King Benjamin taught his people about their dependence on God and encouraged them to overcome their natural, sinful tendencies through the Atonement of Christ. The angel who visited King Benjamin declared the glad tidings of the Atonement, explaining that it allows salvation for little children and those who do not have a full knowledge of the gospel, as well as for repentant believers. The Atonement gives all people the opportunity to overcome their natural state as enemies to God and instead become saints through yielding to the Holy Spirit.
Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
How to follow Jesus, Do you see Jesus? Who is Jesus today? Can you repeat wha...franktsao4
In today’s society, Jesus Christ is often spoken about, and everything is Jesus Christ. Some young people in Sunday school even answer Jesus Christ no matter what the teacher asks. But Jesus Christ is not in the flesh today. Then, if a disciple want to follow Jesus Christ, just like in ancient times, how shall we do it in the present time. We must understand this matter clearly, and should not be shouting like slogans, and has no benefit. This chapter will discuss this issue in depth, I hope everyone can be benefit from this discussion.
Rom 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Why young people leave the church, Christ is the head/body of the church, Ch...franktsao4
Today we are going to talk about a very basic question, what is a church, and how can we see as being in a church? When we drive on the street, we often see church buildings one after another in the city. But is this the church mentioned in the Bible? What else should be in the church? We often see young people no longer go to church after they leave their parents. Parents often worry about their spiritual condition and whether they believe in Jesus Christ can be passed on. We will discuss this issue from the perspective of the Bible.
Preaching according to God's heart, Follow the will of my heavenly father => ...franktsao4
When we preach, if our goal is to make others understand the content of the preaching according to the world’s methods. Is this God’s will? In this chapter, we will discuss from God’s will, from salvation, to love, to the establishment of faith, because only by increasing everyone’s faith can there be the possibility of indwelling Jesus Christ. Only in this way we can achieve preaching purpose. This chapter is to try to explain how it can increase everyone’s confidence through preaching.
We have essentially told him that Jesus would give him all the things that would enhance his life. Then when persecution and tribulation comes, he falls away. When life gets hard, he becomes bitter, casting off the Savior and consequently resenting those that had told him the “good news”.
Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
How to follow Jesus, Do you see Jesus? Who is Jesus today? Can you repeat wha...franktsao4
In today’s society, Jesus Christ is often spoken about, and everything is Jesus Christ. Some young people in Sunday school even answer Jesus Christ no matter what the teacher asks. But Jesus Christ is not in the flesh today. Then, if a disciple want to follow Jesus Christ, just like in ancient times, how shall we do it in the present time. We must understand this matter clearly, and should not be shouting like slogans, and has no benefit. This chapter will discuss this issue in depth, I hope everyone can be benefit from this discussion.
Rom 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Why young people leave the church, Christ is the head/body of the church, Ch...franktsao4
Today we are going to talk about a very basic question, what is a church, and how can we see as being in a church? When we drive on the street, we often see church buildings one after another in the city. But is this the church mentioned in the Bible? What else should be in the church? We often see young people no longer go to church after they leave their parents. Parents often worry about their spiritual condition and whether they believe in Jesus Christ can be passed on. We will discuss this issue from the perspective of the Bible.
Preaching according to God's heart, Follow the will of my heavenly father => ...franktsao4
When we preach, if our goal is to make others understand the content of the preaching according to the world’s methods. Is this God’s will? In this chapter, we will discuss from God’s will, from salvation, to love, to the establishment of faith, because only by increasing everyone’s faith can there be the possibility of indwelling Jesus Christ. Only in this way we can achieve preaching purpose. This chapter is to try to explain how it can increase everyone’s confidence through preaching.
We have essentially told him that Jesus would give him all the things that would enhance his life. Then when persecution and tribulation comes, he falls away. When life gets hard, he becomes bitter, casting off the Savior and consequently resenting those that had told him the “good news”.
Freedom and sin, Obey my way => God’s freedom, wash away all our sins, give ...franktsao4
This chapter will discuss a topic of sin and freedom. The reason why this question is raised is that freedom is not only the freedom of God, but the freedom of indulgence without any control in the mind of the world. It is a kind of freedom that can only live in fantasy and It is not the actual freedom in the world. It is like you can drive freely on the road, but you must obey the traffic rules, and others must also obey the traffic rules. But once you do not obey the traffic rules, then, there will be car accidents. In a better situation, the police will issue a ticket. The more serious situation is the endanger of life. Then what is the situation of freedom as God speaks of?
