Podcasts about Beautiful Gate

Pastor digs deeper into the question "where was the temple gate that was called the 'Beautiful Gate' located?"   In Acts 3:1-2 we see that there was a lame man begging for alms at the Beautiful Gate. Pastor opens with stating that we are not sure exactly where it was located, but that there are several theories on its location.   Several locations have been proposed:   One of the earliest proposed locations is that it may have been the Eastern Gate or the Sushan Gate. However, surviving literature says this gate was not used by the people to go in and out of the Temple Complex, but was used for the religious practices like taking sacrifices out. Without the coming and going of people the lame man would not have been begging there. Another proposal is the Nicanor Gate made of bronze. It was one of the gates in a secondary wall that surrounded the Sanctuary area within the Temple Complex, but there is a good deal of evidence that it was not a practice to allow the lame into the inner court area.  The third proposal has been suggested by many as the gate the lame man would have used.  It is a gate located at the southern end of the Complex and known as the Double Gate,  the main gate through which the people would have entered the Temple Complex. Pastor Dodge references a book by archeologist and architect, Leen Ritmeyer, entitled "The Quest: Revealing the Temple Mount in Jerusalem." Ritmeyer suggests that the Double Gate is where the lame man would have been. Pastor shares recent archeological work exposing the massive pilgrim route from the Pool of Saloam up to the Double Gate entrance of the Temple Complex. Some of the "Southern Steps" leading up to the Double Gate from Jesus' day and before, can still be seen today.    While we do not know exactly where the lame man was that day, what we do know is that he was changed. In the hours after the lame man's miraculous healing remarkable things followed and that's what we will look at in our exploration of Acts chapter 4 of our study "God ACTS! Then and Now." ( https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now )     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, https://www.awakeusnow.com/dig-deeper   For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/streams       Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Have you ever listened to someone tell a story and thought, “Please get to the point.” Some people include every detail, every side story, every random moment. And when they say, ‘To make a long story short,' you know the story is about to get longer. Now, when it comes to your Bible, long stories are kept short. One encounter with Jesus would be an entire best selling book, and instead we read about it in a single paragraph. Many details are left out for the sake of not losing our attention. How sweet of God to get to the point and keep it short. However, when studying our Bible, it’s important to remember, there’s always more to the story than you read. You have to read between the lines and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the details and feelings that apply to you today. Don’t just speed read the story, slow down and imagine it fully. What you will find is a lesson that applies to you today. Let’s practice together today. Take a few minutes and read Acts 3. In my Bible, this story is titled, “Peter Heals a Crippled Beggar.” Acts 3: 1-10, “Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.” “Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, ‘Look at us!' The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said ‘I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!'” “Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping and praising God, he went into to the Temple with them.” Now, let’s dig deeper. Let’s read between the lines and find more in this story. First, get the visual. This gate outside the temple is not just an ordinary gate. It is the Beautiful Gate, literally. It is 75 feet tall, made of solid bronze. It is the massive entrance to the temple where people would gather to pray. And here this man sat at a beautiful gate while living a broken life. Isn't it interesting that a broken man was laid daily at a gate called Beautiful? You can be surrounded by beauty and still feel broken inside. You can sit at the entrance of worship while silently carrying disappointment, pain and unanswered prayers. It was customary to give to those in need on the way to the temple, so the gate was the gathering place for anyone seeking spare change. But don’t you know, God is interested in more than spare change, he is interested in soul change! He wants to create a change in you that cannot be denied, and he wants to use that change in you as a display of his undeniable power to everyone around you. Now this man who was born unable to walk was over 40 years old. And we’re told that he was carried there each day to beg from those entering the temple. This is the same temple Jesus himself had gone to just weeks earlier. Jesus had likely walked through this exact gate. And if this man was carried there every day, odds are Jesus had passed right by him. Weeks earlier, Matthew 21:14 says, “The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.” Yes, this same temple with this same gate. Jesus had been there. Jesus had healed other. So, why hadn’t Jesus healed this man when he was there? I want you to imagine for a moment being this man, laying by the temple every single day, begging for a little change, and one day Jesus shows up and heals people just like you, BUT NOT YOU. Imagine seeing others get their miracle, but not you. Why are you left still begging and waiting? Why couldn’t Jesus change your situation when he so clearly changed others? And maybe that’s exactly how you feel right now. Other people have gotten what you’re still begging for, so why were you overlooked? If God has the power to do it for everyone and you’ve seen him do it for someone else, why won’t he do it for you? You’ve heard those love stories of the girl finally finding the man who could love her so perfectly … but why not you? You’ve heard about people with your exact same illness being miraculously healed, but why not you? You’ve heard about God showing up and providing in the wildest ways, but why hasn’t he shown up for you? Nothing tests your faith quite like watching God do for someone else what you've been begging Him to do for you. Or maybe someone you love has been left still waiting and wondering ‘why not them'? If Jesus can do it, and he has done it for others, why hasn’t he done it for them? What do you say to that? Could Jesus have passed by this man before? Could he have chosen not to heal him? Could this man have been left out when others were healed? Absolutely. But why? Everything God does and doesn’t do is for the perfect timing for the greatest glory and eternal purposes. There’s always a much bigger story unfolding. We only see the current page in our present chapter, but God knows the whole story and he’s not rushing to get to the end. God is not willing to waste a single opportunity or miss one detail. God's purpose is always greater than our understand, even when the outcome is different than we expected. Before Peter ever noticed this man laying at the gate called Beautiful, Jesus already knew his name, his pain and every day he had spent waiting. Jesus always knew about this lame man laying at the gate called Beautiful. Remember, Jesus is God in the flesh. They are one. God created this man. God knew every detail about him. He wasn’t overlooked. He wasn’t forgotten. Delay is not denial when God is still writing the story. He was left still waiting and begging in the weeks after Jesus had come to the temple and healed others, and he was waiting for a greater purpose. It was for the greater glory of God that Jesus would heal this man from Heaven, through Peter and John. We need to see that Jesus doesn’t have to personally be seen for his power to be at work. He heals from Heaven, and he does it through us! So, yes, Jesus likely had walked by this man at the gate before. And no, Jesus didn’t heal him when he was there, he left him waiting. Waiting but not without purpose. My sister, you are still waiting because there’s a greater purpose. There’s a bigger story. Let’s read between the lines. Just a few days before the cross, Jesus came to the temple. He helped the blind and the lame. People saw his wonderful miracles live and in person. But, scripture says they were indignant, meaning they were annoyed, irritated and angry. But now when Peter and John come to the temple a few weeks after Jesus, they heal this one man and something huge happens. Acts 4:4, “Many who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about 5,000!” Could this crippled man have been left waiting for healing because God had bigger plans to use his later healing for the saving of thousands of lives? YES!!!! And could you be left still waiting, not because God has overlooked you, but because God has bigger plans for things you can’t even imagine? YES!!!! My sister, your story is part of a bigger story. Have faith in God’s perfect timing to show up for you, then use you for his glory. Now, let’s dig even deeper. Remember, you’re getting a very long story made very short, but the Holy Spirit wants to show you more. This man was begging for money to just get through the day, and there’s no fault in that. There were no government programs to assist him. They had no special jobs for those who couldn’t walk. The only thing he could do was beg. But God can do more than make our current condition more bearable, he can radically change it! This man would have settled for a little change that day to buy his next meal, but what God had in mind was a big change so he could earn his next meal. We would all be so quick to settle for a little change to make our current conditions more bearable. But God wants to change something within you and empower you to live like you’ve never lived before. Are you up for that change? Are you up for never sitting where you’ve been stuck before? Are you up for being strengthened to show up different? Are you ready to leave behind the identity you've carried in your brokenness? Are you ready to stop living limited by what once held you down? Not everyone is ready for that, so really consider what you would do if your excuses were stripped from you and you have absolutely no viable reason why you can’t show up in life. If you’re ready for that, God’s got something for you! One more aspect of this story I feel the Holy Spirit is prompting us to see is the details of the healing. Let's read verse 7 & 8 again, “The man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk!” It's so interesting that the word translated “feet” only occurs in this scripture. It is never used anywhere else. It was a word used to