Saturday, June 25, 2011
Choice Three: Hebrews 13. Works of Righteousness
We should treat strangers and those in bonds with empathy and sympathy.
Marriage is looked upon with honor.
Some warnings about covetousness are to avoid it in conversation and to be happy with the things that we have.
Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
We are sanctified through Jesus Christ.
To those who rule over us we should submit ourselves.
Paul asked the people to pray for those in the church.
Marriage is looked upon with honor.
Some warnings about covetousness are to avoid it in conversation and to be happy with the things that we have.
Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
We are sanctified through Jesus Christ.
To those who rule over us we should submit ourselves.
Paul asked the people to pray for those in the church.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Choice 5 Hebrews 1-2. Jesus is Greater Than Angels
1. Christ is superior to the angels. They are servants while he is the Son of God. Jesus is also greater than Moses. If some people could not enter the promised land because they would not follow the words of Moses, then certainly the words of Christ are more important if we want to enter the Celestial Kingdom. Jesus is also a high priest of Melchizedek, who is superior to Aaron.
2. Three truths that Paul taught about the Savior:
2. Three truths that Paul taught about the Savior:
- Jesus is the heir of all things
- Jesus made the worlds
- Jesus is higher than the angels
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Choice 1: Philippians 1-4. Find Solutions to Life's Challenges
When we argue or complain over matters in the church, we should take the counsel of the Philippians. We should remember that we need to be of one heart and one mind. We must remember Christ in all of our doings and remember how he would act.
Youth should not always rely on their parents' testimonies. They need to work out their own salvation. We should have a testimony because of our love of God and willingness to keep his commandments.
Sometimes we must sacrifice certain things in order to be a member of the church. This may include losing the approval of our families. We must remember that what we lose we will find in Christ. It will be extremely hard to part with our family, but if we follow Christ, we will be blessed.
This assignment tells us to feast upon the words of Christ and they will be able to tell us what we should do.
Youth should not always rely on their parents' testimonies. They need to work out their own salvation. We should have a testimony because of our love of God and willingness to keep his commandments.
Sometimes we must sacrifice certain things in order to be a member of the church. This may include losing the approval of our families. We must remember that what we lose we will find in Christ. It will be extremely hard to part with our family, but if we follow Christ, we will be blessed.
This assignment tells us to feast upon the words of Christ and they will be able to tell us what we should do.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Choice 1: Romans 12-16. Live as Saints should Live
1. Salvation is nearer. We must be righteous and keep the commandments in order to receive salvation. We must also endure to the end and continually repent of our sins.
2. To help lead to salvation:
4. Paul frequently refers to the members of the church today as "saints".
2. To help lead to salvation:
- Offer up ourselves to serve God
- Renew our minds not according to the world's standards
- Do not love deceitfully, stay away from evil and cling unto good
- Be hospitable
- Strive to understand and empathize with others
- Use good to overcome evil
- Recognize that all power comes from God
- Do good things
- Love one another
- Keep the commandments
4. Paul frequently refers to the members of the church today as "saints".
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