This Week’s Sunday School Lesson

May 20th, 2012

Dorcas Helps Others, Acts 9:36-42
In the town of Joppa, a woman named Dorcas was always doing good and helping the poor.  But one day she fell sick and past away.  Peter was traveling in a nearby town, and friends of Dorcas went to find him.  When Peter arrived he was surrounded by the many widows that Dorcas had helped.  They showed him all the clothing she had made for them, and wepted over her passing.  After praying, Peter told Dorcas to get up, and she was restored to life, and many people came to believe in the Lord.  Not only did Peter’s actions help people believe in God, so did all the kind things that Dorcas had done.  Often our actions speak louder than words about what we believe.  In what ways do you behave that demonstrate your belief in God?

May 12, 2012

Peter’s Shadow, Acts 5:12-16
Despite being forbidden by the authorities, Jesus’ disciples would meet in public places where they would perform miracles.  Many people began to believe in the Lord, and would bring the sick for healing, believing that they would be healed when Peter’s shadow fell on them as he passed by.  Eventhough we are saved by faith, it is our actions that speak loudly to others.  In what ways do you behave that set you apart from others, letting them know that you are a follower of Jesus?

May 6th, 2012

Peter and John Heal, Acts 3:1-10
One day Peter and John went to the temple to pray.  At the temple gates was a man who was unable to walk and who was begging for money.  Peter said to him that he did not have any money to give him, but that he would give the man what he had.  Peter said to him, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”.  Taking the man by the hand, Peter helped him to his feet.  The man went into the temple walking and jumping and praising God.  All the people who saw this were amazed.  In this situation, God healed the man through Peter.  What gifts has God given you to use to help others?

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