John 12: Mary of Bethany  Six days before Passover (and His death), Jesus went to Bethany. While there he had dinner with Mary, Martha, Lazarus (who he raised from the dead the chapter before) and several apostles.  Verse 3.  Interestingly - Mark and Matthew both mention she anointed His head, while John says the feet. These are both scared - so it very well could have been both.  The ointment that she used is mentioned to be very expensive.  Mark 14:5   300 pence was probably about $50 for us. However, the daily wage was about &amp;0.17. If you multiply that by 300 (a yearly wage), then it’s $50. So really, it was an entire year's wage! Which is closer to $30,000 - $40,000 + for us today.  This is a very expensive gift! - as Judas Iscariot points out.  There is a lot of foreshadowing of what is to come from Judas.   Verse 5 + 6 say  Jesus’ response I think is one that we all need to take in more often though.  Verses 7 + 8 (JST in 7)  Let’s break all this down a little bit more of what exactly is happening with Mary.  She has this incredibly expensive oil.  She come to Jesus and anoints his feet with it. The feet were VERY dirty in those days.   Servants were usually the ones to wash guests' feet b/c it was not a pleasant job.   Mary used her hair. It’s such a symbolic thought. Women usually wore their hair up, so for her to take it down while guests are over, and then use that to make sure she anoints the Savior's feet is such a humbling place she put herself.  However, she also was showing so much love. She understood the significance of the Savior. She may not have completely understood what was coming, but she knew that something was changing and soon.  As the apostles watched this - and maybe more than just Judas was a little surprised.  Do you think a few days later, when Jesus washed their feet they thought of this moment with Mary at all?  It seems like it may have come to mind with the nature of the conversation that had come up.   I believe that Jesus is showing so much gratitude towards Mary. So much love. She has been with them in their ministries. She is a disciple and a follower. A friend.   He talks of being gone and she knows who He is. This is her gift to Him. 

John 12: Mary of Bethany <ul> <li>Six days before Passover (and His death), Jesus went to Bethany. While there he had dinner with Mary, Martha, Lazarus (who he raised from the dead the chapter before) and several apostles. </li> <li>Verse 3. </li> <li>Interestingly - Mark and Matthew both mention she anointed His head, while John says the feet. These are both scared - so it very well could have been both. </li> <li>The ointment that she used is mentioned to be very expensive. </li> <li>Mark 14:5  </li> <li>300 pence was probably about $50 for us. However, the daily wage was about &amp;0.17. If you multiply that by 300 (a yearly wage), then it’s $50. So really, it was an entire year's wage! Which is closer to $30,000 - $40,000 + for us today. </li> <li>This is a very expensive gift! - as Judas Iscariot points out. </li> <li>There is a lot of foreshadowing of what is to come from Judas.  </li> <li>Verse 5 + 6 say </li> <li>Jesus’ response I think is one that we all need to take in more often though. </li> <li>Verses 7 + 8 (JST in 7) </li> <li>Let’s break all this down a little bit more of what exactly is happening with Mary. </li> <li>She has this incredibly expensive oil. </li> <li>She come to Jesus and anoints his feet with it. The feet were VERY dirty in those days.  </li> <li>Servants were usually the ones to wash guests' feet b/c it was not a pleasant job.  </li> <li>Mary used her hair. It’s such a symbolic thought. Women usually wore their hair up, so for her to take it down while guests are over, and then use that to make sure she anoints the Savior's feet is such a humbling place she put herself. </li> <li>However, she also was showing so much love. She understood the significance of the Savior. She may not have completely understood what was coming, but she knew that something was changing and soon. </li> <li>As the apostles watched this - and maybe more than just Judas was a little surprised. </li> <li>Do you think a few days later, when Jesus washed their feet they thought of this moment with Mary at all? </li> <li>It seems like it may have come to mind with the nature of the conversation that had come up.  </li> <li>I believe that Jesus is showing so much gratitude towards Mary. So much love. She has been with them in their ministries. She is a disciple and a follower. A friend.  </li> <li>He talks of being gone and she knows who He is. This is her gift to Him. </li></ul>

Jesus Understands Our Willingness

 This is back in John 8 - so two weeks ago in our reading.  We start the chapter with Jesus teaching in the temple, when in come some pharisees with this woman who was “caught in the very act” of adultery.  At the time they were following the Mosaic law - as we know.  In the Book that I often quote from “Walk with the Women in the New Testament '' there are some interesting insights we can gain. Hannah tells us of the history of the women in that time who were taken in adultery and what happened to them. I’m going to quote from her book here for a moment to make sure you have a good picture.  From “Sisters at the Well” page 91 it says:   Page 418 of Hannah’s book   Hannah goes on to say …  Men were allowed to send their wife to experience this even if they just suspected that their wife had something - no evidence necessary.   So this woman is brought to the Savior - “caught in the very act” - had her punishment been even harsher before they brought her here?  Maybe. They had decided she’d be killed, but thought they’d ask Jesus first.  Jesus then writes on the ground. We have no idea what He wrote.   Did He write to avert eyes away from the woman?   Then Jesus Teaches:   This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.  7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.  8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.   Again - he writes on the ground. To avert eyes to Him? Maybe.  9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.  10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?  “She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. And the woman glorified God from that hour, and believed on his name.”  So it is with us.  We are often better about judging other people and pointing out what they’ve done wrong and we forget to turn our own finger around and recognize our short comings, faults and even sins.  We are also great at being our own worst critic.   Our focus needs to be on our relationship with Jesus Christ - not on anyone else's.  Our focus needs to be to keep the commandments in our personal life. Keeping our covenants. Strengthening our testimony in Jesus Christ and the modern day prophets. Repenting. Turning to Him. Changing our lives because of His atonement and all He has done - just as she did in the end.  When that is our focus, we will be more graceful with other people.  We will be able judge less and love more. 

