Acts Chapters 1-2:
Chapter 3 begins about a later in (some say AD 34)
(Jesus) …entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL (Good News) TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD.” – Luke 4:16-19 (NASB95)
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law (Deuteronomy 28:15-68), having become a curse for us — for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE” — in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. – Galatians 3:13-14 (NASB95)
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. – Genesis 13:2-3 (NASB95)
…And let them say continually, “The Lord be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” – Psalms 35:27 (NASB95)
(vv.2-3)
This man wanted to be in his ,
but God desires to his condition
…for the man was more than forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed. – Acts 4:22 (NASB95)
(vv.6-8)
Peter doesn’t , he the Jesus (v.6)
Peter recognizes it’s not his or (v.12)
Peter’s Point: He’s just the (v.12)
“I am the Lord, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another…” – Isaiah 42:8 (NASB)
(vv.13-15)
The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus… – Acts 3:13 (KJV)
(v.15) You killed the author (archegos) of life – Acts 3:15 (NIV)
It’s not the instrument, it’s the of
His (v.16)
By faith in the name (onoma) of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. – Acts 3:16 (NIV)
Name: onoma – a “name”, authority (OTESD)
In this gospel presentation one word isn’t mentioned: (vv.17-19)
But many who heard the message believed… – Acts 4:4 (NIV)
(vv.20-21)
…and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you — even Jesus. He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
– Acts 3:20-21 (NIV)
Remember: Speaking to
The restoration was proclaimed by
So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” – Acts 1:6 (NASB95)
(700 BC) Also, O Judah, there is a harvest appointed for you, When I restore the fortunes of My people. – Hosea 6:11 (NASB95)
Jesus will be in Heaven the period of (Revelation 20)