Matthew
The two great commandments
What does it talk about in Matthew 22:36-39?
Unto you a Savior is Born
John 3:16
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.
Our bodies are temples
What does it talk about in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
Three principles of Acting in Faith.
1. Turn towards God, not away from Him
2. Press forward with obedience and trust
3. Hold on to the truths you already know
4. Believe that an answer will come eventually.
The Keys of the Kingdom (Priesthood Keys)
What is Matthew 16:15-19 about?
Where is Luke 22:19-20
John 17:3
What is life eternal? To Know God and Jesus Christ.
3 Doctrines in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1. How are be bought with a price?
2. Why are we not our own?
3. What does it mean to use our bodies to glorify God?
4. Why are our bodies temples?
5. What are they temples for?
Three Main Divinely Appointed Sources of the Truth and the mind of God.
1. The Scriptures
2. The words of modern prophets
3. Personal Revelation
Matthew 11:28-30
Where can I find Christ's words "Come unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest?
The Doctrine in Luke 24:36-39
Jesus Christ has a physical, resurrected body.
A body is an advantage, and gives us more freedom and joy.
Something you have to do to gain a testimony
What is His will? John 7:17
Matthew 5:14-16
Why are we the light of the world?
What does it mean to be the light of the world?
Seeking an eternal perspective
1. Choosing to see things through God's eyes
2. Adding truth to the problem
3. What do I already know about God or the plan of salvation that connects to this question?
Jasmine is busy after school, and her friends wonder why. She's a little embarrassed to tell them she is finally going to the temple. What doctrine could help her feel less embarrassed?
Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world!
Someone hates their body. Their bodies appearance isn't perfect. It has flaws. What doctrine do they need to hear?
Luke 24:36-39
The Process of being Born Again
1. How does baptism wash us clean from all our past sins?
2. How can following the promptings of the Holy Ghost to change over time lead to a mighty change of heart?
What is Jesus doing in the Sermon on the mount?
1. Teaching us a higher, celestial law and way of being
2. eliminating all the excuses are heart finds to not change.
3. Showing us what is possible with his help and grace.
Curtis is going through a tough time. He is doing all the right things (Church, prayer, scriptures, service, temple, etc.) But his hasn't felt the spirit in a while.
What does Acting in Faith look like for him?
1. Press forward choosing to continue obeying and trusting God.
2. Turning towards God in his struggle
3. Holding on to what he knows about God even though it doesn't seem to be true right now...
Bailey doesn't agree with the church's decision to lower the age for young men to serve missions at 18. Those snot-nosed boys are SO immature! She decides to picket in front of the church-office building to protest. She starts a petition and has about six million signatures. What doctrine doesn't she understand?
Matthew 16:15-19 Priesthood Keys.
You have a friend who is struggling. They are starting to isolate themselves, and turn to substances and video games to cope with their pain. You love them too much to watch that happen. So you go get something to drink. What doctrine do you think they need to hear?
Matthew 11:28-30
Luke 2:10-11
John 3:16
She has a lot of friends who are critical of the church. She realizes she doesn't really have a testimony, so She's going to leave the church when she turns 18.
John 7:17
Ryker is in a Rut.
Spiritually Stagnant.
Use the doctrinal mastery passages to jump start him.
Double your points if you make a rap about it.
Matthew 11 Matthew 5
John 3 16. John 3:5
Matthew 22. Luke 2
John 7:17
Jasmine wants a belly-button piercing. She prays about it and feels good about it.
1. Have you studied the words of the scriptures looking for truths and instructions about what we do with our bodies?
2. Have you studied the words of modern prophets regarding our bodies?
3. Is following God more important to you than anything else?