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The first lesson presents the sayings of Lemuel, a king whose mother instructed
These wise sayings, his mother taught him, offer guides for responsible leadership
Lemuel should avoid wasting his strength on women because they have destroyed kings
Uncontrolled sexual indulgence weakens the inventive thought and authoritative abilities of a king and exposes him to several other dangers
In addition, it is not for kings to drink wine or desire strong drinks, otherwise they drink and forget the law
A drunk king might pervert the rights and justice of the oppressed
Strong drinks are given as medicine to the dying, and wine is for those in bitter distress; perhaps they will forget their troubles
These instructions to Lemuel encourage him to acknowledge his principal responsibilities, establishing justice for the poor and the defenseless.
The second lesson talks about an event in the ministry of Apostle Peter as he traveled from place to place
Peter was in Lydda, about thirty miles away from Jerusalem, and the disciples in Joppa sent for him
This was because one of them, named Tabitha (Dorcas), became sick and died
They wanted Peter to come because God was working miracles through him, and his recent healing of Aeneas in Lydda had turned more people to God
Tabitha’s body has been prepared for burial, watched, and laid in an upstairs room
When Peter arrived, they brought him to the upstairs room.
Widows stood beside Peter, weeping, and showing him all the coats and other clothes Tabitha had given them, for she was rich in acts of kindness and charity
Peter sent all the people out, prayed, and said, “Tabitha, arise!”
She opened her eyes, and Peter helped her up, and she was presented to the people alive
As the news spread through the whole town, many people came to believe in the Lord