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Tabitha: A Certain Disciple

  • Writer: Amber Irwin
    Amber Irwin
  • Apr 15
  • 2 min read

NEW TESTAMENT


ACTS 9:36

As a disciple of Christ, He invites me to bless others.

Tabitha is introduced to us as a "certain disciple" and woman who was "full of good works and almsdeeds." Of all the ways to be described, these titles are the most prized. Robert D. Hales said, "Genuine discipleship is a state of being… Disciples live so that the characteristics of Christ are woven into the fiber of their beings, as into a spiritual tapestry" (Robert D. Hales, Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ General Conference, May 2017). Tabitha strived to be a true disciple of Christ through word and deed and filled her days with service.

 

As true followers of Jesus, we promise to serve others as He did. We look to Him as our example and follow His instruction. "The works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do" (3 Nephi 27:21). What are some of your favorite scripture stories in which the Savior sets an example of service? Consider ways you could bless those around you with your talents as Tabitha did. 

 

To learn more about how you can set goals to foster your talents or develop new ones, visit You Can Follow the Savior. 


CONVERSATION STARTERS

  • What is one thing you would want to be remembered for?

  • Who have you seen bear testimony of Christ through their good works?

  • What is a talent you would like to develop that would benefit others?

  • How has ministering brought you joy?


OTHER STUDY RESOURCES

Canada Editorial Staff, Tabitha and the Widows of Joppa—Disciples of Faith and Charity Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website, July 2019.



PERSONAL STUDY IDEAS

Discover what it means to be a true disciple of Christ.


ACTIVITIES

Learn a skill that will help you show love to others.

Tabitha used her talent of sewing to donate garments to the widows in her community. You can develop a skill that will help you show love to those around you too. For some ideas visit the Youth Guidebook: Ideas for Growing in All Areas of Life

 
 
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