Post # 187 -- Lesson
# 5 – Preach My Gospel -- Laws and Ordinances
Dear Family and Friend
We are not working on Lesson # 5 in this series from
the Preach My Gospel; manual Chapter #3 What Should I Teach? These lessons are
the ones that the full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints teach to their investigators. This lesson is the last one in
this series. In this lesson we will be learning about the laws and ordinances
necessary for our eternal salvation.
This may be a good time for you to review the first
three lessons: “The Message of the Restoration
of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” “The Plan of Salvation,” and “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” As you are teaching the laws and ordinances from this lesson to your family members and friends😊
This next paragraph comes right from
the manual:
For
example, while teaching the message of the Restoration you may want to teach
about priesthood and missionary work; while teaching the plan of salvation you
may teach about eternal marriage, temples and family history service, and
teaching and learning in the Church. While teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ
you may want to teach about the strait and narrow way and serving in the
Church.
If you are not a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you have this opportunity to have a preview
of these lessons and to make the decision to accept and begin living these laws
and ordinances.
It is very important for you to realize that by keeping God’s
laws, as you do you so will retain a remission of their sins and stay on the
pathway to exaltation😊
You and your family members and friends
will find and experience greater peace and joy in your lives😊
I
promise you that I have been where you are at today, many years ago😊
The only difference is that I learned all of these things from the Sister missionaries that came to my home to teach my 9 year old daughter and I am possibly giving you a preview of these lessons prior to your visit with the missionaries😊
I know that you and your family members
and friends will find answers to life’s questions and you will find a real
sense of security in the knowledge that they belong to the true Church of Jesus
Christ😊
The only difference is that I learned all of these things from the Sister missionaries that came to my home to teach my 9 year old daughter and I am possibly giving you a preview of these lessons prior to your visit with the missionaries😊
I know that you and your family members
and friends will find answers to life’s questions and you will find a real
sense of security in the knowledge that they belong to the true Church of Jesus
Christ😊
You will gain an extended family in your
Ward family [or your Church family – and they truly will become family to you
as they have for me].
The laws and ordinances referred to here, serve as
directions for living joyfully, with faith in Jesus Christ and a firm hope of
receiving exaltation with our Father in Heaven.
If you are already a member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this will be another good review as were
the previous lessons ---
So whom will you share the lessons with now that you
have reviewed these lesson with your family members and friends????
In this
section we are learning about the Priesthood of God and the Auxiliaries of the
Church.
The following comes directly from the Preach My Gospel manual:
The following comes directly from the Preach My Gospel manual:
Priesthood
and Auxiliaries
Priesthood is the
power and authority given to man to act in God’s name for the salvation of His
children.
Priesthood power blesses all of us. Through the priesthood, women and men receive the ordinances of salvation, as well as the blessings of healing, comfort, and counsel.
Priesthood power blesses all of us. Through the priesthood, women and men receive the ordinances of salvation, as well as the blessings of healing, comfort, and counsel.
I
have received all of the above during my life in the Church. The ordinances of
salvation as well as the blessings of healing, comfort, and counsel from many
church leaders over the years😊
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by Jesus Christ through apostles and
prophets. These are righteous men who are called of God and given the priesthood.
Anciently Christ ordained His Apostles and gave them the
priesthood.
That authority was lost when the people rejected the gospel and killed Christ and the Apostles.
That authority was lost when the people rejected the gospel and killed Christ and the Apostles.
Priesthood authority
was restored in 1829 when John the Baptist appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith
and Oliver Cowdery.
He laid his hands on their heads and conferred on them the Aaronic Priesthood (see Doctrine and Covenants 13).
He laid his hands on their heads and conferred on them the Aaronic Priesthood (see Doctrine and Covenants 13).
SECTION 13
An extract from Joseph Smith’s history
recounting the ordination of the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic
Priesthood near Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1829. The ordination was done by
the hands of an angel who announced himself as John, the same that is called
John the Baptist in the New Testament.
The angel explained that he was acting
under the direction of Peter, James, and John, the ancient Apostles, who held
the keys of the higher priesthood, which was called the Priesthood of
Melchizedek. The promise was given to Joseph and Oliver that in due time this
higher priesthood would be conferred upon them. (See section
27:7–8, 12.)
The keys and powers of the Aaronic Priesthood
are set forth.
1 Upon you my fellow
servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and
this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord
in righteousness.
