This document discusses Jesus Christ's mission as prophesied by Isaiah and described by John the Baptist. It explores what can be learned about Christ from passages in the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. Christ is described as being with God from the beginning, being God himself, preaching the gospel in the pre-mortal world, creating all things, and being the Only Begotten Son who was made flesh. Believing in Christ allows one to have eternal life and feel His light and life, even without visiting the Holy Land where He walked.

1. That Ye Might Believe ThatThat Ye Might Believe That
Jesus Is The ChristJesus Is The Christ
Isaiah 61:1-3; JST Luke 3:4-11; John 1:1-14, 20:31Isaiah 61:1-3; JST Luke 3:4-11; John 1:1-14, 20:31

2. What is the most importantWhat is the most important
part of a building?part of a building?
• The foundation is the most important part of theThe foundation is the most important part of the
building. Without it, the building will not stand.building. Without it, the building will not stand.

3. Video: Isaiah Prophesies ofVideo: Isaiah Prophesies of
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4. Isaiah 61:1-2Isaiah 61:1-2
• 1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the
Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings untoLord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto
the meek; he hath sent me to bind up thethe meek; he hath sent me to bind up the
brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives,brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
• 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and
the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all thatthe day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that
mourn;mourn;

5. What aspects of the Savior’s mission areWhat aspects of the Savior’s mission are
described in Isaiah 61:1–2?described in Isaiah 61:1–2?
a.“Preach good tidings unto the meek” (verse 1).a.“Preach good tidings unto the meek” (verse 1).
b.“Bind up the brokenhearted” (verse 1).b.“Bind up the brokenhearted” (verse 1).
c.“Proclaim liberty to the captives” (verse 1).c.“Proclaim liberty to the captives” (verse 1).
d.“Comfort all that mourn” (verse 2).d.“Comfort all that mourn” (verse 2).

6. Video: Jesus Declares He IsVideo: Jesus Declares He Is
The MessiahThe Messiah

7. JST Luke 3:4-9JST Luke 3:4-9
• 4 As it is written in the book of the prophet Esaias; and these are the words, saying, The voice of4 As it is written in the book of the prophet Esaias; and these are the words, saying, The voice of
one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight.one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight.
• 5 For behold, and lo, he shall come, as it is written in the book of the prophets, to take away the5 For behold, and lo, he shall come, as it is written in the book of the prophets, to take away the
sins of the world, and to bring salvation unto the heathen nations, to gather together those whosins of the world, and to bring salvation unto the heathen nations, to gather together those who
are lost, who are of the sheepfold of Israel;are lost, who are of the sheepfold of Israel;
• 6 Yea, even the dispersed and afflicted; and also to prepare the way, and make possible the6 Yea, even the dispersed and afflicted; and also to prepare the way, and make possible the
preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles;preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles;
• 7 And to be a light unto all who sit in darkness, unto the uttermost parts of the earth; to bring to7 And to be a light unto all who sit in darkness, unto the uttermost parts of the earth; to bring to
pass the resurrection from the dead, and to ascend up on high, to dwell on the right hand of thepass the resurrection from the dead, and to ascend up on high, to dwell on the right hand of the
Father,Father,
• 8 Until the fullness of time, and the law and the testimony shall be sealed, and the keys of the8 Until the fullness of time, and the law and the testimony shall be sealed, and the keys of the
kingdom shall be delivered up again unto the Father;kingdom shall be delivered up again unto the Father;
• 9 To administer justice unto all; to come down in judgment upon all, and to convince all the9 To administer justice unto all; to come down in judgment upon all, and to convince all the
ungodly of their ungodly deeds, which they have committed; and all this in the day that he shallungodly of their ungodly deeds, which they have committed; and all this in the day that he shall
come.come.

