Theory question 107
Mission to the Gentiles(a) Highlight the activities of Peter in Lydda and Joppa. (b) Identify two ways by which some pastors are hiding behind miracles to cause havoc in the society today.
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(a) Peter came to the saints at Lydda (Acts 9:32).
He found Aeneas, paralysed and bedridden eight years (Acts 9:33).
He said, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed"; he rose at once (Acts 9:34).
All Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35).
At Joppa the disciple Tabitha (Dorcas), full of good works, died (Acts 9:36-37).
The disciples sent for Peter, and widows showed him the garments she made (Acts 9:38-39).
Peter put them all out, knelt, prayed and said, "Tabitha, rise"; she sat up (Acts 9:40).
He presented her alive; many believed in the Lord (Acts 9:41-42).
He stayed many days in Joppa with Simon a tanner (Acts 9:43).
(b) Any two: fake miracles to extort money; false prophecies causing fear and family conflict; abusing members sexually; branding people as witches; promoting harmful "healing" that stops people seeking medical care.
Narrate Acts 9:32-43, then two ways.