Stories of Christ: Story 34

Pharisees vs Publican

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34

8-Dec

Pharisees Vs Publicans

Black and White

Pride

NT 38

Luke 18: 9-14

Pharisees vs Publican

Two extremes what kind of man will I be?

Be Thou Humble HB 130

Video

President Hunter explains the the story and ends with the quote below.

Quote/Principle

Humility vs Pride.  Stop and ponder which describes you?

Humility is an attribute of godliness possessed by true Saints. It is easy to understand why a proud man fails. He is content to rely upon himself only. This is evident in those who seek social position or who push others aside to gain position in fields of business, government, education, sports, or other endeavors. Our genuine concern should be for the success of others. The proud man shuts himself off from God, and when he does he no longer lives in the light. ... From the beginning of time there have been those with pride and others who have followed divine admonition to be humble. History bears record that those who have exalted themselves have been abased, but the humble have been exalted. On every busy street there are Pharisees and publicans. It may be that one of them bears our name. Howard W. Hunter; April 1984, General Conference

Ornament

There are two sides what kind of person will I be, with God or against Him.

Stories of Christ: Story 3

The Birth of Christ

This story is well known and loved.  I like to share the video and then read the first couple of pages in the New Testament Scripture Reader.  It talks about why they were traveling and the birth of the Savior, without going into the shepherds or wise men which are stories for another day.

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3

7-Nov

The Birth of Christ

Manger

Miracle of Savior's Birth

NT 5

Luke 2:1-7

Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem

Mary and Joseph

Christ Child laid in a Manger

Away in a Manger

Video

This video is just the beginning of the story, Subsequent parts are shown on other days.  This video depicts Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem and finding shelter in a stable.

Quote/Principle

This beautiful quote helps us realize the miracle that the Birth of Christ was.  He was to become our Savior, yet he came to Earth so humbly.

“We remember with gratitude that night of nights which marked the fulfillment of prophecy when a lowly manger cradled a newborn child. With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment, a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child, born in such primitive circumstances, was to be the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, the promised Messiah—even Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”

Thomas S. Monson, The Upward Reach, Oct 1993, General Conference

Ornament

The Manger where the Christ child first laid his head, reminds us of His humble birth.