Narrative Lectionary Bible Study; Acts 3:1-6

Emmanuel UCC Narrative Lectionary Bible Study
April 21, 2020
Acts 3:1-6
Rev. George Miller

Welcome to all. A reminder of some basic tips-
1) It’s Ok to have beliefs challenged. No one knows it all.
2) What kind of Bible are you using- translation or interpretation?
3) Don’t be afraid to ask “Is this fact and this truth

Brief History: Acts is written by same author of Luke; a sequel if you will, perhaps written in the 90’s CE. We’re witnessing how this new thing called “Church” is coming about, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The author of Luke/Acts is fond of healing stories; 17 healing stories appear in Luke. In Acts, the healing is done by the apostles, but it is the name of Jesus that is used as the source of healing. The name represents the source of power behind it.

Thoughts/Questions:
Today’s reading a is a perfect example of “Do I think this story is a fact and happened exactly as reported OR do I think this story is truth, teaching us a lesson?” Is it possible the man was healed but didn’t have the exact response as reported in verses 7-10?

Does this story remind you of anything from the Old Testament? Can you think of other stories that involved walking? Other stories that involved healing? Do you recall the words of the prophet Isiah 35:6 and do you think this may have had an influence on Acts 3?

Happy Study and be blessed! -Pastor George