Acts 9:36-43 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This
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Acts 9:36-43
At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. And since
Lydda
was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. Then Peter arose and went with them.
Slide2Acts 9:36-43
When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. But Peter put them all out, 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. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Slide3Acts 9:36-43
And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord. So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa
with Simon, a tanner.
Slide4The Serving Style
Everyday Evangelism
Slide5Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Slide6Acts 9:36
At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.”
She makes garments and tunics V.39
“Why would you do this for me?”
Because of Jesus
Slide7“And since
Lydda
was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.” - v.38
Slide8Acts 9:39-41
“Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.”
“Peter put them all out, 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. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Slide9The Example of Dorcas
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:18
“I’m a Christian” – does your life look like Jesus
“I have faith” – In crisis where do you turn?
“I love God” – Do you love his people?
Slide10“And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
Matthew 10:42
Slide11What We Need to Do
Pray – for them
Care – for their needs
Share – Jesus Christ with them
Slide12“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble…”
James 1:27
Slide13Tips
This style can take a long time
This style can reach the most unreachable
Must be combined with clear communication
Real Life Examples
Ted Chapman
Mark Meredith
Slide14Forgotten Workers
“And since
Lydda
was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent
two men
to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.” - Acts 9:38
Couldn’t do what Peter could, but they had 2 legs and
a mouth and they used them for good24 miles round trip
Made a big difference
Slide15Forgotten Workers
Dorcas
No miracles
No big events
If you asked her she might say “I just sew a little”
Made a big difference
Slide16Forgotten Workers
So it was that he(Peter) stayed many days in Joppa with
Simon, a tanner
.” –Acts 9:43
Peter needed a place to stay that night
He had a room and offered it
He could of made excuses
But he simply offered what he hadMade a big difference
Slide17What can we do?
Share your ideas
Slide18Jesus Loves You
Jesus Gave His Life For You
Give Your Life to Jesus
That Starts
at Your Baptism
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Acts 9:36-43 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This
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