5. . Encourage movement

9:32-34

Lydda

Peter & Aeneas

 

9:32 Now it came to pass Peter passing through all quarters to come down also to the saints inhabiting Lydda. 33 And he found there a certain man by name Aeneas of years eight lying on a

mattress who was having been paralysed. 34 And said to him Peter: Aeneas, cures thee Jesus Christ; rise up and gird thyself. And immediately he rose up.

 

6. . Be oriented towards re-birth

9:35-43

Joppa

Peter and Dorcas

 

9:35 And saw him all the ones inhabiting Lydda and Saron, who turned to the Lord in Joppa. Now a certain was disciple by name Tabitha. 36 who being translated is called Dorcas: this woman was full works of good and of alms which she did. 37 And it happened in those days ailing being ill she died; and having swashed they put her in an upper room. 38 Now near being Lydda to Joppa the disciples having heard that Peter was in it sent two men to him beseeching: not hesitate to come to us. 39 And rising up Peter went with them: whom arriving they led up into the upper

room, and stood by him all the widows weeping and showing tunics and garments, which made with them being Dorcas. 40 And putting out outside all Peter and kneeling down (placing the knees) he prayed, and turning to the body said: Tabitha, rise up. And she opened the eyes of her, and seeing Peter sat up. 41 and giving her a hand he raised up her; and calling the saints and the widows he presented her living. 42 And known it became throughout all Joppa, and believed many on the Lord. 43 And it came to pass days several to remain in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

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