Acts 3:1-11
Peter and John had walked by this lame man dozens of times but this day was different.
There was an Intentional Interaction: The lame man held out his cup – Peter held out his hand
Three Levels of impact this encounter produced:
- There was a physical impact
- There was a spiritual impact
- There was an eternal impact
The Mystery of Miracles:
God’s plans and purposes always extend beyond the miracle.
Some observations about this miracle:
- It was unexpected
- It was done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
- It was instantaneous or immediate
- It was complete
- It was undisputable
- It authenticated the apostles as messengers of God
Why don’t we see God working through these kinds of miracles today?
- Authentic miracles are always of God’s choosing, by God’s power and for God’s glory.
- Miracles in the New Testament were a primary means of authenticating the credibility of the messengers
- God’s apparent purpose for the gift of healing has been fulfilled
Lessons we must Learn:
- Learn to see the person behind the need
- Learn to discern the true need from the perceived need
- Learn to use the resources God has given to you
- Learn to give the glory to Christ
- Learn to expect that God’s plan is greater than you imagined