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Who did Paul heal at Lystra?


Blind man
Dumb man
Cripple
Deaf man

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The answer is: Cripple

Acts 14

In Acts 14, when Paul arrived in Lystra, he encountered a man who was crippled from birth. This miraculous healing showcases not only the power of faith but also highlights a commonly overlooked theme in early Christian narratives – the emphasis on physical and spiritual wholeness.

The story unfolds vividly: Paul, seeing the man's unwavering strength of belief, commands him to stand up, and the man leaps to his feet. This moment isn't merely about physical restoration; it reflects a deeper sense of liberation from limitations that align with the broader messages of inclusion and hope that permeate Paul's missions.

It's fascinating to note that Lystra was a part of the Roman province of Galatia, familiar to modern readers through the book Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. This was a demographic rich in diverse pagan traditions, making the reception of Paul's message—rejecting idol worship—a thrilling clash of ideologies. In the aftermath of the healing, the crowd mistaken Paul and Barnabas for gods, a moment rich in lessons about human perception, glorification, and humility in ministry.

Consider the multilayered echoes throughout the Scriptures: just as Jesus healed the infirm (think back to the man paralyzed in Luke 5:18-25), Paul’s actions resonate as evidence of the continuity of divine work among believers. Today, the legacy of these miracles calls us to see beyond the healed, recognizing our own calling to uplift and restore in whatever ways we realistically can. Whether physical, emotional, or even social, there is much healing that we are invited to participate in as a community.

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