The death and love of Jesus Christ, Jesus became a man, the death of Jesus Ch...franktsao4
The reason why we have eternal life today is because Jesus Christ died for us. He was sinless but became guilty for us. The wages of sin is death. If Jesus Christ did not die for us, then we cannot have the hope of eternal life, because our sin is still there. But can we explain this matter with human love? Or we still have to use God’s love to explain. This chapter will discuss this topic in depth.
Ideal church service, Obey GOD’s orders, the vision, process, and goals of t...franktsao4
In the church, 20% of the people often do 80% of the service, and those who serve often complain about hard work and no successors. For those who do not serve, although they want to participate, they can’t get into the organization and don’t know how to start serving. This section proposes an ideal proposal of, how to build a team of co-workers, and the serving people will not form a party for private purposes, and at the same time continue to be spiritually edified, everyone can be united in Christ. I hope that will help Church’s operation.
Why would people not believe in God, A teachings that does not conform to th...franktsao4
If someone asks you why you don’t believe in God, then there is a similar question, that is, why you should believe in God. Many questions are related to the current religious world. The polluted theology when we run church activities, is it in line with the Bible? Are we able to tolerate other people’s suggestions? Whether what we teach has something to do with real life? Do we no longer do continuous follow-ups after we finish teaching? Until those points produce the desired effect, let’s discuss these in depth.
Probably the most unusual and beautiful Christmas message I have ever been given by the Lord. It's about a love story, about Mary & Joseph & Jesus and a man who may have been a role model for Joseph when he found out about Mary's s
I thought I stood firm, Christ grows up, strives to pursue, do not deliberat...franktsao4
When we think that we are spiritually complete, this is also the most dangerous time for us. Because we think that we have Christ in us, and the world is peaceful, so we no longer try our best to pursue it, and we don’t restrain our minds. And, I don’t check my confidence every day, and I don’t accept any blame or discipline. Even I don’t want to do God’s work, because I feel that we are already complete. Sadly, we don’t know that God has given up on us at this time. Here is a part of the checklist. , I hope we will never be in this situation.
After the fall of man, the spiritual connection between God and man was lost. God authored His master plan to restore this spiritual connection. Jesus Christ carried out the mission, becoming our savior as the agent of salvation.
The prodigal son can't turn back? The formation of the prodigal son, falling,...franktsao4
Every time we hear the story of the prodigal son returning, we will be very happy that the prodigal son finally turned around. But there are many people who have different ideas in between, 1) Why did no one help him when he was very poor, 2 ) And why, when he, as an Israeli, was so poor that he had to feed filthy pigs, 3) or he was so unlucky that he could not even eat the food that the pigs could eat. So how come many people's hearts were so unbearable, but once we help, will the prodigal son had chance to turn back?
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Ultimate Sacrifice #5 - The story of Abraham and Isaac represents how God loves us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His Son for us.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #TheUltimateSacrifice #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
These slides are intended to explain Christmas to those who may be unfamiliar, such as international students. The perspective is from the Bible. Good for presentations.
Donation, Donate willingly, one-tenth of income, Righteousness and love for ...franktsao4
Today we are going to talk about a very difficult topic, which is donation. When we mention this matter, we first think of is money. Whoever has how much money and who can pay how much, we will value the people who can give more. The people give few are often overlooked. And even some people give beyond their ability in order to be appreciated by others, making their own lives become a problem.
But how does God see this matter? From the discussion below, we can know that
1) how much God sees is not what the world values,
2) and besides money, we also see what we should do. These beyond money matters are more important to God than the money we donate.
Here are the notes from my sermon on July 8, 2018. We looked at why we should make Jesus known and how we can do that. In the last part of the sermon, I focused on how we can share our testimony.
Freedom and sin, Obey my way => God’s freedom, wash away all our sins, give ...franktsao4
This chapter will discuss a topic of sin and freedom. The reason why this question is raised is that freedom is not only the freedom of God, but the freedom of indulgence without any control in the mind of the world. It is a kind of freedom that can only live in fantasy and It is not the actual freedom in the world. It is like you can drive freely on the road, but you must obey the traffic rules, and others must also obey the traffic rules. But once you do not obey the traffic rules, then, there will be car accidents. In a better situation, the police will issue a ticket. The more serious situation is the endanger of life. Then what is the situation of freedom as God speaks of?
The death and love of Jesus Christ, Jesus became a man, the death of Jesus Ch...franktsao4
The reason why we have eternal life today is because Jesus Christ died for us. He was sinless but became guilty for us. The wages of sin is death. If Jesus Christ did not die for us, then we cannot have the hope of eternal life, because our sin is still there. But can we explain this matter with human love? Or we still have to use God’s love to explain. This chapter will discuss this topic in depth.
