You have an important role in the Church, and the meaning of life emerges from your testimony of faith and service to others. Tabitha's story shows how even seemingly small actions can have a big impact on the community. Be a dedicated disciple and live your faith every day.

1) All have a part to play - The first Greek female mentioned in the New Testament, significance of this lady being MENTIONED. Speaks about the importance we all have in the story of the church. No matter our background, no matter our past we all have a future.

2) WHO you are is your starting point - She was a “disciple”, meaning she was not simply defined a believer but a disciple. She had all the characteristic worthy of the definition. She did not first find her “talent” then played up to it. She understood her “worth” as a “disciple” and that was evident to all.

3) Live with a mission mindset - She had a mission, she did not travel to far away countries like Paul or Peter, but she was impacting the life of the widows in her city. She did not undermine whatever she was doing, but faithfully serving the widows of the city.

Tabitha did not Focus on the “what” or the “where” or the “When”, she was simply living a disciples life. Ecclesiastes 9 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.

You will never find an unemployed disciple. But you will find bored believers!

4) Never underestimate God’s power- she was a simple seamstress, but in God’s hand it was changing a city! Who you are and whatever you do , if placed in God’s hand it becomes an unstoppable force.

Marta and Mary, two sisters who receive Jesus into their home. Martha is preoccupied with household chores, while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus to listen to him. There are two things that differentiate Martha and Mary: it's the difference between focusing on "doing" (like Martha) and focusing on "being" (like Mary), and the value of becoming true disciples of Jesus, which involves listening to him, loving others, and bearing fruit in life. Mary's choice to sit at the feet of Jesus is praised as the "better part."

Differences between Believer & Disciple ;  

The Cross – Believer acknowledges the cross, Disciple carries the cross  

Obedience – Believer obeys when convenient, Disciple obeys no matter what.   

Scripture – Believer picks & chooses to fit his lifestyle, Disciple disciplines his life to fit the scriptures 

Prayer – Believer prays when forced too, Disciple intentionally prayers regardless.  

Church – Believer attends church, disciple is the church.  

Authority – Believer chooses, disciples embraces.  

Offence – Believer gets offended and stays offended, disciple gets offended but seeks reconciliation over self-righteousness. 

Service - Believer will always compare, a Disciple will always go the second mile. 

3 main characteristics of a Disciple  

John 8 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,  

John 13 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. 

John 15 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 

Marta e Maria, due sorelle che ricevono Gesù in casa loro. Marta è preoccupata per le faccende domestiche, mentre Maria si siede ai piedi di Gesù per ascoltarlo. Ci sono due cose che differenziano Marta e Maria, è la differenza tra concentrarsi sul "fare" (come Marta) e concentrarsi sull'"essere" (come Maria) e il valore di diventare veri discepoli di Gesù, che implica ascoltarlo, amare gli altri e portare frutto nella vita. La scelta di Maria di sedersi ai piedi di Gesù viene elogiata come la "parte migliore".

 Credente vs Discepolo  

"Essere" è dove giace il vero significato. Non basta credere, ci deve essere una progressione! 

Giacomo 219 Tu credi che c’è un solo Dio, e fai

bene; anche i demòni lo credono e tremano.  

Differenze tra credente e discepolo:

La Croce – Il credente riconoscono la croce, il discepolo porta la croce  

Obbedienza – Il credente obbedisce quando è conveniente, il discepolo obbedisce a prescindere.   

La Parola - Il credente sceglie per adattarlo al suo stile di vita, il discepolo disciplina la sua vita per adattarsi alle scritture 

Preghiera – il credente prega quando è costretto, il discepolo prega intenzionalmente a prescindere.  

Chiesa – Il credente frequenta la chiesa, il discepolo è la chiesa.  

Autorità – Il credente sceglie, i discepoli abbracciano.  

Offesa – Il credente si offende e rimane offeso, il discepolo si offende ma cerca la riconciliazione piuttosto che l’autogiustificarsi. 

Servire – Il credente si confronta, il discepolo farà sempre il secondo miglio  

Tre caratteristiche principali di un discepolo  

Giovanni 8 31Gesú disse allora ai Giudei che avevano creduto in lui: «Se dimorate nella mia parola, siete veramente miei discepoli. 

Giovanni 13 35 Da questo conosceranno tutti che siete miei discepoli, se avete amore gli uni per gli altri». 

Giovanni 15 8 In questo è glorificato il Padre mio, che portiate molto frutto, e cosí sarete miei discepoli. 

È importante avere un carattere dedito all’obbedienza. L’incoerenza può rivelare un carattere carente e l'obbedienza è fondamentale per costruire un carattere indistruttibile. È importante modellare il carattere sulla "Roccia di Gesù Cristo" e di stare sul terreno dell'obbedienza, nonostante le difficoltà. L’obbedienza alla Parola di Dio è un segno di un carattere infrangibile, l’integrità, la responsabilità e la durabilità sono elementi chiave di un carattere forte. L’integrità consiste nel mantenere gli impegni nonostante le circostanze mutevoli.

Il nemico vuole attaccare la PAROLA, non tanto te stesso. Non sei così importante.  

Satana conosce il POTERE della parola di Dio.  

Il seme è la parola di Dio, nella tua vita dove e che condizione si poserà il seme?  

Quelli che cadono sul sentiero

Siamo esposti a persone e cose che calpestano i nostri pensieri permettiamo “traffico” nei nostri pensieri, anima e cuore. Quindi vulnerabile. La parola è rimasta al livello del "cuore"- Solo a livello emotivo 

Quelli che cadono sulle rocce

Nelle prove cadono, le acque e le inondazioni espongono il tuo carattere (o mancanza di carattere).

