In the Name of Jesus Christ

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In the Name of Jesus Christ

Date: Jun. 27, 2025

Passage

Acts 3:1-10 (ESV)

1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 3:6

But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”

As Peter and John were walking to the temple, they passed a man who had been crippled from birth. The man was carried to the temple gate called Beautiful everyday so he could ask those passing by for money. He never imagined receiving healing from anyone.

When Peter and John passed by, he also asked them for alms. But the apostles looked straight at the man. They had neither silver or gold to give. Instead, Peter commanded the man to walk “in the name of Jesus.” Peter took him by the hand, and the man was instantly healed. There is power in the name of Jesus.

We too, as believers, have authority through the name of Jesus to heal the sick (Mark 16:17-18). May we walk in faith so that those around us who are crippled and helpless would also be healed.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your powerful and matchless name that heals every disease, curse and sickness. As Your believers, may we walk in faith and speak Your name to see those in this dark world healed and set free by Your grace.

One Word: “In the name of Jesus Christ”

A Powerful Prayer

Acts 4:23-37

Key Verse: 4:29-30

And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Today's Question

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