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    Tabitha (Dorcas) Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on tabitha (dorcas) bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Acts 9:36 (KJV)

      In what city did Tabitha dwell?

      Answer: Joppa

      Study note. Acts 9:36 (KJV) — 'at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · Acts 9:36 (KJV)

      What is Tabitha's name in Greek?

      Answer: Dorcas

      Study note. Acts 9:36 (KJV) — 'which by interpretation is called Dorcas.'

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    3. Lesson 3 · Acts 9:36 (KJV)

      What was she full of?

      Answer: Good works and almsdeeds

      Study note. Acts 9:36 (KJV) — 'full of good works and almsdeeds.'

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    4. Lesson 4 · Acts 9:37 (KJV)

      What happened to Tabitha?

      Answer: She fell sick and died

      Study note. Acts 9:37 (KJV) — 'she was sick, and died.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · Acts 9:37 (KJV)

      Where did they lay her body?

      Answer: In an upper chamber

      Study note. Acts 9:37 (KJV) — 'they laid her in an upper chamber.'

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    6. Lesson 6 · Acts 9:38 (KJV)

      Whom did the disciples send for?

      Answer: Peter

      Study note. Acts 9:38 (KJV) — 'they sent unto him two men, desiring him.'

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    7. Lesson 7 · Acts 9:38 (KJV)

      Where was Peter when they sent?

      Answer: Lydda

      Study note. Acts 9:38 (KJV) — 'Lydda was nigh to Joppa.'

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    8. Lesson 8 · Acts 9:39 (KJV)

      What did the widows show Peter?

      Answer: Coats and garments Dorcas had made

      Study note. Acts 9:39 (KJV) — 'shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made.'

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    9. Lesson 9 · Acts 9:40 (KJV)

      What did Peter say to her?

      Answer: Tabitha, arise

      Study note. Acts 9:40 (KJV) — 'said, Tabitha, arise.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · Acts 9:42 (KJV)

      What was the result in Joppa?

      Answer: Many believed in the Lord

      Study note. Acts 9:42 (KJV) — 'many believed in the Lord.'

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does tabitha (dorcas) bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?