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Act 3:6-10  “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, … Continue reading SUCH AS I HAVE

Act 3:1-5  “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the … Continue reading AT THE GATE OF THE TEMPLE

Act 2:44-47  “And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising … Continue reading ALL THAT BELIEVED WERE TOGETHER

Act 2:42-43  “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.” There is great benefit in being dedicated. We marvel at the ability of gymnasts, figure skaters, and other athletes. People … Continue reading THEY CONTINUED STEDFASTLY

Act 2:37-41  “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and … Continue reading THEY WERE PRICKED IN THEIR HEART

Act 2:33-36  “Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my … Continue reading GOD HATH MADE JESUS BOTH LORD AND CHRIST

Act 2:29-32  “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the … Continue reading THIS JESUS HATH GOD RAISED UP

Act 2:25-28  “For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, Thou hast … Continue reading ALWAYS BEFORE MY FACE

Act 2:22-24  “Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by … Continue reading IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE FOR DEATH TO HOLD HIM

Act 2:16-21  “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream … Continue reading I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT