Grades 3-6 Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Women of Faith
Lydia and Dorcas

Lesson Plan

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 Memory Verse:

“…I will shew thee my faith by my works.”  James 2:18b
         
Key verses for this week: 

 “And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.  And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”  Acts 16:14-15

“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

“And it came to pass in those days, that [Dorcas] was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber… But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”  Acts 9:37-40
 
Fill in the Blanks

1.                          was a businesswoman from Philippi who sold purple cloth.
2. Lydia met other women by the river to                         .
3. When                       came to Philippi, Lydia was attentive to what he said.
4. After Lydia was                                 , other members of her family were, too.
5. Lydia offered to let Paul and his companions stay at her                            .

  True or False

1. Dorcas was known in the city of Joppa for being a disciple.
2. Dorcas was also known for being mean and stingy. 
3. Dorcas became sick, and died. 
4. The apostle Peter was too busy to come help Dorcas. 
      5. Dorcas made clothing and coats for the widows of Joppa.