are amazed.

Once again, Peter uses the occasion to tell about the new life that investing in Jesus offers. He tells the people that the God of their ancestors did this though faith in Jesus. Exactly as Hebrew scripture had said would happen. Peter encourages people to repent for their sins. God does not hold the Jewish people (or anyone) responsible for Jesus' death. God wants to bless everyone. Have you invested in a new life?