1. What I do have I give to you.
Acts 3:1–10
- Peter and John have a habit of going to prayer.
- The lame man sits at the Beautiful Gate, but his life is anything but beautiful.
- When Peter heals him in the name of Jesus, it’s not just a miracle—it’s a sign pointing back to what was promised in Acts 2:17–21, “Your sons and daughters will prophesy... signs and wonders...”
- You can’t give what you do not have.
- You are not called to give what you don’t have but to give what you do have.
2. We Are Witnesses
Acts 3:11-18
- Peter confronts the crowd with truth: “You delivered Him… you denied the Holy and Righteous One… you killed the Author of life.” (vv.13–15)
- Yet—grace shines through: “Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance…” (v.17)
- The gospel doesn’t cancel the Old Testament—it fulfills it. Every promise, every prophet, every sacrifice pointed to Jesus.
3. Repentance = times of refreshing from the Lord.
Acts 3:19-21
- Just like in Acts 2:38, the response to the gospel is repentance—a turning from sin and a turning to Christ.
- Peter offers forgiveness, refreshing, and even the return of Christ as motivation to repent.
- The Gospel calls every heart to repent—not just feel bad, but to turn and trust in Christ.
- Time of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.
4. A Warning and a Promise
Acts 3:22–26
- The gospel is urgent. This Jesus is not optional—He is God’s appointed King.
- Peter ends on a hopeful note: “You are the sons of the prophets... God, having raised up His servant, sent Him to you first, to bless you.” (vv.25–26)
- Even after their rejection of Jesus, God still offers blessing, mercy, and new life.