Jesus went through all the towns and villages. He taught in their synagogues. He preached the good news of the kingdom. And he healed every illness and sickness.
Jesus went all over Galilee. There he taught in the synagogues. He preached the good news of God’s kingdom. He healed every illness and sickness the people had.
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple. It was three o’clock in the afternoon. It was the time for prayer.A man unable to walk was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful. He had been that way since he was born. Every day someone put him near the gate. There he would beg from people going into the temple courtyards.He saw that Peter and John were about to enter. So he asked them for money.Peter looked straight at him, and so did John. Then Peter said,“ Look at us!”So the man watched them closely. He expected to get something from them.Peter said,“ I don’t have any silver or gold. But I’ll give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk.”Then Peter took him by the right hand and helped him up. At once the man’s feet and ankles became strong.He jumped to his feet and began to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyards. He walked and jumped and praised God.All the people saw him walking and praising God.
You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went around doing good. He healed all who were under the devil’s power. God was with him.
Jesus replied,“ Go back to John. Report to him what you hear and see.Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are made‘ clean.’ Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor.