Emphasis Preaching Journal
In Christ we are whole
Commentary
Again, in keeping with the theme from previous weeks, the power of the resurrected Christ predominates the lesson. The attention the healing of the lame man had aroused continues to fascinate the people. They are inclined to lump the works of Peter and the other apostles with what they have seen of the magicians. Peter is emphatic. This miracle happened only because of the power of "Jesus of Nazareth ... whom God raised from the dead."