differentiate between parts of the human heel. The word “ankle” is a medical term also found no where else in scripture. The phrase “jumped up” describes the coming suddenly into socket of something that was out of place. This is literally a medical description of what happened for this man. The power of God put what was out of place into place. What’s out of place in your life? Do you need God to suddenly put it into place? GOD CAN DO THAT!!!!!! He can take what has always been out of place in your life and put it right where it needs to be so that you can do what you’ve never been able to do before. And maybe he’s never put it into place before, but it’s not because he can’t. He knows exactly what needs to happen, and he knows precisely the right time for it to happen. Sometimes God's great purpose leads to immediate breakthrough. Sometimes it leads to endurance, deeper faith, or a testimony built over years instead of moments. But either way, your waiting is never wasted. The man at the Beautiful Gate thought he needed enough change to survive another day. But God had planned complete transformation. And maybe what feels like delay in your life is actually God preparing a moment that will reveal His power in a way you could never have imagined. Do NOT lose heart in the waiting. Heaven has not overlooked you. Jesus still sees you. And there is still more to the story. Follow Pamela on Instagram – Have you ever listened to someone tell a story and thought, “Please get to the point.” Some people include every detail, every side story, every random moment. And when they say, ‘To make a long story short,' you know the story is about to get longer. Now, when it comes to your Bible, long stories are kept short. One encounter with Jesus would be an entire best selling book, and instead we read about it in a single paragraph. Many details are left out for the sake of not losing our attention. How sweet of God to get to the point and keep it short. However, when studying our Bible, it’s important to remember, there’s always more to the story than you read. You have to read between the lines and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the details and feelings that apply to you today. Don’t just speed read the story, slow down and imagine it fully. What you will find is a lesson that applies to you today. Let’s practice together today. Take a few minutes and read Acts 3. In my Bible, this story is titled, “Peter Heals a Crippled Beggar.” Acts 3: 1-10, “Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.” “Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, ‘Look at us!' The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said ‘I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!'” “Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping and praising God, he went into to the Temple with them.” Now, let’s dig deeper. Let’s read between the lines and find more in this story. First, get the visual. This gate outside the temple is not just an ordinary gate. It is the Beautiful Gate, literally. It is 75 feet tall, made of solid bronze. It is the massive entrance to the temple where people would gather to pray. And here this man sat at a beautiful gate while living a broken life. Isn't it interesting that a broken man was laid daily at a gate called Beautiful? You can be surrounded by beauty and still feel broken inside. You can sit at the entrance of worship while silently carrying disappointment, pain and unanswered prayers. It was customary to give to those in need on the way to the temple, so the gate was the gathering place for anyone seeking spare change. But don’t you know, God is interested in more than spare change, he is interested in soul change! He wants to create a change in you that cannot be denied, and he wants to use that change in you as a display of his undeniable power to everyone around you. Now this man who was born unable to walk was over 40 years old. And we’re told that he was carried there each day to beg from those entering the temple. This is the same temple Jesus himself had gone to just weeks earlier. Jesus had likely walked through this exact gate. And if this man was carried there every day, odds are Jesus had passed right by him. Weeks earlier, Matthew 21:14 says, “The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.” Yes, this same temple with this same gate. Jesus had been there. Jesus had healed other. So, why hadn’t Jesus healed this man when he was there? I want you to imagine for a moment being this man, laying by the temple every single day, begging for a little change, and one day Jesus shows up and heals people just like you, BUT NOT YOU. Imagine seeing others get their miracle, but not you. Why are you left still begging and waiting? Why couldn’t Jesus change your situation when he so clearly changed others? And maybe that’s exactly how you feel right now. Other people have gotten what you’re still begging for, so why were you overlooked? If God has the power to do it for everyone and you’ve seen him do it for someone else, why won’t he do it for you? You’ve heard those love stories of the girl finally finding the man who could love her so perfectly … but why not you? You’ve heard about people with your exact same illness being miraculously healed, but why not you? You’ve heard about God showing up and providing in the wildest ways, but why hasn’t he shown up for you? Nothing tests your faith quite like watching God do for someone else what you've been begging Him to do for you. Or maybe someone you love has been left still waiting and wondering ‘why not them'? If Jesus can do it, and he has done it for others, why hasn’t he done it for them? What do you say to that? Could Jesus have passed by this man before? Could he have chosen not to heal him? Could this man have been left out when others were healed? Absolutely. But why? Everything God does and doesn’t do is for the perfect timing for the greatest glory and eternal purposes. There’s always a much bigger story unfolding. We only see the current page in our present chapter, but God knows the whole story and he’s not rushing to get to the end. God is not willing to waste a single opportunity or miss one detail. God's purpose is always greater than our understand, even when the outcome is different than we expected. Before Peter ever noticed this man laying at the gate called Beautiful, Jesus already knew his name, his pain and every day he had spent waiting. Jesus always knew about this lame man laying at the gate called Beautiful. Remember, Jesus is God in the flesh. They are one. God created this man. God knew every detail about him. He wasn’t overlooked. He wasn’t forgotten. Delay is not denial when God is still writing the story. He was left still waiting and begging in the weeks after Jesus had come to the temple and healed others, and he was waiting for a greater purpose. It was for the greater glory of God that Jesus would heal this man from Heaven, through Peter and John. We need to see that Jesus doesn’t have to personally be seen for his power to be at work. He heals from Heaven, and he does it through us! So, yes, Jesus likely had walked by this man at the gate before. And no, Jesus didn’t heal him when he was there, he left him waiting. Waiting but not without purpose. My sister, you are still waiting because there’s a greater purpose. There’s a bigger story. Let’s read between the lines. Just a few days before the cross, Jesus came to the temple. He helped the blind and the lame. People saw his wonderful miracles live and in person. But, scripture says they were indignant, meaning they were annoyed, irritated and angry. But now when Peter and John come to the temple a few weeks after Jesus, they heal this one man and something huge happens. Acts 4:4, “Many who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about 5,000!” Could this crippled man have been left waiting for healing because God had bigger plans to use his later healing for the saving of thousands of lives? YES!!!! And could you be left still waiting, not because God has overlooked you, but because God has bigger plans for things you can’t even imagine? YES!!!! My sister, your story is part of a bigger story. Have faith in God’s perfect timing to show up for you, then use you for his glory. Now, let’s dig even deeper. Remember, you’re getting a very long story made very short, but the Holy Spirit wants to show you more. This man was begging for money to just get through the day, and there’s no fault in that. There were no government programs to assist him. They had no special jobs for those who couldn’t walk. The only thing he could do was beg. But God can do more than make our current condition more bearable, he can radically change it! This man would have settled for a little change that day to buy his next meal, but what God had in mind was a big change so he could earn his next meal. We would all be so quick to settle for a little change to make our current conditions more bearable. But God wants to change something within you and empower you to live like you’ve never lived before. Are you up for that change? Are you up for never sitting where you’ve been stuck before? Are you up for being strengthened to show up different? Are you ready to leave behind the identity you've carried in your brokenness? Are you ready to stop living limited by what once held you down? Not everyone is ready for that, so really consider what you would do if your excuses were stripped from you and you have absolutely no viable reason why you can’t show up in life. If you’re ready for that, God’s got something for you! One more aspect of this story I feel the Holy Spirit is prompting us to see is the details of the healing. Let's read verse 7 & 8 again, “The man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk!” It's so interesting that the word translated “feet” only occurs in this scripture. It is never used anywhere else. It was a word used to differentiate between parts of the human heel. The word “ankle” is a medical term also found no where else in scripture. The phrase “jumped up” describes the coming suddenly into socket of something that was out of place. This is literally a medical description of what happened for this man. The power of God put what was out of place into place. What’s out of place in your life? Do you need God to suddenly put it into place? GOD CAN DO THAT!!!!!! He can take what has always been out of place in your life and put it right where it needs to be so that you can do what you’ve never been able to do before. And maybe he’s never put it into place before, but it’s not because he can’t. He knows exactly what needs to happen, and he knows precisely the right time for it to happen. Sometimes God's great purpose leads to immediate breakthrough. Sometimes it leads to endurance, deeper faith, or a testimony built over years instead of moments. But