Herod may have been infested by tapeworms for quite a while. An angel of the Lord caused the worms to immediately grow so fast that he burst open and they spilled out.
Eaten by Worms
Now About That Time
Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church.
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Then Peter Opened his Mouth
Open Door Baptist Church 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus …
As Soon as I was Sent For
Peter didn't know why he was sent for,, Cornelius didn't know why he sent for Peter. They both did as they were told in a vision.
While Peter Thought on the Vision
Open Door Baptist Church Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the …
Ecstasy
Peter's trance is designed to help him understand that the dietary restrictions of the Mosaic Law don't apply to Christians. By extension, this means that everyone can be a Christian, it is not just for the Jews.
Tabitha
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha
Forth to Tarsus
Open Door Baptist Church And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. ( …
A Chosen Vessel
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: