Theory question 107
Mission to the Gentiles(a) Describe the mission of Peter in Lydda and Joppa. (b) State three lessons that can be learnt from this mission.
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(a) Peter, going through the region, came to the saints at Lydda (Acts 9:32).
He found Aeneas, paralysed and bedridden for eight years (Acts 9:33).
Peter said, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed"; he rose at once (Acts 9:34).
All the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35).
At Joppa the disciple Tabitha (Dorcas), full of good works and charity, fell sick and died (Acts 9:36-37).
The disciples sent two men to Peter at Lydda (Acts 9:38).
Widows showed him the garments Dorcas had made (Acts 9:39).
Peter put them out, knelt, prayed and said, "Tabitha, rise"; she opened her eyes and sat up (Acts 9:40).
He presented her alive; many in Joppa believed; Peter stayed with Simon a tanner (Acts 9:41-43).
(b) Any three: God still works miracles through His servants; miracles lead people to faith; good works like Dorcas' are valued; prayer is powerful; ministers should visit and care for believers; humility — Peter stayed with a tanner.
Narrate Acts 9:32-43, then three lessons.