WEEK 10 SHARE AND REPORT

John 13: 34-35

How can others know that we are disciples of Jesus Christ?

Showing our love is one thing, but the way I think we are asked to hear is a more Christ like love.  An important phrase in these scriptures are “as I have loved you...” Well the love that Christ has shown us...He did die for us, He did pay the debt, He did make it possible for all of us to return to our Heavenly Father, He did create this earth as a learning academy, He did rise again, so we all can rise. He’s done a lot for us, the least we could do is spread that love to his children. If you look at it like that (His children) wouldn’t you want your kids (if you have any) to treat other kids nicely, and with love, and vis versa, other kids treating your kids nicely? Who wouldn’t. So applicable to us as humans. It’s amazing.

Ways disciples of Christ would respond, according to John 13: 34-35.

A. Some one I know, is made fun of and ridiculed for the way they dress.

1. I’d say that depends on the way they are ridiculed. Are they being ridiculed because the dress up like nerd/dorky? Or are they being ridiculed because they dress inappropriately? If they were a nerd, I’d say “Don’t let them get you down, you’re way smarter then they are... You look intelligent and sophisticated.” If they were dressed inappropriately it’s a hole different ball game, “Yeah, you know what, as beautiful as you are, you don’t need to be wearing such skimpy clothing. You have other great features that show others how pretty you are...” Something like that.

1. I see a new person at church.

1. Well anyone ought to welcome anyone new into the ward. “Hi and welcome, I’m Brent, this is my wife and kids, Alexa, Jet, Kruz, and Flynn. Here are our friends Kyle and Jeree and their baby Chloe...where did ya’ll move from? Where are you working? Going to School? What for?” Stuff like that. People like to talk about themselves and they feel more comfortable when they do.

List of thing I can do this week to show my wife I love her.

-spend time with her and only her.

-take her on a date and plan it out before

-make her some artwork

-kiss her every morning and tell her she’s beautiful

-hold her hand

-introduce her as “My lovely wife Alexa”

WEEK 8- SHARE AND REPORT

1. Overview of the last week of the Saviors Mortal Ministry

DAY1- Arrives in Jerusalem. Rode in on a donkey. There was a great multitude of people there to see him, and knew he was “the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee”. Shouted  “Hosanna in the highest.” Retired in Bethany.

DAY2- The Savior challenges the Jews leadership by waking up early and going to the Temple and drive out the merchants and money changers. Later retired to Bethany.

DAY3- The priest of the temple didn’t like what happened, so the next day Jesus returns the temple, and the priest question his authority. Jesus replies in parables. After this point Jesus no longer teaches the public, but only the 12. The Jewish leaders plotted the death of Jesus, and one of the 12 volunteered to assist.

DAY4- Jesus knew of the plot. He spent the day outside perhaps the city Bethany.

DAY5- Jesus sets up a Passover Meal privately with the 12. He introduces the ordinance of the sacrament. And prophesies his death, and the betrayal. Offers the great intercessory prayer. Judas left. Jesus took the 11 to the outside walls of Gethsemane. Took Peter, James, and John with him further into the Garden, and He went off to pray. Pled with the Father to “let this cup pass from me...” Cup did not pass and Jesus suffered the pains of all men. Bled from every pore. Judas and a mob approach and take Jesus to trial.

DAY6- Jesus is charged with 2 crimes, blasphemy, and a capitol offender of Jewish law. Solely convicted of these changers on him calling himself the Son of God, and King of the Jews. Pilate knew Jesus was not guilty of these charges but the Jews led the people in riot to kill Jesus. Jesus’s crucifixion sentence is pronounced. By Roman practice Jesus was crucified. Jesus gave up his spirit voluntarily. Next day was Passover and the Saviors body was taken down and placed in a tomb but town revering disciples.

DAY7- Jewish Sabbath, and Jesus’s body remained in the tomb. We know that he ministered in the realm of departed spirits.

DAY OF THE RESURRECTION- “good news”=Gospel. Christ if risen and showed himself unto many witnesses. Mary was the first to see him. John 20:31.

WEEK 8- PRINCIPLES FROM READING

Principle 1- Matthew 20:12-13 “...It is written, my house shall be called the house of prayer...” This is referring to the account of the Lord entering into the Temple and he see’s all the money changers and the shops set up there, and he rebukes everyone. I think of this like, Temples are only to be used as Temples. There is a time and place for everything, even when it comes to selling yours chickens...you just don’t do it at the Temple.

Principle 2- Mark 12: 30-31 “...love the Lord thy God,...Love thy neighbor as thyself...” Wow, these are the two greatest commandments...you’d think it would be easy to do these. Just two things, no problem. We got this. But how do we show our love to God? “...If ye Love me Keep my commandments..” (John 15:10) and that entails a lot.