<ul> <li>This is back in John 8 - so two weeks ago in our reading. </li> <li>We start the chapter with Jesus teaching in the temple, when in come some pharisees with this woman who was “caught in the very act” of adultery. </li> <li>At the time they were following the Mosaic law - as we know. </li> <li>In the Book that I often quote from “Walk with the Women in the New Testament '' there are some interesting insights we can gain. Hannah tells us of the history of the women in that time who were taken in adultery and what happened to them. I’m going to quote from her book here for a moment to make sure you have a good picture. </li> <li>From “Sisters at the Well” page 91 it says: </li> <ul> <li>Page 418 of Hannah’s book </li> </ul> <li>Hannah goes on to say … </li> <li>Men were allowed to send their wife to experience this even if they just suspected that their wife had something - no evidence necessary.  </li> <li>So this woman is brought to the Savior - “caught in the very act” - had her punishment been even harsher before they brought her here? </li> <li>Maybe. They had decided she’d be killed, but thought they’d ask Jesus first. </li> <li>Jesus then writes on the ground. We have no idea what He wrote.  </li> <li>Did He write to avert eyes away from the woman?  </li> <li>Then Jesus Teaches: </li> <ul> <li>This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. </li> <li>7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. </li> <li>8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. </li> </ul> <li>Again - he writes on the ground. To avert eyes to Him? Maybe. </li> <li>9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. </li> <li>10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? </li> <li>“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. And the woman glorified God from that hour, and believed on his name.” </li> <li>So it is with us. </li> <li>We are often better about judging other people and pointing out what they’ve done wrong and we forget to turn our own finger around and recognize our short comings, faults and even sins. </li> <li>We are also great at being our own worst critic.  </li> <li>Our focus needs to be on our relationship with Jesus Christ - not on anyone else's. </li> <li>Our focus needs to be to keep the commandments in our personal life. Keeping our covenants. Strengthening our testimony in Jesus Christ and the modern day prophets. Repenting. Turning to Him. Changing our lives because of His atonement and all He has done - just as she did in the end. </li> <li>When that is our focus, we will be more graceful with other people. </li> <li>We will be able judge less and love more. </li></ul>

Focusing on Jesus Christ

Meg is sharing her thoughts on strengthening. We can strengthen our spouse, our family and those around us. We also get into how the temple and our covenants are wrapped into strengthening. Follow Meg on Instagram! Find out all the details of the Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman by following the link.

Meg is sharing her thoughts on strengthening. We can strengthen our spouse, our family and those around us. We also get into how the temple and our covenants are wrapped into strengthening. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megtalksofchrist/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Meg on Instagram!</a> Find out all the details of the <a href="https://divine.karamurri.com/divine-role-course" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman </a>by following the link.

Your Divine Role | Strengthening Famillies

Leanne teaches us what charity looks like in today's world! You are going to love this episode and all that she teaches!  Follow Leanne on Instagram! Find out all the details of the ⁠Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman ⁠by following the link.

Leanne teaches us what charity looks like in today's world! You are going to love this episode and all that she teaches! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therosynook/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Leanne on Instagram!</a> Find out all the details of the <a href="https://divine.karamurri.com/divine-role-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman ⁠</a>by following the link.

Your Divine Role | Modernizing Charity

Briana is sharing some recent insights on learning to love life! You do not want to miss out on this episode! There are some amazing insights and tools that Briana shares with us. Follow Briana on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Briana is sharing some recent insights on learning to love life! You do not want to miss out on this episode! There are some amazing insights and tools that Briana shares with us. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifebeatsproject/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Briana on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠my email list⁠</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Learning How to Love Life

Emma and I dive into the temple and the Priesthood today. We both want as many people to really understand the power of the Priesthood, not just the office. There are a lot of different parts. Let's dive into today so we can better understand all we can do! Follow Emma on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Emma and I dive into the temple and the Priesthood today. We both want as many people to really understand the power of the Priesthood, not just the office. There are a lot of different parts. Let's dive into today so we can better understand all we can do! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/poherful/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Emma on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠my email list⁠</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Understanding the Priesthood + the Temple

Michelle Cox is joining me and sharing a beautiful thought. We are going to be discussing how we can find Jesus in those moments that feel hard or uncomfortable. We also talk about what the atonement really means and how we see it in our lives. Follow Michelle on Instagram! Make sure you are on my email list so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Michelle Cox is joining me and sharing a beautiful thought. We are going to be discussing how we can find Jesus in those moments that feel hard or uncomfortable. We also talk about what the atonement really means and how we see it in our lives. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildfamilyconnection/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">my email list</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Parable of the Desert

Heather and I are going to be discussing how we can be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ!  Follow Heather on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Heather and I are going to be discussing how we can be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nourishedbytheword/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Heather on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠my email list⁠</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Becoming a Devoted Disciple of Christ

Hayley Clark and I are sitting down today and talking about service, remembering and how it all ties into Jesus Christ and our relationship with Him! Follow Hayley on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Hayley Clark and I are sitting down today and talking about service, remembering and how it all ties into Jesus Christ and our relationship with Him! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehayleyclark/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Hayley on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠my email list⁠</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Remember Jesus Christ

Erin Ropelado is joining me today as we discuss the importance of the Relief Society Declaration. Erin shares her very personal experience with the Declaration and how she has personally been deeply effected by it's words.  Follow Erin on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week! 

Erin Ropelado is joining me today as we discuss the importance of the Relief Society Declaration. Erin shares her very personal experience with the Declaration and how she has personally been deeply effected by it's words. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seekthisjesusstudy/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Erin on Instagram!</a> Make sure you are on <a href="https://karamurri.com/index.php/email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠my email list⁠</a> so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Your Divine Role | Know Your Worth

Come along with me as we learn about how Jesus Christ taught, tutored and loved women in the scriptures! Following Jesus Christ in the Latter-Days can be difficult. As we strive to know our Savior, Jesus Christ, and implement His Atonement into our lives, we can be true followers of Him. Jesus Christ loves women and we can begin to feel that love as we dive deeper into His ministry.

Kara Murri

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Your Divine Role with Kara Murri

Matthew 18 + Luke 10   A Certain Woman:    Luke 10:38-42   The Invitation   Verse 38  Jesus is in the home because Martha invited Him! This is her home.     Also sat …   Verse 39  The word also indicates that Marth has spent time at the feet of the Savior.   Service   Verse 40  Martha was serving. She was not making any bad choices.  Quote from “Walking With the Women of the New Testament”.   “The Lord cannot build His kingdom without Relief Society.” Julie B. Beck    Oneness   Verse 41  Christ is inviting both Mary and Martha to be a part of His discipleship.  Oneness: To be one with Jesus Christ in the way that Jesus Christ is one with God.  Find out the details about and sign up for my new course YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE.     

