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Gospel Doctrine: Witnesses of the Resurrected Lord

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Various witnesses who saw Jesus in His resurrected state. First among them were Mary Magdalene and other women who had come to the tomb to anoint His body for burial. Next were the Apostles of Christ. Their testimonies teach us of Christ, and we, in turn, bear our testimonies to teach others. In the beginning of the first three chapters we read for class this week – Matthew 28, Luke 24, and John 20 – we learn that several women ventured to the tomb to prepare Christ’s body. There, the find not their deceased friend Jesus, but two angels who … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: “Give ye them to eat”

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Circumstances did not allow for posting these lessons the weeks they were completed. However, it is my hope that you will still be able to take something from them. Today’s posts address lesson 12, “I Am the Bread of Life.” As I studied the miracle of the loaves and fishes for this week’s Sunday school lesson, I was touched by one important factor: who distributed the meal. Although most lessons seem to focus on the miracle itself, or the relationship to the Savior as the bread of life, I confess that this small technical detail intrigued me. Turn with me … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Focusing on Christ

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When Peter, James, and John were taken to the Mount of Transfiguration with the Savior, I found their response interesting. Only a week after he had testified of the divinity of Christ, Peter seemed to put Him on equal footing with the resurrected prophets. How could a senior disciple make such a grievous error? Perhaps because he was, like the rest of us, only human. Only one chapter prior, Peter had declared Christ to be the Son of God. Why, then, would he suggest an alter be built to worship the Savior, Moses, and Elijah? Shouldn’t he recognize that Christ … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Wandering Through the World

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As disciples of Christ, we must seek to put Him and His kingdom first. This becomes clear as we study Matthew 6:22-23 and 7:13-14. In the first section, we are told to keep our eye single to the glory of God, and in the section we are reminded of the narrow gate and the strait path we must follow to return to His presence. It becomes clear as we study these four verses that the presence of God is not something we can just “wander” into. First, let’s look at the verses in chapter 6. Make sure you take note … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: An Overview of the Sermon on the Mount

This week, we’re reviewing the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5. I’m actually going to do an overview of the lesson today, as I have been asked to substitute teach for the class on Sunday. So for today, you get a generalized summary, which we’ll flesh out as the week progresses. First, I would like to take a look at the importance of the Sermon. It is repeated in part in Luke, although not identical. However, the importance is illustrated by the fact that the Savior repeated almost an identical sermon to the Nephites after He … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Because of the Simpleness of the Way

One of the most puzzling stories I ever read in the Old Testament was the story of the fiery serpents sent among the Israelites. To be bitten by one of these snakes was certain death. Through the prophet Moses, God sent a way for His followers to be healed. Moses erected a bronze serpent and hung it high, where all the people could see it throughout the camp. Those who would turn their eyes to the serpent would be healed. To my disbelief, there were many who refused to look, because the way was too simple. (1 Nephi 17:41) Instead, … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Straightway & Immediately

When you finish up Matthew chapter 4, you learn of the calling of Peter, Andrew, James, and John, two sets of brothers, all four fishermen. Their response to the Savior’s call showed the depth of their faith and the testimony of the Holy Ghost. If you check the JST of verse 19, you can see that Christ revealed His divine nature to Peter and Andrew. “I am he of whom it is written by the prophets.” Surely the Holy Ghost testified to them of the truth of His words. Although the scriptures do not tell us that he identified Himself … Continue reading →

General Conference From the Past: Spit and Mud and Kigatsuku

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In April 1992, Sister Chieko N. Okazaki, First Counselor in the Relief Society Presidency, gave a talk entitled “Spit and Mud and Kigatsuku.” This talk, based on the concept of giving service, addresses the need to serve without being commanded. Sister Okazaki began by defining the Japanese word “kigatsuku,” which means “an inner spirit to act without being told what to do.” She talks about how her mother taught her to follow her instincts while she was young by asking, “What would a kigatsuku girl do now?” As a child, she learned to notice a need and fill it. We, … Continue reading →

Are You a Disciple of Christ?

On Sunday the Sacrament meeting talks in my ward were based on discipleship. This was a very interesting topic. I had not given a lot of thought to it lately. It really made me think about what it means to be a disciple of Christ. It made me think about what I needed to do in order to become a disciple of Christ. The first two talks focused on following Christ’s example by considering what Jesus would want us to do in each situation. They pointed out that the Greek root means pupil. So in essence if we are to … Continue reading →

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 4

This week’s dinner discussion ideas are based on lesson four from the various manuals. You may need to adjust slightly according to the schedule that the ward is following. Remember this is a chance to reinforce gospel principles at home. It is important to keep the discussion positive and upbeat. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeam’s he learned about praying to Heavenly Father. The lesson shared the story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. It also discussed the proper way to pray. The lesson discussed the proper way to open and close a prayer, the importance of … Continue reading →