Principle 3- Mark 11:24-25 “...forgive, if ye have ought to forgive any...” I’m referring to prayer and asking in faith. Not only faith and a hope that ye shall receive but we must be clean from all spot. Forgive others so that God may forgive you. It’s simple enough right? Easier said then done sometimes. We allow pride to so easily enter and destroy and prevent God’s blessings that he is willing to give us.

WEEK 7: PRINCIPLES FROM READINGS

PRINCIPLE 1- Matthew 19:24 “...a camel go through the eye of a needle...” The first time that I read this scripture, I had imagined a large camel starring at a needle... And I thought this was going to be impossible. But James E. Talmage gives us further insight. 

In order to enter into the kingdom of God, we must strip ourselves of all worldly possessions.

PRINCIPLE 2- Luke 16:13 “...No servant cane serve two masters...” We cannot serve God and Mammon(Bible dictionary, Mammon- an Aramaic word meaning riches...) I believe it’s getting increasingly harder to  have this separation. I first think of the technology that goes into everything, and how convenient everything is starting to be. I also think of our own little idols that replace God in our lives.

PRINCIPLE 3-  Luke 18:16-17 “...suffer little children...” In order to enter into the kingdom of God, we must become “submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him...” Mosiah 3:19. I love how the bible and the Book of Mormon compliment each other. There are many occasions in which the Lord says in the bible to be as little children, but never an explanation of it. The Book of Mormon does so with ease.

WEEK 6: SHARE AND REPORT

Luke 10:1-24 “The Lord appointed other Seventy also”

1.Summary of Lord’s counsel and instructions to Seventy- Two and two into every city and place.Pray unto God for laborers. Don’t take anything with you. Bless homes as you travel. As you travel into cities, eat the food that is before you. If the town does not receive you, then dust off your shoes, but be sure of doing that. He that heareth you heareth the Lord, and he that doesn’t like you doesn’t like the Lord. The Lord gives them power over Satan. “Your names are written in Heaven.” Give thanks unto God for your blessings.

2.Article of Faith 1:6 “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church.” It’s interesting for me to read this scripture mostly because of my mission, Texas Fort Worth. In the Bible belt, the South, in every single town I was in, there were always several different churches that found it hard to believe in a Prophet, 12 Apostles, or if we got into it a quorum of the 70’s. It was easy to return their remarks and their reasoning for not having Prophets and Apostles, with this Article of Faith. Why not believe in the same exact organization as the Church that Christ had while he was on the earth. Huh, this church makes so much sense, I love it.

3. On the Churches scripture website the topic “Seventy” reads as follows “An office to which men are ordained in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Today, the quorums of Seventy are General Authorities of the Church who are given the apostolic authority but are not ordained Apostles. They devote their full time to the ministry.”  Simple right? This explains exactly what Luke was talking about in chapter 10. Seventy men that hold the priesthood, dedicated to the ministry...BAM!

WEEK 6: PRINCIPLES FROM READINGS

LUKE 10-14

PRINCIPLE 1- Luke 11:17”...a house divided against itself cannot stand...” How true this is in many applications. When ever I think of this principle, my mind goes to sports. I played a lot of sports in high school, football being one. As a team unit we each had our jobs to do and each had the same goal to accomplish. If one player was secretly trying to win for the other team that would effect my entire team greatly. Especially if that traitor was in an important position like a quarter back,  or a free safety. It a guaranty “fall” for the team. So, figure out whose side you’re on and go with the herd.

PRINCIPLE 2- Luke 11:33 “...he hath a lighted candle...” Another good principle that can be applied to several occasions. Of course in context we’re talking about the gospel and sharing it. It being the light to this dark world and having it guide us through our paths. But we could also see it with our talents. If we’re given talents, and we hide them under a bushel...no bueno. We need to show our talents to all around us.

PRINCIPLE 3- Luke 14: 33 “...forsake all he had to become a disciple...” This principle kind of goes a long with last weeks readings. If we are going to dedicate ourselves to the Lord, then do it, and only it. I think about my mission and how wonderful it was to not worry about school, about homework, about finding work. It’s crazy, once I realized that on my mission, I became a better missionary, I wasn’t as tired at the end of the day, the work went smoother. It was just better.

WEEK 5: SHARE AND REPORT

I choose option 2

Matthew 17:14-21, SAVIOR HEALED A YOUNG MAN

I made a Blog entry

I choose this option because, It’s always been a good question to ask myself. Why can’t we perform miracles?

I like doing the Blog entrees, for everyone to see. I think I need more followers so the gospel can reach others.

MATTHEW 17:14-21, List three things the Savior said were needed for the disciples to heal the man.

1.Faith

2.Prayer

3.Fasting

Next to each reference write what it teaches is needed for miracles to happen:

3 Nephi 18:20- Do it in the name of Christ, If it be right, believe it will happen

D&C 50:29- Purified with no sin, do it in the name of Christ

D&C 42:48- If you’ll exercise faith, and if it be right.