Matthew 18 + Luke 10 <ul> <ul> <li>A Certain Woman:  </li> <ul> <li>Luke 10:38-42 </li> </ul> <li>The Invitation </li> <ul> <li>Verse 38 </li> <li>Jesus is in the home because Martha invited Him! This is her home. </li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Also sat … </li> <ul> <li>Verse 39 </li> <li>The word also indicates that Marth has spent time at the feet of the Savior. </li> </ul> <li>Service </li> <ul> <li>Verse 40 </li> <li>Martha was serving. She was not making any bad choices. </li> <li>Quote from “Walking With the Women of the New Testament”. </li> <ul> <li>“The Lord cannot build His kingdom without Relief Society.” Julie B. Beck </li> </ul> </ul> <li>Oneness </li> <ul> <li>Verse 41 </li> <li>Christ is inviting both Mary and Martha to be a part of His discipleship. </li> <li>Oneness: To be one with Jesus Christ in the way that Jesus Christ is one with God. <a href="https://members.karamurri.com/divine-role-course" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Find out the details about and sign up for my new course YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE. </a> </li> </ul> </ul> </ul>

Discipleship with Christ

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9  Woman expecting Miracles  Mark 7:25-26 It is significant that we are told this woman is a Greek.   Jesus was mainly teaching the Jews. That was His mission.  Those that were not Jews were outside of the inner circle - outcasts to a certain degree.  So this woman was not included in that inner circle.  However, she knew about Jesus.   She sought after Him - even though she knew He may not heal her daughter.  Mark 7:27   We know Jesus is not cruel or mean.   This verse may seem that way - which is why we need to discuss it in a little more detail.  If you’ve just made dinner - you’ve spent an hour or two on it, and your family sits to eat. Who will have priority? You, your husband, your children, right?  Afterwards, if there are some leftovers maybe you’d let your dog have them.   Usually the dog doesn’t eat first though (usually of course).  Jesus is reminding her that He is there to teach these people - that is His priority.   Mark 7:28   She is not offended - she understands.   Really in this response, she’s telling Jesus where her stance is on Him, and His words and teachings.  She is telling Him - I will take the crumbs. I will take what I can have right now while I wait for more to come.    Jesus Christ delivers  Matthew 15:28   Jesus sees that she’s genuine. She isn’t there just because she has heard of Him.   She knows Him. She’s heard His teachings. She wants to be a follower of Jesus Christ and knows He can heal her daughter. She pleads with Him to heal. Once He knows her place - she tells her and heals her daughter.    I always love the stories of healings that happen from afar. Those when the people being healed are not in the presence of Jesus Christ.  Maybe I connect with it because it’s how we would be healed today.o

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9 Woman expecting Miracles <ul> Mark 7:25-26 <li>It is significant that we are told this woman is a Greek.  </li> <li>Jesus was mainly teaching the Jews. That was His mission. </li> <li>Those that were not Jews were outside of the inner circle - outcasts to a certain degree. </li> <li>So this woman was not included in that inner circle. </li> <li>However, she knew about Jesus.  </li> <li>She sought after Him - even though she knew He may not heal her daughter. </li> <li>Mark 7:27 </li> <ul> <li>We know Jesus is not cruel or mean.  </li> <li>This verse may seem that way - which is why we need to discuss it in a little more detail. </li> <li>If you’ve just made dinner - you’ve spent an hour or two on it, and your family sits to eat. Who will have priority? You, your husband, your children, right? </li> <li>Afterwards, if there are some leftovers maybe you’d let your dog have them.  </li> <li>Usually the dog doesn’t eat first though (usually of course). </li> <li>Jesus is reminding her that He is there to teach these people - that is His priority. </li> </ul> <li>Mark 7:28 </li> <ul> <li>She is not offended - she understands.  </li> <li>Really in this response, she’s telling Jesus where her stance is on Him, and His words and teachings. </li> <li>She is telling Him - I will take the crumbs. I will take what I can have right now while I wait for more to come. </li> </ul> </ul> Jesus Christ delivers <ul> <li>Matthew 15:28 </li> <ul> <li>Jesus sees that she’s genuine. She isn’t there just because she has heard of Him.  </li> <li>She knows Him. She’s heard His teachings. She wants to be a follower of Jesus Christ and knows He can heal her daughter. She pleads with Him to heal. Once He knows her place - she tells her and heals her daughter. </li> </ul> </ul> <li>I always love the stories of healings that happen from afar. Those when the people being healed are not in the presence of Jesus Christ. </li> Maybe I connect with it because it’s how we would be healed today.o

Expect Miracles

Easter Birth + Resurrection  Birth is miraculous. We don’t know a lot about how the women’s body can create that life - but it can.   While in the womb millions of cells become a human being. A baby is created from seemingly small things.  This can give us hope in the resurrection - the bringing together of the human decayed body and making it whole and new again.  Bones that are decayed can come together and be remade into the person they once were.   BYU Scholar wrote: Pages 150-151 of book  Matthew 28:9    First to touch Jesus   Matthew 28:1   Mary Magdalene  The other Mary (James + Joses mother)   Mark 16:1   Mary Magdalene  Mary the mother of James + Joses  Salome   Luke 24:10   Mary Magdalene  Joanna  Mary the mother of James  Other women that were with them,   John 20: 1-3, 11-18  Mary Magdalene

Easter Birth + Resurrection <ul> <li>Birth is miraculous. We don’t know a lot about how the women’s body can create that life - but it can.  </li> <li>While in the womb millions of cells become a human being. A baby is created from seemingly small things. </li> <li>This can give us hope in the resurrection - the bringing together of the human decayed body and making it whole and new again. </li> <li>Bones that are decayed can come together and be remade into the person they once were. </li> </ul> <li>BYU Scholar wrote: Pages 150-151 of book </li> <li>Matthew 28:9  </li> <ul> <li>First to touch Jesus </li> </ul> <li>Matthew 28:1 </li> <ul> <li>Mary Magdalene </li> <li>The other Mary (James + Joses mother) </li> </ul> <li>Mark 16:1 </li> <ul> <li>Mary Magdalene </li> <li>Mary the mother of James + Joses </li> <li>Salome </li> </ul> <li>Luke 24:10 </li> <ul> <li>Mary Magdalene </li> <li>Joanna </li> <li>Mary the mother of James </li> <li>Other women that were with them, </li> </ul> <li>John 20: 1-3, 11-18 </li> Mary Magdalene

