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Bible Interpretation: Acts 9:36-43
Ronnie Dailey
Liberty University
Bible 104 B27
Professer Beauchamp
6/12/2023
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The passage Acts 9:36-43 begins by portraying Tabitha as a significant character in Joppa
by noting, “In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha, she was always doing good and
helping the poor.” The passage further discusses Tabitha’s good character by highlighting good
acts of charity when she works hard to provide for the widowed in Joppa. Tabitha’s sudden
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illness leads to her death which pains those she had helped in the community (Marshall 2019).
Surprisingly, they get word of the disciple’s presence in Joppa and seek their help by bringing
Peter to the room where Tabitha’s lifeless body is lying. Peter prayed for Tabitha and softly
commanded her to rise. This act was made known throughout the town, and everyone was happy
and amazed at God’s good deeds. This act proved to the community that God was real, and by
raising Tabitha, he brought hope and faith to Tabitha’s community.
The author tries to highlight through this passage that people should be firm in faith by
living a life of importance in society. From the passage, we learn that knowing God and living to
do things that please him leads to eternity, just like Dorcas. Tabitha was a humble servant and
follower of God; her absence in the community could leave a considerable gap and significant
impact on her community. However, the widows she helped did not give up on her as they tried
hard to convince Peter to help bring her back to life (Marshall 2019). This passage implies that
people should do good deeds to serve God so that God will not abandon them in their times of
need, just like Peter and Tabitha, humble and genuine servants of God.
Dorcas served God by dedicating her time to bringing love, hope, and kindness to the
members of her community, including the orphans and the widows. Through her passion and acts
of charity, God’s kingdom flourished in Joppa such that when she died, God used Peter, his
servant, to bring Tabitha back to life so she could continue serving the lord (Wright,2023). The
main point communicated in this passage is that creating a close relationship with God by
helping the needy in the community can bring light and hope in times of trouble. In this case,
Dorcas humbly served God by helping the needy, which made their faith in God flourish, such
that when Tabitha died, God gave Peter the power to raise her back to
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One principle from this passage is that God can use his power to provide hope for those
less advantaged in society. He liberates widows like Dorcas, orphans, and the poor from death
and sickness since they have no one to depend on. Numerous biblical stories show how God used
his power to help those in need and show saving abilities (Wright, 2023). For instance, the
healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas are similar miracles performed through the help and
power of God.
References
Marshall, M. T. (2019). Grace and Works: Acts 9: 36-43.
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Wright, C. (2023). The Power of Example: Following Jesus on the Path of Spirituality in Luke-
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