The Healing of the Lame Man: Transformation at the Beautiful Gate

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The Book of Acts Chapter 3:1-10(NKJV) Part 1

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Exploration (Setting the Scene & Stakes)

The fire of Pentecost has fallen, three thousand souls have been gathered into the corporate body of Christ, and the early church is walking in unbroken fellowship and daily prayer. Yet genuine spiritual power is never designed to stay cloistered behind closed doors or confined to celebratory house meetings. As Peter and John make their way up to the Temple at the hour of prayer, the supernatural authority of the risen Lord collides directly with human brokenness at the city’s grandest threshold.

The stakes here are profound: under the Levitical order, physical defect barred a man from entering the sacred precincts to offer worship (Leviticus 21:16–20). For over forty years, this man was carried daily to sit outside the gate called Beautiful, reduced to begging for scraps of copper and silver while the devout passed him by. In this opening narrative of Acts Chapter 3, the gospel demonstrates that the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth does not merely offer temporary social relief; it shatters systemic paralysis, fulfills ancient Messianic prophecy, and grants the outcast immediate access into the presence of God.

Today’s study covers Part 1 (Acts 3:1–10), unfolding across three distinct movements:

Movement 1: The Hour of Prayer and the Desperate Beggar (vv. 1–3)
Movement 2: “Silver and Gold I Do Not Have” — The Command to Rise and Walk (vv. 4–8)
Movement 3: Holy Awe and Public Recognition in the Temple Courts (vv. 9–10)

As we begin to read and understand this first part of Acts Chapter 3, ask or think back to a time when something or some miraculous event happened in your life: did you actually stop and thank God, or did you just celebrate without even an acknowledgement? Do you jump for Joy and praise God in earnest? Let’s discover what happened at the Beautiful Gate.

Movement 1: The Hour of Prayer and the Desperate Beggar

Scripture Focus: Acts 3:1–3 (NKJV)

“Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.”

Historical Context & Christ’s Humanity: The ninth hour marks 3:00 PM—the sacred time of the evening Tamid sacrifice, when crowds of devout Jews climbed Mount Moriah for public prayer, psalms, and incense. Peter and John do not divorce themselves from their covenant roots; they ascend the Temple not to perpetuate obsolete blood sacrifices, but to seek God’s presence and bear witness where the nation convenes. At the gate called Beautiful (Hōraia—likely the magnificent Nicanor Gate forged from lustrous Corinthian bronze), a devastating contrast unfolds: dazzling architectural grandeur framing a man crippled by congenital defect. Carried daily to this threshold, he is permanently near the sacred yet perpetually excluded from entering it. In Christ’s earthly journey, He deliberately stopped to attend to the invalid at the pool of Bethesda and to touch the leper; here, through the apostles, Jesus continues His compassionate pursuit of the forgotten human soul.

Expository Analysis: Luke, with a physician’s diagnostic eye, emphasizes the chronic, incurable reality of the condition: ek koilias mētros autou (“lame from his mother’s womb”). The beggar’s daily survival rested entirely on eleēmosynē (almsgiving, mercy gifts), which Jewish tradition extolled as an act of personal righteousness. Yet religious ritual could only keep him sustained in his poverty at the gate; it possessed no power to lift him from the dust. When he spots Peter and John, he views them solely through the transactional lens of his immediate physical need—expecting a fleeting coin to survive one more agonizing afternoon.

Pastoral Commentary & Homiletical Insights: Religion without resurrection power merely decorates the porch while the broken sit paralyzed on the steps. How frequently does the contemporary church fall into the trap of managing brokenness rather than ministering spiritual resurrection? We hand people the “alms” of moral advice, institutional programs, or superficial social support, while leaving them bound to the very mats of spiritual paralysis that hold them captive. Christ does not call us to offer the spare change of human sentiment; He calls us to carry the life-transforming authority of His kingdom into the broken places of our culture.

