me because He has anointed me.” Luke 4:8 There is a special person who has touched our lives and who has inspired us to appreciate ourselves. They encourage us to become good examples to others by showing we care and are willing to serve them. Path 19: The Holy Spirit Helps Us to Serve Miracles are ways of God’s power of love and mercy. God has shown this in several instances to reveal His message for His people. The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10 The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
Peter and John were going up to the
temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. A crippled man was carried and placed at the gate of the temple. The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
He was always there to beg for alms.
That day, he asked for alms from Peter and John. Peter and John looked at him and said, “Look at us.” The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
The crippled man thinking that he
would receive alms, looked at them. Peter said, “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ, rise and walk.” The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
Then Peter took him by the right hand
and raised him up, and immediately the crippled walked. He then went with Peter and John into the temple walking and jumping and praising God. People were amazed at what happened. The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
• Can you tell me what happened first in the story?
• Why do you think the beggar was asking for money?
• How do you think the beggar felt after he was healed?
The cure of a Crippled Beggar Acts 3:1-10
• Why do you think Peter chose to help the beggar?
• Have you ever seen someone who needed help like a
beggar? What did you do? • What do you think we can learn from this story about helping others? Church Teachings CFC 473: “To know Jesus means being committed to following Him, being His disciples. Knowing Jesus must make a difference in our lives. It must accompany the loving service of others in living faith. Expressing our faith through deeds of justice of love is particularly urgent in the Philippines.” Christian Message Jesus said that He came to serve and not to be served. He showed this through His examples and teachings. He came not to rule and dominate but to serve. Christian Message At the Last Supper, He taught the apostles to love and serve one another by washing their feet. He encouraged them to do the same for one another. Christian Message The Holy Spirit works in two ways: 1. Those who preached are given the courage to say the truth. 2. Those who listened are given wisdom to understand. Christian Message In the Church, we have different workers. They are called MINISTRIES. Christian Message MINISTRY means to work or to serve others. Christian Message We can all receive the Holy Spirit. We can be a part of the ministry. By our good works and good examples, we are sharing in the work of Jesus. Christian Message By helping our poor brothers and sisters, we are ministering to them. A helpful child who willingly extends a helping hand to his family, friends, and other people in the community is giving service to the people of God- the Church. Christian Message The Holy Spirit gives us gifts that enable us to do service to others. Let us allow Him to work in us and let the Holy Spirit blow where He wills. PRAYER Lord Jesus, guide us to serve You in the person of the poor. Inspire us to share our time, treasure, and talents to whomever we meet. Make us generous and helpful always. Amen. Check Up Test Directions: : Identify what is being asked in the sentence. 1.He is always at the gate of the temple to ask for alms. 2. It inspires us to serve others. 3. It means giving help. 4. It was through his help that the crippled man was able to walk. 5. They became strong and courageous when they received the Holy Spirit. Thank You! Christian Living Education 2