either way, your waiting is never wasted. The man at the Beautiful Gate thought he needed enough change to survive another day. But God had planned complete transformation. And maybe what feels like delay in your life is actually God preparing a moment that will reveal His power in a way you could never have imagined. Do NOT lose heart in the waiting. Heaven has not overlooked you. Jesus still sees you. And there is still more to the story. Follow Pamela on Instagram – Have you ever listened to someone tell a story and thought, “Please get to the point.” Some people include every detail, every side story, every random moment. And when they say, ‘To make a long story short,' you know the story is about to get longer. Now, when it comes to your Bible, long stories are kept short. One encounter with Jesus would be an entire best selling book, and instead we read about it in a single paragraph. Many details are left out for the sake of not losing our attention. How sweet of God to get to the point and keep it short. However, when studying our Bible, it’s important to remember, there’s always more to the story than you read. You have to read between the lines and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the details and feelings that apply to you today. Don’t just speed read the story, slow down and imagine it fully. What you will find is a lesson that applies to you today. Let’s practice together today. Take a few minutes and read Acts 3. In my Bible, this story is titled, “Peter Heals a Crippled Beggar.” Acts 3: 1-10, “Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.” “Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, ‘Look at us!' The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said ‘I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!'” “Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping and praising God, he went into to the Temple with them.” Now, let’s dig deeper. Let’s read between the lines and find more in this story. First, get the visual. This gate outside the temple is not just an ordinary gate. It is the Beautiful Gate, literally. It is 75 feet tall, made of solid bronze. It is the massive entrance to the temple where people would gather to pray. And here this man sat at a beautiful gate while living a broken life. Isn't it interesting that a broken man was laid daily at a gate called Beautiful? You can be surrounded by beauty and still feel broken inside. You can sit at the entrance of worship while silently carrying disappointment, pain and unanswered prayers. It was customary to give to those in need on the way to the temple, so the gate was the gathering place for anyone seeking spare change. But don’t you know, God is interested in more than spare change, he is interested in soul change! He wants to create a change in you that cannot be denied, and he wants to use that change in you as a display of his undeniable power to everyone around you. Now this man who was born unable to walk was over 40 years old. And we’re told that he was carried there each day to beg from those entering the temple. This is the same temple Jesus himself had gone to just weeks earlier. Jesus had likely walked through this exact gate. And if this man was carried there every day, odds are Jesus had passed right by him. Weeks earlier, Matthew 21:14 says, “The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.” Yes, this same temple with this same gate. Jesus had been there. Jesus had healed other. So, why hadn’t Jesus healed this man when he was there? I want you to imagine for a moment being this man, laying by the temple every single day, begging for a little change, and one day Jesus shows up and heals people just like you, BUT NOT YOU. Imagine seeing others get their miracle, but not you. Why are you left still begging and waiting? Why couldn’t Jesus change your situation when he so clearly changed others? And maybe that’s exactly how you feel right now. Other people have gotten what you’re still begging for, so why were you overlooked? If God has the power to do it for everyone and you’ve seen him do it for someone else, why won’t he do it for you? You’ve heard those love stories of the girl finally finding the man who could love her so perfectly … but why not you? You’ve heard about people with your exact same illness being miraculously healed, but why not you? You’ve heard about God showing up and providing in the wildest ways, but why hasn’t he shown up for you? Nothing tests your faith quite like watching God do for someone else what you've been begging Him to do for you. Or maybe someone you love has been left still waiting and wondering ‘why not them'? If Jesus can do it, and he has done it for others, why hasn’t he done it for them? What do you say to that? Could Jesus have passed by this man before? Could he have chosen not to heal him? Could this man have been left out when others were healed? Absolutely. But why? Everything God does and doesn’t do is for the perfect timing for the greatest glory and eternal purposes. There’s always a much bigger story unfolding. We only see the current page in our present chapter, but God knows the whole story and he’s not rushing to get to the end. God is not willing to waste a single opportunity or miss one detail. God's purpose is always greater than our understand, even when the outcome is different than we expected. Before Peter ever noticed this man laying at the gate called Beautiful, Jesus already knew his name, his pain and every day he had spent waiting. Jesus always knew about this lame man laying at the gate called Beautiful. Remember, Jesus is God in the flesh. They are one. God created this man. God knew every detail about him. He wasn’t overlooked. He wasn’t forgotten. Delay is not denial when God is still writing the story. He was left still waiting and begging in the weeks after Jesus had come to the temple and healed others, and he was waiting for a greater purpose. It was for the greater glory of God that Jesus would heal this man from Heaven, through Peter and John. We need to see that Jesus doesn’t have to personally be seen for his power to be at work. He heals from Heaven, and he does it through us! So, yes, Jesus likely had walked by this man at the gate before. And no, Jesus didn’t heal him when he was there, he left him waiting. Waiting but not without purpose. My sister, you are still waiting because there’s a greater purpose. There’s a bigger story. Let’s read between the lines. Just a few days before the cross, Jesus came to the temple. He helped the blind and the lame. People saw his wonderful miracles live and in person. But, scripture says they were indignant, meaning they were annoyed, irritated and angry. But now when Peter and John come to the temple a few weeks after Jesus, they heal this one man and something huge happens. Acts 4:4, “Many who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about 5,000!” Could this crippled man have been left waiting for healing because God had bigger plans to use his later healing for the saving of thousands of lives? YES!!!! And could you be left still waiting, not because God has overlooked you, but because God has bigger plans for things you can’t even imagine? YES!!!! My sister, your story is part of a bigger story. Have faith in God’s perfect timing to show up for you, then use you for his glory. Now, let’s dig even deeper. Remember, you’re getting a very long story made very short, but the Holy Spirit wants to show you more. This man was begging for money to just get through the day, and there’s no fault in that. There were no government programs to assist him. They had no special jobs for those who couldn’t walk. The only thing he could do was beg. But God can do more than make our current condition more bearable, he can radically change it! This man would have settled for a little change that day to buy his next meal, but what God had in mind was a big change so he could earn his next meal. We would all be so quick to settle for a little change to make our current conditions more bearable. But God wants to change something within you and empower you to live like you’ve never lived before. Are you up for that change? Are you up for never sitting where you’ve been stuck before? Are you up for being strengthened to show up different? Are you ready to leave behind the identity you've carried in your brokenness? Are you ready to stop living limited by what once held you down? Not everyone is ready for that, so really consider what you would do if your excuses were stripped from you and you have absolutely no viable reason why you can’t show up in life. If you’re ready for that, God’s got something for you! One more aspect of this story I feel the Holy Spirit is prompting us to see is the details of the healing. Let's read verse 7 & 8 again, “The man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk!” It's so interesting that the word translated “feet” only occurs in this scripture. It is never used anywhere else. It was a word used to differentiate between parts of the human heel. The word “ankle” is a medical term also found no where else in scripture. The phrase “jumped up” describes the coming suddenly into socket of something that was out of place. This is literally a medical description of what happened for this man. The power of God put what was out of place into place. What’s out of place in your life? Do you need God to suddenly put it into place? GOD CAN DO THAT!!!!!! He can take what has always been out of place in your life and put it right where it needs to be so that you can do what you’ve never been able to do before. And maybe he’s never put it into place before, but it’s not because he can’t. He knows exactly what needs to happen, and he knows precisely the right time for it to happen. Sometimes God's great purpose leads to immediate breakthrough. Sometimes it leads to endurance, deeper faith, or a testimony built over years instead of moments. But either way, your waiting is never wasted. The man at the Beautiful Gate thought he needed enough change to survive another day. But God had planned complete transformation. And maybe what feels like delay in your life is actually God preparing a moment that will reveal His power in a way you could never have imagined. Do NOT lose heart in the waiting. Heaven has not overlooked you. Jesus still sees you. And there is still more to the story. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate while on their way to prayer, and what begins as a request for money becomes a life-changing miracle. Through the power of the name of Jesus, the man is healed, restored, and brought into worship, showing that God often wants to give us more than temporary relief—He wants complete transformation. This message highlights the power of prayer, the authority of Jesus, and how transformed lives become testimonies that point people back to Christ.