Preaching Illustration & Bridge: Picture an old grandfather clock standing in the foyer of an ornate home. Its carved mahogany case is polished, and its brass weights shine under the chandelier, but its internal pendulum has snapped, and its gears are frozen solid. Guests admire its exterior every time they walk through the front door, yet the hands never move, and it never strikes the hour. External religion can polish the case and hang it by the door, but it cannot repair the inner mechanics. The gospel does not offer an exterior polish; it replaces the broken core so life can tick forward once again.

Movement 2: “Silver and Gold I Do Not Have” — The Command to Rise and Walk

Scripture Focus: Acts 3:4–8 (NKJV)

“And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, ‘Look at us.’ So, he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So, he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.”

Historical Context & Christ’s Humanity: Peter and John halt. In an urban culture where beggars were treated as invisible background scenery, Peter fastens his eyes (atenisas) upon the man and commands, “Look at us.” In that single command, the apostles restore the beggar’s human dignity before imparting physical healing. Peter—the rough fisherman who once collapsed in terror by a charcoal fire—now speaks with apostolic boldness, extending his bare right hand into the dirt to grasp the disabled man. Grasping him meant risking ceremonial impurity under strict Pharisaic conventions, yet Peter embodies the incarnate touch of Jesus, who reached out His hand and touched the untouchable.

Expository Analysis: Peter’s declaration cuts through all human expectation: Argyrion kai chrysion ouch hyparchei moi (“Silver and gold do not exist for me”). Though the apostles stewarded the communal relief funds of the Jerusalem assembly (Acts 2:44–45), Peter possessed no private wealth. What he did steward was delegated divine authority: the onoma (name, power, and character) of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The imperative is immediate: egeire kai peripatei (“rise up and walk”). Luke’s clinical precision surfaces: the man’s baseis (feet) and sphyra (ankle bones) were estereōthēsan (made firm, solidified instantly). He does not merely stumble to his feet; he leaps (exallomenos), fulfilling Isaiah 35:6 word-for-word: “Then the lame shall leap like a deer.” The physical healing unlocks a deeper spiritual privilege: he walks straight through the Beautiful Gate into the Temple courts, crossing the boundary that had disqualified him his entire life.

Pastoral Commentary & Homiletical Insights: The church’s ultimate power has never resided in bank balances, political alliances, or architectural elegance; it resides in the name of the risen King. When the church attempts to substitute material resources for spiritual power, it forfeits the authority to declare, “Rise and walk.” Notice the balance in Peter’s discipleship: he proclaimed the truth with his voice, but he backed it up with his hand. He gripped the man and pulled him upward. True pastoral ministry never yells commands from an emotional distance; it reaches down into the mess, takes hold of trembling hands, and lifts the fallen into the light of grace.

Preaching Illustration & Bridge: Consider a severe multi-vehicle collision on an icy mountain road, with a passenger trapped beneath a heavy steel dashboard. Emergency rescue crews do not pull up in a fire truck, roll down the window, and throw ten-dollar bills onto the shattered windshield, telling the victim to buy an aspirin. They step into the snow, pry open the crushed metal with heavy hydraulic tools, reach inside, wrap their arms around the victim, and lift them to freedom. The world tosses temporary financial remedies at deep human agony; the church of Jesus Christ carries the divine rescue gear that cuts through human paralysis.

Movement 3: Holy Awe and Public Recognition in the Temple Courts

Scripture Focus: Acts 3:9–10 (NKJV)

“And all the people saw him walking and praising God. Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.”

Historical Context & Christ’s Humanity: The Temple courts were teeming with thousands of worshipers attending the afternoon prayers. Into this orderly, liturgically structured gathering bursts a man who had never walked a single step in over forty years. He is not silently slipping into a back corner; he is running, bounding, and shouting unrestrained praises to Yahweh. Christ’s supernatural interventions were never designed as closed-door, secretive rituals; they were public demonstrations of Kingdom power that disrupted the spiritual lethargy of Jerusalem and bore witness to the living Messiah.

