Should be able to be printed as a 5x7
Framed it made a nice gift for neighbors this year
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
For unto us Christmas Gift idea
Should be able to be printed as a 5x7
Framed it made a nice gift for neighbors this year
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Example
The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Exemplar
https://www.lds.org/liahona/2014/01/the-divine-mission-of-jesus-christ-exemplar?lang=eng
Video Jesus Christ Is the Perfect Example of Obedience by Elder Hales
http://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/jesus-christ-is-the-perfect-example-of-obedience?lang=eng
Lesson ideas and handouts on Following the Saviors perfect example
http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3198
Women’s Righteous Examples Further Work of Salvation
By the Relief Society general board and Sarah Jane Weaver, Church News assistant editor
http://www.lds.org/church/news/womens-righteous-examples-further-work-of-salvation?lang=eng&query=example
Young women lesson Following the Example of the Savior
https://www.lds.org/manual/young-women-manual-1/lesson-3-following-the-example-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng
Jesus Christ, Exemplar
- Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men: Matt. 4:19 .
- take up his cross, and follow me: Mark 8:34 . ( Mark 10:21 ; Luke 9:23 ; D&C 56:2 . )
- My sheep … follow me: John 10:27 .
- given you an example … do as I have done: John 13:15 .
- I am the way: John 14:6 .
- what is that to thee? follow thou me: John 21:22 .
- Be ye therefore followers of God: Eph. 5:1 .
- was in all points tempted like as we are: Heb. 4:15 .
- yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered: Heb. 5:8 .
- Christ … an example, that ye should follow his steps: 1 Pet. 2:21 .
- as he is, so are we: 1 Jn. 4:17 .
- the example of the Son of the living God: 2 Ne. 31:16 .
- be perfect even as I: 3 Ne. 12:48 .
- always observe to do, even as I have done: 3 Ne. 18:6 .
- set an example for you: 3 Ne. 18:16 .
- that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do: 3 Ne. 27:21 .
- what manner of men ought ye to be? … even as I am: 3 Ne. 27:27 .
- true followers of his Son … we shall be like him: Moro. 7:48 .
- even one in me as I am one in the Father: D&C 35:2 .
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Lamb of God-#sharethegift
The Lamb of God
A name for the Savior that refers to Jesus as the sacrificial offering given in our behalf.
Finding the Lamb of God
(Alma 31:5) President Boyd K. Packer speaks about finding the Lamb of God through the preaching of the word of God. (0:46)
Finding The Lamb
(John 1:36-41) David B. Haight speaks about finding the Lamb of God.(3:09)
- He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter:Isa. 53:7; ( Mosiah 14:7; )
- Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world:John 1:29; ( Alma 7:14; )
- Ye were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish:1 Pet. 1:18–20;
- Worthy is the Lamb that was slain:Rev. 5:12;
- We overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb:Rev. 12:11;
- These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because of their faith in him:1 Ne. 12:11;
- The Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world:1 Ne. 13:40; ( 1 Ne. 11:21; )
- Cry mightily unto the Father in the name of Jesus, that perhaps ye may be cleansed by the blood of the Lamb:Morm. 9:6; ( Rev. 7:14; Alma 34:36; )
- The Son of Man is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world:Moses 7:47;
Monday, January 6, 2014
Bread of Life
The Bread of Life
Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life. The bread of the sacrament symbolically represents Christ’s body.
Exploring:The Bread of Life By Julie Wardell
Saturday, January 4, 2014
King of Kings- #ShareTheGift
King of Kings
John 12:13
"In a visit to Westminster Abbey . . . I was
particularly taken by the graves of the kings and queens. They ruled the
British Empire; they had earthly power few can fathom; they were among
the most influential people on earth during their time.
But I
couldn’t help wondering where their power was now. They have returned to
dust. “If you slid aside the stones on top of their tombs,” I thought,
“you would find their mortal remains.” And I wondered, “What influence
do these kings and queens have today?”
Then I thought of the King of kings. His tomb is empty. There were no mortal remains when the stone was rolled away. He is risen in immortality, and He lives." King of Kings By Lisa Ann Jackson
Living Water-#ShareTheGift
Living Water
A symbol of the Lord Jesus Christ and his teachings. As water is essential to sustain physical life, the Savior and his teachings (living water) are essential for eternal life.
