W08 Teach One Another Jesus is the Christ

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Teach a friend, roommate, or family member for 15–30 minutes about Jesus Christ by doing the following: 1. Read each of the seven quotes together and discuss at least two of the questions. 2. As you talk, take notes of the answers you come up with. 3. Write those notes in the Text Entry tab for each question along with a verification of the amount of time you spent discussing the quotes and questions. Quotes and Questions to discuss: 1. The Lectures on Faith teaches the following: Let us here observe, that three things are necessary in order that any rational and intelligent being may exercise faith in God unto life and salvation.  First, the idea that he actually exists .  Secondly, a correct idea of his character , perfections, and attributes.  Thirdly, an actual knowledge that the course of life which he is pursuing is according to his will . For without an acquaintance with these three important facts, the faith of every rational being must be imperfect and unproductive. Question 1 to discuss together: How does understanding the character, perfections, and attributes of God help you exercise faith in Him unto life and salvation? 2. Elder Neal A. Maxwell once made the following statement after having endured chemotherapy for leukemia: Finally, my humble praise today flows not only to God the Father for His loving plan of salvation and to Jesus, the Lord of the universe, for His marvelous and remarkable Atonement, but also to the Holy Ghost, about whom we speak less. Among His many roles, I express my particular and personal gratitude today for the recent ways in which He has been the precious Comforter, including in the midnight moments! (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, CR, April 1977. Given after being treated for leukemia) Question 2 to discuss together: When have you had an experience that has deepened your knowledge or testimony of one of the members of the Godhead? 3. Elder Boyd K. Packer once stated the following: No idea has been more destructive of happiness, no philosophy has produced more sorrow, more heartbreak and mischief; no idea has done more to destroy the family than the idea that we are not the offspring of God. (Elder Boyd K. Packer, CR, April 1992) Question 3 to discuss together: How does truly internalizing the knowledge that God is your literal father give you courage, orientation, and confidence? We spent 15 minutes on this question. In talking with my brother we talked about how internalizing the knowledge that God is your literal father can impact our lives in a few ways.  Sense of Identity and Purpose:

o When we recognize that we can be children of God it can give us a deep sense of identity and purpose by instilling a belief that we have a divine purpose and that our life has a greater meaning.  Courage in Adversity: o Knowing that God is our Father can provide us with courage in the face of adversity. We know that we are not alone in our struggles and can draw strength from the belief that God cares for us in the same way that a parent on this earth would.  Prayer: o If we believe that God is our father we recognize that we can communicate directly with Heavenly Father, this intimate connection with God, sharing our thoughts, and concerns. And gratitude can provide a sense of comfort, guidance, and being heard and understood.  Resilience and Hope: o When times are hard, knowing our divine heritage can provide a source of hope and resilience. It reminds us that we can overcome challenges and that God is there to support and guide us. 4. Elder Tad R. Callister taught about our unique position among the creations of God: There is a sentiment among many in the world that we are the spirit creations of God, just as a building is the creation of its architect or a painting the creation of its painter or an invention the creation of its inventor. The scriptures teach, however, a much different doctrine. They teach that we are more than creations of God; they teach that we are the literal spirit offspring or children of God our Father. What difference does this doctrinal distinction make? The difference is monumental in its consequence because our identity determines in large measure our destiny. For example, can a mere creation ever become like its creator? Can a building ever become an architect? A painting a painter? Or an invention an inventor? If not, then those who believe we are creations of God, rather than His spirit offspring, reach the inevitable conclusion that we do not have the capacity to become like our creator, God. In essence, their doctrine of identity has defined and dictated a diminished destiny. (Elder Tad R. Callister, Our Identity and Destiny, BYU Speeches, Aug. 14, 2012) Question 4 to discuss together: What is unique about us compared to all the other creations of God? And why is it so important for you to understand the difference? 5. Speaking of how we can come to know the Father, Elder Quentin L. Cook and President Dallin H. Oaks made the following observations: When we seek to know the Father through patterns of righteous family life, we begin to understand the depth of love He has for us and begin to feel a deeper love for Him. Efforts to distort and destroy the family are designed to keep the Father’s children from feeling His love drawing them back home to Him. (Elder Quentin L. Cook, Ensign, February 2012) In contrast to the belief that God is an incomprehensible and unknowable mystery is the truth that the nature of God and our relationship to Him is knowable and is the key to everything else in our doctrine. (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, CR April 2017) Question 5 to discuss together: How does thinking about yourself as a son or daughter of God help you understand the Father? 6. Pick a member of the Godhead. Consider each of the following questions for that member: 1. What reasons are there for uniquely loving this particular member of the Godhead? 2. What facts should we remember as we consider this member of the Godhead? 3. How can we more fully appreciate and use the help of this member of the Godhead? 4. What goal would you suggest for us to work on concerning this member of the Godhead?

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