Expository Analysis: Luke records the inescapable, public verification of the sign: Epeginōskon de auton (“They recognized him”). This was no unknown transient or paid imposter; he was a daily fixture of the city, known to every regular worshiper who passed through the Shushan or Nicanor gates. The communal reaction combines thambous (terrified wonder, reverence) and ekstaseōs (ecstasy, a mental state in which normal categories are completely overturned). This divine disruption strips away the crowd’s intellectual apathy, providing an open platform for Peter’s expository sermon on Solomon’s Porch.

Pastoral Commentary & Homiletical Insights: A genuinely transformed life is the most compelling defense of the Christian faith. Skeptics can argue over abstract philosophy, dismiss theological arguments, and critique religious institutions, but they cannot silence a person who was once utterly crippled and is now walking and leaping in the joy of the Lord. The question Tomas posed in the exploration cuts straight to our modern condition: when God delivers you, heals your family, or breaks a lifelong chain of sin, do you merely celebrate the good fortune, or do you enter His courts shouting praise to the Author of Life?

Preaching Illustration & Bridge: Imagine a grand cathedral organ whose lead pipes were crushed by a collapsing roof beam decades ago, leaving it mute while the choir sang without accompaniment. If an organ technician spends years dusting the wooden keys, it remains silent. But when a master craftsman rebuilds the damaged pipes, reconnects the wind chests, and sits down to play a thunderous hymn, every worshiper in the sanctuary stops and looks up toward the balcony in sheer awe. The lame man was that restored organ: crushed from birth but suddenly re-tuned by the Master Builder to reverberate with the praises of God across the Temple mount.

Pastoral Reflection: Why This Matters to You and Me

After walking through the opening movements of Acts 3, an honest question naturally confronts our hearts: Why does Luke give us such a detailed description of this lame man? Why should his condition concern you and me today? Isn’t the only thing that truly matters that he was healed by the Apostle Peter?

What do you think?

Let us be careful not to miss the profound spiritual reality here. All his life, this man had to endure intense suffering, isolation, and daily hardship. Yet this burden did not rest on his shoulders alone—it weighed heavily upon his parents, his family, and his entire community. He was carried daily to that gate because he could not survive without help.

Yet how did the community respond? Like so many of us today, people walked past him, looked down, passed quiet judgment, and simply went on with their lives. They grew comfortable with his misery sitting right beside their place of worship. We so easily do the exact same thing: we see brokenness, label it, toss a coin of human sympathy or casual pity, and hurry along to our next appointment without letting our hearts truly break for the person in front of us.

Then, in Movement 2, Peter shows us the vital difference between managing an outward problem and bringing inward transformation. It is not enough to heal the outside of a person while leaving the inner man broken. We can jump for joy, leap, and wave our hands every Sunday at our local church celebration service, but does an emotional moment alone truly help the individual? Does outward excitement clean up decades of silent pain, trauma, and spiritual neglect?

Notice the discipline of the apostles: “And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, ‘Look at us.’ So, he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.”

So many times, in our own lives, our superficial expectations are met. We get the coin, the emotional lift, or the temporary relief we asked for. Yet the deeper question remains: Did it resolve the unrest of the spiritual soul?

For that hour or so in church, surrounded by the rhythm, the choir, and the stage lights, you may feel supercharged. But what happens when the music fades, the sanctuary clears, and the lights are turned off? When you return to the quiet reality of your home, have you truly been healed mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—or are you left just as exhausted, empty, or worse off than when you first stepped through the doors?

Christ did not send His apostles to give this man temporary change to survive another afternoon in the dirt. He reached into his lifelong prison to restore him from the inside out—reconciling him to God and setting him on feet that could carry him straight into the presence of the Father.

Movement 3 completes this part of Acts Chapter 3 through the looks, stares, and whispers of the community: “Is this not the man who sat begging at the Beautiful Gate?”

The questions begin to churn in their minds because their own eyes tell them what their theology had not prepared them for: this man is no longer an invalid. He has been transformed from the inside out. He is leaping for joy out in the open square, claiming his deliverance, and shouting praises to the living God.

