The Signs of Pentecost

One reason for the awe the first fellowship inspired was the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles (cf. Mark 16:20; Heb. 2:4). Some of those miracles are described in the succeeding chapters (cf. 3:1–10; 5:12, 15–16; 9:32–35, 40–42). As noted in the discussion of Acts 2:22 in chapter 5, wonders and signs were designed to attract attention and point to spiritual truth. The response to Peter’s healing of the paralyzed man in Lydda (Acts 9:32–34) shows that purpose clearly. The people of that region, after witnessing the healing, “turned to the Lord” (Acts 9:35). Peter’s raising of Dorcas elicited the same response in Joppa (Acts 9:42). . . .