Acts 3: The Lame Man Healed & Peter’s Call to Repentance | Redeeming the Time with Chris Macy A lame man who had never walked in his life is instantly healed at the Beautiful Gate of the temple — and it sparks one of the most powerful sermons in the book of Acts. In this episode, Chris Macy walks through Acts 3 and shows how Peter uses the miracle to point people to Jesus, calls the crowd to repentance, and promises “times of refreshing” from the presence of the Lord. You’ll discover:• Why this healing was a sign of the new covenant• Peter’s bold message to those who crucified Jesus• The same offer of salvation that is still available today

Peter's sermon in Acts 3, delivered after healing a lifelong cripple at the Beautiful Gate, centers on the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, the crucified and resurrected Messiah, whose name alone brings healing and salvation. He confronts the crowd with their guilt in rejecting and killing the Holy and Righteous One—the Author of Life—while affirming that their sin was part of God's sovereign plan, foretold by the prophets and fulfilled in Christ. Though they acted in ignorance, Peter calls them to repent, emphasizing that faith in Jesus' name brings not only physical restoration but spiritual renewal, with sins blotted out and the promise of divine refreshment. The sermon underscores the necessity of turning from sin and embracing Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, presenting Christianity not as a mere ethical system but as a living encounter with the risen Lord, transforming lives and calling all to faith and repentance. Pub May 10, 2026, 04:50 pm

In today's sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams teaches that May is a month of fresh focus on the Holy Spirit, because the Church cannot fulfil it's potential through enthusiasm alone—only through understanding and partnership with the Spirit (Acts 1:8). From 1 Corinthians 12:4–6, he explains the three arms of God's operation in the Church. He emphasises that the Holy Spirit is God's present Administrator on earth—revealing God's mind, guiding believers, and enabling the church to move beyond nominal Christianity into Spirit-led living and true manifestation (1 Corinthians 2:9–12). He then grounds the teaching in 1 Corinthians 12:7–11, showing that the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the common good, and walks through the nine gifts—wisdom, knowledge, faith, gifts of healing (noting the plural), miraculous powers, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation (1 Corinthians 12:7–11). To illustrate how these gifts function in real life, he opens Acts 3:1–16—Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate—showing that the power that lifts the cripple is not “personal greatness”, but faith in the name of Jesus and the faith that comes through Him.

Pastor Luke walks through Acts 3–5, centering the sermon around one big idea: the Spirit-filled church is bold in mission and serious about holiness. He opens with the healing of a lame man at the Beautiful Gate, where Peter declares, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk" (Acts 3:6). Pastor Luke emphasizes that the miracle wasn't done in Peter's authority but in the name and power of Jesus — a theme that echoes throughout all three chapters. Rather than basking in the crowd's amazement, Peter seizes the moment to point to God's glory, calling the people to repent and turn back so their sins might be blotted out. As the church faces growing opposition from the Jewish leaders, Pastor Luke highlights how the early believers responded not with fear or retreat, but with prayer, boldness, unity, and open-handed generosity. Acts 4:29 captures their prayer well: "Grant your servants to speak your word with all boldness." This Spirit-empowered boldness stands in sharp contrast to the hypocrisy of Ananias and Sapphira, who lied to the Holy Spirit about the proceeds of their land. Their story serves as a sobering reminder that the same Holy Spirit who unifies and emboldens the church also brings judgment against hidden sin and corruption. Pastor Luke closes by pressing the congregation with two searching questions: Am I willing to take God seriously? and Whose name am I living for? Drawing on Proverbs 3:5–6 and 1 John 1:9, he calls believers to courageously confess their sin, live holy lives, and boldly exalt the name of Jesus — even in the face of opposition. Like Peter and John, who declared "we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:20), the church today is called to rejoice in suffering and keep proclaiming the name that is above every name.

This week on Just a Guy in the Pew, Victor and I walk through Acts 3—the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate. For over 40 years, he sat in the same place… asking for coins. But when Peter and John show up, they don't give him what he's asking for—they give him what he actually needs: Healing. And it raises a hard question for all of us: What are you asking people and things for… that only Jesus can actually give you? A lot of us are doing the same thing—settling for things that manage the pain instead of bringing it to Christ to be healed. Jesus didn't come so you could survive. He came so you could be restored. In this week's episode: ~ Why we settle for things that manage our wounds instead of heal them ~ The “coins” we keep reaching for—approval, comfort, distractions ~ What it really means to “look up” when we've been stuck too long ~ How Jesus doesn't just want to help you cope… He wants to transform you And maybe the biggest question of all: What are you asking people and things for… that only Jesus can actually give you? Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

​In this powerful episode of Failure Isn't Final, Harold Mawela breaks down the divine law of spiritual authority found in Acts 3. Many of us are waiting for "silver and gold"—the external resources—before we believe we can move. But like Peter at the Beautiful Gate, your greatest asset isn't your currency; it's your Connection.​Through the story of Timothy's poultry farm collapse in Limpopo, Harold illustrates that what looks like a grave is often just a cleared site for a bigger foundation. Learn how to stop identifying with your performance and start operating in the Name that changes everything. Your failure isn't a dead end; it's the data for your destiny. It's time to stop begging and start walking.​#FailureIsntFinal#HaroldMawela#KingdomAuthority#MorningPower#SouthAfricaLeadership

Acts 2:22-24; 2:36-3:1022“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.36Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”37Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.1Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

This powerful message takes us into Acts chapter 3, where we witness Peter and John standing in Solomon's Colonnade after healing a disabled man at the Beautiful Gate. What makes this moment so compelling is Peter's radical honesty: he refuses to take credit for the miracle, pointing instead to the explosive power of Jesus. The Greek word used here is 'dunamis'—the same root that gives us 'dynamite'—reminding us that true transformation comes from divine power, not human effort. We're challenged to examine our own lives and ask: what are we gripping so tightly that we believe will bring us security, happiness, or fulfillment? The message confronts our cultural obsession with control, our if-then thinking that says 'if I just do this, then I'll finally be happy.' But life rarely follows our carefully plotted graphs. The Jewish people had created their own narrative about who the Messiah would be—a powerful military figure who would overthrow Rome. Instead, God sent a servant who would die on a cross. Sometimes God's plan looks nothing like what we expected, and that's precisely the point. We're invited to repent, which simply means to reorient our thinking, to let go of our white-knuckled grip on control, and to breathe again in the refreshing presence of God.

