Lesson 457: Acts 3:19
Acts 3:19
The Blueprint — The Verse
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
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The Context — The History
Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful, drawing a crowd in Jerusalem. The early church proclaimed Christ boldly in the city where Jesus had been crucified weeks earlier.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After the healing, Peter preached to astonished onlookers, explaining that the God of Abraham had glorified Jesus. He called Israel to repent so sins might be wiped out and times of refreshing come from the Lord.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Acts 3:18
But the things which God announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he thus fulfilled.
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Acts 3:20
and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before,
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Discussion
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What does repentance have to do with experiencing spiritual refreshment?
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How does Peter's sermon connect Jesus to Israel's story?
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Where do you need turning toward God to bring renewal?
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