A short time later
Peter, James, and John of the original Twelve Apostles laid their hands on
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and conferred upon them the Melchizedek Priesthood,
which Peter, James, and John had received from Jesus Christ (see Doctrine and Covenants 27:12–13).
12 And also with Peter, and James, and John, whom
I have sent unto you, by whom I have ordained you and confirmed
you to be apostles, and especial witnesses of my name, and bear the keys of
your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them;
13 Unto whom I have committed the keys of my kingdom, and
a dispensation of the gospel for the last times; and for the fulness of times, in the
which I will gather together in one all things, both
which are in heaven, and which are on earth;
A man can receive
priesthood authority only by proper ordination by the laying on of hands by one
who has the authority.
A man who receives the priesthood is given a marvelous
opportunity. He enters a covenant to fulfill sacred duties, serve others,
and help build up the Church.
He must have a desire to serve God and must be ordained to this power (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3; 63:57).
A man who receives the priesthood is given a marvelous
opportunity. He enters a covenant to fulfill sacred duties, serve others,
and help build up the Church.He must have a desire to serve God and must be ordained to this power (see Doctrine and Covenants 4:3; 63:57).
57 And again, verily I say unto you, those who desire in their
hearts, in meekness, to warn sinners to
repentance, let them be ordained unto this power.
It is also necessary
for priesthood holders to perform sacred ordinances, such as baptism and
confirmation.
When priesthood authority is used worthily, the power of God is manifest. Priesthood power can be used only in righteousness, love, and patience.
When priesthood authority is used worthily, the power of God is manifest. Priesthood power can be used only in righteousness, love, and patience.
How does this apply to
women? President Dallin H. Oaks taught that women who are set apart as
missionaries, officers, or teachers in the Church are “given priesthood
authority to perform a priesthood function” (“The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, May
2014, 51).
You
can read the entire talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood.p11-16?lang=eng#p11
I
love this quote from his talk: “Priesthood power blesses
all of us. Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood
ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as well as men.”
All priesthood comes
from God. There
are two priesthoods in the Church: the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek
Priesthood.
The Aaronic Priesthood administers ordinances such as baptism and the sacrament. Worthy males of the appropriate age receive the Aaronic Priesthood soon after baptism and confirmation.
The Aaronic Priesthood administers ordinances such as baptism and the sacrament. Worthy males of the appropriate age receive the Aaronic Priesthood soon after baptism and confirmation.
Worthy adult males
will eventually receive the Melchizedek, or higher, Priesthood.
Members of the Church receive many spiritual and temporal blessings through the power of this priesthood.
Worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holders can confer the gift of the Holy Ghost, ordain others to the priesthood as assigned, anoint the sick with consecrated oil, and give blessings of healing and comfort.
Members of the Church receive many spiritual and temporal blessings through the power of this priesthood.
Worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holders can confer the gift of the Holy Ghost, ordain others to the priesthood as assigned, anoint the sick with consecrated oil, and give blessings of healing and comfort.
Worthy husbands and fathers who hold the
Melchizedek Priesthood can give their spouses, children, and other family members
special blessings.
Ministering brothers care for individuals and families in the households of Church members.
Ministering sisters care for other women in the Church. Bishops and stake presidents are judges in the Church.
They have the authority to help Saints who have sinned to repent and enjoy the full blessings of Church membership. They interview people to ensure their worthiness to enter the temple.
Ministering brothers care for individuals and families in the households of Church members.
Ministering sisters care for other women in the Church. Bishops and stake presidents are judges in the Church.
They have the authority to help Saints who have sinned to repent and enjoy the full blessings of Church membership. They interview people to ensure their worthiness to enter the temple.
In an address to the
Relief Society, President Joseph Fielding Smith taught: “While the sisters have
not been given the Priesthood, it has not been conferred upon them, that does
not mean that the Lord has not given unto them authority. … A [man] may have authority given to him, or a sister to her, to do certain things in the Church that are binding and absolutely necessary for our salvation, such as the work that our sisters do in the House of the Lord.
They have authority given unto them to do some great and wonderful things, sacred unto the Lord, and binding just as thoroughly as are the blessings that are given by the men who hold the Priesthood” (Joseph Fielding Smith, “Relief Society—an Aid to the Priesthood,” Relief Society Magazine, Jan. 1959, 4). You can read the whole talk here:
Church auxiliaries are
organized by priesthood authority to assist in strengthening members.