What if the most powerful ministry in your life happens between meetings, on a job site, or at the ball field? John Martin sits down with Paul Lackie—business owner, husband, father, and prophetic voice—to explore how surrender and trust can turn ordinary moments into catalysts for hope and healing. No hype, no formulas: just a clear-eyed look at living led by the Holy Spirit when plans fall apart and people are hungry for something real.Paul shares how he integrates faith with landscaping, real estate, and community leadership without diluting either. He breaks down the difference between church expressions and marketplace wisdom, showing how language, timing, and presence open doors that pressure would slam shut. We revisit the story of Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate as a lens for modern life: stay interruptible, act in faith, and let God handle the outcome. That's how one faithful moment can spark a ripple effect across families, teams, and cities.We also demystify the prophetic. God's words aren't magic—they're invitations. Scripture becomes a roadmap when you “marry” it with action. Paul offers personal encouragements for listeners battling discouragement and longing for family restoration, and he challenges leaders to unite revelation with wisdom so their influence strengthens rather than fractures communities. We close with three anchors to keep you steady in uncertain times: immerse in the Bible, plant in a Christ-centered church, and commit to a small group where accountability and care run deep.If you're ready to see your work as worship and your schedule as an open door for God to move, this conversation will give you language, courage, and next steps. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find this message. Where will you choose to be interruptible this week?For more information contact us atrtrdestiny@gmail.com

Have you gotten so used to limping that you call it normal?In Acts 3, a man who had been lame from birth was laid daily at the Beautiful Gate — 75 feet of Corinthian brass, shining like gold — yet he never entered the temple. He settled for coins at the gate instead of life inside.Sound familiar?He expected silver and gold.He received the name of Jesus.This message goes straight after one of the deepest desires of the human heart: freedom from fear, pain, and insecurity. Not just physical pain — but the quiet fear that this “new normal” is all you'll ever have.• Are you just managing symptoms instead of expecting healing?• Have you lowered your hopes to match your setbacks?• Are you asking God for relief… when He wants to give you resurrection power?Peter and John said, “Look at us.”Faith took hold.Weak ankles became strong.A man who lived at the gate walked straight into the presence of God.Miracles still create moments.The living Christ is not absent.He restores bodies. Souls. Even nations.Are you praising God for temporary relief… or walking in living hope?Watch this powerful Acts 3 teaching and discover why your greatest need is not money, comfort, or symptom management — but the present, reigning name of Jesus.Don't settle at the gate. Enter in.

A 4-year-old's Lenten question opens a bigger one: what does it actually mean to “act like Jesus” and pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”? In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks connect Lent, Scripture, and real-life decision-making—showing that God's will is love, but love isn't vague “good vibes.” Love has reality, boundaries, and practical limits: what you can give, what someone can receive, and what wisdom calls for in a specific moment.They start with the Garden of Eden and the way God speaks truth about consequences, then move into how virtue matures us toward love as the “crown” of the virtues. The conversation closes with a key challenge: most of life isn't a carved-in-stone playbook—so how do we actually develop discernment, trust our judgment, and keep growing (with God's grace and the help of others)?Key Ideas“Act like Jesus” isn't imitation theater—it's becoming formed in God's logic over time, especially through Lent.God's will (in heaven and on earth) is love, and virtue exists to serve love.Love has limits in practice: what you can do, what others can receive, and what is realistically possible.We avoid what is clearly wrong, but we don't always instantly know the most loving “right” in gray areas.Discernment grows through prayer, experience, feedback, community wisdom, and noticing wounded places that distort decisions.The Holy Spirit forms Christians gradually—more sensitivity, better judgment, more Christlike freedom.Scripture Mentioned (no links)Genesis 2–3 (Garden of Eden context)Matthew 6:10 (“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”)Galatians 6:2 (“Carry one another's burdens…”)Romans 13:10 (“Love is the fulfillment of the law”)Acts 3:1–10 (the beggar at the Beautiful Gate)Links & References (official/source only)Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (official site):https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Lent, Ash Wednesday, first week of Lent, giving things up, sacrifice, act like Jesus, thy will be done, God's will, love, virtue, prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude, crown of virtues, discernment, spiritual growth, Holy Spirit, spiritual consolation, wisdom, counsel, moral norms, right and wrong, gray areas, parenting and faith, fatherhood, children's questions, Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, Genesis, Our Father, Matthew 6:10, Galatians 6:2, Romans 13:10, Acts 3, Beautiful Gate, community learning, trusting intuition, woundedness, conflict aversion, spiritual formation, YouTube podcast, subscribe on YouTube

The story of the healing of a man lame from birth at the temple gates (Acts 3:1-10) reveals 6 keys of wisdom showing us how to receive blessing and healing from God, which He freely gives to us through the Name of Jesus. This video offers insights and key principles on how to receive from God, emphasising the importance of faith, expectancy, and the power of action. Through this biblical example, learn how to focus on God, expect His blessings, and activate His power in your life.

The story of the healing of a man lame from birth at the temple gates (Acts 3:1-10) reveals 6 keys of wisdom showing us how to receive blessing and healing from God, which He freely gives to us through the Name of Jesus. This video offers insights and key principles on how to receive from God, emphasising the importance of faith, expectancy, and the power of action. Through this biblical example, learn how to focus on God, expect His blessings, and activate His power in your life.

Title: The Bold and the Beautiful GateScripture Reading: Acts 4:5-22Series: Be Bold!Are you willing to slay your reputation for the sake of boldly doing the Lord's will? Drawing inspiration from the life of William Wilberforce, this message explores what it means to speak the truth regardless of personal risk. By examining the account of Peter and John before the temple council, we see that true biblical boldness is modeled through three specific pillars. First, we must take Bold Action that brings glory to God rather than seeking worldly validation or personal prestige. Second, we are called to make a Bold Announcement, ensuring that our actions and our courage are explicitly connected to the name and power of Jesus. Finally, we must operate under Bold Authority, choosing to obey the heavenly King even when facing direct opposition or threats from earthly powers. We must ensure our boldness is animated by the Holy Spirit and aimed at the glory of Jesus, choosing to suffer for doing good rather than being punished for doing wrong.

