Acts 20:7-16

The Sign of The Raising of Eutychus: Paul Hurries On (20:7-16).

At this point in the account we are informed of a remarkable confirmation of God's presence with Paul in the raising from the dead of a young man. The significance of this story is threefold. Firstly it provides comfort and consolation both to Paul and his companions, and to the churches who are anxiously watching his progress towards Jerusalem (Acts 20:12). Secondly it is a sign that God is with him in what lies ahead (as are the later parallel events of being saved from snake bite, and the healing of Publius - Acts 28:1). Thirdly it is a reminder that they serve the God Who raises men from the dead. We can compare here Acts 9:36. Here was living and continuing proof of the power of the resurrection.