Women at the Resurrection

Ether 10 - Moroni 10   Faith   Ether 10 +  11 is a lot more of the same thing we’ve been reading about. Wars. The righteous become wicked, etc.  Ether 12:2-4  In verse 6 Moroni pops in and wants to tell us more about faith.  Throughout this chapter “faith” is mentioned 36 times!   In verse 6 Moroni gives us the definition of faith that we quote over, and over and over.   Moroni shares examples of faith with us so we can better understand what it really looks like:   Jesus Christ coming to Earth, Law of Moses, Law of Moses fulfilled, Alma and Amulek causing the prison to tumble to the earth, Nephi and Lehi that caused a change in the Lamanite, Ammon's great miracles with the Lamanites, 3 Nephites.  Miracles come AFTER our faith and when we FIRST show that we believe in Jesus Christ.   Brother of Jared’s faith: verses 20-21, 30  Weakness: Ether 12:27  Seek Jesus: 12:39-41   War   The Book of Ether ends with war. A LOT of war. In chapter 15 we are told that MILLIONS have died. Cariantumr remembers what he was told by the prophets and tries to repent. Verse 3.  In verse 23 + 25 we find out how few people are left. Then in 29, it is just Coriantumr and Shiz. Coriantumr slays Shiz and then he died.  Verses 32-34   Prayers   Moroni first tells us in chapter 1 that he thought he said goodbye because he wouldn’t be around too much longer. But he’s still around, so he’ll share a little bit more.  Chapter 2 is the prayer for conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost.  Chapter 3 is the prayer to ordain priests and teachers.  Chapter 4 and 5 are the sacrament prayers.  Chapter 6 is all about baptism and repenting.  Chapter 7 is Moroni writing his father, Mormon’s, words down.   7:11-12  Various verses teaching that Light/Good comes from Christ.  Verse 25-26, 33, 41-42, 45, 47-48   Chapter 8 is all about infant baptism and how it is an abomination of the Lord.   Verse 8-10   Chapter 9 is another epistle to Moroni and he talks about the wars going on around him.   A Promise and Gifts from God   Moroni 10:3-5   What does Moroni’s promise mean?  What can it look like for each of us as individuals?  What are my own experiences with it?  President Nelson April 2018   “The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation.   In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? What wisdom do you lack? What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand? Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Humble yourself before God. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses—yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will “grow into the principle of revelation.”9 Does God really want to speak to you? Yes!”“I exhort thee” - SIX TIMES  Verse 4, 7, 8, 19, 27, 30   Ask God, Deny not the power of God, Deny not the gifts of God, remember God is the same, Remember these things, Come unto Christ.    Spiritual gifts from God   Verses 8-18  How can we know our own gifts?  How can we gain new gifts? Verse 32-22  Promises of the Book of Mormon Take Moroni’s invitation Live Zoom Call April 21st @7 PM Eastern Times

Ether 10 - Moroni 10  <ul> <li>Faith </li> <ul> <li>Ether 10 +  11 is a lot more of the same thing we’ve been reading about. Wars. The righteous become wicked, etc. </li> <li>Ether 12:2-4 </li> <li>In verse 6 Moroni pops in and wants to tell us more about faith. </li> <li>Throughout this chapter “faith” is mentioned 36 times!  </li> <li>In verse 6 Moroni gives us the definition of faith that we quote over, and over and over.  </li> <li>Moroni shares examples of faith with us so we can better understand what it really looks like: </li> <ul> <li>Jesus Christ coming to Earth, Law of Moses, Law of Moses fulfilled, Alma and Amulek causing the prison to tumble to the earth, Nephi and Lehi that caused a change in the Lamanite, Ammon's great miracles with the Lamanites, 3 Nephites. </li> <li>Miracles come AFTER our faith and when we FIRST show that we believe in Jesus Christ. </li> </ul> <li>Brother of Jared’s faith: verses 20-21, 30 </li> <li>Weakness: Ether 12:27 </li> <li>Seek Jesus: 12:39-41 </li> </ul> <li>War </li> <ul> <li>The Book of Ether ends with war. A LOT of war. In chapter 15 we are told that MILLIONS have died. Cariantumr remembers what he was told by the prophets and tries to repent. Verse 3. </li> <li>In verse 23 + 25 we find out how few people are left. Then in 29, it is just Coriantumr and Shiz. Coriantumr slays Shiz and then he died. </li> <li>Verses 32-34 </li> </ul> <li>Prayers </li> <ul> <li>Moroni first tells us in chapter 1 that he thought he said goodbye because he wouldn’t be around too much longer. But he’s still around, so he’ll share a little bit more. </li> <li>Chapter 2 is the prayer for conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost. </li> <li>Chapter 3 is the prayer to ordain priests and teachers. </li> <li>Chapter 4 and 5 are the sacrament prayers. </li> <li>Chapter 6 is all about baptism and repenting. </li> <li>Chapter 7 is Moroni writing his father, Mormon’s, words down. </li> <ul> <li>7:11-12 </li> <li>Various verses teaching that Light/Good comes from Christ. </li> <li>Verse 25-26, 33, 41-42, 45, 47-48 </li> </ul> <li>Chapter 8 is all about infant baptism and how it is an abomination of the Lord. </li> <ul> <li>Verse 8-10 </li> </ul> <li>Chapter 9 is another epistle to Moroni and he talks about the wars going on around him. </li> </ul> <li>A Promise and Gifts from God </li> <ul> <li>Moroni 10:3-5 </li> <ul> <li>What does Moroni’s promise mean? </li> <li>What can it look like for each of us as individuals? </li> <li>What are my own experiences with it? </li> <li><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">President Nelson April 2018</a> </li> <ul> <li>“The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation. </li> </ul> In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? What wisdom do you lack? What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand? Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Humble yourself before God. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses—yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will “grow into the principle of revelation.”9 Does God really want to speak to you? Yes!”“I exhort thee” - SIX TIMES <ul> <li>Verse 4, 7, 8, 19, 27, 30 </li> <ul> <li>Ask God, Deny not the power of God, Deny not the gifts of God, remember God is the same, Remember these things, Come unto Christ. </li> </ul> </ul> <li>Spiritual gifts from God </li> <ul> <li>Verses 8-18 </li> <li>How can we know our own gifts? </li> <li>How can we gain new gifts? </li><li>Verse 32-22 </li></ul> Promises of the Book of Mormon <li>Take Moroni’s invitation </li>Live Zoom Call April 21st @7 PM Eastern Times</ul></ul></ul>