"The
Samaritan woman liked the idea of never having to drink again.
Certainly, she wouldn’t miss the daily labor of carrying the heavy water
jars from the well to her home. But when Christ testified to her that
He was the Messiah and when the Spirit confirmed to her that it was
true, she began to comprehend that Jesus was speaking of greater truths.
She left the well water behind and hurried away to seek others who
might come and listen. I doubt, however, at least at that point, that
she fully understood—or whether we fully understand—what it means to
have a wellspring of living water within us.
Living water heals. It nourishes and sustains. It brings peace and joy."Blessed by Living Water by Kathleen H. Hughes
Today in Sunday School we learned about a prophecy in Ezekiel about living water. Ezekiel 47:1-8
Today in Sunday School we learned about a prophecy in Ezekiel about living water. Ezekiel 47:1-8
". . . just as the waters from the temple healed the Judean wilderness and
the Dead Sea in Ezekiel’s vision, the gospel of Jesus Christ will heal
and cleanse us if we will partake of it."
Life of the World
1 Corinthians 15:22
Savior-#ShareTheGift
Savior
One who saves. Jesus Christ, through his atonement, offered redemption and salvation to all mankind. “Savior” is a name and title of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 43:11
"Why was the Savior willing to keep His covenant with the Father and fulfill His divine mission to atone for the sins of the world? It was His love for His Father and His love for us. Why was the Father willing to allow His Only Begotten and perfect Son to suffer pain beyond description to bear the sins, heartaches, sicknesses, and infirmities of the world and all that is unfair in this life? We find the answer in these words: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
I invite each of us to evaluate how much we love the Savior, using as a measure how joyfully we keep our covenants." The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping BY LINDA K. BURTON
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| Coloring Page "Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus." -Neal A. Maxwell |
Friday, January 3, 2014
Christ-#ShareTheGift
2 Nephi 25: 26 And we atalk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we bprophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our cchildren may know to what source they may look for a dremission of their sins.
"As we strive to place Christ at the center of our lives by learning His words, by following His teachings, and by walking in His path, He has promised to share with us the eternal life that He died to gain. There is no higher end than this, that we should choose to accept His discipline and become His disciples and do His work throughout our lives. Nothing else, no other choice we make, can make of us what He can."—Thomas S. Monson, "Ponder the Path of Thy Feet"
"I
am one of his witnesses, and in a coming day I shall feel the nail
marks in his hands and in his feet and shall wet his feet with my tears.
But
I shall not know any better then than I know now that he is God’s
Almighty Son, that he is our Savior and Redeemer, and that salvation
comes in and through his atoning blood and in no other way.
God
grant that all of us may walk in the light as God our Father is in the
light so that, according to the promises, the blood of Jesus Christ his
Son will cleanse us from all sin." The Purifying Power of Gethsemane Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Only Begotten
Only Begotten
Baby Jesus in manger by Gina Carter retrieved from Google images
Docterine & Covenants 138:57
“With
all my heart and the fervency of my soul, I lift up my voice in
testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is
His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the
cross to atone for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the
Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again... May the whole
world know it and live by that knowledge.”
—Thomas S. Monson
Ensign, May 2007, 25
The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: The Only Begotten Son
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said,
“Faith in Jesus Christ is the conviction and assurance of
- His status as the Only Begotten Son of God,
- His infinite Atonement, and
- His literal Resurrection.”2
What does it mean that Christ is the Only Begotten of the Father?
Jesus was the only person to be born of a mortal mother, Mary, and an immortal father, God the Father. That is why Jesus is called the Only Begotten Son of God. From His Father, He inherited divine powers (see John 10:17–18). From His mother, He inherited mortality and became subject to hunger, thirst, fatigue, pain, and death.
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Names of Christ
― Margaret Atwood
This Christmas I took this as a challenge to study more than 52 names for Jesus Christ. For God is Love! 1 John 4:8
On Day 10 of our study as a family of the names of Christ, my 11 year old son said "Why does Jesus have so many names?" My 9 year old daughter said "Because we love Him." My son then answered his own question and said "Also because His names teach us about his purpose." So true!!
