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Why is the raising of Tabitha in Acts 9 significant? video discussion

May 5, 2022May 3, 2022 by Ian Paul

The lectionary in the Easter season asks us to read from Acts as the first or second reading, so we are looking at the reading from Acts 9 for Easter 4 in Year C. The raising of Tabitha comes at an important point in the narrative of Acts, as the focus begins to shift from … Continue Reading

Why is the raising of Tabitha in Acts 9 significant?

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 by Ian Paul

The lectionary readings for Easter 4 in Year C include three substantial readings: Acts 9.36-43, Revelation 7.9-17 and John 10.22-30. There is a note which says: ‘The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading’, which suggests that this reading is thought to be particularly important—and this is characteristic of the Easter season. … Continue Reading