HIDDEN TEACHINGS of the Bible | Dorcas Knew What Many Didn’t Know FYTube

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1. Concerning Dorcas, Insight on the Scriptures gives this bit of information: "A Christian woman in the Joppa congregation abounding in “good deeds and gifts of mercy,” evidently including the making of inner and outer garments for needy widows. (Acts 9:36, 39) “Dorcas” corresponds to the Aramaic “Tabitha,” both names meaning “Gazelle.”

   "Possibly Dorcas was known by both names, as it was not uncommon then for Jews, especially those living in a seaport such as Joppa with its mixed population of Jews and Gentiles, to have a Hebrew name as well as a Greek or Latin name. Or, Luke may have translated the name for the benefit of Gentile readers."

   "Dorcas is the only woman mentioned in the Scriptures as having the feminine form of the word “disciple” applied to her. This, however, does not mean that she held a special position in the congregation, for all Christians were actually disciples of Jesus Christ. (Matt 28:19, 20) Though her death in 36 C.E. caused much weeping among the widows who had apparently benefited greatly from her kindnesses, the fact that no mention is made of sorrow on the part of a husband suggests that Dorcas was unmarried at the time."

   "At her death the disciples at Joppa prepared her for burial and, on learning that Peter was in Lydda, about 18 km (11 mi) SE of Joppa, sent for him. Undoubtedly they had heard about Peter’s healing the paralytic Aeneas there, and this may have given them a basis for reasoning that the apostle might resurrect Dorcas. On the other hand, they may have turned to Peter simply for consolation.—Acts 9:32-38."

   "Following a procedure similar to that used by Jesus in resurrecting Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:38-41; Luke 8:51-55), Peter, after dismissing everyone from the upper chamber, prayed and then said: “Tabitha, rise!” Dorcas opened her eyes, sat up, and took Peter’s hand to rise. This is the first reported resurrection performed by an apostle, resulting in many becoming believers throughout Joppa.—Ac 9:39-42."(Vol 1, pg 646, pub by Jehovah's Witnesses)

   Dorcas is an example of a woman who showed generosity, who gave of herself in behalf of others, as did the woman named Naomi, in which she lost her husband and both her sons in death within a ten year period, and whereby her sons were married to two Moabite women (which the Mosaic Law said not to, see Deut 7:3, 4; 23:3; Ezra 10:10, 18)

   But when Naomi left Moab after the famine ended in the land of Israel, her two daughter-in-laws had such love for Naomi because of Naomi's love for them, that they were willing to leave their parents homes and go with Naomi, wanting to remain with her, though encouraged by Naomi to return to their parents homes.(Ruth 1:1-13)

   Concerning showing genuine love, Insight on the Scriptures says under the topic of "Kindness": "The Hebrew word che´sedh, when used in reference to kindness, occurs 245 times. The related verb cha·sadh´ means “act in loyalty (or, loving-kindness)” and carries with it more than just the thought of tender regard or kindness stemming from love, though it includes such traits. (Ps 18:25, ftn) Che´sedh is kindness that lovingly attaches itself to an object until its purpose in connection with that object is realized."

   "According to the Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, che´sedh “is active, social, and enduring. . . . [Che´sedh] always designates not just a human attitude, but also the act that emerges from this attitude. It is an act that preserves or promotes life. It is intervention on behalf of someone suffering misfortune or distress."

   "It is demonstration of friendship or piety. It pursues what is good and not what is evil.” (Edited by G. J. Botterweck and H. Ringgren, 1986, Vol. 5, p. 51) Hence, che´sedh is more comprehensively rendered “loving-kindness,” or, because of the fidelity, solidarity, and proved loyalty associated with it, an alternate translation would be “loyal love.” In the plural number it may be rendered “loving-kindnesses,” “acts of loyal love,” “full loving-kindness,” or “full loyal love.”—Ps 25:6, ftn; Isa 55:3, ftn.(Vol 2, pg 154)

   Are we noted as being a truly loving person, generous, expressing "loyal love" towards others ?(Note: the words "loyal love" that is from the Hebrew che´sedh, is inaccurately rendered as "mercy" in the King James Bible at Psalms 136 and Catholic Douay Version at Psalms 135, for the word "mercy" is from the Hebrew word chanan, that means "to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior", as used at Ex 33:19 that the apostle Paul quotes at Rom 9:15)

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2. Liked video. Problem with the church these days preacher use that give to receive; their hearts in wrong place, so people give to get instead of giving because others need

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3. Confirming God's Word in a Psalm..
   Psalms 41:1
   Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
   41:2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
   41:3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.

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5. Wonderful Bible teaching 🙏 ❤️ but please, you must acknowledge Jesus Christ as God. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word wad God. John. And God said let US make man in OUR image and in OUR likeness. Jesus said I and the Father are one you see Me you see the Father. God bless you all ❤🙏

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