00:00 – Welcome: The Church as a "Meeting of Sinners" The speaker opens the second day of the 23rd-anniversary celebration by defining the church not as a place for the perfect, but as a gathering of people who recognize they are sinners in need of God's help. No one is greater than another; all are equal in their need for grace.• 04:15 – The Trap of "Business-Like" Faith A warning against treating your relationship with God as a transaction. The speaker critiques those who come to the "Beautiful Gate" of the temple merely seeking temporary relief or "small change" rather than a total life transformation.• 08:30 – Are You Insulting God? The Billionaire Analogy Using the example of the Samaritan woman and the billionaire analogy, the speaker explains that we often insult God by asking for "ten rupees" (minor fixes) when He is a "multi-millionaire" capable of doing immeasurably more than we can imagine.• 12:45 – Restoration Over Relief: Changing Your Habits While God changes our thoughts through His Word, we are responsible for changing our habits. The speaker challenges the congregation to stop asking for "painkillers" for their problems and instead ask God to change the lifestyles that cause the pain.• 17:10 – The Responsibility of the Church: Lessons from the 5,000 Drawing from the feeding of the 5,000, the speaker explains that God often gives us responsibilities to test our faith. We are called to bring what little we have—our "five loaves and two fish"—and watch Him multiply it.• 22:00 – It's Not Too Late: The Examples of Anna and Simeon A message of hope for those who feel their dreams have died. Using the biblical figures Anna and Simeon, the speaker illustrates that God has a specific plan for every stage of life, and your purpose is not over.• 26:30 – Step 1: SEE – Recognizing the Needs Around You The first part of the church's new mandate is to "stop and look". Believers are challenged to step out of their busy schedules to notice the suffering and needs of their neighbors and colleagues.• 31:15 – Finding True Rest: The "Bundle of Grass" Analogy The speaker shares a humorous story of a woman carrying a heavy load while sitting in a tractor. This serves as a metaphor for believers who attend church but refuse to let God carry their heavy burdens, choosing instead to "carry the bundle" on their own heads.• 36:40 – Step 2: SPEAK – The Authority of the Name of Jesus Believers are urged to move beyond vague, positive platitudes. Like Peter and John, we must boldly declare the Name of Jesus in our conversations, as His Name is the only one with the authority to heal and provide true hope.• 41:50 – Step 3: LIFT – Turning Faith into Tangible Action Faith requires action. Just as Peter reached out to lift the lame man, the church must tangibly support those in need. The speaker explains that when we take the first step to "lift" someone, God provides the "strength to the ankles" to complete the miracle.• 47:00 – Conclusion: Facing Giants in the Name of the Lord The message concludes with the story of David and Goliath. David's victory did not come from human weapons or armor, but from his confidence in the Name of the Lord of Hosts, a confidence every believer can have entering the new year.

Reading Acts 3:1-10 where Peter and John heal a man who was born lame while he was sitting by the Beautiful Gate of the temple, then they go in and preach the gospel. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 17-20; Acts 3 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Scriptures on this 27th day of January, focusing not just on reading the Bible, but on experiencing the transforming life and love of Jesus. Hunter guides us through pivotal passages in Exodus and the book of Acts, revisiting powerful stories such as Moses striking the rock at Massah, the Israelites' encounter at Mount Sinai, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and the miraculous healing at the temple gate in Acts 3. As Hunter reflects on these stories, we're reminded that faith isn't just about history or transaction—it's about a deep, personal relationship with God, one that lifts us up and invites us to stand upright in His love. Along the way, Hunter invites us to pause for moments of prayer, gratitude, and reflection, encouraging us to keep taking steps toward Jesus and to allow God's love to flow through our lives and into the world around us. Whether you're joining in for the first time or you've been with us from the beginning, this episode is a call to embrace your place in God's story—a story where you are loved, you are seen, and you are never alone. Let's dive in together! TODAY'S DEVOTION: He sees you and calls you to walk upright. As Peter and John made their way to the temple, they encountered a man who had never walked. He was sitting at the Beautiful Gate, hoping for a little help—maybe a few coins from a kind passerby. What he was really searching for was someone who would stop, see him, and take notice in the midst of the crowds. Peter and John did just that. They looked at him intently—not with eyes of pity or indifference, but with the same eyes Jesus had for those who were hurting and in need. They saw him, really saw him. In that moment, Peter didn't offer silver or gold. Instead, he offered something far greater: the life and power of Jesus. "In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk." This was no transaction. This was not about what the man could earn, believe, or accomplish on his own. It was a declaration—a gift rooted entirely in Christ: who he is and what he has done. So often, we can see ourselves in that beggar at the gate—waiting and hoping, feeling unseen and unworthy, longing for scraps when Jesus is offering wholeness. The good news is, the Gospel is not a sales pitch or an exchange. It doesn't depend on what we put forth, but on what Christ has done. He reaches down, takes us by the hand, and invites us to stand—fully loved, fully included in God's covenant promises. You are not a beggar at God's table. You are his beloved child, meant to walk upright, embraced by the love of the Father. Let Jesus look into your heart today. Let him lift you up. Walk confidently in the reality of who you are in Christ. This is not just for a select few—it is for you, for your family, for all who would receive him. The life that is being given to you, in Jesus, is not about merit but about his finished work and his love that calls you by name. That is my prayer for my own soul. That is my prayer for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that is my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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Life often forces us to look down in moments of shame, regret, or brokenness. Peter experienced this after denying Jesus three times, yet found restoration when Jesus asked him three times if he loved Him. Similarly, a man crippled from birth spent over 40 years looking down at the Beautiful Gate until Peter commanded him to look up and walk in Jesus' name. We are all like that crippled man, sitting outside God's presence due to our sin and brokenness. But Jesus stoops down to our level, offering forgiveness and healing through His name. When we lift our eyes to Him, we find not just hope for better circumstances, but eternal life and the strength to help others look up too. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Explore how the Holy Spirit transformed Peter and John from competitive rivals into collaborative apostles through a powerful healing at the Temple's Beautiful Gate. This message dives into the tension of the "Already, But Not Yet" kingdom, featuring the inspiring story of Pastor Joel Sonnenberg.

This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus through the story of the lame beggar healed at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. Pastor Tim emphasizes that celebrated joy is not merely a momentary emotion but a lifestyle that flows from encountering the risen Christ and receiving the Holy Spirit. The message challenges believers to move beyond their limited expectations and trust issues, allowing the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead to work through them. Through personal testimonies of financial provision, family reconciliation, and spiritual breakthrough, the sermon demonstrates how obedience to God and faith in His power leads to new life. The central theme is that when we encounter Jesus, our expectations change, we learn to trust again, we obey truth, and our lives become examples of celebrated joy that draw others to Christ.

This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus through the story of the lame beggar healed at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. Pastor Tim emphasizes that celebrated joy is not merely a momentary emotion but a lifestyle that flows from encountering the risen Christ and receiving the Holy Spirit. The message challenges believers to move beyond their limited expectations and trust issues, allowing the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead to work through them. Through personal testimonies of financial provision, family reconciliation, and spiritual breakthrough, the sermon demonstrates how obedience to God and faith in His power leads to new life. The central theme is that when we encounter Jesus, our expectations change, we learn to trust again, we obey truth, and our lives become examples of celebrated joy that draw others to Christ.

Pastor Darren teaches from Acts 3 and invites us to recover a simple truth. Healing was never meant to be unusual for the people of Jesus. In the early church it was normal for God to meet people in their pain, restore what was broken and reveal his Kingdom through ordinary disciples who made themselves available.Through the story of the man at the Beautiful Gate and the testimonies coming from our own community, Pastor Darren shows how Jesus continues his ministry through the Church today. This message calls us to lay down a powerless version of faith, raise our expectations and learn to pray with compassion, courage and trust.If you have ever wondered how healing fits into everyday discipleship, this teaching will help you step toward a bigger and more hopeful view of what life with Jesus can look like.

