Today’s “Come, Follow Me” research overview covers 2 Nephi 31-33, which proceeds Nephi’s mentors regarding Jesus Christ.
Adhering To are a couple of quotes from previous and existing Church leaders regarding these phases.
2 Nephi 31
” Experiences like FSY [For the Strength of Youth] seminars, camps, rite conferences and objectives can aid to burnish our testaments, taking us via arcs of development and spiritual exploration to locations of loved one tranquility. However what must we do to remain there and remain to ‘gain ground with a steadiness in Christ’ (2 Nephi 31:20) instead of sliding in reverse? We need to remain to do those points that brought us there to begin with, like hoping usually, drenching ourselves in bible and offering seriously.”
— Youthful Guys General Head Of State Steven J. Lund, October 2022 basic seminar, “ Long Lasting Discipleship“
” After the Rescuer got the statute of baptism to ‘satisfy all integrity’ (see 2 Nephi 31:5– 6), Satan attracted Him. Similarly, our lures do not finish after baptism or securing, however obtaining the spiritual statutes and recognizing the linked agreements load us with splendid light and offer us toughness to stand up to and get over lures.”
— Senior Citizen Taniela B. Wakolo, General Authority Seventy, April 2018 basic seminar, “ Conserving Statutes Will Certainly Bring United States Marvelous Light“
” Due To the Satisfaction of Jesus Christ, we can deal with the guarantee that whatever our battles might be, we can constantly have hope in Him ‘that is magnificent to conserve’ (2 Nephi 31:19). As a result of His Satisfaction, we can have pleasure, tranquility, joy and immortality.”
— Senior Citizen K. Brett Nattress, General Authority Seventy, October 2016 basic seminar, “ No Greater Happiness Than To Know That They Know“
” Nephi stated: ‘Wherefore, ye need to gain ground with a steadiness in Christ, having an ideal illumination of hope, and a love of God and of all guys. Wherefore, if ye will gain ground, indulging upon words of Christ, and sustain throughout, behold, therefore saith the Dad: Ye will have immortality’ (2 Nephi 31:20).
” The regimented endurance defined in this knowledgeable is the outcome of spiritual understanding and vision, perseverance, persistence and God’s elegance. Working out confidence in and on the divine name of Jesus Christ, meekly sending to His will certainly and timing in our lives, and humbly recognizing His hand in all points generate the peaceable points of the kingdom of God that bring pleasure and immortality.”
— Senior Citizen David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2015 basic seminar, “ For That Reason They Hushed Their Concerns“
” In a lot of connections and situations in life, we need to deal with distinctions. Where crucial, our side of these distinctions must not be rejected or deserted, however as fans of Christ we must live in harmony with others that do not share our worths or approve the mentors whereupon they are based. The Dad’s strategy of redemption, which we understand by pythonic discovery, puts us in a temporal situation where we are to maintain His rules. That consists of caring our next-door neighbors of various societies and ideas as He has actually liked us. As a Publication of Mormon prophet educated, we need to gain ground, having ‘a love of God and of all guys’ (2 Nephi 31:20).”
— Then-Elder Dallin H. Oaks, currently a participant of the First Presidency, October 2014 basic seminar, “ Caring Others and Coping With Distinctions“
” In 2 Nephi 31, the prophet Nephi instructs us that after we obtain the exact same conserving statute of baptism that Jesus Christ got and after that [receiving] the present of the Holy Ghost, we need to ‘gain ground, indulging upon words of Christ, and sustain throughout, [and then] behold, therefore saith the Dad: [We] will have immortality.’
” Consequently, in order to obtain the best of all the true blessings of our Heavenly Dad, which is immortality, we need to finish the suitable statute job and after that remain to maintain the linked agreements. To put it simply, we need to efficiently sustain.”
— Senior Citizen Richard J. Maynes, after that a General Authority Seventy, October 2013 basic seminar, “ The Toughness To Withstand“
” For our transforming to the Lord to be total, it should consist of absolutely nothing much less than a commitment of obedience to Him. We usually mention this commitment as the baptismal commitment given that it is seen by being baptized in water. The Rescuer’s very own baptism, supplying the instance, verified His commitment of obedience to the Dad. ‘However regardless of he being divine, he showeth unto the youngsters of guys that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself prior to the Dad, and witnesseth unto the Dad that he would certainly be loyal unto him in maintaining his rules’ (2 Nephi 31:7). Without this commitment, attrition continues to be insufficient and the remission of transgressions unattained.”
