Acts 9:32-43

V 32-35

Peter for the first time in his ministry ventures outside of the “hub” of Judaism

As he goes over to Lyda and Sharon he encounters a man who has been paralyzed for 8 years

We know nothing else about this man

His name, who he was, how he was paralyzed, etc.

Peter then, on the authority of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, heals this man

This lame man was able to get up and walk

Temptation to grow numb in stories such as these is strong

“Another paralyzed dude walks congrats”

Don’t let the miraculous become mundane

What happens as a result of this encounter?

People come to faith in a sweeping movement that has overtaken

The miracles we experience or the times where God intervenes mightily in our lives are not just for us

Rather they bring others to faith in Christ as well

V 36-41

This woman has clearly passed away. She has died and left those surrounding her grieving

In their immediate grief, they seek out Peter hoping that he can provide hope of some kind

Maybe their hearts were that he would bring her back but this was a rare and uncommon experience to say the least

Maybe they sought comfort for what they had experienced

Maybe they had heard about the hope of Christ and wanted to know more

As Peter enters, he sees the burdens of grief and sadness that have plagues this group

Dorcas was known as a kind and hospitable women

So much so, that one of the two most vulnerable groups of people in this day and age gathered to show a tangible representation of just how much she cared for them

Peter, through the authority of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, raises her back to life

What happens as a result?

Many who heard come to faith in Christ.

Another miracle and another place where we see miracles bring people to the Lord