Peter and John

Peter and John stand at the temple gate before a group of afflicted beggars, where a lame man reaches toward them in need. The apostles are shown as steady witnesses of Christ, offering not silver or gold, but the healing authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The setting recalls the account in Acts, when the man who had been lame from birth was raised to walk at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. The gathered poor and sick emphasize the public nature of the miracle: apostolic ministry brings mercy, restoration, and a visible testimony that salvation is proclaimed through the risen Lord. This artwork serves well for teaching on Acts, healing ministry, early church witness, compassion for the suffering, and the name of Jesus as the source of true deliverance.