First Lesson: Acts 3:12-19

Theme: Times of restoration and refreshing repentance

Exegetical note
In the aftermath of his and John’s healing of a lame man, Peter delivers a sermon attributing the power behind the event to the name of Jesus, the Resurrected one, faith in which leads to the restoration of health. Peter therefore urges everyone to repent, promising them "refreshing times" as a result. Important in this entire story is the fact that neither faith nor refreshment on the part of the lame man seems to have been a prerequisite for his healing, and that repentance appears to be a response to God’s redemptive action in Christ.

Call to Worship
Leader: In the name of the God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, let us worship together.
People: IN THE NAME OF THE HOLY AND RIGHTEOUS ONE, J…