מעשי השליחים Acts 3

1.   Why were Peter and John going to the Temple, what would they do there, why does the text mention the time and which prayer service does it refer to?

 

 

2.   Which gate is the “Beautiful Gate”, describe its origins, why was this lame man situated there to get tzadakah?

 

 

3.   What is significant about Peter’s mention of “Silver & Gold” and how did he heal the lame man?

 

4.   What are the halakhic ramifications of the crowds running towards the Apostles in the Temple after the healing?

 

5.   How does Peter describe God in relation to Yeshua, and how does he impute guilt on the crowd; (i.e. what makes them feel ashamed for what they did to Yeshua)

 

 

6.   What exactly led up to the lame man’s healing, what was the source of his healing?

 

7.    How does Torah distinguish between sins committed in ignorance and those committed deliberately, give examples and how does this passage compare, which category did their sin fall into?

 

8.   What is Peter’s remedy, describe this act of contrition, what exactly is it; what does he promise God will do if they respond this way; what is the relief that Peter speaks of, where does this idea come from?

 

9.   What does Peter’s phrase “sons of the prophets” mean; and how does his reference to Abraham and the cutting of the covenant allude to the Precedence of the people of Israel?