Both men and women are a great resource in missionary work as they assist in finding, teaching, and fellowshipping new converts.
The Relief Society, which includes women ages 18 and over, reaches out in service to families, individuals, and the community. Young women ages 11 to 18 are members of the Young Women program.
Boys of similar ages participate in the Young Men program. All children ages 3 to 11 are part of the Primary organization. All members age 11 and older are enrolled in Sunday School classes.
Both men and women are a great resource in missionary work as they assist in finding, teaching, and fellowshipping new converts.
The Relief Society, which includes women ages 18 and over, reaches out in service to families, individuals, and the community. Young women ages 11 to 18 are members of the Young Women program.
Boys of similar ages participate in the Young Men program. All children ages 3 to 11 are part of the Primary organization. All members age 11 and older are enrolled in Sunday School classes.
Scripture
Study
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I
have looked up a few of the smaller scriptures
due to space on this blog. I didn’t want to make it too long😊I hope
this is helpful for you.
17 And
they were called the church of God, or the church of
Christ, from that time forward. And it came to pass that whosoever was baptized
by the power and authority of God was added to his church.
16 Ye have
not chosen me, but I have chosen you,
and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit,
and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of
the Father in my name,
he may give it you.
14 Is
any sick among
you? let him call for the elders of
the church; and let them pray over
him, anointing him
with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 And
the prayer of faith shall
save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins,
they shall be forgiven him.
Missionary
Work
Members who share the
gospel experience joy and have the Spirit of the Lord more abundantly.
As we share the
gospel, we appreciate how precious and meaningful it is to us, and we feel a
greater love for God and others.
The Lord commanded His followers to preach the gospel in all the world, giving every person the opportunity to accept or reject it.
When people are baptized, they make a covenant to always stand as witnesses of God. They are commanded to share the gospel with those who have not yet received it.
As they live the gospel faithfully, they will set an example, showing their family members and friends the great blessings that come from living the gospel.
The Lord commanded His followers to preach the gospel in all the world, giving every person the opportunity to accept or reject it.
When people are baptized, they make a covenant to always stand as witnesses of God. They are commanded to share the gospel with those who have not yet received it.
As they live the gospel faithfully, they will set an example, showing their family members and friends the great blessings that come from living the gospel.
They should also take
advantage of opportunities to answer questions, share printed materials or
digital media, and invite others to learn more about the message of the
restored gospel.
Members should pray for those who are not members of the Church. They should pray for missionary opportunities—to serve those who are not of our faith and share what they believe.
The Lord promises to help members know what to say and do as they share the gospel.
Members should pray for those who are not members of the Church. They should pray for missionary opportunities—to serve those who are not of our faith and share what they believe.
The Lord promises to help members know what to say and do as they share the gospel.
Are you praying for missionary opportunities? Remember, the Lord has promised to help us as we share the gospel with others😊
For those of
you who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you
should know that we are praying for you.
We want you to be as happy as we are. We want you to know that you are loved so very much😊We want you to have the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in your lives😊Are you praying to find the truth?
We want you to be as happy as we are. We want you to know that you are loved so very much😊We want you to have the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in your lives😊Are you praying to find the truth?
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I
have looked up a few of the smaller scriptures
due to space on this blog. I didn’t want to make it too long😊I hope this
is helpful for you.
3 Now
they were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature, for
they could not bear that
any human soul should perish; yea,
even the very thoughts that any soul should endure endless torment
did cause them to quake and tremble.
29 And
thou shalt declare glad
tidings, yea, publish it
upon the mountains, and upon every high place, and among every people that thou
shalt be permitted to see.
81 Behold,
I sent you out to testify and
warn the people, and it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his
neighbor.
Eternal
Marriage
The basic unit of the
Church is the family. Within the family, people experience many of life’s
greatest joys and sorrows.
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and is central to God’s eternal plan for the salvation of His children.
The means by which mortal life is created is divinely appointed and is safeguarded by marriage.
The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to endure beyond the grave.
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and is central to God’s eternal plan for the salvation of His children.
The means by which mortal life is created is divinely appointed and is safeguarded by marriage.
The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to endure beyond the grave.
Marriage, however, can be eternal only when authorized
priesthood holders perform the sealing ordinance in sacred temples and when
husbands and wives who have been sealed together keep the covenants they have
made.
