Peter and John were headed to the temple one afternoon to pray (Acts 3:1), just like they always did. Outside the temple gate, called Beautiful, sat a man who couldn’t walk. He had never walked—not once in his whole life. Every day, someone would carry him to the gate so he could ask for help from people passing by.
When he saw Peter and John, he asked for money. But Peter looked at him and said something surprising:
“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.” – Acts 3:6
And the man did! Peter reached out his hand, helped him up—and suddenly, his feet and ankles became strong. For the first time ever, he stood on his own. Then he did more than stand—he walked, leaped, and praised God right into the temple, a place he had never been allowed to enter before.
The people around were amazed. But Peter told them: Don’t look at us as if we did this on our own. The power came from Jesus. Everything that happened was because of Him.
This story reminds us how important it is to give what we do have—and to always give God the credit. Peter didn’t have money, but he gave hope, healing, and the name of Jesus.
And let’s not forget the man’s friends—who carried him to the temple every day. That kind of friendship is powerful.
What We Learned:
✔ True healing comes from God’s power, not our own.
✔ Sharing Jesus is the greatest gift we can give.
✔ God can use anyone to do amazing things.
✔ Good friends bring us closer to God’s love.
We missed some of you this week—summer adventures are in full swing! But we can’t wait to see you again this Sunday as we continue learning about Paul and his journey. Blessings to all our kids and their families!