Matthew 10:7
He gave them authority and sent them saying - “As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’”
Big Idea: God wants to give the world tangible proof that
Acts 9:32
As Peter traveled about the country he went to visit the Lord’s people who live in Lydda
Acts 9:33
There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years.
Acts 9:34
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat. “Immediately Aeneas got up.
Acts 9:35
All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
1 - I need to know
. I am a representative of Jesus Christ
2 - I need to know
: By declaring His authority and power
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.
Acts 9:37
About that time she became sick and died, and her boy was washed and placed in an upstairs room.
Acts 9:38
Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda they sent to men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”
Acts 9:39
Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room.
All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Tabitha had made while she was still with them.
Acts 9:40
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed.
Turning towards the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha get up.” She opened her eyes and seeing Peter she sat up.
Acts 9:41
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.
Acts 9:42-43
This became known all over Joppa, and so many people believed in the Lord. Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.