The story of Peter and John healing the crippled beggar is a relatively straightforward story that is best just read directly from the Scripture. Here are some highlights and context:
Have you ever had an injury? What did your parents or your doctor do to heal you?
Today, we're going to learn about a time when some of the disciples healed a man who was crippled - which means he couldn't walk.
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or read directly from the Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: Acts 3:1-10
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture A man unable to walk was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful. He had been that way since he was born. Every day someone put him near the gate. There he would beg from people going into the temple courtyards. Acts 3:2
Scripture He jumped to his feet and began to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyards. He walked and jumped and praised God. Acts 3:8
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Scripture A man unable to walk was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful. He had been that way since he was born. Every day someone put him near the gate. There he would beg from people going into the temple courtyards Acts 3:2
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Scripture Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk." Acts 3:6
Scripture Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk." Acts 3:6
Scripture He jumped to his feet and began to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyards. He walked and jumped and praised God. Acts 3:8
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