Atos 3

Atos 3

Peter and John Healing the Lame Man Nicolas Poussin (1655) Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the ninth [hour], the hour of prayer. KJV Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Now Peter and John Acts 4:13; 8:14; Mt 17:1; 26:37; John 13:23-25; 20:2-9; 21:7,18-22; Gal 2:9 Were going up to the temple Acts 2:46; 5:25; Luke 24:53 At the ninth [hour], the hour of prayer Acts 10:3,30; Ex 29:39; Nu 28:4; 1 Ki 18:36; Ps 55:17; Da 6:10; 9:21; Luke 1:10; 23:44-46 Acts 3 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries As you read Acts 3 you will not see the Name of the Holy Spirit, but His presence and power permeates the chapter! The same is true of our lives -- we may not "feel" His presence or even experience "specific" acts associated with His power, but we can be sure that as we are filled and walk throughout the day in the Spirit, His presence and power permeates our life! As you read Acts 3-5 keep in mind that they are closely connected and begin to show persecution from the Jews and problems in the church. For doing good, the apostles received evil, and frankly we should expect no less. In fact, when all men (including non-believers) praise our works, then perhaps we need to examine whether "our works" are truly "His works" through us (Jn 15:5)! The time frame is felt to be about 12 months, but it is difficult to be dogmatic.