Daily Devotionals for Monday, July 17, 2017 through Sunday, 23 July 2017 - Sermon Theme: "Leading Role" with The Text to read: Acts 9:36-43 at First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California, United States

Daily Devotionals for Monday, July 17, 2017 through Sunday, 23 July 2017 - Sermon Theme: "Leading Role" with The Text to read: Acts 9:36-43 at First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California, United States

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Scripture Text: Acts 9:36 (which means “gazelle”); she was always doing tzedakah and other good deeds. 37 It happened that just at that time, she took sick and died. After washing her, they laid her in a room upstairs. 38 Lud is near Yafo, and the talmidim had heard that Kefa was there, so they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come to us without delay.” 39 Kefa got up and went with them.

When he arrived, they led him into the upstairs room. All the widows stood by him, sobbing and showing all the dresses and coats Tavita had made them while she was still with them. 40 But Kefa put them all outside, kneeled down and prayed. Then, turning to the body, he said, “Tavita! Get up!” She opened her eyes; and on seeing Kefa, she sat up. 41 He offered her his hand and helped her to her feet; then, calling the believers and the widows, he presented her to them alive. 42 This became known all over Yafo, and many people put their trust in the Lord. 43 Kefa stayed on in Yafo for some time with a man named Shim‘on, a leather-tanner.

John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: Acts 9:36-43

Verse 36

[36] Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas — She was probably a Hellenist Jew, known among the Hebrews by the Syriac name Tabitha, while the Greeks called her in their own language, Dorcas. They are both words of the same import, and signify a roe or fawn.

Verse 38

[38] And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

The disciples sent to him — Probably none of those at Joppa had the gift of miracles. Nor is it certain that they expected a miracle from him.

Verse 39

[39] Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

While she was with the in — That is, before she died.

Verse 40

[40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Peter having put them all out — That he might have the better opportunity of wrestling with God in prayer, said, Tabitha, arise.

And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up — Who can imagine the surprise of Dorcas, when called back to life? Or of her friends, when they saw her alive? For the sake of themselves, and of the poor, there was cause of rejoicing, and much more, for such a confirmation of the Gospel. Yet to herself it was matter of resignation, not joy, to be called back to these scenes of vanity: but doubtless, her remaining days were still more zealously spent in the service of her Saviour and her God. Thus was a richer treasure laid up for her in heaven, and she afterward returned to a more exceeding weight of glory, than that from which so astonishing a providence had recalled her for a season.

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Daily Devotional
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• Pray for those facing injustice and oppression and have lost hope for a new day

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Daily Devotional
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• What situation today seems to be impossible for you?
• How can you begin to pray about it?

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Daily Devotional 
Friday, July 21, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• What role does God play in the impossible moments of our lives?

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Daily Devotional
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• What is your usual response to work that seems impossible?

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Daily Devotional
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• Is there any way you can relate to this story from Acts 9?
• Why?

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Daily Devotional
Monday, July 17, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Leading Role"
Text to read: Acts 9:36-43

• Read this entire text from Acts 9:36-43.
• What stands out to you?

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