What happened after the Resurrection?

“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

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“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

What was the paralyzed man initially seeking that day?

Familiarity? Pity?

Handout?

“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

What risks were involved in responding to the challenge?

Disappointment? Physical injury? Embarrassment?

“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

What potential change was he facing?

New identity? New lifestyle? New responsibilities?

“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

What if the man had said, “Thanks but no thanks”?

How often do we respond to God’s challenges in this way?

“Arise and Walk!” Acts 3:1-16

What rewards did he realize by responding to Peter’s

challenge? Working legs! Relational possibilities!

Eternal union with Christ!

Let’s Get Personal

ARISE!

“ARISE” is the initial action required for transformation to happen…

Arise from fear of failure or an uncertain future!Arise from past career collapses and financial failures! Arises from the ashes of broken relationships! Arise from

addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography! Arise from unhealthy habits that

are holding you back!

Arise from the weight of unforgiveness toward others!

ARISE!

Let’s Get Personal

WALK!

“WALK” is the ongoing action required for transformation to progress…

Walk in the hope and power of the LORDWalk in forgiveness

Walk in healingWalk in newness of life

Walk in the confidence of your salvation in ChristWalk and leap and praise the LORD

WALK!

Let’s Get Personal

You have the answer.

You have the power.

You know the way.

ARISE AND WALK!

“Weak Legs, Strong Father” Derek Redmond and his dad

See You Next Sunday!