https://www.youtube.com/live/O....FxpldRT2J4?si=eQjjZl
Shabbat shalom!
The lame man in Acts 3 had sat outside the Temple day after day, but Peter's faith allowed him to go through the gates, probably for the first time in his life.
What is the purpose of miracles? Is it to glorify God or to make people well? BOTH! God wants his people to be healed and healing them glorifies his name and draws yet more people to him. There is no more glorious testament to God than the grateful servant telling others of the wonderful things he has done. This lame man was healed in a dramatic, public manner, making a great evangelistic opportunity.
On the other hand, if miracles were only intended for evangelism, Yeshua would never have told people to keep quiet about some of them.
Shabbat shalom, y'all.
Today's message is a reflection on the movement for the past 20 years, how we used to come to the knowledge of the truth, and the challenges we face preaching the faith once delivered today. Live at 1pm central, message about 1:30.
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCSXWh49M6o4kjbsc6
The effect of Peter's command to the lame man in Acts 3 was instant. He had no idea that he was about to walk. He wasn't asking or believing for healing, only a few coins. God healed him anyway because Peter believed. Peter told him to get up and walk, then pulled him to his feet without waiting for assent or protest. The man was instantly and totally healed. He didn't even have to learn to walk. No faith, repentance, alms, or prayer were required of him.
Miracles of healing aren't done by the power of men, but by the power of God acting through men with faith. Sometimes it's the faith of the one doing the healing, sometimes of the one being healed, and sometimes it's just because that's what God wants.
It's easy to think about the wrath of God being poured out on unrepentant sinners, but what does God do about unrepentant saints?
https://thebarkingfox.com/2024..../03/09/saints-in-the