Breaking The Mold | Acts 3:1-10

• Discussion Questions

  • 1) God in the Ordinary
    Peter and John encountered this miracle while simply going about their normal daily rhythm. How can we cultivate a greater awareness of God’s work and the needs of others in our ordinary routines (work, commute, family life)?

  • 2) Beauty and Brokenness
    The lame man sat at the Beautiful Gate, where beauty and brokenness met. Where do you see similar intersections of beauty and brokenness in your own life or community, and how might God want to work there?

  • 3) Expectations vs. God’s Provision
    The beggar asked for money but received something far greater. Can you think of a time when God did not give you what you asked for but later showed you that His plan was better?

  • 4) Responding to Need
    Peter and John didn’t ignore the need in front of them—they stopped and engaged. What are some practical ways Christians can respond to needs around them without either ignoring them or enabling harmful patterns?

  • 5) Your Story as Testimony
    The healed man’s transformation drew a crowd and pointed people toward God. How has God transformed your life, and how can you share that story in a way that points others to Christ?

• Teen Discussion Questions

  • 1) Faith in the Everyday
    Peter and John encountered this moment while going about a normal day. What are some places in your daily routine (school, sports, bus rides, lunch table) where you might have opportunities to show Christ to others?

  • 2) Looking for the Wrong Solution
    The beggar asked for money, but what he really needed was healing. What are some things you might be tempted to look to for happiness or security that ultimately can’t fix deeper problems?

  • 3) Not Ignoring People
    Peter and John stopped and gave the man their attention instead of walking past him. Why is it easy for us to ignore people who are different, hurting, or struggling, and what might it look like to respond differently?

  • 4) The Power of Jesus’ Name
    The miracle happened through the name of Jesus. What do you think it actually means to trust in Jesus’ name and power in your everyday life?

  • 5) Your Story Matters
    The healed man’s life change caused a huge crowd to notice what God had done. How could the way God has worked in your life help others become curious about faith?

• Kids Discussion Questions

  • 1) Noticing People in Need
    Peter and John stopped and paid attention to the man who couldn’t walk. Why do you think it’s important to notice people who might be hurting or lonely?

  • 2) God Can Do Amazing Things
    The man asked for money, but instead he was healed. Why do you think God sometimes gives us something different (and better) than what we ask for?

  • 3) The Power of Jesus
    Peter healed the man in the name of Jesus. What are some things Jesus has the power to do that people cannot do?

  • 4) Praising God
    After the man was healed, he was walking, jumping, and praising God. What are some ways we can praise and thank God for the good things He does for us?

  • 5) Sharing What God Has Done
    When people saw the healed man, they were amazed and wanted to know what happened. How can we tell others about Jesus and the good things He has done?

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1. The Setting (vv.1-2)

   • The Time

   • The Place

2. The Healing (vv.2-8)

   • The Healed

   • The Healer

3. The Response (vv.8-10)

   • The Commotion

   • The Crowd