Lovely Woman

A Lovely Woman

Acts 9:36-43 (NIV)

36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor. 37About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. 38Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”

39Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

40Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. 42This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. 43Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.

        I.            Introduction:

      II.            Admire A Lovely Disciple:  Recognized As A Beloved Saint

a.       A Fitting Name: Gazelle

b.      A Great Loss: Gone

c.       An Urgent Request: Come

    III.             Appreciate A Lovely Ministry: Treasured As A Beautiful Servant

a.       Touching Hearts: Caring

b.      Addressing Needs: Helping

c.       Serving Others: Giving

    IV.            Applaud A Lovely Life: Commended By A Bold Sign

a.       A Life Raised from the Dead: A Wonder to Behold

b.      A Life Presented Alive: A Gift From God

c.       A Life Prompting Faith: An Inspiration To Others

      V.            Conclusion: