Desire
Fill in the Blank (Abraham 1:2)
"I, Abraham, having been a ______ of righteousness..."
Follower
Who told Abraham to leave his home?
The Lord
What symbol did God use to represent Abraham's future posterity?
The Stars
Was Abraham perfect?
Why aren't we perfect?
We are still learning. Everything takes time. Take a sport for example. You aren't immdeatly going to be the star player on the team overnight. Through countless hours of dedication and passion we will be come great. The same thing for the spirit, through countless acts of faith we are growing our relationship with him.
Video - The Soul's Sincere Desire
Think: How can you prioritize God when life's activities are already enough?
Prioitizing God is key to gaining a deeper relationship with Him. Something as simple as asking for guidance before a test or just reading your scriptures before you go to bed. If there is time for screen time, then there is always time for the Lord.
Did Abraham know exactly where he was going?
No
Fill in the blank (Genesis 12:2)
"I will make thee a ______ nation."
Great
Does God require perfection before giving promises?
What would happen if God only blessed perfect people?
The action comes early however the growth comes over time.
Why do you think God cares about what we desire, not just what we do?
Disucssion
Why do you think God sometimes dosen't give us the full plan?
Discussion
How are we connected to Abraham today?
A person can receive all the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant—even if he or she is not a literal descendant of Abraham—by obeying the laws and ordinances of the gospel.
Do you think it's harder to believe God has a plan for you or for other people?
Its hard when you are asking for something and you don't get an immideate answer back. This is when patience is developed and we are told to really listen to what the spirit has to tell us.
What did Abraham desire besides riches and success?
To be a greater follower of righteousness / to possess greater knowledge / to be a father of many nations.
Video - Trust in the Lord
How do lean keep centered and lean not to my own understanding?
For example, moving was a big one for me. I didn't know why I was moving but I didn't want to face the fact that it was because it was what He wanted me to. Girls camp got switched weeks and the week before that I wasn't able to go but then it got switched and I was able to go. God is in the miracles and he has a plan for all of us whether we know it or not.
What is the Abrahamic Covenant / the New and Everlasting Covenant?
His prosperity would be numerous.
His seed, or descendants, would receive the gospel and bear the priesthood.
Through the ministry of his seed, “all the families of the earth [would] be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal.”
Why do you think God chooses imperfect people?
Maybe because if we were perfect we wouldn't need him?
God wants to help and guide you however its impossible if you never turn to Him or are in environment where you can't feel the spirit. He dosen't choose us because we are perfect but because we are STRIVING to be come like him.
If someone looked at your daily choices, what would they say you desire most?
Discussion
The overall goal is to become disciples of Jesus Christ and have others see his light through you. This is by being kind, respectful, and willing to help out one another.
Would you be willing to leave everything familiar if God asked you to? Why or Why Not?
Discussion
What blessings have you personally see from keeping your covenants?
Video - God Is Our Father
How does knowing that God knows what your going through comfort you?