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Title = 'Acts 9:31-43 - Peter\’s Witness in Lydia and Joppa';
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The Churches of Judea, Samaria, and Galilee
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They had rest
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No inner turmoil
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No persecution from without
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They were being edified
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Instructed in the Apostles' teaching
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They helped each other
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They were godly
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Living in respect for the Lord
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Living in the strength of the Holy Spirit
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They were growing
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Believers were multiplied
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Believers were established in the faith
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Peter’s Witness in Lydda – <a id="si_2" onclick="return mV('Act',9,'32-35');">Act 9:32-35</a>
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It was a consistent witness - throughout all parts
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It was a personal witness - He found a certain man
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It was a faithful witness - Christ was preeminent
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It was an effective witness - Aeneas was made whole
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It was a prosperous witness - many turned to the Lord
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Peter’s Witness in Joppa – <a id="si_3" onclick="return mV('Act',9,'36-43');">Act 9:36-43</a>
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The occasion of the witness
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Dorcas, a disciple, was dead
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The disciples sent for Peter
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Peter responded immediately
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The miracle – <a id="si_4" onclick="return mV('Act',9,40);">Act 9:40</a>
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Peter exercised the power of prayer
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Peter exercised the power or faith
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The Lord brought her to life
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The result
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Many believed in the Lord
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This was an “Apostolic sign,” or a miracle
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