Bible Stories for Kids › Week 38: The Church Begins › Day 263

The Man at the Gate

A Bible story for kids from Acts 3. Day 263 of 365.

Peter and John were going to the temple to pray. A man who couldn't walk was sitting by the gate, begging for money.

Peter said, “I don't have money. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus, get up and walk!”

Peter took his hand, and the man's feet and ankles became strong! He jumped up and went into the temple walking, leaping, and praising God!

Key Verse

I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!Acts 3:6, ESV

Talk About It

What do you have that you can give to someone, even if it's not money?

Story Questions

Where was the man sitting?

By the temple gate

What did Peter give him?

Healing in Jesus' name

What did the man do after he was healed?

Walked, leaped, and praised God

Try This Today

Have a “walking, leaping, and praising” parade around your house!

Pray Together

Jesus, thank you for your power. Help me give what I have to others. Amen.