It would have been easy for him to omit We have not arrived at Gentile ministry yet, but we are certainly on the edges of what it means to be Jewish. A town in the tribe of Ephraim, mentioned only in the New Testament (Acts 9:32, 35, 38) as the scene of Peter's miracle in healing the paralytic AEneas. Peter did not happen along through the town of Joppa and hears of Dorcas dying. died. In addition, apart from the linguistic connection, there are the messengers bringing the healer, the weeping of the friends, the call by the healer to rise up, and the taking of the healed by the hand.I think it is even possible that the phrasing is modeled on Jesus healing of Jairus daughter in Mark. Some aspects of Leadership Test: Do You Prefer the Grown-Up Table or the Kids Table? In Lydda, 33 Peter came upon a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden with paralysis for eight years. In the New Testament, the town appears in its Greek form, Lydda, as the site of Peter's healing of a paralytic man in Acts 9:32-38. Sauls conversion in the first part of this chapter is dramatic, but it will be many years before Sauls missionary efforts are detailed by Luke. Thankfully for our One is the recovery of a paralysed person and the They had known that he was paralyzed and now that he was walking. We have to turn to To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and fromthe power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among themwhich are sanctified by faith that is in me. At a point in his journey, he came to Lydda. 2018-08-04. Long has taught full time at Grace Christian University since 1998, specializing in Bible and Biblical languages. Luke is also showing that Peter does the same sorts of miracles which Jesus did, although he does them in the name of Jesus. In verse 33 we read about Aeneas. 3, he was available. Itwas in an upper room that the apostles prepared themselves to receive the Holy Spirit in His fullness.And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James,and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, andSimon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. Acts 1:13. In a figurative sense we could also say it refers to Peter getting up and leaving Jerusalem to begin his activity as a missionary or something like a circuit rider, travelling from town to town, visiting disciples of Jesus. In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha; she was always doing good and helping the poor. I invite you to follow me on Twitter @Biblejunkies. The note that many believed in the Lord does indicate, even though Luke does not mention that Peters miracle was done in Jesus name, that these activities were done through Jesus power and led to belief in the Lord. Many people in Joppa heard the news and as a result believed in the Lord. Thispaired set of examples is common in Lukes gospel (Simeon and Anna in the temple in Luke 2, the lost parables in Luke 15, etc.) The preposition in is very important. As far as the Jaffa is still a port for small fishing boats, but it is best known now for its restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions along its shoreline. or why look ye so earnestly on us, asthough by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? Acts 3:12 He is the only one thatmakes us spiritually and physically whole. First, he used Peter to recover Aeneas and then to raise Speaking to his disciples about a hungry crowd numbering several thousand, he mentions their need of food an ordinary assessment; then he proceeds to feed them all from a few loaves and fish an extraordinary action. person believes in Jesus with gratitude for having come to save sinners, with Joppa was a town (a very ancient city of the Philistines) on the southwest coast of Palestine which served as the Mediterranean harbor for Jerusalem, but it is now called Jaffa. These stories "fit" any time after Saul's conversion, there is little more to be said about when they occur. More from this series. Election Day is coming. Acts 9:32And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints whichdwelt at Lydda.There is a great persecution at Jerusalem(Acts 8:1) which scatters many of the followers of Christthroughout the regions of Judea and Samaria. Is it a clue that she will not be buried, or simply an omission of a detail by someone who was not Jewish? He says that the John Stott mentions four factors from Lukes account Just as Christ has opened the door to the Most Holy Place of the heavenlysanctuary(Revelation 3:7,Hebrews 8:5,9:23,Daniel 8:14) to cleanse the Sanctuary, He bids us to open thedoor to our hearts, out innermost being, so he cleanses us and makes us ready to meet Him when HisPriestly ministry is ended. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. Lydda. Peter is traveling in regions which may have been evangelized by Philip. 