A Visible Miracle

Week 6 — A Visible Miracle

Weekly Prayer

Jesus, open our eyes to see the needs around us and give us courage to respond in Your name. Guard us from indifference and awaken compassion that leads to action. Use our obedience to point others to You. Amen.

Day 1 — Noticing the Need
Read: Acts 3:1–3 | Also Read: Proverbs 3:27; Matthew 25:35–40


Open-Ended Reflection: What might have been different if Peter and John had simply walked past?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages define responsibility toward those in need?
Journal Prompt: Where might you be tempted to overlook what God wants you to notice?

Day 2 — What We Actually Have
Read: Acts 3:4–6 | Also Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9; James 2:14–17


Open-Ended Reflection: Why does Peter give what he has instead of what he does not?
Learn from Scripture: What do these passages reveal about reliance on God rather than material resources?
Journal Prompt: What has God given you that could bless someone else this week?

Day 3 — Power in the Name
Read: Acts 3:6–8 | Also Read: Philippians 2:9–11; John 14:13


Open-Ended Reflection: What does it mean that the healing happens in the name of Jesus?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages describe the authority carried in Christ’s name?
Journal Prompt: How often do you consciously depend on the authority of Christ rather than your own ability?

Day 4 — Public Witness
Read: Acts 3:9–10 | Also Read: Matthew 5:14–16; Psalm 40:3


Open-Ended Reflection: Why does God allow the miracle to be public rather than private?
Learn from Scripture: What do these passages reveal about the purpose of visible transformation?
Journal Prompt: Where has God’s work in your life become visible to others?

Day 5 — Redirecting Attention
Read: Acts 3:11 | Also Read: John 3:30; 1 Corinthians 1:31


Open-Ended Reflection: Why is it important that attention moves from the miracle to Christ?
Learn from Scripture: How do these passages guard against self-exaltation?
Journal Prompt: Where might you be tempted to take credit for what God has done?