Faith, Love +. Charity

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Jesus’ Sisters  In Matthew 13 (from last week) and Mark 6 (this week) we get a small glimpse into Jesus’ family.    Jesus returns to Nazarath with His Disciples.    He begins teaching in the synagogue and many are confused almost. They know Him. Isn’t this Mary and Joseph's son? His brothers James, Joses, and Juda and Simon? His sisters are here with us. We know from this that He has at least 2 sisters since it is plural. We also know those sisters still live at home, or perhaps are married and have stayed.   It’s exciting to know that Jesus grew up with Sisters. He would have interacted and learned so much about women from, not only Mary, but them as well.   They would have been the first women He interacted with, and who may have known of His divine calling.  Herodias + her Daughter  More often than not, we find righteous women in the scriptures. Today, we do not though.   Go through this story.   It is in several of the chapters this week.   Herodias was Phillips wife.   Phillip passes away and his brother, Herod, takes his wife, Herodias as his own.   John the Baptist has told them that it wasn’t lawful for him to has his brothers wife. This was against the Law of Moses.   Well, Herodias didn’t like that and wanted John killed. However, she couldn’t make that call and her husband put him in prison b/c He was a man of God and did not think that John had done anything to have him killed. It is Herod's birthday and they are celebrating. Herodias’ daughter comes out and dances. In the Women of the New Testament book - Hannah mentioned that often we think this is some sort of seductive dance. It never says that though. At this time, and situation, it would have been common for a young girl (10-11) to do a dance at a party that is more theatrical or gymnastics in nature. He enjoys it and offers her whatever she’d like.   So goes and consults with her mother. Who tells her daughter to ask for John’s head on a charger.   Can you imagine asking your 11 year old to ask for that? The king has to follow through b/c he’s made an oath and in front of a LOT of people!   So, he sent it to have that done. The servant brings the head of John the Baptist to the GIRL! To the damsel the scriptures say.   Needless to say, Herodias was a wicked woman who was teaching her daughter her ways.  Feeding the 5,000  They feed 5000 + women and children.   Jesus taught families that day. He fed families that day. It was not just the men, but the women and children who followed Him too. Satan wants us to believe that there isn’t enough for everyone. That we need to be selfish with our possessions, our blessings, our spiritual gifts, etc. HE wants us to think there isn’t enough to go around. However, this story shows us that there is enough. There is enough for 5,000 men PLUS the women and children in the company. (Matthew 14:21)  Peter Walking on Water  “One of the clearest messages in the New Testament is that Jesus Christ is a healer. Accounts of the Savior healing the sick and afflicted are many—from a woman with a fever to a widow’s son who had died. Why the emphasis on physical healing? What messages might there be for us in these miracles? Certainly one obvious message is that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, with power over all things, including our physical pains and imperfections. But another meaning is found in His words to the skeptical scribes: “That ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins” (Mark 2:10). So when you read about a blind person or a leper being healed, you might think of the healing—both spiritual and physical—that you can receive from the Savior and hear Him say to you, “Thy faith hath saved thee” (Luke 7:50).” CFM Manual

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Jesus’ Sisters <ul> <li>In Matthew 13 (from last week) and Mark 6 (this week) we get a small glimpse into Jesus’ family. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Jesus returns to Nazarath with His Disciples. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>He begins teaching in the synagogue and many are confused almost. They know Him. Isn’t this Mary and Joseph's son? His brothers James, Joses, and Juda and Simon? His sisters are here with us. We know from this that He has at least 2 sisters since it is plural. We also know those sisters still live at home, or perhaps are married and have stayed.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>It’s exciting to know that Jesus grew up with Sisters. He would have interacted and learned so much about women from, not only Mary, but them as well.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>They would have been the first women He interacted with, and who may have known of His divine calling.</li> </ul> Herodias + her Daughter <ul> <li>More often than not, we find righteous women in the scriptures. Today, we do not though.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Go through this story.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>It is in several of the chapters this week.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Herodias was Phillips wife.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Phillip passes away and his brother, Herod, takes his wife, Herodias as his own.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>John the Baptist has told them that it wasn’t lawful for him to has his brothers wife. This was against the Law of Moses.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Well, Herodias didn’t like that and wanted John killed. However, she couldn’t make that call and her husband put him in prison b/c He was a man of God and did not think that John had done anything to have him killed.</li> <li>It is Herod's birthday and they are celebrating. Herodias’ daughter comes out and dances. In the Women of the New Testament book - Hannah mentioned that often we think this is some sort of seductive dance. It never says that though. At this time, and situation, it would have been common for a young girl (10-11) to do a dance at a party that is more theatrical or gymnastics in nature. He enjoys it and offers her whatever she’d like.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>So goes and consults with her mother. Who tells her daughter to ask for John’s head on a charger.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Can you imagine asking your 11 year old to ask for that? The king has to follow through b/c he’s made an oath and in front of a LOT of people!</li> </ul> <ul> <li>So, he sent it to have that done. The servant brings the head of John the Baptist to the GIRL! To the damsel the scriptures say.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Needless to say, Herodias was a wicked woman who was teaching her daughter her ways.</li> </ul> Feeding the 5,000 <ul> <li>They feed 5000 + women and children.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Jesus taught families that day. He fed families that day. It was not just the men, but the women and children who followed Him too. </li> <li>Satan wants us to believe that there isn’t enough for everyone. That we need to be selfish with our possessions, our blessings, our spiritual gifts, etc. HE wants us to think there isn’t enough to go around. However, this story shows us that there is enough. There is enough for 5,000 men PLUS the women and children in the company. (Matthew 14:21)</li> </ul> Peter Walking on Water <ul> <li>“One of the clearest messages in the New Testament is that Jesus Christ is a healer. Accounts of the Savior healing the sick and afflicted are many—from a woman with a fever to a widow’s son who had died. Why the emphasis on physical healing? What messages might there be for us in these miracles? Certainly one obvious message is that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, with power over all things, including our physical pains and imperfections. But another meaning is found in His words to the skeptical scribes: “That ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins” (Mark 2:10). So when you read about a blind person or a leper being healed, you might think of the healing—both spiritual and physical—that you can receive from the Savior and hear Him say to you, “Thy faith hath saved thee” (Luke 7:50).” CFM Manual</li></ul>

To Whom Shall We Go?