Ideal church service, Obey GOD’s orders, the vision, process, and goals of t...franktsao4
In the church, 20% of the people often do 80% of the service, and those who serve often complain about hard work and no successors. For those who do not serve, although they want to participate, they can’t get into the organization and don’t know how to start serving. This section proposes an ideal proposal of, how to build a team of co-workers, and the serving people will not form a party for private purposes, and at the same time continue to be spiritually edified, everyone can be united in Christ. I hope that will help Church’s operation.
Why would people not believe in God, A teachings that does not conform to th...franktsao4
If someone asks you why you don’t believe in God, then there is a similar question, that is, why you should believe in God. Many questions are related to the current religious world. The polluted theology when we run church activities, is it in line with the Bible? Are we able to tolerate other people’s suggestions? Whether what we teach has something to do with real life? Do we no longer do continuous follow-ups after we finish teaching? Until those points produce the desired effect, let’s discuss these in depth.
Probably the most unusual and beautiful Christmas message I have ever been given by the Lord. It's about a love story, about Mary & Joseph & Jesus and a man who may have been a role model for Joseph when he found out about Mary's s
I thought I stood firm, Christ grows up, strives to pursue, do not deliberat...franktsao4
When we think that we are spiritually complete, this is also the most dangerous time for us. Because we think that we have Christ in us, and the world is peaceful, so we no longer try our best to pursue it, and we don’t restrain our minds. And, I don’t check my confidence every day, and I don’t accept any blame or discipline. Even I don’t want to do God’s work, because I feel that we are already complete. Sadly, we don’t know that God has given up on us at this time. Here is a part of the checklist. , I hope we will never be in this situation.
After the fall of man, the spiritual connection between God and man was lost. God authored His master plan to restore this spiritual connection. Jesus Christ carried out the mission, becoming our savior as the agent of salvation.
The prodigal son can't turn back? The formation of the prodigal son, falling,...franktsao4
Every time we hear the story of the prodigal son returning, we will be very happy that the prodigal son finally turned around. But there are many people who have different ideas in between, 1) Why did no one help him when he was very poor, 2 ) And why, when he, as an Israeli, was so poor that he had to feed filthy pigs, 3) or he was so unlucky that he could not even eat the food that the pigs could eat. So how come many people's hearts were so unbearable, but once we help, will the prodigal son had chance to turn back?
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Ultimate Sacrifice #5 - The story of Abraham and Isaac represents how God loves us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His Son for us.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #TheUltimateSacrifice #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
These slides are intended to explain Christmas to those who may be unfamiliar, such as international students. The perspective is from the Bible. Good for presentations.
Donation, Donate willingly, one-tenth of income, Righteousness and love for ...franktsao4
Today we are going to talk about a very difficult topic, which is donation. When we mention this matter, we first think of is money. Whoever has how much money and who can pay how much, we will value the people who can give more. The people give few are often overlooked. And even some people give beyond their ability in order to be appreciated by others, making their own lives become a problem.
But how does God see this matter? From the discussion below, we can know that
1) how much God sees is not what the world values,
2) and besides money, we also see what we should do. These beyond money matters are more important to God than the money we donate.
Here are the notes from my sermon on July 8, 2018. We looked at why we should make Jesus known and how we can do that. In the last part of the sermon, I focused on how we can share our testimony.
Jesus' teachings have continued to be a source of great learning, debate and controversy. When he taught people were both amazed and intrigued by the authority with which he spoke. Listen to his words as he speak of life and hope into your life.
"These are the times that try men's souls."
This simple quotation from one of America's Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, not only describes the beginnings of the American Revolution, but also the the increasingly crazy world of 2014.
Many people may be distracted by such times but followers of Jesus must keep their eyes on Jesus and stay the course, not give up and run the race God has assigned to each of us till He calls us home or He comes back to earth.
This message is a reminder of the high stakes of staying in the race until the end and not giving up.
The temptation to introduce "new" things into the work of God has always been too strong for some people to resist... Today this trend has accelerated beyond recognition despite A.W. Tozer's warning. Christians should be spiritually awakened so as to discern God’s original ways from man-made false ways in every area of Christianity.
Christ underwent many sufferings during his time on Earth. This lesson goes over those pains and helps us reflect on how that affects us today. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Set of 68 posters covering many Christian topics. Designed for display in a University mall during Christianity week. The posters cover many Christian topics.