Quelli che cadono nelle spine

Non apprezzando la parola, crescere con spine che soffocano il pieno potenziale della parola. I piaceri della vita non possono andare "alla pari" con la crescita spirituale. Inizia sempre allo stesso modo, ma uno alla fine sradicherà l'altro.

Quelli che cadono sul terreno buono

Valorizzare la parola, aggrapparsi alla parola. Avere un cuore "buono" a riguardo. 

Se Dio semina la sua parola in te, la sua aspettativa non è più da te, ma più dal SUO frutto. 

It's important to have a character dedicated to obedience. Inconsistency can reveal a lacking character, and obedience is crucial to building an indestructible character. It's important to model one's character on the "Rock of Jesus Christ" and to stand on the ground of obedience, despite difficulties. Obedience to the Word of God is a sign of an unbreakable character; integrity, responsibility, and durability are key elements of a strong character. Integrity involves keeping commitments even in the face of changing circumstances.

The enemy wants to attack the WORD, not so much yourself. You’re not that important.  

Satan knows the POWER of God’s word

The seed is the word of God, what condition will the seed find in our lives? What kind of soil will it rest on?  

Those that fall on the path

sometimes we expose our soul/heart/ minds to people who trample them with everykind of “new trend” . Therefore vulnerable to others . The word remained on the level of the “heart”- Just an emotional kick (Foto 1)  

Those that fall on the rocks

In the testing fall through, waters and floods expose your character. (Foto2) 

Those that fall in the thorns

Devaluing the word, growing with thorns that choke out the full potential of the word. Life’s pleasures can’t go “on parr” with spiritual growth. It always starts the same but one will eventually eradicate the other. (Foto 3) 

 Those that fall on the good soil

Valuing the word, gripping to the word. Having a “good” heart about it.  (Foto 4) 

If God sow’s his word in you, his expectation is not more of you but more of HIS fruit.

La natura della Chiesa è una comunità globale, locale e personale, il ruolo individuale di ciascun membro è fondamentale. (1 Pietro 2:4-9) dice che i credenti sono come pietre viventi edificati in una casa spirituale per offrire sacrifici graditi a Dio.

Tutti i credenti sono parte del corpo di Cristo, ciascuno con un ruolo unico e importante (1 Corinzi 12:12-27). Questi ruoli includono offrire sacrifici, insegnare, riconciliare, intercedere e rappresentare Dio.

Dobbiamo vivere una vita centrata su Dio, offrendo il meglio di sé e impegnandosi a essere consumati da Gesù, anziché avere una mentalità di consumatore. La responsabilità di ciascun credente è di svolgere il proprio ruolo nella Chiesa con dedizione e consapevolezza di Dio.

Un ruolo indistruttibile è basato sulla consapevolezza di Dio e la sua approvazione, invitando i credenti a essere come "uomini che costruiscono un muro e stanno sulla breccia davanti a Dio" per preservare e servire la comunità della Chiesa.

The nature of the Church is a global, local, and personal community, and the individual role of each member is crucial. (1 Peter 2:4-9) says that believers are like living stones built into a spiritual house to offer acceptable sacrifices to God.

All believers are part of the body of Christ, each with a unique and important role (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). These roles include offering sacrifices, teaching, reconciling, interceding, and representing God.

We must lead a God-centered life, offering our best and committing to be consumed by Jesus rather than having a consumer mindset. Every believer's responsibility is to fulfill their role in the Church with dedication and God-awareness.

An indestructible role is based on God-awareness and His approval, inviting believers to be like "men who build a wall and stand in the breach before God" to preserve and serve the Church community.

È importante avere gioia nella vita di un cristiano. La gioia non dipende dalle circostanze esterne ma proviene dalla fede in Dio. Neemia è presentato come un esempio di gioia nonostante le difficoltà. Dobbiamo ripristinare la gioia nelle relazioni, a creare ricordi gioiosi e a essere intenzionali nel cercare momenti di gioia con i propri cari. La gioia che Dio dona è una fonte di forza e consolazione indipendente dalle sfide della vita, e che dovremmo cercarla in Lui.

It is important to have an unbreakable and persevering faith. Even when we feel tired or the challenges seem insurmountable, we must continue to pursue our faith. This means trusting God’s will in our lives and believing in His promises, regardless of circumstances. Abraham’s example is cited as an unbreakable model of faith that can save us, regardless of the conditions. In summary, the invitation is to pursue a stainless faith that clings to God’s will and promises.

All 10 of the lepers must have had some idea of Jesus’s merciful will , nevertheless they still decided to reach out to Jesus in the ONLY way possible.  

There must be an awareness in us to Trust God’s will in our lives. Jesus prayed those famous words; Luke 22 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 

In the grand scheme Jesus was setting a picture that the only “will” that needs to be fulfilled is the fathers. Jesus was showing us to completely trust the PROCESS and not be short-sighted to trust your feelings. 

All 10 of the lepers believed Jesus’s word!  

Let us be reminded of Abraham’s faith - Romans 4 18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” 19 And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.  

Unbreakable faith lives for God himself  

Only 1 came back! Only one preferred he who answers prayers rather than an answer to a prayer.  

This Samaritan wasn’t just seeking relief but was searching the one that gives relief!  

What good is it if you get a healing but don’t get the HEALER?  

Jesus concluded to the Samaritan leper that came back saying “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” (whole) or has “saved” you (sozo = to save)  

An indestructible spirit stems from the awareness that it comes solely from God, not from personal strength, and that the church must be founded on the revelation of Jesus Christ, not on personalities or traditions. The church also thrives in adversity, and the gates of hell will never prevail against it! However, it is essential to embrace brotherly love and hospitality as principles to maintain an indomitable spirit.

We must be seeking and looking to be making room for whoever.  

Sometimes we don’t, when we feel vulnerable and feel like we are breaking up it’s because we ;