Husbands and wives are to love each other.
As they keep the commandments and live gospel principles, they are to honor their marital vows with complete fidelity (see “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 145; see also Doctrine and Covenants 42:22).
You can read The Family: A Proclamation to the World here:
Husbands and wives are to love each other.
As they keep the commandments and live gospel principles, they are to honor their marital vows with complete fidelity (see “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 145; see also Doctrine and Covenants 42:22).
You can read The Family: A Proclamation to the World here:
Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when
founded upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and when parents make their family
their highest priority.
“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.
Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” 145).
You can read The Family: A Proclamation to the World here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world.p7?lang=eng#p7#p7
Together, parents are to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ and help them live it.
“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.
Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” 145).
You can read The Family: A Proclamation to the World here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world.p7?lang=eng#p7#p7
Together, parents are to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ and help them live it.
Satan is making a concentrated attack on families. Years ago Church
leaders set aside one evening a week as a time for home evening.
Parents should use this time to teach their children the gospel, strengthen their relationships with them, and have fun together.
Other ways of strengthening the family include daily family prayer and scripture study, worshipping at church as a family, doing family history, and serving others.
Heaven is a continuation of the ideal family. Through priesthood ordinances and righteous living, we can live as families in God’s presence eternally.
Parents should use this time to teach their children the gospel, strengthen their relationships with them, and have fun together.
Other ways of strengthening the family include daily family prayer and scripture study, worshipping at church as a family, doing family history, and serving others.
Heaven is a continuation of the ideal family. Through priesthood ordinances and righteous living, we can live as families in God’s presence eternally.
Scripture Study
Marriage
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Family
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Teach Children
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I have looked up a
few of the smaller scriptures from each
section [due to space on this blog]. I didn’t want to make it too long😊I hope this is helpful for you.
24 Therefore
shall a man leave
his father and
his mother, and shall cleave unto
his wife: and
they shall be one flesh.
You can find The
Family: A Proclamation to the World 😊 here::
21 Pray in
your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your
children may be blessed.
2 And
that same sociality which
exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled
with eternal glory, which
glory we do not now enjoy.
47 Now
they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more
upon the liberty of
their fathers than
they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers,
that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
Temples
and Family History
God has commanded His people to build temples.
In the temple we make sacred covenants and are endowed with, or are given, a gift of power and knowledge from on high.
This power helps us in our daily lives and enables us to
build God’s kingdom.In the temple we can also be married for time and eternity, thus making it possible for families to be together forever in God’s presence.
After at least one year of membership, worthy adults may be eligible to receive from their bishop a recommend to receive their own endowment.
After receiving their endowments, married couples may be sealed or married for eternity.
The Savior loves all
people and desires their salvation.
Yet millions of people have died without having any opportunity to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or receive saving ordinances.
Through His loving grace and mercy the Lord makes salvation possible for everyone who did not have the opportunity to receive, understand, and obey the gospel during their mortal lives.
The gospel is preached to these deceased people in the spirit world.
Members of the Church on earth perform the saving ordinances in behalf of their deceased ancestors and others.
Deceased persons living in the spirit world have the opportunity to accept or reject the gospel and the ordinances performed in their behalf.
Yet millions of people have died without having any opportunity to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or receive saving ordinances.
Through His loving grace and mercy the Lord makes salvation possible for everyone who did not have the opportunity to receive, understand, and obey the gospel during their mortal lives.
The gospel is preached to these deceased people in the spirit world.
Members of the Church on earth perform the saving ordinances in behalf of their deceased ancestors and others.
Deceased persons living in the spirit world have the opportunity to accept or reject the gospel and the ordinances performed in their behalf.
For this reason,
Church members search for information about their ancestors.
They can then add the information they find to the Church’s database at FamilySearch.org. https://www.familysearch.org/en/
A person can do so either on their own or with the help of a temple and family history consultant.
The Church’s database then allows Church members to share or print out and take to the temple the names of deceased relatives who need to have saving ordinances performed on their behalf in sacred temples.
This is an important aspect of doing family history.
Worthy members of the appropriate age, including new members, are eligible to receive from their bishop a limited-use recommend to participate in performing baptisms and confirmations for these deceased ancestors.
They can then add the information they find to the Church’s database at FamilySearch.org. https://www.familysearch.org/en/
A person can do so either on their own or with the help of a temple and family history consultant.
