Fill in the blank (Reference)
"I will __ & __ the things which the Lord hath _________?”
Go, Do, Commanded (1 Nephi 3:7)
What are the 3 principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?
Act in Faith
Eternal Perspective
Seek Divine Sources
2 Nephi 2:25
"Adam Fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy."
2 Nephi 2:25
A young person has an important decision to make that could greatly impact their future. They are nervous and unsure what choice to make.
Mosiah 2:41, 2 Nephi 32:2, 2 Nephi 32:8-9, 2 Nephi 28:30, 2 Nephi 2:27, Mosiah 4:9
"All are _____ unto God?"
alike (2 Nephi 26:33)
What does it mean to Examine questions with an Eternal Perspective?
To examine doctrinal concepts, questions, and social issues with an eternal perspective, we consider them in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior.
See as God See, View things in context of the Plan of Salvation, the bigger picture
Mosiah 2:41
"Those that keep the commandments of God... are blessed in all things."
"I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded."
1 Nephi 3:7
A young woman lives in a situation that she feels makes it very difficult for her to keep the commandments of God. She wants to be obedient, but it seems too hard in her circumstances.
1 Nephi 3:7, Mosiah 18:8-10, Mosiah 4:9, 2 Nephi 32:3
"______ upon the _____ of Christ, for behold, the _____ of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do."
Feast, words, words (2 Nephi 32:3)
Give us an example of what it looks like the Act in Faith when you have questions?
We act in faith when we choose to trust God and turn to Him first through sincere prayer, a study of His teachings, and obedience to His commandments.
Elder Holland,"hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes."
2 Nephi 2:27
"They are free to choose liberty and eternal life.... or... captivity and death."
"Ye must Pray Always."
A friend asks you, why do bad things happen to good people. I thought God loved us, why does He allow us to suffer?
2 Nephi 2:25
"Put off the _______ ___ and become a ____ through the ________ of Christ the Lord."
Natural Man, Saint, Atonement (Mosiah 3:19)
Share at least 3 examples of what a Divine Sources would be that we should turn to when we have questions.
As part of the Lord’s appointed process for obtaining spiritual knowledge, He has established sources through which He reveals truth and guidance to His children. These sources include the light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders. The First Presidency & Twelve Apostles.
Mosiah 4:9
"Put off the natural man and becometh a saint through the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
Mosiah 3:19
A young man is struggle to overcome a sin, he worries he might slip up again so he doesn't know if it is worth it to repent & talk to his bishop yet.
Mosiah 3:19, Alma 41:10, Mosiah 2:41
"When ye are in the _______ of your ______ _____ ye are only in the _______ of your ___."
How did Jospeh Smith use these 3 Principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge when he had questions.
JSH 1:1-20
2 Nephi 28:30
God "will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept."
Baptismal Covenant!
Be "baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness... that ye have entered into a covenant with him."
Mosiah 18:8-10
A friend is struggle because some of the things they see on social media or that are accepted by their friends/peers are different than what is taught by the Prophets & Scriptures. They tell you just wait the Church will change they just needs to catch up to the times.
Mosiah 4:9, 2 Nephi 2:27-28, Mosiah 2:41