Showing posts with label Endure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Endure. Show all posts

Stories of Christ: Story 45

Way of Suffering/ Crucifixion

OrderDateStoryOrnamentPrinciple taughtScripture ReaderScripture ReferenceVideoPictureWhy that OrnamentSong
45
19-Dec
Way of Suffering/ Crucifixion
Holly
Redeemer
NT 53
Luke 23:33-46None Were With Him
Holly's sharp leaves represent the crown of thorns. The red berries represent his blood.
I Stand All Amazed HB 193
50-56Jesus is Laid in a Tomb

Video
3 videos, the first is Christ's crucifixion, the second is Him being laid in the tomb, the third is Elder Holland discussing the Saviors last moments with video as well.



Quote/Principle
There are so many good quotes about the atonement.  This week I taught a lesson from Gordon B. Hinckley's teachings about the atonement and it has amazing testimony.  Whatever quote is used the principle of Jesus Christ voluntarily giving up His life for us is an amazing miracle.  The quote below is from the talk included in the video.  It talks about the Savior's understanding of being alone and how because of that we need not be alone.

“Brothers and sisters, one of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. His solitary journey brought great company for our little version of that path—the merciful care of our Father in Heaven, the unfailing companionship of this Beloved Son, the consummate gift of the Holy Ghost, angels in heaven, family members on both sides of the veil, prophets and apostles, teachers, leaders, friends. All of these and more have been given as companions for our mortal journey because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the Restoration of His gospel. Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are. Truly the Redeemer of us all said: “I will not leave you comfortless: [My Father and] I will come to you [and abide with you].”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, None Were With Him, April 2009, General Conference

Ornament
The Holly's sharp leaves represent the crown of thorns Christ wore, the red berries represent His blood.


Stories of Christ: Story 20

Parable of the Sower


OrderDateStoryOrnamentPrinciple taughtScripture ReaderScripture ReferenceVideoPictureWhy that OrnamentSong

2024-NovParable of the SowerSeedsPrepare our hearts to hearMatt 13:1-23Parable of the Sowerparable of seedsTeach Me to Walk in the Light


Video


Quote/Principle
Christ interprets this parable for us, helping us understand that we must prepare our soil for the gospel so that it will take root and flourish.

The parable of the sower warns us of circumstances and attitudes that can keep anyone who has received the seed of the gospel message from bringing forth a goodly harvest... We have the seed of the gospel word. It is up to each of us to set the priorities and to do the things that make our soil good and our harvest plentiful. We must seek to be firmly rooted and converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We achieve this conversion by praying, by scripture reading, by serving , and by regularly partaking of the sacrament to always have His Spirit to be with us. We must also seek that mighty change of hear that replaces evil desires and selfish concerns with the love of God and the desire to serve Him and His children.
Dallin H. Oaks; April 2015, General Conference

Ornament
Seeds remind us to think about the ground we have prepared for the word of God.


Stories of Christ: Story 18

Sermon on the Mount: Our Foundation

OrderDateStoryOrnamentPrinciple taughtScripture ReaderScripture ReferenceVideoPictureWhy that OrnamentSong
18
22-Nov
Sermon on the Mount (4)
Home
Enduring Trials
Matt 6:19-21Build on the Rock of Our Redeemer
Our home must be built upon the Rock of our Redeemer.
The Wise Man and the Foolish Man. CS 281
Matt 7: -27Sermon on the Mount: Treasures in Heaven

Videos
The video of President Eyring has him discussing the importance of building on the Rock of our Redeemer because it will keep us safe through the storms of life.  The Bible video is the last segment of the Sermon on the mount.  It touches on many teaching including not judging, the golden rule, and asking and finding.  The last section is the parable of the wise and foolish man. 


Quote/Principle
The principle I chose to focus on is building upon the rock of the gospel and being strong through the storms of the world and the challenges that will come.

Our journey through life has periods of both good times and bad. Each presents different challenges. How we learn to adjust to the changes which come along depends on the foundation on which we build. The gospel of our Lord and Savior provides a sure and solid foundation. It is constructed piece by piece as we gain knowledge of the Lord’s eternal plan for His children. The Savior is the Master Teacher. We follow Him.
Elder L. Tom Perry, Finding Lasting Peace and Building Eternal Families, October 2014 General Conference

Ornament
We must build our house upon the rock of the gospel of Jesus Christ.