Saturday, December 7, 2013

Life's challenges and the encouragement of the Lord's apostles

Unit 1 Choice 1: Philippians 1-4. Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges
·         People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week:
-          If we have the spirit of Christ upon us and are seeking out His gospel then the things we think should be argued will become less of what is important and following the love of God will become what is important. Something else we can do if there is an argument is to take someone else’s opinion nicely instead of becoming upset. Be open to what is being said and give your own opinion in a kind way.
·         Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength.
-Their parents testimony came because they acted on what they believed so they could have a testimony. Children need to be taught how to have their own testimony and how to act on what they believe because just thinking and professing their parents testimony it isn’t enough, they need to show what they believe to God and in doing this can help them create their own testimony.
·         An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does.
-          As hard as it is to leave family the scriptures show that it is better to follow Christ and leave what you know behind than it is to continue going down the path that you are, especially now that you understand the gospel.
·         How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 3:3?
-          It’s an example of following the Holy Ghost, because if you believe in the Holy Ghost it will teach you and guide you to understanding of other things, thus it will give you peace in an argument, understanding of the gospel so you have your own testimony and the strength to let go of what is behind you to look forward to what God has promised you.

Unit 2 Choice 2
2 Timothy 1:1-10. Paul’s Affection for Timothy
1.       What parallels are there in the counsel and expressions given by both Paul and Mormon?
-          They pray for their safety, they encourage continuing the work of God and to not be discouraged by what is happening around them, to keep their faith.
2.       Why do you think Paul noted Timothy’s grandmother’s and mother’s faith?
-It was mentioned before that Timothy’s mother was a Jew and that she believed. His grandmother and mother must have been the ones to teach Timothy the gospel which has given him the strength and knowledge he needs to be an apostle of Christ.
3.       What assurance did Paul give timothy about “the spirit of fear”? How can this counsel and assurance help you in your life?
-It is not by fear that God works, it is great power that is shown by love and that the apostles have this with them along with a sound mind that helps them to do their work. If they have a sound mind with them while they go about doing the work of God, rather than the fear of doing the work, then they are given power to do the works of God.
4.       Why did Paul love and bless the “house of Onesiphorus” with the Lord’s mercy?
-          Because the house of Onesiphorus took care of Paul and helped him rest while he was in Rome. And the man of the house sought him out seeking the gospel (it seems)
5.       What did Paul bless him with?
-          With the mercy of the Lord.
6.       How does Matthew 11:29-30 and Jacob 1:8 help you better understand what the “chain” is (yoke or cross) that Paul spoke of in 2 Timothy 1:16?

-          It could be the gospel or to be a missionary for the gospel. 

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