The Empty Tomb
President Oaks identified this event as the "pillar of our faith" and the "ultimate assurance."
Ref: Para 3 ("The Resurrection of Jesus Christ...")
Answer: The Resurrection.
Discuss: How does a literal belief in the Resurrection distinguish our perspective from the rest of the world’s view of the end?
Clue: President Oaks challenges us to forgo this and use the language and methods of peacemakers.
Ref: Para 15: "My brothers and sisters..
Answer: What is contention?
Discuss: What are some "methods of peacemakers" we can use when we feel a contentious spirit rising in our home or work?
Following Christ and showing love does not mean doing this regarding our core values.
Ref: Para 9: "This does not..."
What is surrendering or compromising our values?
Discuss: How do we maintain our core values without appearing combative or unloving to those who disagree?
President Oaks states these individuals are important workers for peace who shelter foster children and raise them in righteousness.
Ref: Para 13: "So are faithful..."
Who are faithful mothers and fathers?
Discuss: Why is raising children in righteousness considered a work of peacemaking for the world?
President Oaks identifies this Person as our ultimate role model for loving others.
Ref: Para 11: "We can follow..."
Who is Jesus Christ?
Discuss: What specific moment from the Savior’s life best illustrates His ability to be a peacemaker while standing for truth?
This scripture from the Book of Mormon promises the spirit and body will be "reunited again in its perfect form."
Ref: Para 4 ("As the Book of Mormon teaches...")
A: What is Alma 11:43–44?
How does the "universal" nature of this gift change how we view those who don't share our faith?
Being a peacemaker does NOT mean doing this with our values.
Ref: Para 18 ("This does not mean...")
A: What is surrendering (or compromising) them?
How do we hold firm to our standards without appearing "harsh or hateful" to others?
Our covenants inevitably position us as devoted participants in this specific contest.
Ref: Para 9: "The covenants we..."
What is the contest between truth and error?
Discuss: President Oaks says we are "devoted participants" in this contest. How do we fight for truth while keeping the Spirit?
These Church representatives seek to be peacemakers by preaching repentance from personal corruption and greed.
Ref: Para 14: "Our [BLANK] seek...
Who are missionaries?
Discuss: How does teaching repentance from personal corruption lead to more peace in a community?
We are commanded to choose to love others even if they show this much love toward us.
Ref: Para 11: "We can follow..."
What is little or no love?
Discuss: Why is it a choice to love those who don't love us back? How do we access the Savior’s power to make that choice?
These burdens are "only temporary" because of the promise of restoration.
Ref: Para 5 ("The conviction that death...")
A: What are mortal deficiencies?
How can this truth specifically help someone currently struggling with mental health or chronic illness?
Modern writers use these two words to describe our current time of hostility toward adversaries.
Ref: Para 5: "Many current writers..."
Answer: What are toxic and hostile?
Discuss: In what ways have you seen our current social environment become toxic? How can an you be an antidote to that?
We are sometimes accused of having no love when they strive to do this in their personal lives.
Ref: Para 9: "When we seek..."
What is keeping all the commandments?
Discuss: Have you ever been accused of not having love because you chose to stand by a commandment? How did you handle it?
Missionaries work for peace by helping individuals experience this mighty internal occurrence.
Ref: Para 14: "By inviting all..."
What is a mighty change of heart?
Discuss: We often talk about the world changing, but why does peace have to start with an internal mighty change?
According to Matthew 5:9, these people shall be called the children of God.
Ref: Para 11: "He declared, 'Blessed..."
Who are the peacemakers?
Discuss: What does it mean to be a child of God specifically in the context of peacemaking?
Our belief in the Resurrection encourages us to fulfill these specifically in mortality.
Ref: Para 6 ("Our belief in the Resurrection...")
A: What are family responsibilities?
How does the perspective of eternity change the way you approach your daily duties at home?
President Oaks asks us to forgo harsh and hateful words in these specific modern environments.
Ref: Para 15: "In our families..."
What are digital communications or social media?
Discuss: What are specific rules or boundaries you have set for yourself or family to ensure we are using the language of peacemakers?
In a democratic government, President Oaks states that we should seek this for all as we live our faith.
Ref: Para 10: "In a democratic..."
What is fairness for all?
Discuss: How does seeking fairness for all protect our own religious freedom while showing respect for others?
Along with reducing suffering, these workers for peace promote this among different peoples.
Ref: Para 12: "Persons who seek..."
What is understanding?
Discuss: What is the difference between agreeing with someone and understanding them? How does the latter promote peace?
In the conclusion of his address, President Oaks urges us to seek to be this, just like our Savior.
Ref: Conclusion: "Let us seek..."
What is holy?
Discuss: President Oaks calls us to seek to be holy. How does holiness make it easier to avoid contention?
This conviction changes our whole perspective of mortality and how we view physical challenges.
Ref: Para 3: "The conviction that..."
What is the conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity?
Discuss: If death isn't the end of our identity, what attributes are you working on now that you hope will stay with you? How long does it take to become perfect even as he is? (Good thing we have an eternity to work on it)
In the context of the Bible this word extends to any who actively oppose one another.
Ref: Para 7: "But who are..."
Who are enemies or adversaries?
Discuss: President Oaks broadens the definition of enemy. Who are the people in our lives we might accidentally treat as adversaries?
We should be devoted participants in the contest for truth while doing this with those of different views.
Ref: Para 10: "But as followers..."
What is living peaceably with others?
Discuss: Is it possible to be all in on the Gospel and still be all in on having a peaceful relationship with people who have opposing beliefs?
President Oaks states this is the only way a society can eventually rise above evil.
Ref: Para 14: "Only by individual..."
What is individual reformation?
Discuss: If society's peace depends on individual reformation, what is one thing you can reform in your own life this week?
This specific action is what President Oaks says we must do for those who despitefully use us.
Ref: Para 11: "We can follow..."
What is praying for them?
Discuss: How does praying for someone who despitefully uses you change your heart, even if it doesn't change theirs?