Scripture Power
What is Luke 2:10-12 about?
The Birth of Christ
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
What can water symbolize?
purity, cleanliness, new life
Christ is the "Living Water"
What do we learn about the Godhead from the baptism of Jesus Christ?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are three distinct and separate beings.
10 bonus points if you can name three other facts about him.
Simon-Peter
Mother in Law healed by Jesus, Andrew's brother, chopped some dude's ear off, (with James and John) came from heaven and conferred the Melchizedek Priesthood and the keys thereof upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, crucified upside down.
What principle of the gospel has been most important in your life, and why?
What is John 3:5 about?
Baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
What do mountains symbolize?
Temples
“Mountains are not easy to climb. Then, as now, the Lord called His disciples to climb mountains to emphasize the efficacy of effort and obedience. He will ask the same of you"
Think of the Sermon on the Mount, Christ went to the top and waited for people to make the climb TO Him. The Lord loves effort!
What principle can we learn from the Savior’s example of resisting the devil’s temptations?
Applying truths taught in the scriptures can help us resist temptations.
Who was the Pharisee who met with the Lord at night?
10 extra points to name one other trait/thing he did.
Nicodemus
He defended Christ to the Pharisees (John 7:50–53), He brought spices to Jesus’ burial (John 19:39–40), Nicodemus believed that Jesus was sent by God because of the miracles Christ performed.
Why is it important to know that God loves you?
We are Heavenly Father's children, His work and glory is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, He answers our prayers, He is someone you can rely on and know He will always be there!
What is John 3:16 about?
The Atonement--God's "love letter" to us
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Who can we compare ourselves to in the the story of water to wine at the wedding?
Jesus' mother: She was 100% faithful--"Whatsoever He tells you, just do it"
The bride and groom who ran out of wine: A lot of times we fall short and it is only through Christ that we can be saved.
The servants: No questions when He told them what to do, 100% obedience.
As we follow the Savior’s teachings and commandments and rely on His help, we can __________.
become like our Father in Heaven!!
In Hebrew, this name means “tower”
10 extra points to name two other facts about this person.
Mary Magdalene
Mary was possessed of seven devils and that Jesus cast them out of her, she was a follower of Christ, she was among several women who witnessed the Crucifixion of Jesus. (In the Gospel of John, we learn that Mary Magdalene stood near the cross with the Savior's mother Mary), the first person to see the Savior as a glorified and resurrected being
Who is a person in the New Testament you look up to and why?
What characteristics do they have that you wish to exemplify?
What is Matthew 5:14-16 about?
Being a good example, spreading God's love and light to the world.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
What does "a light on a candlestick" represent?
Sharing our light—that is, reflecting the Savior’s light. Missionary work, being a good example to family and friends, living your life in a way that invites the Spirit.
Why did Jesus Christ have to be the one to fulfill the Atonement?
Jesus Christ was the only one capable of carrying out the Atonement for all mankind because only He had the power to lay down His life and take it up again. (From His mortal mother, Mary, He inherited the ability to die. From His immortal Father, He inherited the power to overcome death).
The Savior was able to receive this power and carry out the Atonement because He kept Himself free from sin: “He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). Having lived a perfect, sinless life, He was free from the demands of justice. Because He had the power of redemption and because He had no debt to justice, he could pay the debt for those who repent.
This person was the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth
10 extra points to name three more facts about this person.
John the Baptist
Christ's cousin, his birth and the nature of his ministry were announced to John’s father by the angel Gabriel, he "lept in the womb", he helped to prepare the way for the Messiah and make ready a people to receive Him, He was the outstanding bearer of the Aaronic Priesthood in all history and was entrusted with its most noble mission, at least two of those who were later to become members of the Twelve (John and Andrew) were disciples of John the Baptist before they met Jesus.
Why do you think Christ was born in a stable and placed in a manger?
Humble beginnings, manger = where the animals ate/drank "Bread of Life and Living Water", fulfilled prophecy (Luke 2:10-12).
What does "ASK" stand for?
"Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge"
What is a symbol of the Atonement (Think Book of Mormon and Lehi's dream) and what Book of Mormon and Doctrinal Mastery scripture goes along with it?
The Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8:10–12; 11:8–25)
Elder Neal A Maxwell states: The Tree of Life represents the love of God for his children. This is most profoundly expressed as his gift of Jesus as our Redeemer. "God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son". (John 3:16) To partake of the love of God is to partake of Jesus' atonement and the emancipations and joys which it can bring!
After calling the Twelve Apostles, what did Jesus do?
He conferred His authority upon them.
Savior, Redeemer, Bread of Life, Lord, Creator, Son of the Living God, Only Begotten Son, Beloved Son, Holy One of Israel, Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Head of the Church, The Almighty, Alpha and Omega, Master, King of the Jews, High Priest, Prophet, Teacher, Immanuel, Advocate, Mediator, Judge, Chief Cornerstone, Author and Finisher of Our Faith, Lamb of God, Good Shepherd, The Shepherd and Bishop of Souls, The Word, Fountain of Living Waters (so many more!)
Explain a miracle, parable, or truth from the New Testament that helped strengthen your belief in Jesus Christ.
Turning water to wine
Woman at the well
Gathering fish on Peter's boat