Feb
09
2009
Was the Lame Man at the Gate Distracted?
Well, I have another thought about our Lame Man at the Gate! The Bible says that when Peter and John came to the temple at the hour of prayer, they fixed their eyes on the lame man (Acts 3:4). Peter said to him, “Look on us.” I believe that Peter didn’t want this man to [...]
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Feb
06
2009
Are You Trapped at the Gate?
I thought I was finished with the Lame Man at the Gate, but not so fast, here’s part four… I find his story very appropriate for men today, and I have another observation to bring up. (Acts 3:2)
Remember that friends carried this lame guy to the gate, and at the end of the day they [...]
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Feb
02
2009
How Did You Get Where You Are?
This is part three from the Men of Steel topic on the Lame Man at the Gate and What Are You Expecting? (From Acts 3:1-5).
Ever think about that question? Sometimes we ask this question when we get deep into trouble, but not so much when things go well. Do well, and it’s internal… it’s my giftedness, ability [...]
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Jan
27
2009
What Are You Expecting From the Church?
This is a continuation of the Lame Man at the Gate. Let’s look at Acts 3:2-5.
Just why is it that you go to church? Why are you really there? Is this a question that you have ever asked yourself…besides perhaps during a particularly boring guest speaker?
· Are you at church so you have the right [...]
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Jan
23
2009
The Lame Man at the Gate
There is a story in the Bible where Peter and John go to church together for prayer time, at around 3:00 in the afternoon. There is also in this story a lame man who was carried into the Temple and sat at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-2).
Think about the lame guy for a moment. [...]
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