Testimony Meeting
Stake President spoke at the end of the meeting. He talked more about finding joy in our trials like he did at stake conference.
He shared with us some entries he found in the Bible Dictionary. One was the entry on the Apocrypha. The Bible Dictionary states, "The Song of the Three Children. Purports to be the song sung by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (they are called Ananias, Azarias, and Misael in v. 66) in the midst of the burning, fiery furnace. " He talked about them finding joy even when being put into such a situation. He also encouraged us to look at the entry for Miarcles in the Bible Dictionary. It lists several instances of miracles in the scriptures.
At least one other person had mentioned miracles in their testimony. They talked of how miracles are not always the parting of the red sea stuff, but sometimes are more subtle.
Sunday School
Book of Mormon Lesson 5
1 Nephi 16-22
Nephi went to his father to get guidance of where to look for food, even though his father had started to complain against the Lord some. He asked his guidance either because his father was the patriarch of the family or because he was the prophet. He could've inquired of the Lord himself, but he respected his father's authority and gave his father the opportunity to fulfill his responsibility before the Lord and bring his faith back.
One of the class members expressed this opinion: The wilderness that they are going through out there is not necessarily what we think of here. That wilderness of where they were, was mostly dessert. Finding wood was no small thing. A bow is the size of a man. The story states that he made only one arrow. Perhaps because that was all the more wood he could find.
I was thinking that this may have been one of the reasons why it was such a big deal that Nephi's bow had broken. It may have seemed impossible that they would have materials to make another bow.
1 Nephi 16:29
29 And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us aunderstanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by bsmall means the Lord can bring about great things.
Our conscience might be considered our Liahona. If we do not pay it heed it may stop working and guiding us. If our conscience has started to fail us we should increase our efforts in seeking direction from the Lord.
Priesthood
The missionaries gave us the lesson today.
1 Ne Chapter 8 - Tree of Life
Lehi felt the love of God and wanted to share it with his family. The Preach My Gospel manual states that as our understanding of the atonement increases our desires to share the gospel will also increase.
James 5:20
20 Let him know, that he which aconverteth the sinner from the error of his way shall bsave a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
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Monday, February 11, 2008
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Sacrament Meeting
Easter
The Primary sang.
One of the high councilmen from the stake spoke about his experience in churches before he joined our church and the things that he has learned about the savior through it all. He learned of the personal nature of the atonement and the importance of baptism.
The ward choir sang.
A member of the bishopric spoke. He said that the atonement removes the effects of sin from the repentant person and allows them to reconcile themselves to God.
He said that the opening hymn - I Believe in Christ - was written by Elder Bruce R. McConkie. He read Elder McConkie's testimony in the final talk he gave before he died. Elder McConkie bore testimony of the atonement.
The Bishopric member also quoted from Elder Eyring's talk from the last General Conference where he said that man's days have been prolonged to allow them time to repent.
He talked about how often we pray for rain, but don't plow our fields to receive the rain. How often do we want the atonement, but don't do our part.
Sunday School
Jesus talking about not giving the gospel to the dogs to the Canaanite woman. She knew that he meant that the gospel was not to be taught to any but the Jews at that time and not the Canaanites yet. She commented that even the dogs got to have the scraps from the table. She also knew the term for dog that he used was as a beloved pet and not just a wild dog. At that point he began opening up the teaching of the gospel to others than the Jews.
Miracles are based on faith.
The gospel started being taught to Adam and flowed from him to the chosen people to Israel. It then went to the gentiles. It is now in the process of returning to Israel.
Peter was given all the keys of the priesthood. From Moses he received the keys to the gathering of Israel. From Elijah he received the key to sealing on Earth and in Heaven.
God said to Peter, James, and John to hear his Son. When he says hear he means listen and obey.
Priesthood
Chapter 7 - Spencer W. Kimball
Personal Testimony
We all weave threads of golden testimony throughout our lives. Each testimony comes together at a different time, in different ways, with different threads, but form a beautiful tapestry of testimony.
Easter
The Primary sang.
One of the high councilmen from the stake spoke about his experience in churches before he joined our church and the things that he has learned about the savior through it all. He learned of the personal nature of the atonement and the importance of baptism.
The ward choir sang.
A member of the bishopric spoke. He said that the atonement removes the effects of sin from the repentant person and allows them to reconcile themselves to God.
He said that the opening hymn - I Believe in Christ - was written by Elder Bruce R. McConkie. He read Elder McConkie's testimony in the final talk he gave before he died. Elder McConkie bore testimony of the atonement.
The Bishopric member also quoted from Elder Eyring's talk from the last General Conference where he said that man's days have been prolonged to allow them time to repent.
He talked about how often we pray for rain, but don't plow our fields to receive the rain. How often do we want the atonement, but don't do our part.
Sunday School
Jesus talking about not giving the gospel to the dogs to the Canaanite woman. She knew that he meant that the gospel was not to be taught to any but the Jews at that time and not the Canaanites yet. She commented that even the dogs got to have the scraps from the table. She also knew the term for dog that he used was as a beloved pet and not just a wild dog. At that point he began opening up the teaching of the gospel to others than the Jews.
Miracles are based on faith.
The gospel started being taught to Adam and flowed from him to the chosen people to Israel. It then went to the gentiles. It is now in the process of returning to Israel.
Peter was given all the keys of the priesthood. From Moses he received the keys to the gathering of Israel. From Elijah he received the key to sealing on Earth and in Heaven.
God said to Peter, James, and John to hear his Son. When he says hear he means listen and obey.
Priesthood
Chapter 7 - Spencer W. Kimball
Personal Testimony
We all weave threads of golden testimony throughout our lives. Each testimony comes together at a different time, in different ways, with different threads, but form a beautiful tapestry of testimony.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Sunday February 18, 2007
Sacrament Meeting
A return missionary who served as a Cambodian speaking missionary in Tacoma, WA and Boston, MA spoke to us today.
Sunday School
We talked about the miracles that Jesus performed. Why would Jesus have told the people he healed to tell no one. Ordinences, like healing the sick, are sacred. We should not speak lightly of them. We should not speak of them to just anyone in any situation.
Priesthood
We talked about repentance and the miracle of forgiveness.
We listed the steps of repentance:
1. Godly sorrow/Appropriate guilt
2. Confession
3. Restitution
4. Forsaking the sin
There was a discussion about whether one who is convicted of murder can be forgiven of that. There were many scriptures shared about the condemnation of murderers. It was also brought out that it is not our place to judge. It was stated that we don't know the killers state of mind or the circumstances of the death and until the judgement comes we should not give up on people.
A return missionary who served as a Cambodian speaking missionary in Tacoma, WA and Boston, MA spoke to us today.
Sunday School
We talked about the miracles that Jesus performed. Why would Jesus have told the people he healed to tell no one. Ordinences, like healing the sick, are sacred. We should not speak lightly of them. We should not speak of them to just anyone in any situation.
Priesthood
We talked about repentance and the miracle of forgiveness.
We listed the steps of repentance:
1. Godly sorrow/Appropriate guilt
2. Confession
3. Restitution
4. Forsaking the sin
There was a discussion about whether one who is convicted of murder can be forgiven of that. There were many scriptures shared about the condemnation of murderers. It was also brought out that it is not our place to judge. It was stated that we don't know the killers state of mind or the circumstances of the death and until the judgement comes we should not give up on people.
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