Who is Jesus?
“He is our Savior, our _______, and our Redeemer.”
Exemplar! What does that mean? Why is it important to have Jesus as our exemplar?
“He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would ____”
Direct him! Does God help you find direction in your life? In what ways does he do that?
“We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through ____”
continuing revelation - who gives us modern revelation? What helps you pay attention/enjoy General Conference?
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April 6, 1830, is Christ’s ________.”
New Testament Church restored - What does that mean?
“His Son, Jesus Christ, ____ today as well as in days of old.”
Speaks - What ways does he speak to us still? Why are modern prophets important?
“Christ’s New Testament Church was lost from the earth. Joseph would be ______ in its return.”
Instrumental - what were some of the things Joseph did to restore the church?
“The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the ____.”
remission of sins! Why is your baptism important for you? How can we remember our baptism covenants?
“We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in ____”
“every nation” - how do you feel God’s love for you? Why is it important to know that God loves us? How can we help others feel God’s love?
“He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to ________”
gain enduring joy- how does living how Jesus taught give us joy? is there a difference between feeling happy and having joy?
“We further witness that Joseph Smith was given the gift and power of God to _____”
“translate an ancient record: the Book of Mormon” What can we learn from the Book of Mormon? How could the Book of Mormon be important to you?
“God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the _____”
restitution of all things - what’s the difference between the words restoration and restitution?
“This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, _____”
Jesus Christ- does anyone know what a “chief cornerstone is”? What does it mean that Christ is the cornerstone of our church?
The Book of Mormon gives “an account of the personal ministry of Jesus Christ among people in the Western Hemisphere”. What sermon does Jesus teach in both the Book of Mormon and Bible?
Sermon on the Mount
“young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which church to join, went into the woods to pray near his home”. What Bible verse did Joseph read that encouraged him to ask God?
James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
“Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death.” What do we refer to this power as today?
Sealing power! Why is the sealing power so important?
“We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity”. What tool can you use to help you study the restoration/d&c this year?
Come Follow Me! “family centered & church supported”