Scattered: Dorcas Acts 9:32-43
Dorcas is that she was a disciple. Acts 9:36
No matter who we are, we should do what Peter did here: Follow Jesus’ example.
The heart of God is people.
Dorcas was devoted to the words of Jesus. John 6:63
Dorcas demonstrated the work of Jesus. Acts 2:45, 4:32 & 34, Ephesians 2:10
The love of Christ compelled Dorcas
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Scattered: Dorcas Acts 9:32-43
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The name “Dorcas” actually means gazelle.
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Unlikely Heroes of the Early Church 1. Peter
2. John
3. Paul
4. RINGO, oops. I mean Stephen.
5. Philip
6. Dorcas
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Acts 9:32-35 ESV Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. 35 And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Acts 9:35 ESV And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
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Acts 9:36 ESV Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas.
Dorcas is a disciple.
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Acts 9:36 ESV Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.
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Acts 9:37 ESV In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
Acts 9:38 ESV Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.”
Acts 9:39 ESV So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
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Acts 9:40 ESV But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
Mark 5:40-41 ESV And they laughed at Him. But He put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with Him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand He said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”
Jesus said “Talitha cumi” Peter said “Tabitha cumi”
No matter who we are, we should do what Peter did here: Follow Jesus’ example.
Acts 9:41-43 ESV And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
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The purpose of God is people.
Acts 9:36 ESV She was full of good works and acts of charity.
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Dorcas was devoted to the words of Jesus.
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John 6:63 NLT The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
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Dorcas demonstrated the work of Jesus.
Acts 2:45 NLT They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. Acts 4:32 NLT All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. Acts 4:34 NLT There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
Ephesians 2:10 NLT For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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Philippians 2:13 NLT For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
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Acts 9:42 ESV And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
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The love of Christ compelled Dorcas
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What compels you?
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