8. How did John The BaptistHow did John The Baptist
describe the Savior's mission?describe the Savior's mission?
• a.“Take away the sins of the world” (verse 5).a.“Take away the sins of the world” (verse 5).
• b.“Bring salvation unto the heathen nations” (verse 5).b.“Bring salvation unto the heathen nations” (verse 5).
• c.“Gather together those who are lost” (verse 5).c.“Gather together those who are lost” (verse 5).
• d.“Make possible the preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles” (verse 6).d.“Make possible the preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles” (verse 6).
• e.“Be a light unto all who sit in darkness” (verse 7).e.“Be a light unto all who sit in darkness” (verse 7).
• f.“Bring to pass the resurrection from the dead” (verse 7).f.“Bring to pass the resurrection from the dead” (verse 7).
• g.“Administer justice unto all” (verse 9).g.“Administer justice unto all” (verse 9).
• h.“Convince all the ungodly of their ungodly deeds” (verse 9).h.“Convince all the ungodly of their ungodly deeds” (verse 9).

9. Video: Jesus Acclaims JohnVideo: Jesus Acclaims John
The BaptistThe Baptist

10. JST John 1:1-14JST John 1:1-14
• 1 In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son,1 In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son,
and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God.and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God.
• 2 The same was in the beginning with God.2 The same was in the beginning with God.
• 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made which was made.3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made which was made.
• 4 In him was the gospel, and the gospel was the life, and the life was the light of men;4 In him was the gospel, and the gospel was the life, and the life was the light of men;
• 5 And the light shineth in the world, and the world perceiveth it not.5 And the light shineth in the world, and the world perceiveth it not.
• 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
• 7 The same came into the world for a witness, to bear witness of the light, to bear record of the gospel through the Son,7 The same came into the world for a witness, to bear witness of the light, to bear record of the gospel through the Son,
unto all, that through him men might believe.unto all, that through him men might believe.
• 8 He was not that light, but came to bear witness of that light,8 He was not that light, but came to bear witness of that light,
• 9 Which was the true light, which lighteth every man who cometh into the world;9 Which was the true light, which lighteth every man who cometh into the world;
• 10 Even the Son of God. He who was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.10 Even the Son of God. He who was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
• 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
• 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God; only to them who believe on his name.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God; only to them who believe on his name.
• 13 He was born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.13 He was born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
• 14 And the same word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten of14 And the same word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten of
the Father, full of grace and truth.the Father, full of grace and truth.

11. John 20:31John 20:31
• 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that31 But these are written, that ye might believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believingJesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing
ye might have life through his name.ye might have life through his name.

12. What can we learn about JesusWhat can we learn about Jesus
Christ in JST John 1:1-3?Christ in JST John 1:1-3?
• a.He “was in the beginning” with God the Fathera.He “was in the beginning” with God the Father
(John 1:1–2).(John 1:1–2).
• b.He is God (John 1:1). (See Bible Dictionary, “God,”b.He is God (John 1:1). (See Bible Dictionary, “God,”
681).681).
• c.Through him the gospel was preached in the prec.Through him the gospel was preached in the pre
mortal world (Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:1).mortal world (Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:1).
• d.He made all things (John 1:3).d.He made all things (John 1:3).

13. What can we learn aboutWhat can we learn about
Jesus Christ in JST John 1:14?Jesus Christ in JST John 1:14?
• He is the Only Begotten Son of God in the flesh (JohnHe is the Only Begotten Son of God in the flesh (John
1:14; see also 1 Nephi 11:14–21). This doctrine is 1:14; see also 1 Nephi 11:14–21). This doctrine is
discussed in lesson 2. discussed in lesson 2.

14. JST John 1:4 - How has JesusJST John 1:4 - How has Jesus
Christ given you light and life?Christ given you light and life?

15. John 4:20 - What does it mean toJohn 4:20 - What does it mean to
believe that Jesus is the Christ?believe that Jesus is the Christ?

16. President Thomas S. MonsonPresident Thomas S. Monson
taught:taught:
• ““We need not visit the Holy Land to feel him close toWe need not visit the Holy Land to feel him close to
us. We need not walk by the shores of Galilee orus. We need not walk by the shores of Galilee or
among the Judean hills to walk where Jesus walked.among the Judean hills to walk where Jesus walked.
• ““In a very real sense, all can walk where JesusIn a very real sense, all can walk where Jesus
walked when, with his words on our lips, his spirit inwalked when, with his words on our lips, his spirit in
our hearts, and his teachings in our lives, we journeyour hearts, and his teachings in our lives, we journey
through mortality” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1974,through mortality” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1974,
70; or Ensign, May 1974, 48).70; or Ensign, May 1974, 48).

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