*Acts 9:32-42
Peter heals Aeneas in Lydda and raises Tabitha from the dead in Joppa, spreading belief in Jesus.
- Peter Heals Aeneas:
- Peter, while traveling through all parts, comes to Lydda where he meets Aeneas, a man who has been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.
- Peter tells him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat.” Immediately, Aeneas gets up.
- All the residents of Lydda and Sharon see Aeneas walking around and they turn to the Lord.
- The Death of Tabitha (Dorcas):
- In Joppa, a disciple named Tabitha (Greek name Dorcas), known for her good works and acts of charity, becomes sick and dies.
- Her body is washed and placed in an upper room.
- Hearing that Peter is in nearby Lydda, the disciples send two men to urge him to come to Joppa quickly.
- Peter Raises Tabitha from the Dead:
- Upon arrival, Peter sends everyone out of the room, kneels down, prays, and turns to the body, saying, “Tabitha, get up.” She opens her eyes, and when she sees Peter, she sits up.
- He offers her his hand and helps her up, then calls the saints and widows and presents her alive to them.
- This miracle becomes known all over Joppa, and many people believe in the Lord.
Acts 9:32-42 shows us the power of faith and kindness. Peter trusted God to heal Aeneas and raise Tabitha from the dead, and because of these miracles, many people believed in Jesus. This reminds us that God can work through us when we trust Him and serve others. We may not perform miracles like Peter, but we can bring hope and encouragement to those around us through acts of kindness, prayer, and faith. When we show God’s love in practical ways, we can help others see His goodness and draw closer to Him.
Acts 9:32-42 (WEB)
9:32 As Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years because he was paralyzed. 34 Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose. 35 All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did. 37 In those days, she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 38 As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 39 Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 He gave her his hand and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 He stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.