How often do we restrict our worship to private spaces behind closed doors, or only lift our hands in the sanctuary where everyone else is doing the exact same thing in a “monkey-see, monkey-do” routine? But this man had a genuine reason to rejoice. He was utterly unashamed to display the boldness of his newfound spirit before the entire city.

Perhaps those in the crowd who heard the words—“In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”—not only witnessed an undeniable miracle but heard the very name of the Man who had just been crucified on a Roman cross weeks before. Their minds began racing, and their consciences burned with holy conviction.

As you witness this man leaping and praising God at the Beautiful Gate, the mirror turns directly toward you: Are your heart and your mind in the right place?

Bringing It Home and The Choice Before Us Today

The scene at the Beautiful Gate forces every believer out of comfortable spectator faith and straight into personal accountability. We are confronted with the stark reality of how easy it is to normalize spiritual paralysis right outside the house of prayer:

The Seduction of Managing the Mat: The beggar thought he only needed enough coins to survive another day on the ground. We often make the identical mistake—pleading with God for minor adjustments to our circumstances, temporary relief from stress, or just enough comfort to endure our spiritual paralysis, when Christ desires to pull us completely off the mat.
The False Currency of the World: The gate was named Beautiful, yet its splendor could not mend a single tendon. Human wealth, aesthetic beauty, and social respectability cannot cure the deep estrangement of the human heart. Only the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth carries the power to forgive sin, heal shame, and grant access to the Father.
The Call to Visible Praise: When the man was lifted, he did not run home to inspect his new ankles; he stepped directly into the Temple with the apostles, unashamed to leap and glorify God before the very crowd that had passed him by for decades.

Every day, we face a clear spiritual choice:

The Path of Transactional Religion: Sitting outside the gate, begging for the cheap coins of human validation, moral platitudes, and temporary comforts, settling for an existence that stays safely parked at the threshold of God’s presence without ever entering in.
The Path of Resurrection Surrender: Giving our undivided attention to the Word of God, grasping the outstretched hand of Christ’s grace, rising up out of lifelong defeat, and stepping boldly into the presence of God with a testimony of praise that stops the surrounding world in its tracks.

Will you remain content begging for scraps at the gate, or will you take Christ by the hand, rise up, and walk into the courts of His grace?

Conclusion

Acts 3:1–10 demonstrates that the power of the resurrected Christ is not confined to the Upper Room or private house gatherings but reaches into the public dust of human suffering. At the gate called Beautiful, the apostolic church refused the empty counterfeit of human charity and delivered the supernatural authority of the risen Messiah. By lifting a lifelong invalid to his feet and guiding him through the sacred threshold into genuine worship, the gospel proves that the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth does not merely offer temporary social relief—it shatters congenital brokenness, fulfills ancient prophetic promises, and opens wide the presence of God to the outcast.

Meditation & Points of Self-Reflection

Looking Beyond the Handout: Are you currently coming to God asking merely for a “coin”—a quick fix for your finances, temporary relief from stress, or an easier day—or are you asking Him to completely heal the spiritual paralysis at the core of your life?
Stopping for the Forgotten: How often do you walk past the broken people placed on your daily path—at work, in your neighborhood, or even in the church foyer—giving them a casual glance while rushing to your next spiritual appointment? Who in your life needs you to stop, look them in the eye, and extend a helping hand in the name of Jesus?
Unashamed Praise: When God answers your prayers, breaks an addiction, or restores your soul, do you quietly keep it to yourself, or do you have the bold courage of this healed man to leap, praise God openly, and testify to His goodness before an observing world?

Crossing the Threshold: From Acts 3:1–10 into Acts 3:11–26

As the healed man clings tightly to Peter and John within the covered colonnade of Solomon’s Portico, the sound of his rejoicing draws a vast, bewildered crowd from every corner of the Temple mount. The miracle at the gate was never intended to terminate on physical restoration alone; it served as a divine signpost pointing straight to the living Christ.

