Beautiful Gate page 2 by ric Gustafson
Peter and John walked through the entrance into the Temple.
Ahead of them was the lame man that Peter had just healed. " Praise God" he yelled He leaped into the air and came down on his now sturdy legs.
People were staring and wondering what the ruckus was all about. One man shouted " Isn't that the lame man who used to beg for alms?".
Another man pointed at him. " Yes, he sat right outside the entrance".
As the man danced, jumped and praised God, Peter raised his arm to silence the crowd. " Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this that by our own power we had made him walk".
The captain of the Temple guard was listening intently to Peter's speech.
" The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob the God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus".
The captain, who was standing next to a nearby wall, noticed the growing crowd listening to the burly fisherman.
" The one whom you delivered and disowned in the presence of Pilate".
The captain kept listening.
research help: The Ryrie Study Bible
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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