Then he called fro the beleivers, especially the widows

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – October 24, 2021

Series Title: The Church for Everyone

Today’s Title: “Then he called for the believers, especially the widows”

Today’s Text: Acts 9:19-43

 

God’s big picture plan to reach the world never loses sight of the one.

 

THE BIG PICTURE – Saul learns how to temper his passion

 

Saul: eager to start, ready to learn

 

It was 3 YEARS from Saul’s conversion until he went to Jerusalem

Acts 9:19-26 & Galatians 1:17-18

 

When Saul came to Jerusalem…

 

                - The Apostles didn’t trust him

 

                - Barnabas mediated

 

                - He spoke boldly

 

                - Was sent to Tarsus, for his own safety

 

CARING FOR THE “ONE” – Peter learns compassion

 

Aeneas - Acts 9:32-35

 

                - Lydda (west of Jerusalem toward the Mediterranean)

 

                - Similar to miracle of Jesus – Luke 5:24

 

                - A whole town “turned to the Lord”

 

Tabitha - Acts 9:36-43

 

- Joppa (on the Mediterranean coast)

 

- “always doing good and helping the poor”

 

- “please come at once”

 

- “all the widows stood around him’ crying”

 

- “Tabitha, get up” – similar miracle - Luke 8:40-42, 49-56

 

- “He called for the believers, especially the widows”