Ministering & Praying
About 2,500 people were present when the Savior appeared, yet He found a way to minister to them one by one. What do you notice about the way He ministered in 3 Nephi 18:28-32.
Pray for them
He knows His sheep & they are numbered. Do we know the young women that are in our flock? Do we number them in classes & reach out to them if we see they aren't here? Serve, let them know that you are thinking of them & that the Savior is there for them.
Don't cast people out! Physically & spiritually!
When we do something often, it can become routine or casual. We sometimes end up doing it without even thinking. How can you keep this from happening with the weekly ordinance of the sacrament?
Heartfelt answers :)
In his message “Always Remember Him”, President Henry B. Eyring gave three suggestions about what you could remember each week when you partake of the sacred emblems of the sacrament. What are they & what stands out to you about his suggestions?
Remember Jesus Christ
Remember What You Need to Do Better
Remember the Progress You Are Making
Suppose you have a friend who knew nothing about Jesus Christ except that you are His follower. What would they know about Jesus Christ from your light?
Heartfelt answers :)
Imagine what it would be like to hear the Savior pray for you. How would such an experience affect how you pray?
More personal. More frequently. More intently, without distraction.
Read 3 Nephi 18:1–12. What do these verses say about taking the Sacrament?
We are bearing our testimony (testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me)
We are blessed
Built upon the rock!
What does it mean to you to remember Jesus Christ (may refer to President Eyring's talk!)
Remember the great price He paid, out of His love for us, to remove the stain of our sins. As we remember Him, our desire to follow Him will grow. We will want to be a little kinder, more forgiving, and more willing to seek the will of God and do it.
Read 3 Nephi 18:24. What does it mean to you to "hold up your light that it may shine unto the world?"
You girls are amazing! & Have the brightest light about you. You have such an influence on those around you. Share HIM through YOU. Be the good in a world that is forgetting that.
Think about how He ministers to you. How can you follow His example?
Personally, He ministers to me through feelings of peace. I don't get straight answers very frequently, but peace! Also, through other people. My kids, my husband, friends checking in letting me know they're thinking of me. I can follow that by doing the same to those around me!
Read 3 Nephi 18:5–7, 11. There are some "always" statements. What are they?
always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.
And this shall ye always do to those who repent and are baptized in my name
Always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.
What do the emblems in the Sacrament represent?
The sacrament is a holy priesthood ordinance that helps remind us of the Savior’s Atonement. During the sacrament, we partake of bread and water. We do this in remembrance of His flesh and His blood, which He gave as a sacrifice for us. As we partake of the sacrament, we renew sacred covenants with our Heavenly Father.
(CH 23 Gospel Principles)
What invitations did the Savior give in 3 Nephi 18:22-25 that help you hold up your light?
meet together oft, gain strength from fellow light holders :)
Hold the Savior up, as you increase His light in your life, your light will also increase :)
Pray for help!
Ponder why Jesus gave us the ordinance of the sacrament—and whether the sacrament is accomplishing His purposes in your life. Why is the sacrament sacred to you?
Heartfelt answers :)
What covenants do we renew during the sacrament? What blessings does the Lord promise us as we keep those covenants?
Each time we partake of the sacrament, we renew covenants with the Lord. A covenant is a sacred promise between the Lord and His children. The covenants we make are clearly stated in the sacramental prayers. It is important to know what those covenants are and what they mean.
We covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ. By this we show we are willing to be identified with Him and His Church. We commit to serve Him and our fellowman. We promise that we will not bring shame or reproach upon that name.
We covenant to always remember Jesus Christ. All our thoughts, feelings, and actions will be influenced by Him and His mission.
We promise to keep His commandments.
We take these obligations upon ourselves when we are baptized (see D&C 20:37; Mosiah 18:6–10). Thus, when we partake of the sacrament, we renew the covenants we made when we were baptized. Jesus gave us the pattern for partaking of the sacrament (see 3 Nephi 18:1–12) and said that when we follow this pattern, repenting of our sins and believing on His name, we will gain a remission of our sins (see Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 26:24).
The Lord promises that if we keep our covenants, we will always have His Spirit to be with us. A person guided by the Spirit will have the knowledge, faith, power, and righteousness to gain eternal life.
Read 3 Nephi 19:9. Then answer this question for me!
After spending a day in the presence of the Savior, the multitude "did pray for that which they most desired" - the gift of the Holy Ghost. Ponder your own desire for the companionship of the Holy Ghost. How can you earnestly seek for that companionship?
Heartfelt answers acceptable :)
Come Follow Me this week asks this thought provoking question - how would you answer it?
How is the Savior’s sacrifice influencing my daily life?
Heartfelt answers :)