1
Nephi 19:22
Teach
of Christ
What
22 Now
it came to pass that I, Nephi, did teach my brethren these things;
and it came to pass that I did read many things to them, which were
engraven upon the aplates
of brass,
that they might know concerning the doings of the Lord in other
lands, among people of old.
Nephi
read the scriptures to the people and he taught them.
Why
so
they would know the doings of the Lord in other lands and among the
people of old.
In
other wards so they would know about the Lord and the history of
their people and how the Lord blessed them. So they would benefit
from the testimonies and experiences of the past.
Pattern
the
Lord showed the Bible to Nephi
1 Ne.
13:23
23
And he said: Behold it proceedeth out of the mouth of a Jew. And I,
Nephi, beheld it; and he said unto me: The book that
thou beholdest is a record of
theJews,
which contains the covenants of the Lord, which he hath made unto the
house of Israel; and it also containeth many of the prophecies of the
holy prophets; and it is a record like unto the engravings which are
upon the plates
of brass,
save there are not so many; nevertheless, they contain the covenants
of the Lord, which he hath made unto the house of Israel; wherefore,
they are of great worth unto the Gentiles.
Christ
Nephi
taught the people about the Lord Jesus Christ and what he had done
for the people in ancient times. (Old Testament times)
Conference
10/16
K. Brett Nattress
No
Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know
Brothers
and sisters, I have recently been pondering this question: “If all
that your children knew of the gospel came from you—as their only
source—how much would they know?” This question applies to all
those who love, mentor, and influence children.
Is
there any greater gift that we can impart to our children than a
memory burned deep into their hearts that we know that our Redeemer
lives? Do they know that we know? And more important, have they come
to know for themselves that He lives?
I
am grateful for angels throughout the Church who boldly and lovingly
proclaim eternal truth to Heavenly Father’s children.
I
am grateful for the gift of the Book of Mormon. I know that it is
true! It contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am
unaware of anyone who is diligently reading the Book of Mormon each
day with pure intent and with faith in Christ who has lost their
testimony and fallen away. Moroni’s prophetic promise carries with
it the key to know the truth of all things—including having the
ability to discern and avoid the deceptions of the adversary.
(See Moroni
10:4–5.)
I
don’t know if anything in this world could bring more happiness and
joy than to know that our children know the Savior, to know that they
know “to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.”
That is why, as members of the Church, “we preach of Christ” and
we testify of Christ (2 Nephi
25:26).
- That is why we teach them to serve others, so that they can hold claim upon the blessings of finding themselves as they lose themselves in the service of others (see Mark 8:35; Mosiah 2:17).
As
we devote ourselves to these simple patterns of discipleship, we
empower our children with the love of the Savior and with divine
direction and protection as they face the fierce winds of the
adversary.
...I
testify that we have a loving Heavenly Father, who knows us by name!
I testify that Jesus Christ is the living Son of the living God. He
is the Only Begotten and our Advocate with the Father. I further
testify that salvation comes in and through His name—and in no
other way.
It
is my prayer that we will devote our hearts and our hands to helping
all of Heavenly Father’s children to know Him and to feel His love.
As we do, He promises us eternal joy and happiness in this world and
in the world to come. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Apply
the
first thing we need to do is become good disciples ourselves by
prayer and study and keeping the commandments. Then we need to reach
out to others. Beginning with our own families and teach them
diligently. As leaders and teachers in the church we must take our
callings seriously as though we are the only ones teaching them. If
each parent and leader does that then we can teach them thoroughly so
they don't misunderstand.
Hymns
281-Help
Me Teach With Inspiration-
D&C
43 15 Again
I say, hearken ye elders of my achurch,
whom I have appointed: Ye are not sent forth to be btaught,
but to cteach the
children of men the things which I have put into your hands by the
power of my dSpirit;
16 And
ye are to be ataught from
on high. bSanctify yourselves
and ye shall be cendowed with
power, that ye may give even as I have spoken.
Children
177
Teach Me To Walk In The Light
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