For the King There were Three Great Perils: the People... That the Christian Miracles are not Recited, or Appealed To, by. Immediately he arose. We are as unable as a paralyzed man to take a step toward God. (ISBE). AENEAS ĭ nē’ əs (̓Αινέας, praise, a classic Gr. (Keener), Upper room — Upper rooms were usually small (Acts 1:13 is an exception), generally attics built on the flat rooftops; this one is at least large enough to accommodate a few people. The emphasis here is not on logos, or even angels at work, though the miracles do have an effect on evangelism. Acts 9:33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, because he was paralyzed. (Talbert & Witherington), In Acts 9:32–42 there is a clear crescendo in the miraculous — whereas Aeneas is healed of paralysis, Tabitha is raised from the dead. Both of these early narratives we find reminiscence of the stories about Elijah and Elisha; Peter is being portrayed as standing in a long line of great prophetic healers from the northern part of the Holy Land. Get up and make your bed!" Its harbor is shoal and unprotected from the winds; nonetheless, on account of its convenience to Jerusalem, it became the principal port of Judea and is still the great landing-place of pilgrims. Aeneas: The successor of Obodas was apparently surnamed Aeneas and this is the Arabian king who figures in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 11:32; compare ... /a/aretas.htm - 11k (ATS Bible Dictionary) It was from this port that Jonah took a ship to flee from the presence of the Lord (Jonah 1:3). The Adventures of Saint Anthony of Italy. .../e/eneas.htm - 6k, Aretas (1 Occurrence)... 3. (laudble), a paralytic at Lydda healed by St. Peter. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS NIV), International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years, for he was paralyzed. There is an obvious interest in her person, reflected in mentioning the details of the funeral preparations. (3) Dorcas, Mary, etc. And he arose immediately. But the physical condition of both Tabitha and Aeneas represents different pictures of the spiritual condition of every person outside of Christ. This story emphasizes the critical importance of female leaders in the early church movement. We can imagine that Simon the tanner found among the disciples of Jesus a fellowship which had been denied him before. Tools. Concerning the Revolt of the Trachonites; How Sylleus Accused, Book one in God's Searching Presence, Augustine Undertakes to, Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House. Peter made the way still easier for Simon by choosing his house as his abode while staying in Joppa. The Lord wins new witnesses, 9:1-11:18. (Eastern’s Bible Dictionary), (Lydda and Joppa were much more open to Hellenistic and later Roman influences, being near the coastal road, and with Lydda one of the ten Toparchies or seats of local government. Maybe you don’t have the gift of healing, but what are the unique gifts God has given you to open the discussion of Jesus? He seeks to arouse strong feelings in his listener, not just for winsome characters like Tabitha but also for Peter himself. ... /.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xix from the ascension.htm, For the King There were Three Great Perils: the People... ... With one hand she felt her jewelled hair, with the other she beckoned to him. Make your bed — literally this means “spread for yourself,” which could mean “prepare your table.” Peter may have been leading her to prepare a meal for those around caring for and weeping for her. She is called a disciple (the only time this word occurs in the feminine form in the Greek New Testament). (Easton’s Bible Dictionary), Lydda — This was the capital of one of the Judean districts that included non-Jews, later hosted many prominent rabbis and a rabbinic school. Caesarea Maritime, to which the narrative of Acts takes us next, was of course a thoroughly Hellenized (and Romanized) city, being the seat of Roman power and the site of the great construction projects of Herod the Great, including the famous theater on the sea for Greek drama and the great aqueduct. Further, there is no real interest in Aeneas himself, only in the fact of his healing. Act 9:33 .