An updated version of the introduction to our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. These are the notes that we handed out after the teaching. This handout is European sized.
True gospel 8: The GOSPEL OF MESSIANIC KABBALAH IS THE ONLY CURE TO ALL THE I...Lope Columna
The spirits of selfishness and carnal desires now blanket the whole world. These increased negative energies are the spirits of defilement and corruption that are due to the great magnitude of man's wickedness in this sinful and adulterous generation, as perpetuated by the FALSE GOSPEL OF MEN. The only powerful force to counteract such strong downward pull against Mankind is the TRUE GOSPEL of God's Messianic Kabbalah Wisdom. That's why it is called Gospel or Good News; the TRUE GOOD NEWS!
Do not spread false news [Exodus 23: 1] (bible verses) (bible quotes)
One of the most important instructions God gave to the people of Israel through Moses in Exodus 23: 1 in the Bible is to report false news. God wants people to speak the truth and act because God is truthful. So Moses foretold not to spread false news. The tongue is the most sinful organ in the body, which is why Jacob says that the tongue is a small organ but a very large one.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
2. •Purpose
• To increase our understanding of our
indebtedness to God and to encourage
us to “[put] off the natural man …
through the atonement of Christ the
Lord” (Mosiah 3:19).
3.
4. • a. There are 238 chapters in the Book of Mormon.
• b. Only 50 (about 21 percent) of those chapters contain
accounts of events that occurred after Jesus’ birth.
• c. Only 18 (about 8 percent) of those chapters contain
accounts of Jesus’ visit among the Nephite people.
5. • Why do you
think this
picture was
chosen to
represent our
study of the
Book of
Mormon?
6. Mosiah 3:13
• 13 And the Lord God hath sent his holy prophets among
all the children of men, to declare these things to every
kindred, nation, and tongue, that thereby whosoever
should believe that Christ should come, the same might
receive remission of their sins, and rejoice with
exceedingly great joy, even as though he had already
come among them.
9. • When the people went to hear King Benjamin speak, they “pitched their tents
round about the temple, every man having his tent with the door thereof
towards the temple” (Mosiah 2:6).
• How did Lot pitch his tent in relation to Sodom? (Genesis 13:12)
• “pitched his tent toward Sodom”
• At first Lot only lived near the wicked city of Sodom, but eventually he and
his family lived in the city of Sodom itself (Genesis 14:12).
• What things might we do that are the equivalent of pitching our tents toward
Sodom?
• What things might we do that are the equivalent of pitching our tents
toward the temple?
• How can we point our homes more toward the temple instead of toward
worldly places?
10. • In the book of Mosiah, the first account of
Benjamin is not about his reign as king but about
his teachings as a father (Mosiah 1:2–8).
• What does this teach about King Benjamin?
• What can parents learn from this example?
• • What did King Benjamin teach his sons? (See
Mosiah 1:5.)
• (See Mosiah 1:2–7. Note that the word
mysteries in verses 3 and 5 refers to spiritual
truths that are known only by revelation.) What
was the difference between the Nephites, who
studied the scriptures, and the Lamanites, who
did not?
• How do you see this difference reflected in
modern society?
• How can parents help their children develop a
love for the scriptures?
11. • King Benjamin “gave [Mosiah] charge concerning the records … on the plates of brass”
(Mosiah 1:16). The Lord has commanded today’s prophets, seers, and revelators to see that
the scriptures are “preserved in safety” (D&C 42:56).
• Why is it important that the scriptures be “preserved in safety”? (See Mosiah 1:3–5.)
• Why did King Benjamin ask his son Mosiah to call the people together? (Mosiah 1:10–12.)
12. • How did the people organize themselves once they arrived at the temple to hear King
Benjamin? (See Mosiah 2:5–6;
• What did King Benjamin do when he observed that not all the people could hear his words?
(Mosiah 2:7–8)
• How was this gathering similar to general conference today?
• King Benjamin told the people that he had not commanded them to come together to trifle with
his words (Mosiah 2:9).
• What did he counsel them to do as they listened to his teachings? (See Mosiah 2:9.)
• What does it mean to open our ears, hearts, and minds to the teachings of living prophets?
13. • Read Mosiah 2:20–21.
• What does it mean to be an unprofitable servant?
• Why are we unprofitable servants to God even if we praise
and serve Him with all our souls? (See Mosiah 2:22–25)
• What does this teach about Heavenly Father’s love for us?