The Church’s database then allows Church members to share or print out and take to the temple the names of deceased relatives who need to have saving ordinances performed on their behalf in sacred temples.
This is an important aspect of doing family history.
Worthy members of the appropriate age, including new members, are eligible to receive from their bishop a limited-use recommend to participate in performing baptisms and confirmations for these deceased ancestors.
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I have looked up a few of the smaller scriptures due to space on this blog. I didn’t want to make it too long😊I hope this is helpful for you.
16 And ye
are to be taught from
on high. Sanctify yourselves
and ye shall be endowed with
power, that ye may give even as I have spoken.
29 Else
what shall they do which are baptized for the
dead, if the dead rise not
at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we
shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of
thy holy temple.
Service
One of the great
blessings of membership in the Church is the opportunity to serve.
When we give loving service to others, we are serving God. When we are baptized, we covenant to give such service (see Mosiah 18:8–10).
When we give loving service to others, we are serving God. When we are baptized, we covenant to give such service (see Mosiah 18:8–10).
8 And it came to pass
that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were
they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to
bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;
9 Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to
stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places
that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be
numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—
10 Now I say unto you,
if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered
into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his
commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?
We follow the example of the Savior, who came to serve others. We are to do what Jesus did and become like Him.
Soon after baptism new members receive from priesthood leaders
the blessing of a responsibility to help in the Church. This is referred
to as a calling.
All of the work in the Church is voluntary. No one is paid for such service. When we accept callings, we are sustained publicly in a Church meeting so that other members can acknowledge our calling and provide support.
We are also set apart by a priesthood leader and given special blessings to help us fulfill our callings. The Church needs the talents and abilities of every member to fill a wide variety of callings.
All callings are important and help build God’s kingdom.
We are to accept such callings and work diligently to learn and fulfill our duties. As we do so, we grow in faith, develop new talents and a greater ability to serve, and receive numerous other blessings.
All of the work in the Church is voluntary. No one is paid for such service. When we accept callings, we are sustained publicly in a Church meeting so that other members can acknowledge our calling and provide support.
We are also set apart by a priesthood leader and given special blessings to help us fulfill our callings. The Church needs the talents and abilities of every member to fill a wide variety of callings.
All callings are important and help build God’s kingdom.
We are to accept such callings and work diligently to learn and fulfill our duties. As we do so, we grow in faith, develop new talents and a greater ability to serve, and receive numerous other blessings.
Sisters and priesthood holders may be given assignments to minister to others.
As members minister, they determine through communication and inspiration the frequency and type of contact they have with those to whom they give care.
Ministering brothers care for individuals and families in households. Ministering sisters represent the Relief Society by caring for each adult sister as assigned.
Some opportunities to
care for those in need come through Church callings.
Other opportunities are present in members’ homes, neighborhoods, and communities, such as those coordinated by JustServe (where it is approved).
Other opportunities are present in members’ homes, neighborhoods, and communities, such as those coordinated by JustServe (where it is approved).
. You can find more information here : https://www.justserve.org/
Members can also help the poor and needy of all faiths
throughout the world by supporting the Church’s humanitarian efforts, by
participating in disaster response, and by giving individual efforts to serve
others in need.
Members can also help the poor and needy of all faiths
throughout the world by supporting the Church’s humanitarian efforts, by
participating in disaster response, and by giving individual efforts to serve
others in need.
Members
can donate to the Church’s humanitarian efforts on your tithing slips, when
they pay their tithing each month. It is there also that you can donate to the
perpetual education fund, as well as for missionaries serving from your ward or
the general missionary fund to help other missionaries afford their missions😊
Scripture Study
Charity
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Care for the Poor
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We Are to Serve
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I have looked up one scripture reference for each area - of the smaller scriptures due to space on this blog. I didn’t want to make it too long😊I hope this is helpful for you.
125 And
above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as
with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.
40 And the
King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye
have done it unto one of the least of
these my brethren, ye
have done it unto me.
Teaching
and Learning in the Church
The Church is organized to perfect and bless the lives of
the members.
It gives us opportunities to teach one another the gospel, fellowship and serve one another, and support one another in our quest for salvation.
In the family and through the Church, each member is taught the doctrine of the gospel.
When members are called to teaching assignments, they are provided materials and help to enable them to succeed.
