The healing of the lame beggar was the beginning of a whole new reality for the early church. It set things into motion that give unprecedented witness of the resurrected Christ. Though the leaders were not pleased, many people believed their message. A healing like this was required to be investigated by Jewish law. The members of the Sanhedrin did not expect anything significant from Peter and John. They expressed their surprise that they were ordinary laymen without schooling. This new powerful witness of Jesus was evident and still marks Christ followers today who understand that they are sent to be witnesses. Let’s look at the specifics of this powerful witness of the Gospel by Peter and John.