by Shannon Popp | Jul 6, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 3:7 “And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.” This is the first of three healings that God does through the apostles in the book of Acts. In the early church, these miracles are mended together...
by Shannon Popp | Jul 5, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 3:5-6 “And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But 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!”” These two men are busy, they have...
by Shannon Popp | Jul 4, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 3:3 “Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms.” This nameless beggar sees Peter and John coming and goes about his day as before asking for the generosity of others to help him through his day. He is asking for physical support...
by Shannon Popp | Jul 3, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 3:2 “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.” Peter and John are on their way to pray at the three o’clock hour in the temple. They...
by Shannon Popp | Jul 2, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 3:1 “Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.” Peter and John! The last time this duo was together they were running towards an empty tomb, now they are going up to the temple to pray together. It’s not the sabbath,...
by Shannon Popp | Jul 1, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:47 “praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” These people have one mind. Their single focus is praising God, lifting high the name of Jesus and worshiping together. All...