In our next study, we cross the threshold into Acts 3:11–26 (Part 2). Peter does not bask in human applause or accept credit for human piety; he immediately deflects all glory to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who has glorified His Servant Jesus. Across four dramatic movements, Peter will confront the crowd with the stark reality of the cross, call the nation to genuine repentance so that “times of refreshing” may come, proclaim the ultimate restoration of all things spoken by the prophets, and declare the blessing of the Abrahamic covenant to everyone who turns from their iniquities.

What to Expect: Our Weekly Publishing Schedule

To help you navigate our upcoming studies and character reflections, here is the roadmap for how our writings will unfold throughout the week:

Sunday through Friday: The Primary Expository Journey

Our core study continues through the Gospel of Matthew and the Book of Acts, featuring our ongoing focus: “Crossing into the Threshold.” These daily entries dive deep into Scripture, verse by verse, examining the pivotal moments where faith meets action.

Saturdays: Dedicated Character Studies

Every Saturday, we pause our weekday expository track to focus entirely on personal character profiles. Saturdays will alternate between two distinct series:

Men with Flaws Covered by Grace Series: Honest looks at biblical men who stumbled, schemed, and failed—yet were upheld and used through sovereign grace.
Women of Faith and Courage Series: In-depth studies of women who navigated impossible cultural, spiritual, and physical trials with unshakeable resolve.

Whether you join us for our weekday walk through Matthew and Acts, drop in on the weekend for a standalone character study, or follow along with both, we are grateful to share this journey with you

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We warmly invite you to partner with The-Way Ministry as we proclaim the uncompromised truth, grace, and light of Jesus Christ to our neighborhoods and the nations. Stand with us through your prayers, encouragement, and faithful support.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we praise You for the power that resides in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Forgive us for settling for mere coins of earthly comfort when You have offered us complete resurrection life. Give us eyes of compassion to see the broken souls sitting at the gates of our lives and grant us apostolic boldness to extend our hands in love. Heal our hidden paralysis, strengthen our walk, and fill our mouths with unashamed praise in the courts of Your presence.

Lord, we seal our hearts with the very words You taught us to pray:

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Blessings in Christ’s Grace and Truth,

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Technical Study Annex & Exegetical Appendix

I. Comprehensive Biblical References

Acts 3:1–10; Leviticus 21:16–24; Numbers 28:1–8; Psalm 55:17; Psalm 100:4
Isaiah 35:5–6; Matthew 10:8–9; Matthew 11:2–6; Luke 7:22; John 5:1–9; Acts 2:42–47
Acts 3:11–26; Acts 4:22; Acts 14:8–10; Hebrews 10:19–22; 1 Peter 1:18–19

II. Critical and Exegetical Footnotes

Acts 3:1 — Epì tēn hōran tēs proseuchēs tēn enatēn (at the hour of prayer, the ninth): Denotes the Jewish afternoon prayer corresponding to the evening Tamid offering at 3:00 PM (Exod 29:38–42). The apostles preserved the discipline of regular, fixed prayer while infusing it with New Covenant fulfillment.
Acts 3:2 — Ek koilias mētros autou (from his mother’s womb): A clinical phrase underscoring congenital disability. He did not lose his mobility through injury or illness; his body had never possessed the capacity to stand, emphasizing the creative (rather than merely restorative) nature of the miracle.
Acts 3:4 — Atenisas de Petros eis auton (and Peter, fixing his eyes on him): Atenizō denotes an intense, unswerving, Spirit-guided concentration (cf. Acts 1:10; 7:55). Peter’s gaze represents focused divine compassion cutting through social stigma.
Acts 3:6 — En tō onomati Iēsou Christou tou Nazōraiou (in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth): Onoma carries ancient Near Eastern legal weight, denoting the full person, authority, and power of the King. Peter acts as a commissioned ambassador, not an independent healer.
Acts 3:7 — Epiaseto auton tēs dexias cheiros (he took him by the right hand): The right hand in Semitic idiom signifies covenantal fellowship, strength, and elevation (cf. Ps 73:23; Gal 2:9).
Acts 3:7 — Estereōthēsan hai baseis autou kai ta sphydra (his feet and ankle bones were strengthened): Baseis (feet) and sphydra (ankles) are precise anatomical terms found throughout Greek medical treatises (such as Hippocrates and Galen), demonstrating Luke’s eyewitness and medical perspective.
Acts 3:8 — Hallomenos (leaping): A direct, intentional linguistic echo of the Septuagint (LXX) rendering of Isaiah 35:6 (haleitai hōs elaphos ho chōlos—”the lame shall leap like a deer”).