43 And Peter stayed in Joppa many days with a tanner named Simon. All glory to the dying Lamb!I now believe in Jesus;I love the blessed Saviours name,I love the name of Jesus. In the previous article we studied together about the life and conversion Of Saul of Tarsus. apostle makes it very clear that it is Jesus alone who would perform the document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Studies in Acts---Peters Work in Lydda Acts 9:32-43, Thoughts From Ephesians, Thought # 53 Areas of Life Where Wisdom is Needed We Must Be Wise in our Use of the Spirit's Gifts Eph 5:18-21. assurance, at yet other occasions he gives consolation by reminding his people (Acts 8:5). the Lord to do what only he could do, which was to give life to the dead. She was known as one who continually did deeds of kindness and charity. But Johnson says Dorcas is simply Greek for gazelle and is used to translate the Hebrew gazelle (zebi/zebiah) in the LXX in Deut 12:15, 2 Sam 2:18, and in Song of Songs 2:9 and 8:14 to define the beloved (Johnson, Acts, 177). When Peter arrived he was taken into an upper room where Dorcas was laid in state. 37 At that time she became ill and died. 33 He found there a man named Aeneas who had been confined to a mattress for eight years because he was paralyzed. Peter, Christ representative, demonstrates that he has been in the school of Christ as he employs asimilar procedure Christ used to raise a child from the dead. To other missionary travels of the apostles? When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. xi. Aeneas was paralyzed, which connects this healing miracle to Luke 5:17-26. Peter in the end stayed in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. Why am I being asked to create an account? He sends theHoly Spirit to guide and comfort them and lead them on, directing them in the path they were chosen totread. In verse 42 were told that Peter spent many days living with Simon the Tanner. 37 And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room. As to the widows themselves, is Tabitha part of the group, a widow herself? Luke now turns our attention to Peter. He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith. Sometimes the church of Jesus Christ has periods of We are not told if Aeneas was a disciple before As a result of this healing all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35). This verse tells us more about Tabitha. witness to Christ and to himself at the same time. It would be good to have Phoneys and Big Shots. This detail connects us to the next healing. Of course the result of this event was the spread of the Gospel message, as with the previous miracle. So we can change the location and ask, Did you give any spiritual advice and encouragement to anyone this past week? The Great Physician Now is Near,The sympathizing Jesus;He speaks, the drooping heart to cheer,O hear the voice of Jesus! All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them (Acts 9:39). and she did! Nobody would know otherwise. Copyright 2022 America Press Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Download Audio Download Notes. And when Peter saw it, heanswered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, "Please come at once!" (Acts 9:36-38) There is What we learn is simply that the movement of the Gospel has continued from Jerusalem, without any clues as to how it arrived, and as Peter went here and there among all the believers, he came down also to the saints living in Lydda (Acts 9:32). Two details are highlighted: they walked in the fear of God and they And when she died, it was recognised that she would be missed. Today, Joppa is known as Jaffa. Acts 9:41,42And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows,presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.. 3. the Lord in repentance if we wish to receive his blessing. Indeed, in this passage it seems as if the disciples specifically are widows, since that is how the group is described, but we do not know if they comprise the whole group of disciples in Joppa. himself, but that he was a special representative of the risen Christ, one of Who Are the Seven Angels in Revelation 8:2? 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. Nevertheless these Christians were not living in It is obvious that his experience as he prays for rain provides an example for us because he had been told by God that he would soon send rain. In this decision of Peter, we see his willingness to Dorcas was always doing good and helping the poor. have brought great credit to himself. to the Lord (v. 35). Having heard that Peter was in Lydda, the disciples sent for him to come without delay. God is glorified when we turn to Him or when we are converted. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. The fact that byrsei, tanner, was held to be an unclean profession by the Jews is an interesting detail (m. Ket. The Perfecting of Peter (Acts 9:32-10:48) 32 Now as Peter was traveling around from place to place, he also came down to the saints who lived in Lydda. But 34 Peter told him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Messiah is healing you. RefrainCome home, come home,Ye who are weary, come home;Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,Calling, O sinner, come home! narrates. We can't do it without youAmerica Media relies on generous support from our readers. Our response He grants us totalvictory over sin and self, our greatest enemy. It is the place where Peter, while visiting believers living in the area, healed a bed-ridden handicapped man named Aeneas (Acts 9:32 - 34). Whenever we look at the life of Jesus we see it was different from other lives. Yet God has given us many promises in connection to prayer. In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha; she was always doing good and helping the poor. Main characters: (List them) Tabitha (Dorcas) Peter Widowers 2. And, behold,they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sickof the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. Matthew 9:2 This man was healedspiritually and physically. For previous entries, please now go to the Complete Acts of the Apostle Commentary, where you can find links to each of the entries updated after each new blog post. It says that she became sick and died. Just because Luke does not tell us does not mean it didnt happen. She is called a certain disciple. (Hengel, Between Jesus and Paul, 117; Schnabel disagrees, ECM 1:693. When the church members in Joppa heard that Peter was nearby, in Lydda, two men were sent there to urge him to come back with them to Joppa. He relays some of the work that the apostle to the circumcision was doing for the Risen Lord. We need to share the good news to every person, no matter of one's race or where one lives. Daniel 5:5-12 What was the Meaning of the Handwriting on the Wall? Christ delights in His saints and the converse is true. Many widows were there and they were crying. When the apostle James wanted to encourage his first-century readers about the topic of prayer he chose this event. Fulfilling God's plan for the church, Peter performed miraculous healing notably in Lydda, a town south east Joppa, along the Mediterranean sea coast. who trust in the Lord. But his delight is in the law of theLORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:2Christ loving nature does not permit him to leave his apostles alone after his resurrection. He has Masters degrees in Biblical Exposition and Old Testament from Talbot School of Theology (BIOLA) and a PhD in New Testament from Andrews University. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,Pleading for you and for me?Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,Mercies for you and for me? In addition, they know of and send for Peter, so they are clearly connected to other disciples including the apostles. Dorcas did not raise herself from the dead. We ask our visitors to confirm their email to keep your account secure and make sure you're able to receive email from us. They knew that it was by the power of God that he was healed. While Dorcas lay dead, the coats andgarments which she had made lived on to serve the functions for which they were made. Peter told him, Aeneas, JESUSCHRIST heals you; arise and make your bed.The healing was instantaneous. This is obviously an even more significant miracle than the previous one for Peter raises Tabitha up from the dead. 6.1 At Lydda and Joppa - THE MINISTRY OF PETER | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. The point I want to make by asking that question is this: Did you give any spiritual advice to one another? Their Christian friends were not able There are a group of widows. ix. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. Dorcas, a word which means "gazelle", was sometimes called Tabitha. Peter could have The . Dorcas Raised. Really? subsequently died. - Revelation 13:16-18. . They will not be raised through our And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and hecommanded to give her meat. Luke 8:54,55We may have loved ones that have passed on, but this account grants us hope. Hiscoming is likened to the swiftness of a Roe. It is the The fear that Peter is describing is not terror but Ten miles northwest of Lydda in the seaport town of Joppa, there was another group of Christians. mark the church at every stage. . Peter prayed about the situation. Abeautiful woman, with a beautiful character, in a beautiful city with a beautiful lesson for us! specific situation and we can see examples of it in the incidents that Luke the Lord (v. 42). In the Old Testament ( 1 Chronicles 8:12) it is called Lod. This is thepower of the gospel and this is what Christians are called to. numbers). Second, we Called Lod in the Old Testament (1Chronicles 8:12), Lydda is mentioned only a few times in Scripture. When Tabitha has been brought back to life, Peter gave her his hand and helped her up. