The Church Begins · Lesson 3
Peter and John Heal a Man
Acts 3:1-4:31; Isaiah 35:5-6 New Testament PrincipleCourage
Peter and John healed a man who couldn't walk, in the name of Jesus. When leaders told them to stop talking about Jesus, they bravely said, "We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."
Because we know Jesus and His Spirit is with us, we can have courage to keep telling about Him, even when it's hard.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Acts 4:20 BSB
Christ Connection · God’s character
Peter made it clear: the man was healed by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, "whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead" (4:10). "Salvation exists in no one else" (4:12). The leaders saw the apostles' courage and knew they had been with Jesus.
Acts 3:6, 16; Acts 4:10-12; Acts 4:13
The Big Story · Redemption
Since the Fall, sickness and fear have marked the world. The risen Jesus is already beginning to make things new, healing through His name and turning frightened followers into bold witnesses.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Better than gold
- Dasch’s Dig Site (bible-times history): The steps to the temple
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Walking and leaping
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus helps me be brave.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Sit, stand, leap, Color the happy man
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Peter and John healed a man in Jesus' name. When leaders told them to stop talking about Jesus, they bravely kept telling about Him.
Memory verse
“We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Adapted from Acts 4:20
Start here
Ask, "What's something that takes courage?" Let kids share (going to the doctor, a new school). Say, "Today two fishermen need lots of courage, and they get it from Jesus."
Bible story 6 min
Peter and John went to God's house to pray. A man sat by the gate. He could not walk. He had never walked in his whole life! People carried him there each day to beg.
The man asked Peter and John for money. Peter looked at him. "Look at us!" he said. The man looked up.
Peter said, "I don't have silver or gold. But what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus, get up and walk!" Peter took his hand and helped him up.
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Footprint trail 8 min
You’ll need: Paper footprints, Masking tape
- Tape footprints in a trail to a "temple gate" (a doorway).
- Each child walks and leaps along the trail, shouting "Praise God!" at the gate.
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3rd – 4th grade
In Jesus' name, Peter and John healed a man who had never walked. Arrested and threatened, they boldly kept speaking about Jesus, because they had been with Him and were filled with His Spirit.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Peter then and now, Courage cards
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
The healing of the lame man fulfilled Isaiah's promise of God's salvation. Before the very council that condemned Jesus, Spirit-filled apostles boldly proclaimed salvation in His name alone, showing that courage comes from being with Jesus.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Sources of courage, Bold prayer
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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