✨ Miracles
Hard
Considering the socio-political climate of the early church in Acts 3:1-10, how did the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate challenge the established religious and social order in Jerusalem?
A
It primarily demonstrated the power of the apostles to perform miracles, attracting large crowds and increasing their influence.
B
It served as a direct challenge to the Sadducees, who did not believe in miracles or the resurrection, undermining their authority.
C
It offered a tangible demonstration of God's grace extended to someone marginalized by society due to his physical disability and economic dependence, disrupting the existing systems of patronage and exclusion associated with temple worship and social status.
D
It was a symbolic act of defiance against the Roman authorities, signaling the growing power of the Christian movement.