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In Acts 4, the disciples faced fierce opposition as God worked public miracles through Peter and John—especially the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This undeniable act drew thousands to faith, alarming the religious authorities, who arrested the apostles and demanded to know by what power they had acted. Filled with the Holy Ghost, Peter boldly declared that the miracle was done through Jesus Christ, whom they had crucified and whom God had raised, affirming that salvation is found in no other name. Unable to deny the miracle, the leaders threatened them and commanded them never again to speak in Jesus' name. But Peter and John answered that they could not stay silent about what they had seen and heard, revealing that no earthly authority has the right to silence the truth God reveals. Once released, the believers gathered to pray—not for safety, but for boldness—asking God to continue performing healings, signs, and wonders through the name of Jesus. In response, God shook the place where they prayed and filled them again with the Holy Ghost, showing that the Spirit's power is not a one-time experience but a continual outpouring for strength, courage, and renewal. Just as the early church depended on fresh infillings of the Spirit, we too must seek new outpourings today so we can stand boldly, witness powerfully, and experience God's healing and miraculous work in our lives.

Are you ready to step into your divine calling? In this soul-stirring sermon, "Mystery Stewards," Pastor David Bendett challenges you to be a living example of Christ's love and a faithful steward of God's mysteries! Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, he unpacks how Jesus' compassionate healing of the leper and Peter's bold miracle at the Beautiful Gate call us to show ourselves—scars, struggles, and all—as beacons of hope. With a powerful call to lay aside sin, endure with faith, and demonstrate God's transformative power, this message will ignite your purpose. Are you willing to let people see Jesus in you?

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 11-12; Psalm 1; Acts 3 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible—your companion for this 14th day of October, as we journey together through the Bible on day 288 of the year. I'm Hunter, your host, joining you and listeners from around the world as we gather to warm our hearts by the fires of God's love. In today's episode, we explore Nehemiah chapters 11 and 12, delving into the resettlement of Jerusalem and the dedication of its walls with joy, song, and thanksgiving. We meditate on the wisdom of Psalm 1, reflecting on what it means to be rooted and nourished in God's word. Then, we witness a miraculous moment in Acts 3, where Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth at the temple gate—an encounter that becomes an invitation to new life through the power of Jesus. Join me as we move beyond the gates of expectation into the fullness of God's love and restoration. Let's settle in, open our hearts, and discover together what God wants to show us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He can take us beyond the beautiful gate—into life itself. The story in Acts 3 is the story of a man who sat daily outside the temple, unable to enter, always stopping just short of where life and the presence of God dwelled. He expected so little—asking only for a few coins from those passing by. Yet, when Peter and John arrive, the unexpected happens. Peter says to him, "I don't have any silver or gold for you, but I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk." And in that moment—through the living power of Christ—the man rises, not only from his physical brokenness, but beyond his limitations, into the temple, leaping and praising God. His friends couldn't get him through that gate. Moses and the prophets could not take him beyond. Our own strength and the expectations we settle for—none of it is enough to move us past the barriers that hold us back from God's life. But Jesus can. Through Peter, Jesus saw him, healed him, and took him farther than he ever imagined—past the gate, into the temple, into joy, into the life that God gives. This is the story not just for that man, but for all of us. How often do we sit outside the gates, hoping for a little relief, expecting so little, feeling stuck or limited by what we see or believe about ourselves? Yet Jesus meets us there, sees us completely, and calls us to rise—to walk with him into life, into restoration, into the fullness we were made for. He is the one who brings us in, who restores our souls, who lifts us far beyond anything we thought possible. He calls us to stand, to walk upright, to leap with joy. Let the abiding life of Christ lift you up and take you in—far past any gate, far past what you thought possible. Receive what Jesus has for you today—not just the small things you expect, but the abundance of life he gives. That's a prayer I have for my own soul, for my family, for my wife and daughters and son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. 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Healing at the Beautiful Gate_Jill Williams_10.5.25 by Covenant Presbyterian

Acts 3 teaches that miracles in Scripture have both power and purpose—not as ends in themselves but as signs pointing to the Messiah and the greater miracle of transformed hearts. The lame man at the Beautiful Gate represents all of us: desiring nearness to God but unable to achieve it through our own efforts. When Peter says "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk," he demonstrates that we become conduits of God's power, not the source—pointing people to Christ, not ourselves.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 4:1-31 SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. In Acts 3 and 4, Luke describes Peter's bold testimony for Jesus after he heals a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate. That afternoon at the temple, thousands of people heard the message and believed in the name of Jesus. Peter and John were arrested and kept in prison overnight before being brought before the Sanhedrin early the next morning. "They were teaching the people and proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand." Acts 4:2-4 As Peter addressed the religious leaders, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke truth. Peter experiences a special moment of inspiration that clearly highlights the person of Jesus Christ and the work of God's Spirit. The Sanhedrin warned Peter and John “not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.” But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:19-20The church's response to the apostles' release was an immediate outpouring of praise and prayer. Most importantly, these early Christians were not praying for relief from oppression but for the ability "to speak Your word with great boldness" amid persecution and for God to act with mighty power. The focus of these new believers was on spreading God's word and glorifying Christ's name. Luke clearly made sure to include this prayer so that it can serve as a pattern for us to follow in our own prayers. "But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, all because of my name. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand about how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict." Luke 21:12-15 SONG: "I Speak Jesus" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmqSfr1ENY&list=RDPcmqSfr1ENY&start_radio=1

Have you ever experienced something and later realized you'd been set up? That's exactly what's about to happen to Peter and John. They're on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at the Beautiful Gate served to give the people a vivid example of the presence and the power of The Holy Spirit.

ACTS 2:41-4:4 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 09.21.2025  

SCRIPTURE: Acts 3:1-16 SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. Reading in the book of Acts, just before Jesus ascended into heaven, He spoke these words: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) His disciples and new followers of the Way have remained in Jerusalem, teaching, sharing fellowship with each other, and praying together. "Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple." Acts 3:1-2 Peter and John were leading the new group of believers in Jerusalem. These men led by example. The early Jewish Christians continued to follow their former habits of worship in Jerusalem. The lame man had been in his condition for over 40 years (4:22). Moreover, he had to be carried by others. It was clearly a hopeless case. Almost everyone in Jerusalem would have known this beggar since he sat at an entrance to the temple for a long time. "And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God." Acts 3:8 Peter testified to the power and presence of God's Spirit working in a new way in people's lives through Jesus. Now, he proclaims the power and authority of Jesus' name, by which His disciples were able to continue his ministry on earth.SONG: "Made for More" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9Ls4npIrc&list=RDGJS31tXJJMY&index=3

Acts 3 | Pastor Greg In this message from Acts 3, we follow Peter and John to the temple at the hour of prayer and witness the healing of a man lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate—done in the authority of Jesus, not human power or hype. Pastor unpacks the difference between the Spirit's sovereign manifestations “as He wills” and our ongoing call to “pursue love” (1 Cor. 12–14), and re-centers the church on its four pillars from Acts 2:42: the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. The takeaway is humble and practical: refuse the spotlight, point to Christ, and stay open to how God may use you—one person at a time. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from September 14. - Greg Opean - Monday, September 15, 2025

Acts 3 | Pastor Greg In this message from Acts 3, we follow Peter and John to the temple at the hour of prayer and witness the healing of a man lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate—done in the authority of Jesus, not human power or hype. Pastor unpacks the difference between the Spirit's sovereign manifestations “as He wills” and our ongoing call to “pursue love” (1 Cor. 12–14), and re-centers the church on its four pillars from Acts 2:42: the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. The takeaway is humble and practical: refuse the spotlight, point to Christ, and stay open to how God may use you—one person at a time. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from September 14. - Greg Opean - Monday, September 15, 2025

As we return to Tony's series in Acts, this sermon looks at the healing of a lame man at the Beautiful Gate in the Temple. He asked for money, but Peter gave the only thing he had to give him, healing in the name of Jesus Christ.

