Verses 1-16
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According to Acts 2:46, the believers and apostles often frequented the temple. But this lame man was laid there daily. Even though Peter and John had passed him by many times before, this time he was to be healed. Acting in God's timing is a first element required to see people healed and miracles happen. We cannot heal people whenever we want. We can only heal people when God says so (Acts 14:3). You can ask for God to grant you to heal people if you desire (Acts 4:29-30).
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Verse 6. “...But what I have I give you...rise up and walk.” We can give healing to people.
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Verse 12. But healing power does not come from our own human ability.
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Verses 16. Healing comes from God's power, and God's power is accessed by faith in Jesus. Faith is a second element most often required to see people healed or miracles happen.
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The more that your faith is strengthened, more miracles you will see and the more of your prayers will be answered (Mark 11:23-24).
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For now, pay attention to when you feel convicted to pray for someone who is hurting.
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This miracle began with Peter and John noticing the paralyzed man. Notice people, and God may lead you to help them.
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Verses 17-19
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When you change your mind and turn away from sin, it brings refreshment to you.
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People must know that repentance is good and refreshing. Share this with people when talking to them about the need to turn away from sin.
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Verses 20-21
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Until the time comes for the end of the world, Jesus will remain in heaven.
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Jesus does not physically appear to anyone (also see Matthew 23:39). He did for the twelve apostles, after His resurrection, but He does not appear to people today.
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Be warned if you see anyone claiming that Jesus physically appeared to them. This is a red flag. The devil can use this to deceive people.
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Verses 22-24
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Here Peter and John quote Moses, and they use the Old Testament prophets to show us that we will be saved if we hear and obey Jesus, but if we do not obey Him, we will be destroyed.
Verses 25-26
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And one of the greatest blessings we can receive is to be turned away from sin. In your life, you will be the most blessed that you can possibly be if you stop your sin.
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Being freed from sin is the blessing God was referring to when He spoke to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). Righteousness is a great blessing. This makes repentance from sin an essential element to the gospel.
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Turn away from sin if you want to experience God's blessing. Remember that God has given you that power to stop your sin.
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