Sacrament Service
First Speaker
2 Nephi 4:19-21
19 And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.
20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep.
21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.
It is not enough to know that God is there. We have to rely on Him.
Next Speaker
Moroni 7:42
42 Wherefore, if a man have faith he must needs have hope; for without faith there cannot be any hope.
Moroni 7:41
41 And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and this because of your faith in him according to the promise.
Lasting hope is not in worldly institutions.
“...the Lord loves effort, because effort brings rewards that can’t come without it.” (President Russel M Nelson as quoted by President Joy D Jones, “An Especially Noble Calling”, April 2020 General Conference)
Hope follows faith.
Alma 32:21
21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.
“...increasing your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will bring you added strength and greater hope.” (Elder Neil L. Andersen, “Wounded”, October 2018 General Conference)
Ether 12:4
4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.
“In moments of fear or doubt or troubling times, hold the ground you have already won, even if that ground is limited. In the growth we all have to experience in mortality, the spiritual equivalent of this boy’s affliction or this parent’s desperation is going to come to all of us. When those moments come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “‘Lord, I Believe’”, April 2013 General Conference)
Alma 34
9 For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made.
Jesus made it possible for us to overcome sin and death and live with God again.
“My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “Be of Good Cheer”, April 2009 General Conference)
“We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. The earth will never again be the same, as God will “gather together in one all things in Christ” (Ephesians 1:10).
“With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to know—as we do—that the heavens are open. We affirm that God is making known His will for His beloved sons and daughters. We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity and of its purpose to prepare the world for the promised Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” (“The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World”)
2 Nephi 31:20
20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.
“Because the Restoration reaffirmed the foundational truth that God does work in this world, we can hope, we should hope, even when facing the most insurmountable odds.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “A Perfect Brightness of Hope”, April 2020 General Conference)
2 Nephi 32:3
3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.
DnC 38:30
30 I tell you these things because of your prayers; wherefore, treasure up wisdom in your bosoms, lest the wickedness of men reveal these things unto you by their wickedness, in a manner which shall speak in your ears with a voice louder than that which shall shake the earth; but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.
“The question for each of us, regardless of race, is the same. Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day? Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? Are you willing to let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? Are you willing to have your will swallowed up in His?” (President Russell M. Nelson, “Let God Prevail”, October 2020 General Conference)
1 Corinthians 15:20
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
“The Resurrection from the dead is the reassuring personal pillar of our faith. It adds meaning to our doctrine, motivation to our behavior, and hope for our future.” (President Dallin H. Oaks, “What Has Our Savior Done for Us?”, April 2021 General Conference)
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