Lesson 40: Jump Up and Shout

Theme: God gives me authority in the name of Jesus

Bible Verse: So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down. -Philippians 2:10

Bible Story: Acts 3:1-20 The Miracle at the Gate: Peter healed the beggar

Peter and John were going to the temple to pray and they saw a crippled beggar. He was crippled for his whole life. He would be in front of the temple everyday to beg for money. The beggar saw Peter and John and begged them for money. And Peter and John told the beggar "Look at us" and the beggar though they would give him money but Peter said they do not have any gold or silver but he said "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong.He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.When all the people saw him walking and praising God.

God gives us the authority in the name of Jesus. God expects us to use his name and take care of different situation. His name and his authority is real and available to everyone who has faith in him. These are some verses to think about as you are getting ready for this week's lesson:

I tell you for certain that if you have faith in me, you will do the same things that I am doing. You will do even greater things, now that I am going back to the Father. - John 14:12

Show your mighty power, as we heal people and work miracles and wonders in the name of your holy Servant Jesus.
-Acts 4:30

"He put his faith in the name of Jesus and was made strong." -Acts 3:16