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What if the greatest power move of your life is one you do not see coming — a moment that could rewrite your story and change your trajectory forever?We live in a world where systems falter and doors close. Opportunities shrink, and many find their careers under glass ceilings that they did not build, but yet restrict them from upward mobility.It began at Pentecost, when the Spirit came upon 120 in an upper room and energised the newborn Church.Soon after Peter's first message, he and John walked in that same power towards the temple and made a power move at its Beautiful Gate. A man, crippled from birth, came for coins and left walking, leaping, and praising God.It was all unexpected!This same God still engineers the unexpected and makes power moves that outstrip strategy, update your CV, and open doors that your credentials could never open.

THE SECRET TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Acts 3:1-21) Today's message is about the miracle of the healing of a man that had been crippled from his birth.  When this man was born, and his father and mother took him and examined him, they noticed that something was not quite right with the little baby's feet: his anklebones had not developed, nor his little feet. Somehow, they were not made whole, like feet should normally be for a little baby.  And this little boy never learned to walk. When other boys would go out to skip, run, and play, he couldn't. Later on, when other men went to work, there was no work that he could do. All that they could do was to take this man every day and put him down there at the gate to the temple, the gate that was called Beautiful. He had his little tin cup there, and as people would come and go to worship, he would cry out, “Baksheesh! Baksheesh! Alms! Help the poor! Help the poor!” And people would drop their pennies and their coins into his tin cup. Day after day, that is the way he lived. People would come and go, and he was right there at the gate of the temple.  And here is this man just outside that Beautiful Gate, because he cannot enter through it.  That is because Levitical law said that a deformed man could not enter past that gate.  So, here he was, on the wrong side of a beautiful life. He is just outside the gate, and he's crippled. Now, if you want a beautiful life, then I want you to picture yourself on the wrong side of the gate. Picture yourself, spiritually, as a cripple—unable to walk the walk of God, unable to work the work of God, unable to enter into the worship of God—on the wrong side of the gate. Picture a new life. Picture a gate gloriously beautiful.  Picture yourself on the wrong side of that gate, and you can't enter in without a miracle. I want you to picture the Lord Jesus Christ who was in Simon Peter that day. I want you to picture Him coming by you today and looking down at you, and I want you to picture today Jesus reaching down to you with a nail-pierced hand, taking you by your right hand, raising you up, spiritually giving you a lift that will last, and giving to you the power to enter in through the gate to the ports of God.  That is what this miracle is all about. God wants to give you a new life, today. He wants to make something beautiful of your life.  Click on the play button to hear a message on the secret to a beautiful life. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Pastor Phelps preaches a message on the healing at the Beautiful Gate. Message originally preached Sunday morning August 3, 2025.

Pastor Jenny continues our series "To Be Contiued..." delivering a stirring message about faith and boldness, challenging us to stop exempting ourselves from what God wants to do through us regardless of our perceived inadequacies. She unpacks the powerful story of Peter and John healing the lame man at the Beautiful Gate not through their own resources, but through what they carried of Jesus.• The disciples carried a promise of signs to follow, a commission, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit• Boldness isn't about personality type but spiritual inheritance available to all believers• What we cultivate in the secret place determines what we carry into the marketplace• We can only give what we have, so proximity to Jesus is the prerequisite to operating in His power• God responds to our hunger for more of Him, not our attempts to manufacture spiritual experiences• Faith is attached to Jesus, not our past experiences or disappointments• The world isn't ignoring the supernatural – Christians must not exempt themselves from their spiritual gifts• Boldness begins with believing what God says about us and coming confidently to His throneLet's open our hands to receive what God has for us, and release what doesn't glorify Him. Come boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in your time of need.

As we continue in chapter three today, we'll look at a beautiful moment at a place called “the beautiful gate”. A man who had never walked was healed. And what was his reaction? He jumped! He ran! And he praised God! What a great lesson we learn in this wonderful story. The good things in life… the miracles we experience… are all due to God's incredible love for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. Acts 3:1-2 NLTOne of the primary reasons Jesus came was so no one would have to be an outsider. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Acts 3:3 NLTPeter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” Acts 3:4 NLTThe eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 ESVIronically, our solution is found when we take our eyes off of our needs and focus them on our savior. The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have.” Acts 3:5-6 NLT“You know what a pacifier does, it pacifies!” Miles Siler Pacified feelings can be a huge deterrent to the incredible purposes and plans God has for you.In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk! Acts 3:6 NLTWhat God offers is exceedingly abundantly more than you could ever ask, think, or imagine! (Eph 3:20)Repentance before both God and people always provides a path back to Holy Spirit's divine provision. Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. Acts 3:7 NLT He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLTWhen we trust in God's provision we go from begging outside the temple to a worshiping inside the temple. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon's Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John. Acts 3:9-11 NLTWhen God does the work, God gets the worship! Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus' name has healed him before your very eyes. Acts 3:16 NLT-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. Acts 3:1-2 NLTOne of the primary reasons Jesus came was so no one would have to be an outsider. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Acts 3:3 NLTPeter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” Acts 3:4 NLTThe eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 ESVIronically, our solution is found when we take our eyes off of our needs and focus them on our savior. The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have.” Acts 3:5-6 NLT“You know what a pacifier does, it pacifies!” Miles Siler Pacified feelings can be a huge deterrent to the incredible purposes and plans God has for you.In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk! Acts 3:6 NLTWhat God offers is exceedingly abundantly more than you could ever ask, think, or imagine! (Eph 3:20)Repentance before both God and people always provides a path back to Holy Spirit's divine provision. Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. Acts 3:7 NLT He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLTWhen we trust in God's provision we go from begging outside the temple to a worshiping inside the temple. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon's Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John. Acts 3:9-11 NLTWhen God does the work, God gets the worship! Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus' name has healed him before your very eyes. Acts 3:16 NLT-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

️ The Church Street Podcast: The Bullpen Where every voice gets a turn at the mic. With three gifted preachers serving at First Grapevine, there's often one voice that doesn't get the chance to share their unique perspective on each week's scripture. The Bullpen is where that voice steps up and speaks out. In this episode, join Pastor Zach Stiefel, Pastor Grant Palma, and Paul Bielss as they explore Acts 3:1-10 - the powerful story of Peter and John encountering the Lame Beggar at The Beautiful Gate. Along the way, Zach and Grant pull back the curtain on preaching with honest reflections and practical insight. They'll answer questions like: ️ How do you write a sermon? Where do your stories come from? What story from Acts do you wish made it into the sermon series—but didn't? Follow us on all our social media channels to stay connected with The Bullpen, the Church Street Podcast, and everything happening at First Grapevine. Let's grow together in truth and grace—we can't wait for you to join us!

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In "I Am Sending You," Dino Rizzo unpacks how Jesus' resurrection wasn't just an event to celebrate but a commission to embrace. Through Acts 3:1-10, discover how Peter and John's encounter at the Beautiful Gate reveals what it means to truly see people, and learn that these "sent moments" can happen anywhere. Once Jesus saves us, He sends us with His power and purpose!