4 Nephi - Ether 9 Pride Creeks Into Their Hearts - 4th Nephi  194 years of peace and everyone getting along! I love verses 15 + 16. Love of God = No contention. I can’t even imagine living in this world. My own home isn’t usually this peaceful, lol. This downfall is interesting though. In verse 20 it says a “small part” began to revolt. Then around 210 pride began to creep in and it took over! Other churches were built up and they were mocking and persecuting each other to get gain. It says in verse 28 that Satan had power over them. 29-34  Persecuting disciples of Jesus Christ. This all happened in a span of 20 years. By the year 300 everyone was wicked except the disciples of Jesus Christ.  We Meet Mormon - Mormon 1  Mormon is TEN when Ammaron approaches him and tells him about the plates, and that in 14 years he’ll need to go and get them. But until then, he’ll be able to recall all that happens in those 14 years when the time comes! Whoa! Then we learn that there was a war, and then peace. And then so much wickedness came over that … verse 13. Read 1 Samuel 3:1 At 15 Mormon saw Jesus Christ! Verses 15-17  Stay Strong - Mormon 2  We become weakened when we don’t have the strength of the Lord to help us! Verse 26 Strength of the Lord allows the Spirit to guide and direct our path. Without that we become weak.  Mormon Leaves, and Comes Back - Mormon 4-5  In verse 23 of Chapter 4 it says … Then verse 1 of chapter 5 says … Chapter 5, verses 17-18  Mormon Testifies of Jesus Christ - Chapter 7 Doubt Not - Chapter 9 verse 27 Ether - Story of the Brother of Jared Language Confounded (1:34-42)- Jared asks his brother to ask the Lord for help.  The Lord has compassion and allows them to speak to each other. Jared asks his brother to inquire where they should go. Lord has compassion and tells them He has a land of promise for them.  Getting Ready to Go (2:2-5)  Then verses 12-13 = they stay where they are. In verse 14 the Lord rebukes them. They go to work finishing up getting ready.  Three Problems.  In verse 19 The Brother of Jared comes across 3 problems. Air. Light. Steering. Verse 20 = God will solve air for them. Verse 24 = God will solve steering for them. However, in verse 22-23 BOJ must solve light.  Finding Light  Veres 1 - white and clear Veres 2 - Do not be angry with me in my weakness.     Humility before God.   Verse 3 - Take pity on me Verse 4 - I know your power. Touch these THINGS.  Seeing the Finger of God  Verse 6, 9-13. Verse 17 Moroni chimes in. Verse 19, and chapters 5 + 6 are written by him.  What else the Brother of Jared Saw  Verse 22-28  The Journey  Chapter 6 verse 2 = Light Verses 5-7 Buried in the depths of the sea.

4 Nephi - Ether 9 Pride Creeks Into Their Hearts - 4th Nephi <ul> <li>194 years of peace and everyone getting along! I love verses 15 + 16.</li> <li>Love of God = No contention.</li> <li>I can’t even imagine living in this world. My own home isn’t usually this peaceful, lol.</li> <li>This downfall is interesting though. In verse 20 it says a “small part” began to revolt.</li> <li>Then around 210 pride began to creep in and it took over! Other churches were built up and they were mocking and persecuting each other to get gain. It says in verse 28 that Satan had power over them.</li> <li>29-34  Persecuting disciples of Jesus Christ.</li> <li>This all happened in a span of 20 years.</li> <li>By the year 300 everyone was wicked except the disciples of Jesus Christ.</li> </ul> We Meet Mormon - Mormon 1 <ul> <li>Mormon is TEN when Ammaron approaches him and tells him about the plates, and that in 14 years he’ll need to go and get them. But until then, he’ll be able to recall all that happens in those 14 years when the time comes! Whoa!</li> <li>Then we learn that there was a war, and then peace. And then so much wickedness came over that … verse 13.</li> <li>Read 1 Samuel 3:1</li> <li>At 15 Mormon saw Jesus Christ! Verses 15-17</li> </ul> Stay Strong - Mormon 2 <ul> <li>We become weakened when we don’t have the strength of the Lord to help us!</li> <li>Verse 26</li> <li>Strength of the Lord allows the Spirit to guide and direct our path. Without that we become weak.</li> </ul> Mormon Leaves, and Comes Back - Mormon 4-5 <ul> <li>In verse 23 of Chapter 4 it says …</li> <li>Then verse 1 of chapter 5 says …</li> <li>Chapter 5, verses 17-18</li> </ul> Mormon Testifies of Jesus Christ - Chapter 7 Doubt Not - Chapter 9 verse 27 Ether - Story of the Brother of Jared Language Confounded (1:34-42)- Jared asks his brother to ask the Lord for help. <ul> <li>The Lord has compassion and allows them to speak to each other.</li> <li>Jared asks his brother to inquire where they should go.</li> <li>Lord has compassion and tells them He has a land of promise for them.</li> </ul> Getting Ready to Go (2:2-5) <ul> <li>Then verses 12-13 = they stay where they are.</li> <li>In verse 14 the Lord rebukes them.</li> <li>They go to work finishing up getting ready.</li> </ul> Three Problems. <ul> <li>In verse 19 The Brother of Jared comes across 3 problems. Air. Light. Steering.</li> <li>Verse 20 = God will solve air for them.</li> <li>Verse 24 = God will solve steering for them.</li> <li>However, in verse 22-23 BOJ must solve light.</li> </ul> Finding Light <ul> <li>Veres 1 - white and clear</li> <li>Veres 2 - Do not be angry with me in my weakness. <ul> <li>Humility before God.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Verse 3 - Take pity on me</li> <li>Verse 4 - I know your power. Touch these THINGS.</li> </ul> Seeing the Finger of God <ul> <li>Verse 6, 9-13.</li> <li>Verse 17 Moroni chimes in. Verse 19, and chapters 5 + 6 are written by him.</li> </ul> What else the Brother of Jared Saw <ul> <li>Verse 22-28</li> </ul> The Journey <ul> <li>Chapter 6 verse 2 = Light</li> <li>Verses 5-7 Buried in the depths of the sea.</li></ul>