III. Canonical Cross-References: The Reversal of Eschatological Status

Levitical Disqualification to Temple Entrance (Lev 21:17–20 // Acts 3:8 // Heb 10:19–22): Under the Mosaic Law, the lame could not approach the sanctuary to present bread to God. In Acts 3, the power of Christ qualifies and leads the lame man through the gate and directly into the sacred precinct, foreshadowing the torn veil and open access for all believers.
Prophetic Reversal of Desolation (Isa 35:5–6 // Acts 3:8–9): The prophetic marker of the Messianic Kingdom was the leaping of the lame. The healed man bounding through the Temple courts serves as concrete physical evidence that the Messianic era has arrived in Jesus.
Silver and Gold vs. Incorruptible Authority (1 Pet 1:18–19 // Acts 3:6): The New Covenant economy operates on divine grace rather than precious metals. Peter lives out his own epistle: believers are redeemed and healed not by silver or gold, but by the precious blood and reigning power of Jesus Christ.

Key Greek Word Studies & Cross-References

Lame (Chōlos) — Acts 3:2: Denotes a physical impairment of the feet or legs resulting in total inability to walk. In the Septuagint and New Testament, the healing of the chōlos serves as a primary marker of the Messianic age. Cross-reference: Isaiah 35:6; Matthew 11:5; Luke 7:22.
Fixed Eyes (Atenisas) — Acts 3:4: A compound verb (teinō, to stretch) meaning to gaze intently, fasten one’s eyes upon, or look with unswerving focus. It indicates intentional, Spirit-led discernment rather than a casual glance. Cross-reference: Luke 4:20; Acts 1:10; Acts 7:55.
Name (Onoma) — Acts 3:6: In biblical theology, the name represents the complete person, presence, authority, and character of the individual. Proclaiming “in the name of Jesus Christ” is an exercise of delegated divine authority, not a magical formula. Cross-reference: Psalm 20:7; Philippians 2:9–11; Colossians 3:17.
Strengthened (Estereōthēsan) — Acts 3:7: An aorist passive verb from stereoō (to make firm, solid, or stable). Luke uses precise anatomical terminology to describe the instantaneous restructuring and divine knitting of bone, ligament, and muscle tissue. Cross-reference: Acts 3:16; Acts 16:5; Colossians 2:5.
Amazement (Ekstasis) — Acts 3:10: The root of the English word “ecstasy.” Literally signifies a state of being thrown outside of one’s ordinary mental framework; a state of overwhelming cognitive and spiritual awe before a supernatural act of God. Cross-reference: Mark 5:42; Mark 16:8; Luke 5:26.

Future Postings	Release Date
Solomon’s Portico: Peter’s Imperfection Perfected by the Holy Spirit (Acts 3:11-26)	10/20/2026
The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11)	10/21/2026
The Great Ingathering: Truth Proclaimed, Disciples Called, Multitudes Restored (Matthew 4:12-25)	10/22/2026
Filled with the Holy Spirit: Peter’s Defense Before the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:1-12)	10/23/2026
Trying to Silence the Fire: Unshakable Faith in God’s Love (Acts 4:13-22)	10/25/2026
A Prayer Boldness: How Spirit-filled love Transforms Community (Acts 4:23-37)	10/26/2026
Beauty in the Beatitudes & God’s Love and Gift of Grace and the Inward Ark (Matthew 5:1-12)	10/27/2026
Salt of the World: True Righteousness Over Pharisaic Rule (Matthew 5:13-20)	10/28/2026

The Healing of the Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate

The Book of Acts Chapter 3:1-10(NKJV) Part 1

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