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Acts
9:36-43
 | Reading the Text:
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Chapter
XXI, On Modesty, Tertullian
(c. 217) |
| Concerning
Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 252) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "Peter clearly declares, by
raising up a dead body through the name of Christ, that he preaches
the glad tidings of life." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
| "Many are full of good words,
who are empty and barren in good works; but Tabitha was a great
doer, no great talker." |
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| From Wesley's Notes.
| "The kingdom of God suits
itself to external circumstances, without any violence, as air
yields to all bodies, and yet pervades all." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Perhaps that his whole soul
might be fixed on the Lord in prayer." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year C First Reading Acts Passages
from the Lectionary,"
Easter 4, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "The good news is
about bringing life where there is death, love where there is hate,
healing where there is brokenness." |
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Acts 9:36-43, Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century. Walter Brueggemann.
| "The church is
entrusted with the power to create new life. . .bodily, concretely,
locally. It is no wonder that in the Book of Acts, the church is always
before imperial authority, for the capacity to bring life out of death
threatens every status quo." |
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"HIV / AIDS,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007. |
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"Clothed With Compassion,"
Heidi A. Peterson. The Christian Century,
2001. Religion Online.
| "In God’s new world order, it is
possible to be a widow and prosperous rather than poor. It is possible to
be self-possessed rather than powerless. It is possible to be an agent of
ministry instead of an object of ministry." |
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"Aeneas
and Dorcas," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Acts 9:36-43, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "Here is a wonderful definition of a
disciple of Jesus: devoted to good works and acts of charity." |
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| "Is
Cleanliness Next to Godliness (Acts 9:32 - 10:23)" by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The important changes which
took place in Peter were those pertaining to his theology and
understanding of the relationship between the “clean” and the
“unclean” and the Jews and the Gentile. Notice, with me, the
sequence of events which God brought about in Peter’s life, and
the progressive realization on his part as to what all this
meant." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Vier
Gestalten einer Totenerweckungserzählung (1 Kön 17,17-24; 2 Kön 4,8-37; Apg 9,36-42;
Apg 20,7-12)," H.-J. Stipp, Biblica 80 (1999).
Abstract (in English).
| "The four successive
versions of the story of the raising from the dead in 2 Kgs 4,8-37; 1 Kgs 17,17-24; Acts
9,36-42 and Acts 20,7-12 are very differently constructed narratives, tailored to diverse
aims." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Moessner, David P.,
"'The Christ Must Suffer': New Light on the Jesus -- Peter, Stephen, Paul
Parallels in Luke-Acts," Novum Testamentum, 1986. |
| Peterson, Heidi A.,
"Clothed with Compassion," The Christian Century, 2001. |
| Tannehill, Robert C.,
"'Cornelius' and 'Tabitha' Encounter Luke's Jesus," Interpretation,
1994. |
| Troeger, Thomas H.,
"Resurrection Weavings," Journal for Preachers, 2001. |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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| With Children:
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"Dorcas," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Peter Raises
Tabitha," Fr Max Bowers, Kids Church. |
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"Beloved
Seamstress," Linda Edwards, The Children's Chapel. |
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"Peter Raises
Tabitha from Death," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Peter Raises
Tabitha,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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Crossword
on Acts 9, Don Crownover's Bible
Puzzles. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Study Links and Resources for the Book of Acts |
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