In Acts 3, we witness a powerful moment where God brings miraculous healing to a man who had been lame from birth. As Peter and John encounter him at the temple gate, they offer something greater than money—they offer the healing power of Jesus. This passage reminds us that our deepest needs go beyond the surface and that true healing comes through the name of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Alongside this biblical account, we hear a modern testimony of God’s healing and faithfulness, reminding us that while every miracle is different, God is still at work today. This message invites us to consider how we need healing, how God may want to use us in the lives of others, and how stories of God’s work stir awe, wonder, and faith in our hearts.

Key Takeaways

• Our deepest needs go beyond what we think we want

• Jesus sees us fully, even when we feel overlooked or unseen

• True healing comes through the will of the Father, in the name of Jesus, and by the power of the Holy Spirit

• God still heals today—sometimes physically, always spiritually

• Followers of Jesus are called to be available for how God wants to use them daily

• Testimonies of God’s work awaken awe, curiosity, and faith

• Worship is a natural response to experiencing God’s healing and grace

• God uses stories of healing to open hearts to the gospel

Contact Info

For more information about Branch Church, visit:
branchchurchmn.org

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Acts 3 and miraculous healing(02:00) The setting: prayer at the temple gate called Beautiful(04:00) The deeper need beneath physical need(06:00) Identifying our own need for healing(08:00) Peter and John see the man and call for his attention(10:00) “Silver or gold I do not have” — offering what truly heals(12:00) Healing in the name of Jesus through the Holy Spirit(14:00) Does God still heal today?(16:00) Being available for how God wants to use us(18:00) The man walking, jumping, and praising God(20:00) Awe, wonder, and curiosity opening hearts to the gospel(22:00) Modern testimony of healing and God’s faithfulness(30:00) Responding with worship and trust in the Healer

Keywords

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