Post Mortal Ministry
What did the Savior do between His burial and Resurrection?
D&C 138:27 D&C 138:29-30
While His body was entombed, Jesus visited the righteous spirits in the spirit world and organized the work of salvation for the dead.
Who were the "other sheep" Jesus referred to in John 10:14-16
When Jesus spoke to the Jews about the "other sheep," He was referring to other people who followed Him , including the people in the Ancient Americas
3 Nephi 15:16-21
Why were the righteous spirits filled with joy and gladness?
According to God's plan, the dead who had been faithful in mortality could be redeemed from death after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
D&C 138: 15-16
What do you think Jesus Christ wanted the multitude at the temple to learn about Him that day?
The Savior ministers to His followers "one by one"
3 Nephi 11:15 and 3 Nephi 17:21
Who benefits from Saviors atoning sacrifice and ministry in the spirit world?
Everyone. The Savior provided a way for all of God's children to hear the gospel and receive a fullness of joy.
D&C 138:30, 31, 37
What did the multitude at the temple do after receiving personal, individual witnesses of the Savior's divinity?
They all cried out in one accord, saying: Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the MOst High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and worship him.
3 Nephi 11:15-17
Why does the gospel need to be preached to all of God's children?
To qualify to live according to God in the spirit
D&C 138:33-34
How did Jesus minister unto the people at the temple?
Gave priesthood authority to His disciples
Declared His doctrine
Taught the equivalent of His New Testament Sermon on the Mount
Healed many and ministered to children
administered the sacrament
prayed for the Nephite 12 disciples
Taught the Father's covenant to gather Israel
Commanded that certain scriptures be added to the Nephite record
Commanded that the church be called in His name
3 Nephi 11:19-27
3 Nephi 11:31-40
3 Nephi 17:5-25
3 Nephi 18:1-12
3 Nephi 19:19-29
3 Nephi 23
3 Nephi 27: 1-10
How can the knowledge of the Savior's ministry in the spirit world be a comfort to you?
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How does Jesus Christ's invitation in 3 Nephi 11:14 apply to each of us today?
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