First Presidency Message
In the First Presidency's opening message, what 3 statements do they make about the youth today (1st Paragraph)?
We love you
We have confidence in you
You are truly among Heavenly Father's choice spirits, sent to earth at this time to do important things.
Heavenly Father knows you can make a difference in the world, and that requires, in many cases, being different from what?
The world
What is God's greatest gift to us?
Eternal life with Him
What is one of the most valuable skills we can gain?
Learning to recognize how the Holy Ghost speaks to us.
Jesus Christ will Strengthen us. In what 5 ways will He help us?
Help us change our desires
Help us change our thoughts
Help us change our actions
He will comfort us
He will help us in all aspects of our lives. We can trust Him.
What happens when we rely on the Savior?
Our strength grows even more
This guide will teach us about Jesus's way. It explains truths He has revealed. Make these truths your what?
Gide for making choices-big choices, like making covenants in the temple and serving a mission
Daily choices, like how to treat people
How to spend your time
Family life here on earth--even with all its imperfections--can bring what?
Great joy
As a group, read aloud Doctrine and Covenants 11:12-13
12. And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good--yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.
13. Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy.
Your experiences in this life—even the most difficult ones—can be for your good. They can help you grow and progress as you turn to the Savior. There is nothing you’re going through that Jesus Christ doesn’t understand because of His atoning sacrifice. He knows exactly how to help you. Focus your life on Him, and He will lift you above all doubts and fears.
An ongoing process
What is the covenant path?
The path of making and keeping sacred covenants with God. It is the path that leads back to our Father in Heaven.
Your Father in Heaven trust you. He has given you great blessings including what 3 blessings?
The fulness of the gospel
sacred ordinances and covenants that bind us to Him
Brings His power into our lives.
Heavenly Father wants us to learn what we should do. We can seek His guidance by studying what 4 things?
Scriptures
Words of living prophets
The family proclamation
Our patriarchal blessings
The Holy Ghost will comfort and guide us. He is known as the Comforter. He will support us in times of trial. He will help us know what to say or do. With His influence, what 4 things can we do?
Know what is true and what is false
Find the good in others and in ourselves
Warn us of danger
Guide us toward Jesus Christ and away from sin
Heavenly Father will forgive and heal us as we repent. He will replace our guilt with what?
Peace and joy
What are we promised if we stay on the covenant path?
We will be an influence for good
Gather God's children
Prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Savior
Jesus Christ is the way to eternal joy. As you use your freedom to choose to follow Jesus Christ, you are on the path that leads to eternal happiness. We should make Jesus Christ our what?
Standard
Rock-solid foundation
We can receive eternal life as we follow Jesus Christ. He will give us power to do what 3 things?
Become more like Him
Return to our Heavenly parents
Live in joy with our loved ones eternally
The Holy Ghost speaks to our mind an heart. Messages from the Spirit can come to our mind in many ways. Tell 3 ways that the Spirit can speak to us.
Inspired thoughts
Warnings
Clear Understanding
Spiritual memories
As a group. Recite Mosiah 26:30
Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me.
What does the First Presidency of the church ask us to remember?
Jesus Christ is our strength!
While others can help us, our spiritual growth is personal. It is our responsibility to do what three things?
Do our best to improve each day
Keep God's commandments and honor our covenants
Help other come closer to the Savior
Why is life so hard sometimes? How can we find strength?
Our experiences in this life--even the most difficult ones--can be for our good. They can help us grow and progress as we turn to the Savior. These is nothing we're going through that Jesus Christ doesn't understand because of His Atoning Sacrifice. He knows exactly how to help us. Focus our lives on Him, and He will lift us above all doubts and fears.
As we repent, what 2 things does the Spirit help us do?
He Purifies us
He helps us change
An ongoing process
God promises He will forgive those who repent. When we feel comfort from the spirit, we can know that the Savior's redeeming power is working in our lives.