14. President Joseph
Fielding Smith• “Do you think it will ever be possible
for any one of us, no matter how hard
we labor, … to pay our Father and
Jesus Christ for the blessings we
have received from them? The great
love, with its accompanying
blessings, extended to us through the
crucifixion, suffering, and resurrection
of Jesus Christ is beyond our mortal
comprehension. We never could
repay” (in Conference Report, Apr.
1966, 102; or Improvement Era, June
1966, 538).
15. • What will Heavenly Father give us when we give Him “all that [we]
have and are”? (See Mosiah 2:22, 41; see also D&C 84:38.)
• • What are the consequences of refusing to obey the
commandments after having been taught them? (See Mosiah 2:36–
39.)
• According to King Benjamin, what is the cause of the torment that is
often likened to a lake of fire? (See Mosiah 2:38; see also Mosiah
3:23–27.)
16. • King Benjamin had been visited by an angel who came “to declare glad
tidings of great joy” (Mosiah 3:1–4). Mosiah 3 contains the angel’s
message.
• 4 Questions (See Alma 7:11–12.)
• Why did Jesus suffer temptations, pain, hunger, thirst, and fatigue?
• Why did He suffer anguish for the wickedness of the people?
• Why is it important to know that He was the Son of God and of Mary?
• Why did He give His life? In what ways is this a message of “great
joy”? (Mosiah 3:3).
17. • Alma 7:
• 11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations
of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will
take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
• 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of
death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities,
that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he
may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to
their infirmities.
18. • Elder Robert D. Hales
• “What we must remember about the Savior is that
He and He alone had the power to lay down His life
and take it up again. He had the ability to die from
His mortal mother, Mary, and the ability to
overcome death from His immortal Father. Our
Savior, Jesus Christ, went willingly and deliberately
to His death, having told His followers that this
would happen. Why? one might ask. The answer:
to give immortality to all mankind and the promise
of eternal life to those who believed in Him (see
John 3:15), to give His own life for a ransom for
others (see Matthew 20:28), to overcome Satan’s
power, and to make it possible for sins to be
forgiven. Without Jesus’ Atonement, there would be
an impassable barrier between God and mortal
men and women. When we comprehend the
Atonement, we remember Him with awe and
gratitude” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1997, 34; or
Ensign, Nov. 1997, 26).
19. • According to the angel, who will receive salvation through the Atonement of Jesus
Christ?
• People “who have died not knowing the will of God concerning them, or who have
ignorantly sinned” (Mosiah 3:11; note that from Doctrine and Covenants 137:7–9 we
learn that people who die without a knowledge of the gospel but who would have
received the gospel with all their hearts will be heirs of the celestial kingdom).
• People with a knowledge of the gospel who repent and exercise faith in Jesus Christ
(Mosiah 3:12–13).
• Little children who die in their infancy (Mosiah 3:16, 18, 21; see also D&C 137:10).
• • Why are little children “blameless before God”? (See Mosiah 3:16, 21; Moroni
8:12; D&C 29:46.
• Although “by nature, they fall,” they are “blameless before God” because they are
“alive in Christ” through the Atonement.)
• How does this show the Atonement’s power to ensure “that a righteous judgment
might come upon the children of men”?
20.
21. • Where did the angel say that the knowledge of the
Savior would spread? (See Mosiah 3:20.)
• How is this prophecy being fulfilled? How will it
continue to be fulfilled?
22. • Why is this scale unbalanced?
• Read Mosiah 2:20–25.
• Look for offerings we can give to the Lord and for blessings He gives us. List our
offerings on the side of the scale labeled Our Offerings. List God’s blessings on the
side of the scale labeled God’s Blessings. We will always be indebted to God.
23. • The angel said that “the natural man is an enemy to God” (Mosiah 3:19).
• What is the meaning of the phrase “natural man”? (See Alma 42:6–10 and
the quotation below.)
• Elder Bruce R. McConkie said: “After the fall of Adam, man became carnal,
sensual, and devilish by nature; he became fallen man. … All accountable
persons on earth inherit this fallen state, this probationary state, this state in
which worldly things seem desirable to the carnal nature. Being in this state,
‘the natural man is an enemy to God,’ until he conforms to the great plan of
redemption and is born again to righteousness. (Mosiah 3:19.) Thus all
mankind would remain lost and fallen forever were it not for the atonement
of our Lord. (Alma 42:4–14.)” (Mormon Doctrine, 2nd ed. [1966], 267–68).
24. • Conclusion
• Mosiah 3:19
• 19 For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been
from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless
he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off
the natural man and becometh a saint through the
atonement of Christ the Lord, and becometh as a child,
submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to
submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon
him, even as a child doth submit to his father.