Acts 9:36–43 (NLT)

“There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor. About this time she became ill and died. Her body was washed for burial and laid in an upstairs room. But the believers had heard that Peter was nearby in Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, ‘Please come as soon as possible!’ So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other clothes Dorcas had made for them. But Peter asked them all to leave the room; then he knelt and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, ‘Get up, Tabitha.’ And she opened her eyes! When she saw Peter, she sat up! He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called in the widows and all the believers, and he presented her to them alive. The news spread through the whole town, and many believed in the Lord. And Peter stayed a long time in Joppa, living with Simon, a tanner of hides.”

Instead of me going over the verses, I want you to dive in deep on your own. Let the Holy Spirit lead you in understanding.

Study Questions:

1. What kind of faith did Peter demonstrate in this moment?

2. Based on the passage, how exactly was Tabitha brought back to life? (Step-by-step)

3. When Peter spoke to her, did he command or ask?

4. Where did his boldness and confidence come from? How could he speak with such authority?