Acts 9 - The Ministry of Peter Continues

ACTS 9 – THE MINISTRY OF PETER CONTINUES
3/29/2026 - Sunday School
Lesson 29: The Book of Acts
Text: Acts 9:32-43
Theme: The healing of bodies leads to the healing of hearts.
Outline of Acts
I. The ministry of Peter (and others) chapters 1-12
From Jerusalem to Judaea and Samaria 
II. The ministry of Paul (and others) chapters 13-28
From Antioch to Rome (the uttermost part of the earth)
In this section you are going to see two different miracles in two 
different locations: Lydda & Joppa
I. The healing of Aeneas in Lydda (vv. 32-35)
v. 34… The continuing work of Jesus Christ through the Church
v. 35 Turned – to be converted, to be reconciled, to repent is 
the idea included
II. The healing of Tabitha/Dorcas in Joppa (vv. 36-43)
Tabitha is Aramaic and Dorcas is Greek. Both meaning gazelle 
v. 38 Joppa is approximately six miles or a two hour journey (a 
day’s journey was 18-24 miles)