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any manhear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.Revelation 3:20. The narrative supplied to us by the beloved Physiciantells us that while Peter was traveling he came down to Lydda. Daniel 3:19-27 Who is the Fourth Man in the Fiery Furnace? Peter and John are sent toSamaria. intervene and raise Tabitha from the dead. The Bible version on which they are based is the English Standard Version. The story has OT resurrection story models also (see 1 Kings 17:17-24 and 2 Kings 4:32-37) (Dillon, NJBC, 745), but clearly the precedent here is Jesus raising up of those who have died. Wondering why we ask for your email, or having trouble registering. two marvellous miracles. It will be called,God Prepares Peter to Preach the Good News to Gentiles.May we always be looking for the return of the Lord of Glory. Jesus is all the world to me,My Friend in trials sore;I go to Him for blessings, andHe gives them oer and oer.He sends the sunshine and the rain,He sends the harvests golden grain;Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain,Hes my Friend. Peter himself gets right down to business saying, Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; get up and make your bed! And immediately he got up (Acts 9:34). What Tabitha has made, chitonas kai himatia, are first the undergarments and second the flowing outer garments which comprised the basic wardrobe (Page, Acts, 142). But he did not Daily we must partake of fresh bread from heavens bakery. case that his name was identified with a Trojan hero, who despite his Other disciples? . In Acts 9 a period Peter in Lydda and Joppa 32 Peter traveled everywhere, and on one occasion he went to visit God's people who lived in Lydda. Kwaku Yeboah is a Christian who has a passion for literature evangelism. This incident is important for us as New Testament believers. regard, Aeneas is a picture of all the people out there who are spiritually It was good for Aeneas that Peter took the initiative. He provides complete healing, like no other. E) Preparation for the Gentile Mission: the Conversions of Paul and Cornelius (9:1-12:25): Peters initial missionary activities outside of Jerusalem (9:32-43): 32Now as Peter went here and there among all the believers, he came down also to the saints living in Lydda. So, another tantalizing hint is given: is it possible that Tabitha lived in community with the people who washed her body, as did the disciples in Jerusalem? Get up and roll up your mat.". " He arose immediately. The whole earth is enlightened with Gods glory andChrist comes to claim his bride. Here he healed Aeneas, who for eight years had been confined to his bed with palsy. But God also used Peter to do miracles that were as powerful as the ones that Jesus Himself did. Introduction While Peter was at Lydda, a well-beloved Christian woman, ("a disciple," v. 36) in Joppa, by the name of Dorcas . physically is true of everyone spiritually. Sunday, August 05 Peter Goes To Lydda And Joppa Peter visited the Christian churches that were on the coasts of Judea. At . No. A believer named Tabitha, or in Greek called Dorcas, lived nearby in the city of Joppa. They were signs (ACTS 9:32 43) (i) Peter visited Christians outside Jerusalem so as to encourage them in the faith. There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. I encourage you to Like Biblejunkies on Facebook. SERMON The End Is Only The Beginning Jeremy Burrage. She is the only woman in the As a representative of Christ, Peter preaches and heals in the name of Christ. This entry is cross-posted at Biblejunkies. Sometimes, the Spirit gives peace and joy, at other times he gives persecution and at other times it has periods of popularity. We now find the apostle still ministering in Lydda. Dorcas from the dead. For example, in Mark 5:40, Jesus asks all the people present to leave, ekbaln pantas; here in Acts Peter says, ekbaln ex pantas. God was preparing him for a ministry to the Gentiles. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ makes you well. In Joppa, a coastal town which was about twelve miles from Lydda, there was a disciple called Tabitha. Define lydda. Plot: (50-100 words) The believers sent two men to Lydda to bring Peter back to Joppa where Tabitha was to come and pray over her before they laid her to rest. Even today all true born-again believers are saints. The Ministry of PeterAt Lydda and JoppaActs 9:32-42. Peter simply says, Tabitha get up. Why is this the case? Prior to this miracle, Peter had healed, a certain man lame from his mothers womb, whom they laiddaily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into thetemple Acts 3:2 Peter and James had no alms to give to the man. Family? These all continued withone accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with hisbrethren Acts 1:14. (A) ACTIVITIES OF PETER IN LYDDA & JOPPA. We also learn in this verse that in the community there are definitely both men and women, since we have the widows once again mentioned, but also the hagious, masculine for holy ones. Do they all live together in community as did the disciples in Jerusalem? Check out some of the. Acts 9:40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said,Tabitha, arise. These two The reason this saint of God was brought back to life was that the saints in the church at Joppa were filled with life and hope. First, note how His delight know and obey the voice of the Lord. 3. What Is Spiritual Meditation? the prospect of having all ones sins forgiven. Luke tells us that Peter was with "the saints who lived at Lydda. love because of his great display of love to sinners, and with joy because of 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, for. of God does not produce inactivity. said to himself, I will wait until somehow Aeneas comes to me and then I will not they deserve it. Clearly, Peter wanted to make sure these churches had a correct understanding of Bible teachings ( Acts 2:42 ). SERMON Note that it is the Christus praesens that heals Aeneas here not Peter (Dillon, NJBC, 745): Jesus Christ heals you. But this power leads to belief in Christ. The Two Worst Kinds of Christians? Peter would later be inconsistent with regard to ignoring the ceremonial law Rise up and make your bed.' Acts9:32-35 Healed Aeneas "As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord's people who lived in Lydda. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according ashis work shall be. Revelation 22:12. They sent two men with a message for him to come quickly to Tabitha's house. 6.The Ministry of Peter. 3. Larry Miles is Co-Editor of Word & Work and attends Cherry St. Church of Christ in New Albany, IN. In these two stories we have a man and a woman healed. He is Lor. Verse 37 informs us of the death of Dorcas. His dissertation was published as Jesus the Bridegroom by Pickwick Books in 2012. Acts 10:1-8 Cornelius-A Religious Man on a Mission for God. We do not learn how these people became disciples, we simply know that believers are present. They were mostly Gentile cities with Greek influence, so the Jews with Tabitha were Hellenistic. Will Christ manifest himself and end history? Acts 9:37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, theylaid her in an upper chamber., It was in an upper chamber that the Lord s Supper was instituted to replace the Passover. In the Old Testament (1 Chr. Someone in American politics actually said that? Acts 2:42-47 - The Early Community of Believers. whose name is given. 35 All those who lived in . Yet we are also aware that there were times in Peters life when he Our next essay will coverActs 10:1-22. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with . of the responses in each place is worth noting. If you did, you are like Hosea and any others who first used the words of our text. Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas:this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. {Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe}Joppa, a place in Palestine, is of Hebrew Origin Yapho which is from a primitive root Yaphah whichmeans to be bright, or beautiful, by implication. In nearby Joppa, a disciple named Tabitha (Dorcas) became sick and died. She was a very kind person who spent her time caring for the widows of Joppa. We are told that it was to this harbor that Jonah came to find a ship on which he could flee from the presence of the Lord ( Jonah 1:1-3 {4]). He turned to the body and said, Tabitha, get up. Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. In verse 33 we read about Aeneas. 5, he was fruitful. Peter stayed in Joppa. We ask readers to log in so that we can recognize you as a registered user and give you unrestricted access to our website. And he put them all out, and took her bythe hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. In verse 34 we have healing of Aeneas. Well be studying more about Peters ministry in the next few articles. 3. We can see that Peter did not raise Tabitha by 4. Simon the tanner housed Peter while Peter ministered to believers in Joppa (Acts 9:32-43). Probably the believers in Lydda told him about Aeneas. Its population is about 60,000, just on the south end of Tel Aviv. (ii) He visited Lydda where he came across a man named Aeneas who had been bedridden due to sickness for eight years. Christ is likened to a Roe and Hewants to make us as beautiful in character as He is. No. In Aramaic, Jesus says, Talitha koum (Mark 5:41; Dillon, NJBC, 745). As Peter was traveling through all parts of the country, he stopped to visit the Christians at Lydda (Lud daw). 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