Acts 4:10

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ይህ ሰው ድኖ በፊታችሁ የቆመው እናንተ በሰቀላችሁትና እግዚአብሔር ግን ከሞት ባስነሣው በናዝሬቱ በኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ ስም እንደ ሆነ ለእናንተ ለሁላችሁና ለእስራኤል ሕዝብ ሁሉ የታወቀ ይሁን።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is Peter speaking to the people of Israel. He explains that Jesus Christ, who was crucified and then raised from the dead by God, has healed a man standing before them.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your favorite superhero got hurt really badly, but instead of staying hurt, they came back stronger than ever! That's what happened with Jesus. And because he came back, he can help heal people too!

Historical Background

This verse is from the Acts of the Apostles, written by Luke around 80 AD. It records Peter addressing a crowd in Jerusalem right after healing a man who couldn't walk. This event occurred in a time when Jewish religious leaders were skeptical and sometimes hostile towards Jesus' followers.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you've been struggling with something for years. Maybe it's a health issue or feeling stuck in your career. Suddenly, someone tells you that all the power to change comes from believing in Jesus, who was unfairly punished but came back stronger than ever. This verse reminds us of hope and healing through faith.

Topics

• healing
• faith
• resurrection
• salvation
• hope
• forgiveness

Related Verses

• John 20:31
• Romans 4:25
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Matthew 9:6
• Acts 3:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the man healed by Jesus' name?

Peter explains that it is through the power of Jesus’ name, who was resurrected by God, that the healing happened. This shows the importance and power of faith in Jesus.

What does 'crucified' mean in this context?

'Crucified' means Jesus was put to death on a cross. This is an important part of Christian belief, as it represents God's sacrifice for humanity's sins.

Why is it significant that the man stood before them whole?

The man standing healed right in front of them serves as proof and evidence of Jesus’ power. It’s a powerful witness to those who may doubt or have not yet believed.

How can we apply Acts 4:10 to our daily lives?

We can look to this verse for the promise that faith in Jesus, especially his resurrection and power over death, brings healing and transformation to our lives as well.