Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ 1/1/2017 PM Lesson

1. The
Important
Role of Women in the
Bible

2. A Disciple
Named
TABITHA

3. Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in
Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of
kindness and charity which she continually did.
- Acts 9:36 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

4. 34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 “By this
all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one
another.”
- John 13:34-35 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

5. 34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 “By this
all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one
another.”
- John 13:34-35 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

6. 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the
lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your
light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- Matthew 5:13-15 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

7. And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they
had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room.
- Acts 9:37 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

8. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter
was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming
to us.” 39 So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they
brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him,
weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to
make while she was with them.
- Acts 9:38-39 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

9. 40 But Peter sent 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. 41 And he gave her his hand and
raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her
alive. 42 It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the
Lord. 43 And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named
Simon.
- Acts 9:36 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

10. Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good
measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by
your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.
- Luke 6:38 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

11. 24and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good
deeds, 25not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of
some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the
day drawing near.
- Hebrews 10:24-25 NASB
A DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA

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