Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Peter and John are standing before the Sanhedrin to give an
explanation of the healing of the crippled man at the beautiful
gate of the temple. Peter and John do not speak in their own
defense, but witness to God's deed of healing. The healing
focuses on Jesus' name. The miracle done in Jesus' name implied
that Jesus was alive and at work.
Lesson 2: 1 John 3:16-24 (C); 1 John 3:1-2 (L, RC); 1 John 1:3-8
(E)
If we love in deed, we know we have the truth. Even if our