If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
The day after the healing at the temple, Peter and John were brought as prisoners before the Jewish leaders for trial, with Annas and Caiaphas and the other dignitaries of the temple assembled as rulers and council. The verse is Peter's bold reply before that council concerning the good deed done to the healed man, declaring that the healing was done in the name of Jesus, who had risen and imparted power to His followers. The examination took place in that very room and before those very men where Peter had shamefully denied his Lord, and Peter distinctly remembered his denial as he appeared for his own trial. He saw it as an opportunity to redeem his former wicked cowardice.
The question put to them was about a good deed done to a helpless, disabled man who was unable to walk, being lame and crippled from birth, asking by what means he was made whole and restored to health. The answer is that the man was healed in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom the rulers crucified and God raised from the dead, and the man crippled from birth immediately received strength, stood and walked, and now stands whole. The healed man's presence with Peter served as visible, public evidence supporting the apostles' message, and the rulers could not deny that the healing had taken place.
Peter answered boldly and fearlessly under the Holy Spirit's power, with Jesus' approval and blessing upon him. His zeal, courage and energy helped silence their enemies, while John's patience and caution helped restrain Peter when he was impetuous. Their words and works represented Jesus' words and works, and their testimony bore witness to His resurrection. Peter's fearless acknowledgment of Jesus contrasts with his earlier denial and with his earlier character as impetuous, hasty and self-confident and often reproved, yet he went on to a life of service and sacrifice that shows the power of God's grace.
The day after the healing at the temple, Peter and John were brought as prisoners before the Jewish leaders for trial, with Annas and Caiaphas and the other dignitaries of the temple assembled as rulers and council. The verse is Peter's bold reply before that council concerning the good deed done to the healed man, declaring that the healing was done in the name of Jesus, who had risen and imparted power to His followers. The examination took place in that very room and before those very men where Peter had shamefully denied his Lord, and Peter distinctly remembered his denial as he appeared for his own trial. He saw it as an opportunity to redeem his former wicked cowardice.
The question put to them was about a good deed done to a helpless, disabled man who was unable to walk, being lame and crippled from birth, asking by what means he was made whole and restored to health. The answer is that the man was healed in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom the rulers crucified and God raised from the dead, and the man crippled from birth immediately received strength, stood and walked, and now stands whole. The healed man's presence with Peter served as visible, public evidence supporting the apostles' message, and the rulers could not deny that the healing had taken place.
Peter answered boldly and fearlessly under the Holy Spirit's power, with Jesus' approval and blessing upon him. His zeal, courage and energy helped silence their enemies, while John's patience and caution helped restrain Peter when he was impetuous. Their words and works represented Jesus' words and works, and their testimony bore witness to His resurrection. Peter's fearless acknowledgment of Jesus contrasts with his earlier denial and with his earlier character as impetuous, hasty and self-confident and often reproved, yet he went on to a life of service and sacrifice that shows the power of God's grace.