"The divinity of Jesus Christ is indicated by the specific names and titles authoritatively applied to Him. According to man's judgment there may be but little importance attached to names; but in the nomenclature of the Gods every name is a title of power or station. God is righteously zealous of the sanctity of His own name and of names given by His appointment. In the case of children of promise names have been prescribed before birth; this is true of our Lord Jesus and of the Baptist, John, who was sent to prepare the way for the Christ. Names of persons have been changed by divine direction, when not sufficiently definite as titles denoting the particular service to which the bearers were called, or the special blessings conferred upon them." JESUS THE CHRIST By JAMES E. TALMAGE pg. 33
"Christmas is what we make of it. Despite all the distractions, we can see to it that Christ is at the center of our celebration. If we have not already done so, we can establish Christmas traditions for ourselves and for our families which will help us capture and keep the spirit of Christmas."—Thomas S. Monson, "Because He Came"
Advocate
Advocate
What Is the Significance of the Title “Advocate”?
The
imagery of a judicial system is often invoked when the Last Judgment is
mentioned in scriptures. Man goes before the “judgment bar” (2 Nephi 33:15), there to be “arraigned” (Alma 11:44) and face God, “the Judge of all” (Hebrews 12:23). As part of that imagery, Jesus is called the Advocate (paraclaytos). In the King James Version of the New Testament, Jesus is called the “advocate” only once (1 John 2:1). The same word (paraclaytos) is used for the Holy Ghost, although it is translated “Comforter” (John 14:16). Thus, Jesus is one Paraclete, or Comforter, and the Holy Ghost is called “another Comforter” (John 14:16). The Greek word comes from para, to the side of, and kalayo, to summon. “Hence, originally, one who is called to another’s side to aid him, as an advocate in a court of justice” (Vincent, Word Studies, 1:486).
In
the terminology of today’s legal system, an advocate is a lawyer who
pleads another’s cause in a court of law, or in other words, an attorney
for the defense. Usually, the attorney for the defense pleads the cause
on the basis that the client is innocent; or if guilty, that
extenuating circumstances should be considered and mercy extended. At
the time of eternal judgment, we will stand before the bar of God
accused of being imperfect and unworthy to enter God’s presence, “for
all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
At that time we have an Advocate with the Father. He will stand beside
us to plead our cause before the Great Judge; however, He does not plead
our case by pointing to our lack of guilt; rather, it is His own sinlessness to which He calls God’s attention (see D&C 45:4). His perfection and His suffering pay the price to satisfy justice for those of His “brethren that believe on my name” (v. 5).
Imagine the indescribable sorrow of standing before the judgment bar
with no one to step forward, no one to speak for you. How tragic that
some will not come to Him in true faith and repentance so that He can
take their guilt upon Him and become their advocate with the Father.
“It
is of great significance to me, that I may at any moment and in any
circumstance approach through prayer the throne of grace, that my
Heavenly Father will hear my petition, that my Advocate, him who did no
sin, whose blood was shed, will plead my cause.”
D. Todd Christofferson, “I Know in Whom I Have Trusted,” Ensign,May 1993, 83.
1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
https://www.lds.org/scriptures/tg/jesus-christ-advocate?lang=eng
Reverently and Meekly Now
At the throne I intercede;
For thee ever do I plead.
I have loved thee as thy friend,
With a love that cannot end.
Be obedient, I implore,
Prayerful, watchful evermore,
And be constant unto me,
That thy Savior I may be.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
We are important to God individually.
C. S. Lewis put it this way: “[God] has infinite attention to spare for each one of us. He does not have to deal with us in the mass. You are as much alone with Him as if you were the only being He had ever created. When Christ died, He died for you individually just as much as if you had been the only man [or woman] in the world” (Mere Christianity [1943], 131).
I know what it is to love a daughter of God who with grace and devotion served with the full feminine splendor of her righteous womanhood. As a husband, consistently tell your wife how much you love her. It will bring her great happiness. As a son, tell your mother how you love her. It will give her great joy. Let us be grateful to our Father in Heaven for His precious daughters. Let us help them as much as we can. Then let us encourage every woman who questions her value to turn to her Heavenly Father and His glorified Son for a supernal confirmation of her immenseindividual worth. I testify that as each woman seeks it in faith and obedience, the Savior will continually prompt her through the Holy Ghost. That guidance will lead her to fulfillment, peace, and a consuming joy through magnifying her divinely appointed, sacred womanhood. I know the Savior will do that. I testify that He lives. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/04/the-sanctity-of-womanhood?lang=eng&query=individual+worth
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