Behold These Things | Book of Mormon

Matthew 13, Luke 8, 13 Mary Magdalene  This is our first introduction to Mary Magdalene. It is also interesting to note that she is listed first, in these verses as well as other verses we will get to. This may indicate that she was a leader or had seniority to some of the other women in the group. Luke tells us right away that she has been healed and had 7 devils cast out. We can assume that this was a severe case of mental health for her. That it was a miracle indeed for her to be able to function again.  As we read these accounts, it seems like these devils create these people to not be in their right mind - like mental health struggles. Christ was healing these men and women. Elder Holland reminded us “Though we may feel we are “like a broken vessel,” as the Psalmist says, we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter. Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind.”   We can learn from Mary that Christ is the ultimate healer, and that He can make all things possible and heal all infirmities.  Joanna  Luke 8:3 Joanna is the second woman listed of those that Christ healed. Just so we know who she is, Chuza Herod. The title her husband has, in Greek, means to manage a household or an estate. He was likely one of Herod's head servants and he and Joanna would have lived very well and been close to the family. Quote by Richard Holzapefel     Walking with the Women of the New Testament page 86. (affiliate link)    Susanna  Luke 8:3 We do not know much about Susanna. Only that she was healed and followed Jesus Christ. It even says, “...and other certain women.” It is likely that as these women followed along with Jesus they helped meet His needs of food, clothing and even shelter. Luke 23:27, Matthew 27:55 We learn that Christ wanted women to be with Him to be disciples with everyone else. He loved and encouraged them.  Other Certain Women of the Company  Luke 13:11-13 Christ is teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. We find out that there is a woman who (read verse 11). It would have been common if men and women were both attending that the women were on one side and men on the other side. Sometimes, women would even be covered by a vail. In verse 12 we are told that Jesus saw this woman. Then He called her to come to Him. This doesn’t happen often in scripture. Most of the time people are coming to Him - He doesn’t call to others as often though. We aren’t quite sure what is happening with her. It says, Spirit of infirmity for 18 years, and that she was bowed together. In verse 16 it says that Satan had bound. Those are the only clues we really have though. So, Christ calls this woman over and He lays His hands on her head and immediately she sits up straight and glorifies God. The rulers of the synagogues are angry b/c He healed on the Sabbath. He comes and says you are more worried about your animals than about this woman. In verse 16-17 says …

Matthew 13, Luke 8, 13 Mary Magdalene <ul> <li>This is our first introduction to Mary Magdalene.</li> <li>It is also interesting to note that she is listed first, in these verses as well as other verses we will get to. This may indicate that she was a leader or had seniority to some of the other women in the group.</li> <li>Luke tells us right away that she has been healed and had 7 devils cast out. We can assume that this was a severe case of mental health for her. That it was a miracle indeed for her to be able to function again. <ul> <li>As we read these accounts, it seems like these devils create these people to not be in their right mind - like mental health struggles.</li> <li>Christ was healing these men and women.</li> <li>Elder Holland reminded us “Though we may feel we are “like a broken vessel,” as the Psalmist says, we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter. Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind.”</li> </ul> </li> <li>We can learn from Mary that Christ is the ultimate healer, and that He can make all things possible and heal all infirmities.</li> </ul> Joanna <ul> <li>Luke 8:3</li> <li>Joanna is the second woman listed of those that Christ healed.</li> <li>Just so we know who she is, Chuza Herod. The title her husband has, in Greek, means to manage a household or an estate. He was likely one of Herod's head servants and he and Joanna would have lived very well and been close to the family.</li> <li>Quote by Richard Holzapefel <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZWnp7M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walking with the Women of the New Testament</a> page 86. (affiliate link)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Susanna <ul> <li>Luke 8:3</li> <li>We do not know much about Susanna. Only that she was healed and followed Jesus Christ. It even says, “...and other certain women.” It is likely that as these women followed along with Jesus they helped meet His needs of food, clothing and even shelter.</li> <li>Luke 23:27, Matthew 27:55</li> <li>We learn that Christ wanted women to be with Him to be disciples with everyone else. He loved and encouraged them.</li> </ul> Other Certain Women of the Company <ul> <li>Luke 13:11-13</li> <li>Christ is teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.</li> <li>We find out that there is a woman who (read verse 11).</li> <li>It would have been common if men and women were both attending that the women were on one side and men on the other side. Sometimes, women would even be covered by a vail.</li> <li>In verse 12 we are told that Jesus saw this woman. Then He called her to come to Him. This doesn’t happen often in scripture. Most of the time people are coming to Him - He doesn’t call to others as often though.</li> <li>We aren’t quite sure what is happening with her. It says, Spirit of infirmity for 18 years, and that she was bowed together. In verse 16 it says that Satan had bound. Those are the only clues we really have though.</li> <li>So, Christ calls this woman over and He lays His hands on her head and immediately she sits up straight and glorifies God.</li> <li>The rulers of the synagogues are angry b/c He healed on the Sabbath. He comes and says you are more worried about your animals than about this woman. In verse 16-17 says …</li></ul>

Mary, Joanna + Susanna

Sermon on the Mount Chapter 12-14 the people in Americas are getting the opportunity to hear the   Beatitudes Love your enemies (12:44) How to pray (13:6-8) Pattern of prayer (13:9-14 Lord’s Prayer) Seek first the kingdom of God (12:31-34) Ask, seek knock (14:7) False prophets (14:15) Wise man vs foolish man (14:24-27)  These are the Other Sheep of My Fold - Chapter 15  Law of Moses is fulfilled in Him Nephites are the other sheep spoken of. They understood not THREE times. Other sheep TWO times.  Healing and Blessing - Chapter 17  Heals + blesses children  Sacrament - Chapter 18  Jesus teaches the sacrament Verses 15-24 are about praying alway and holding up your light. TALK ABOUT THIS.  Desire for the Holy Ghost - Chapter 19  I love that in verse 9 we learn that the greatest desire to to receive the Holy Ghost. Then a few verse later Jesus goes up away from the people to pray. While he’s praying in 21-23 we get to read Jesus Christ advocating for the people! We get to read this incredible gift that we’ve all been given happen! Right there.  Miracle Sacrament - Chapter 20  In verse 6  we read that there was no bread or wine, but that it didn’t matter and there was bread and wine to have the sacrament a second time.  Remember, Remember - Chapter 23  Verses 9-14 we learn that the words and teachings of Samuel the Lamanite were never written down! It’s been 39 years since it happened! Jesus reminds Nephi that it was never written down, and Nephi hadn’t ever realized it. Elder Anderson said in his talk Spiritual Defining Memories from April 2020      "Embrace your sacred memories. Believe them. Write them down. Share them with your family. Trust that they come to you from your Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son. Let them bring patience to your doubts and understanding to your difficulties. I promise you that as you willingly acknowledge and carefully treasure the spiritually defining events in your life, more and more will come to you. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you!"    3 Nephites - Chapter 28  3 Nephites - talk about this entire chapter.  Call to Action - Chapter 30  Verse 2 at the end - Nephi’s call to action for all of us.  

