Healing the Crippled Beggar

Healing the Crippled Beggar

Wednesday, April 10th & Sunday, April 14th

Key Passages: Acts 3 and 4

Basic Truth: The Holy Spirit gives power to obey God.

Memory Verse: For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13

Think about it: 

From computers to microwaves, motors standing alone may seem to have an aura of energy.  But they are paralyzed unless plugged into the power source, and working in harmony with the rest of the parts.

The greatest hindrance to the flow of God’s miracle power today is our pride and worldly self-assurance.  Our Lord can still open the Red Sea, stop the flow of the Jordan River, or break the bonds of our personal prison whenever He sees fit to do so.  But His miracles are linked to the fulfillment of His promises and His plans. 

 When we in faith and humility have taken the intermediate steps prompted by the Holy Spirit, desiring His will above our own solutions, the mighty hand of God is free anew to move mountains.  “This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.  God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.” (Hebrews 2:3-4).

What miracles might God want to do in your life?  His power has not diminished!

Ask it:

All Levels

Q: Why do we need God's power to act according to His purposes?

A: We can't do it by ourselves.

Grade 1-2

Q: How did the Holy Spirit help Peter and John to obey Jesus' commands?

A: The Holy Spirit gave them power to speak boldly about Jesus so many people would hear the Gospel. He helped them to obey Jesus even when it was hard. 

Grade 3-4

Q: Why do we need the power of the Holy Spirit?

A: We can't believe in Jesus or obey His commands without the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Grade 5-6

Q: What does the life of a believer look like?

A: Believers are born into a new family. They have a new purpose and new power to obey their new Master. 

Family Activities:

1) Help someone in your church or neighborhood. How can helping someone be selfish? (wrong motives...) When is helping someone a way of obeying Jesus? (done unselfishly because we love Him-response)

2) Talk about times when it's hard to obey Jesus.