Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the
The First Dorcas
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Acts 9:36. At Joppa, which was near Lydda, there lived a woman
Converted at Last
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? John 21:17. This heart-searching question was necessary in the case of Peter, and it is necessary in our case. The work of restoration can never be
On Enemy Ground
Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12. When Christ on the eve of His betrayal forewarned His disciples, “All ye shall be offended because of me this night,” Peter confidently declared, “Although
A Chance for All
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:21. Not all who profess to be workers for Christ
Peter Learned His Lesson
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Luke
Under Satan’s Power
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. Matthew 16:23. Satan is ever intruding