Question 1

Why was the lame man sitting at the Beautiful gate of the temple?

Accepted Answer

The man had been lame from birth, so he could not work or walk into the temple on his own. Each day others carried him and laid him at the gate called Beautiful so he could ask for alms from people going in to pray. This spot was busy and religious people passing by might be more inclined to give. His daily begging shows how helpless and dependent he was. It also makes the miracle clear to everyone, because many people already knew him as the man who always sat there asking for help.

Question 2

What did Peter mean by saying, "Silver and gold have I none"?

Accepted Answer

When Peter said, “Silver and gold have I none,” he was telling the beggar honestly that he had no money to give. But he also used this to point to something better. Peter and John did not rely on wealth or status. What they did have was authority from Jesus. So Peter added, “But such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” The point is that spiritual blessing and God’s power are more valuable than money, and they come through Jesus, not riches.

Question 3

How did faith in the name of Jesus heal the lame man in this passage?

Accepted Answer

Peter explains that it was not his own power or holiness that healed the man. The man was made strong “through faith in his name.” This means the power belonged to Jesus, and that power was applied as his name was called on and trusted. The man responded to Peter’s words and took his hand, and God immediately strengthened his feet and ankles. Faith here is not a vague feeling but trust in the risen Jesus, whom God has glorified. The healing shows that Jesus is alive and still working.

Question 4

Why does Peter tell the crowd to repent and be converted?

Accepted Answer

After the miracle, Peter reminds the crowd that they had denied and handed over Jesus, the Holy One and the Prince of life, even when Pilate wanted to let him go. Yet he also says they acted in ignorance, and that God had planned Christ’s suffering. Because of this, Peter urges them to repent and be converted so their sins may be blotted out. Turning to God in this way opens the way for “times of refreshing” from the Lord and prepares them for when Jesus will be sent again. Repentance is how they receive the blessing God offers.

Question 5

What are the "times of refreshing" and "restitution of all things" mentioned here?

Accepted Answer

Peter speaks of “times of refreshing” coming from the presence of the Lord and of a future “restitution of all things.” Together, these phrases point to God’s promised renewal. The times of refreshing speak of God’s gracious relief and blessing that come when sins are forgiven and people turn back to Him. The restitution of all things looks ahead to the future when heaven keeps Jesus until God brings full restoration, just as His prophets spoke. It reminds the listeners that God’s plan includes both present mercy and a coming, larger renewal.

Question 6

Why does Peter quote Moses about "a prophet like unto me"?

Accepted Answer

Peter quotes Moses saying that God would raise up a prophet from among the people, “like unto me,” whom they must hear in all things. He is showing that Jesus is the promised prophet Moses spoke about. By doing this, Peter connects Jesus to the law and the covenant the people already respected. He warns that every soul who will not hear that prophet will be destroyed from among the people. So listening to Jesus is not optional. To receive God’s blessing, they must hear and obey the one He has raised up.

Question 7

What does this passage teach about God’s character and mercy?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows God as powerful, faithful, and merciful. He powerfully heals a man who had been lame from birth, proving that nothing is too hard for Him. He is faithful to His promises, since everything that happened to Christ and the coming blessing were spoken by the prophets, from Moses through Samuel and the others. At the same time, God is merciful. Even though the people denied and killed Jesus, God raised Him up and sent Him first to them, offering to bless them by turning them away from their sins rather than casting them off.

Question 8

Who are the "children of the prophets" and of the covenant in this sermon?

Accepted Answer

When Peter says, “You are the children of the prophets and of the covenant,” he is speaking to the Jewish crowd in the temple. They were the physical descendants of Abraham and the other fathers to whom God made His promises. Being “children” here means they stood in a special place to receive what God had promised through the prophets, including the promise to Abraham that in his seed all families of the earth would be blessed. Peter is telling them that Jesus is that promised seed, and that the offer of blessing comes to them first.

Question 9

How can this story of the lame man and Peter’s sermon apply to my life today?

Accepted Answer

This story reminds you that God sees your need, even when you are only asking for small things, like the man asking for alms. God can give far more than you expect, especially through Jesus. It also calls you to look to Christ, not human leaders, for hope and change. The healed man’s joy in walking and praising God shows how we should respond when God works in us. Peter’s sermon urges you to turn from sin, trust the risen Jesus, and let God’s promise of forgiveness and refreshing shape your daily life.

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