The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed. (Acts 5:12-16)
Signs, wonders, exorcisms, and healing of sick persons: These accompany the apostles in Jerusalem in the months that follow Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension. How is this possible? The apostles receive the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5:32) Their purpose and activity are from God. (Acts 5:39)
From whence does your purpose and activity come, reader?
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