March 29 | Acts 3 | The Weak, The One, The Worthy
What Holy Week practice or tradition has been most meaningful to you in your life? Take a moment to refresh as a group the major observances and their meanings. Why is each one important to the Gospel story?
Holy Week Observances and Days
Palm Sunday (March 29): Commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, often marked by the blessing and procession of palm branches.
Maundy Thursday (April 2): Commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and the washing of feet, symbolizing servant leadership. (At VBCC we will commemorate the Lord’s Table on Friday)
Good Friday (April 3): A solemn day of fasting and prayer marking the Passion, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday (April 5): The joyous celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Read Acts 3:1-5. What words would you use to describe the beggar, his life, and his ongoing experience at the temple? How does his weakness impact his physical, emotional, social and religious spheres of life? How do you relate to weakness in your own life? How do you think Jesus views your weakness?
Several times in these verses, the author narrates how/who a person sees. For instance, “Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms.” (Acts 3:3). List the other occurrences. Who looks where, and what do they see? Why might the narrator be including all these details? Why does it matter where we look, and what we see?
Read Acts 3:4-10. This passage is full of rich details. Which detail stands out as most meaningful to you, and why?
Of v5 John Stott says, “The power was Christ’s, but the hand was Peter’s.” What does he mean? How are Jesus’ power and Peter’s hand related to one another?
Pray for one another to have eyes that see like Jesus sees, and spend time worshiping Christ our King in song and prayer.