I also think that this scripture is
a good one to memorize. You may even want to post it somewhere where you can
see it every day, so that it is in the back of your mind as a reminder😊
It gives us opportunities to teach one another the gospel, fellowship and serve one another, and support one another in our quest for salvation.
In the family and through the Church, each member is taught the doctrine of the gospel.
When members are called to teaching assignments, they are provided materials and help to enable them to succeed.
This is one of my favorite
scriptures, so I had to include it for you to read as well. it is so true and a
law to follow. I hope you like it just as much and stick to it😊
I also think that this scripture is
a good one to memorize. You may even want to post it somewhere where you can
see it every day, so that it is in the back of your mind as a reminder😊
78 Teach ye diligently
and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in
the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that
are expedient for you to understand;
79 Of things both
in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have
been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are
abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms—
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in
the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of
Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in
wait to deceive;
As we continue to live
the gospel, we grow closer to our Heavenly Father.
We enjoy and appreciate more the Atonement of the Savior.
Our families are drawn closer together.
We experience greater feelings of the love, joy, and peace that come from following the Savior and applying His Atonement. Our hearts are changed, and we find security in living the restored gospel.
We enjoy and appreciate more the Atonement of the Savior.
Our families are drawn closer together.
We experience greater feelings of the love, joy, and peace that come from following the Savior and applying His Atonement. Our hearts are changed, and we find security in living the restored gospel.
As we continue to
exercise faith in Christ, repent, and renew our covenants, we enjoy continued
guidance from the Holy Ghost.
If we endure to the end of our lives in being true to our covenants, we will receive exaltation.
If we endure to the end of our lives in being true to our covenants, we will receive exaltation.
President
Russell M. Nelson taught: “Keep on the covenant path. … Your commitment
to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those
covenantswill open the door to every spiritual privilege and blessing available to men, women, and children everywhere. …
The end for which each of us strives is to be endowed with a power in a house of the Lord, sealed as families—faithful to the covenants made in a temple that qualify us for the greatest gift of God, that of eternal life” (live telecast from the annex of the Salt Lake Temple, Jan. 16, 2018).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/new-first-presidency-speaks-to-members-worldwide?lang=
Scripture Study
I truly hope
and pray that you have each gained some insight into our Church – The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints😊 Just give this lesson one final read for today and reread it and the others as you need to, if you are trying to make changes in your lives.
In making those changes in your lives if you are wanting to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon?
The following comes right from the Come Unto Me site. There is quite a bit of information on this site. If you have never visited it, now is a good time to do so wouldn’t you say? 😊😊😊
What We Believe
As
Christians, we believe in learning all we can about Jesus. The greatest
happiness in life comes from following the Savior. You will feel His love for you as you seek to understand His life and teachings.
the Following
also comes from this site:
The Book of Mormon brings you closer to Jesus
Like the Bible, the Book of Mormon is an
ancient record that teaches about Jesus. It answers essential
questions that we all have: Is there life after death, what is the
purpose of life, and how can I find happiness and peace now?
People
from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the Book
of Mormon can help us become better people and feel closer to God.
you can go here to find out more. You can also request a free Book of Mormon here:
People
from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the Book
of Mormon can help us become better people and feel closer to God. you can go here to find out more. You can also request a free Book of Mormon here:
Remember who
you are😊 you are a child of God and you are
each one amazing!!!
Keep saying your prayers every morning and night😊 Keep studying your scriptures with me – this year we are studying from the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
If you have been studying with me and all of my cyber study buddies out there in cyberspace you will see that we are learning about Jesus Christ from the Prophets in the Book of Mormon as well as we do from the Bible😊
Keep saying your prayers every morning and night😊 Keep studying your scriptures with me – this year we are studying from the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
If you have been studying with me and all of my cyber study buddies out there in cyberspace you will see that we are learning about Jesus Christ from the Prophets in the Book of Mormon as well as we do from the Bible😊
With each
lesson the missionaries give there are also a few invitations that they extend
to all who are interested in learning about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His
true and living church😊
I know that I have said this before or something like it, I believe that if you embrace Jesus Christ and His gospel, through the servants of His Restored Church. your lives will be changed for the better😊 Until my next post, please do make it a great week😊
I know that I have said this before or something like it, I believe that if you embrace Jesus Christ and His gospel, through the servants of His Restored Church. your lives will be changed for the better😊 Until my next post, please do make it a great week😊
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