Sermon on the Mount Chapter 12-14 the people in Americas are getting the opportunity to hear the  <ul> <li>Beatitudes</li> <li>Love your enemies (12:44)</li> <li>How to pray (13:6-8)</li> <li>Pattern of prayer (13:9-14 Lord’s Prayer)</li> <li>Seek first the kingdom of God (12:31-34)</li> <li>Ask, seek knock (14:7)</li> <li>False prophets (14:15)</li> <li>Wise man vs foolish man (14:24-27)</li> </ul> These are the Other Sheep of My Fold - Chapter 15 <ul> <li>Law of Moses is fulfilled in Him</li> <li>Nephites are the other sheep spoken of.</li> <li>They understood not THREE times.</li> <li>Other sheep TWO times.</li> </ul> Healing and Blessing - Chapter 17 <ul> <li>Heals + blesses children</li> </ul> Sacrament - Chapter 18 <ul> <li>Jesus teaches the sacrament</li> <li>Verses 15-24 are about praying alway and holding up your light. TALK ABOUT THIS.</li> </ul> Desire for the Holy Ghost - Chapter 19 <ul> <li>I love that in verse 9 we learn that the greatest desire to to receive the Holy Ghost. Then a few verse later Jesus goes up away from the people to pray. While he’s praying in 21-23 we get to read Jesus Christ advocating for the people! We get to read this incredible gift that we’ve all been given happen! Right there.</li> </ul> Miracle Sacrament - Chapter 20 <ul> <li>In verse 6  we read that there was no bread or wine, but that it didn’t matter and there was bread and wine to have the sacrament a second time.</li> </ul> Remember, Remember - Chapter 23 <ul> <li>Verses 9-14 we learn that the words and teachings of Samuel the Lamanite were never written down! It’s been 39 years since it happened! Jesus reminds Nephi that it was never written down, and Nephi hadn’t ever realized it.</li> <li>Elder Anderson said in his talk <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/15andersen?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Defining Memories</a> from April 2020 <ul> <li>"Embrace your sacred memories. Believe them. Write them down. Share them with your family. Trust that they come to you from your Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son. Let them bring patience to your doubts and understanding to your difficulties. I promise you that as you willingly acknowledge and carefully treasure the spiritually defining events in your life, more and more will come to you. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you!"</li> </ul> </li> </ul> 3 Nephites - Chapter 28 <ul> <li>3 Nephites - talk about this entire chapter.</li> </ul> Call to Action - Chapter 30 <ul> <li>Verse 2 at the end - Nephi’s call to action for all of us. </li> </ul>

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Matthew 11-12 + Luke 11 Come Unto Me - Matthew 11:28-30  28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you crest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.  Footnote for 29a is for the word YOKE. It says, “Jesus Christ, Taking the Name of.” So when we take His yoke - we are taking His name, or making covenants by being baptized. When we are yoked WITH Him, He is able to offer us this help. Footnote 29c is for the work MEEK. The footnote for this says, “gentle and humble.”         In the talk by Elder Bendar called “Meek and Lowly in Heart” Elder Bednar discusses in detail the attribute and gift of meekness. He says, “Please notice the characteristic the Lord used to describe Himself in the following scripture: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Instructively, the Savior chose to emphasize meekness from among all the attributes and virtues He potentially could have selected. A similar pattern is evident in a revelation received by the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1829. The Lord declared, “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” Meekness is a defining attribute of the Redeemer and is distinguished by righteous responsiveness, willing submissiveness, and strong self-restraint. This quality helps us to understand more completely the respective reactions of Amulek, Pahoran, President Nelson, and President Eyring.” Footnote 29f is for the word REST. President Nelson has gone into great detail about this word, and I would direct you to His talk “Overcome the World and Find Rest.” The footnote does tell us that we can look up the word COMFORT though. I love this idea of finding comfort in our souls when we come unto Him. That is what he offers and comfort and rest can be one and the same.      A Certain Woman in the Company  In Luke 11 verses 27-28 we learn about a Certain woman of the company. There was a group gathered and Jesus cast out devils of a man that was dumb and heal him. Then Jesus taught that a house divided will fall. Then in 27 we read ...  I believe that Christ's response in 28 is one of agreeing and also comparing. Just as our mothers and their nurturing us as babes is essential and something to rejoice in - so it shall be rejoiced that those that hear the word of God and keep it. Walking wtih the Women of the New Testament page 93. (affiliate link)

Matthew 11-12 + Luke 11 Come Unto Me - Matthew 11:28-30 <ul> <li>28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you crest.</li> <li>29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.</li> <li>30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. <ul> <li>Footnote for 29a is for the word YOKE. It says, “Jesus Christ, Taking the Name of.” So when we take His yoke - we are taking His name, or making covenants by being baptized. When we are yoked WITH Him, He is able to offer us this help.</li> <li>Footnote 29c is for the work MEEK. The footnote for this says, “gentle and humble.” <ul> <li>In the talk by Elder Bendar called <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/meek-and-lowly-of-heart?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Meek and Lowly in Heart”</a> Elder Bednar discusses in detail the attribute and gift of meekness. He says, “Please notice the characteristic the Lord used to describe Himself in the following scripture: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Instructively, the Savior chose to emphasize meekness from among all the attributes and virtues He potentially could have selected. A similar pattern is evident in a revelation received by the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1829. The Lord declared, “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” Meekness is a defining attribute of the Redeemer and is distinguished by righteous responsiveness, willing submissiveness, and strong self-restraint. This quality helps us to understand more completely the respective reactions of Amulek, Pahoran, President Nelson, and President Eyring.”</li> <li>Footnote 29f is for the word REST. President Nelson has gone into great detail about this word, and I would direct you to His talk <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/47nelson?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Overcome the World and Find Rest.”</a> The footnote does tell us that we can look up the word COMFORT though. I love this idea of finding comfort in our souls when we come unto Him. That is what he offers and comfort and rest can be one and the same.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> A Certain Woman in the Company <ul> <li>In Luke 11 verses 27-28 we learn about a Certain woman of the company.</li> <li>There was a group gathered and Jesus cast out devils of a man that was dumb and heal him. Then Jesus taught that a house divided will fall.</li> <li>Then in 27 we read ...</li> <li> I believe that Christ's response in 28 is one of agreeing and also comparing. Just as our mothers and their nurturing us as babes is essential and something to rejoice in - so it shall be rejoiced that those that hear the word of God and keep it.</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZWnp7M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walking wtih the Women of the New Testament </a>page 93. (affiliate link)</li></ul>

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