— Senior Citizen D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2011 basic seminar, “ The Divine Present of Attrition“
” When Nephi forecasted of Jesus Christ at the closing of his document, he composed, ‘Wherefore, ye need to gain ground with a steadiness in Christ, having an ideal illumination of hope, and a love of God and of all guys’ (2 Nephi 31:20).
” This ‘best illumination of hope’ of which Nephi talks is the hope in the Satisfaction, infinite redemption implemented by the sacrifice of our Rescuer. This hope has actually led males and females via the ages to do impressive points. Apostles of old strolled the planet and affirmed of Him and inevitably offered their lives in His solution.”
— Senior Citizen Steven E. Snow, after that a General Authority Seventy, April 2011 basic seminar, “ Hope“
” The statute of baptism by water and fire is called an entrance by Nephi (see 2 Nephi 31:17). Why is baptism an entrance? Due to the fact that it is a regulation representing access right into a spiritual and binding commitment in between God and male. Male guarantee to abandon the globe, love and offer their fellowmen, go to the fatherless and the widows in their conditions, announce tranquility, teach the scripture, offer the Lord and maintain His rules. … Baptism and obtaining the Holy Ghost are the suggested means to get in the strait and slim course to immortality.”
— Senior Citizen L. Tom Perry, after that a participant of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2008 basic seminar, “ The Scripture of Jesus Christ“
” In extensive yet reasonable terms, guide of Mormon instructs the function of life, from whence we came and what takes place when we pass away. We find out of confidence in Jesus Christ and His penitent sacrifice, of attrition, of the significance of baptism by immersion, and of the present and power of the Holy Ghost. By examining and indulging upon the teachings of guide of Mormon, we get ‘an ideal illumination of hope, and a love of God and of all guys,’ with a need to ‘sustain throughout’ that we might ‘have immortality’ (2 Nephi 31:20).”
— Senior Citizen Craig C. Christensen, General Authority Seventy, April 2008 basic seminar, “ A Publication With an Assurance“
2 Nephi 32
” Searching the bibles daily will certainly additionally strengthen our confidence and personality. Equally as we require food to nurture our physiques, our spirits and hearts will certainly be restored and enhanced by indulging upon words of Christ as consisted of in the works of the prophets. Nephi educated, ‘Banquet upon words of Christ; for behold, words of Christ will certainly inform you all points what ye must do’ (2 Nephi 32:3).”
— Diocesan Dean M. Davies, after that a participant of the Presiding Bishopric, April 2013 basic seminar, “ A Certain Structure“
” There is a danger that an individual might not really feel adequate to hope. This concept originates from that ghoul that is the one that instructs us not to hope (see 2 Nephi 32:8). It is as heartbreaking to believe we are as well wicked to hope as it is for an extremely ill individual to think he is as well ill to head to the physician!”
— Senior Citizen J. Devn Cornish, after that a General Authority Seventy, October 2011 basic seminar, “ The Opportunity of Petition“
” As you live a virtuous life, you will certainly have the self-confidence, power and toughness required to climb up. You will certainly additionally be honored with the continuous friendship of the Holy Ghost. Comply with the promptings that you obtain. Act on them. Like the on a path much less taken a trip, the Holy Ghost will certainly reveal you all points you must do (see 2 Nephi 32:5). He will certainly educate and indicate of Christ.”
— Sibling Elaine S. Dalton, after that the Youthful Female basic head of state, April 2009 basic seminar, “ Come Allow United States Increase to the Hill of the Lord“
” The present of the Holy Ghost, provided to us by our Heavenly Dad and carried out by one commanding, consists of the merciful guarantee: ‘If ye will certainly go into in incidentally, and obtain the Holy Ghost, it will certainly reveal unto you all points what ye must do’ (2 Nephi 32:5). With the continuous friendship of the Holy Ghost, every participant of the Church can obtain ‘words of Christ’ straight (2 Nephi 32:3), at any moment or location. This individual magnificent assistance aids us to stay worthy in the statement of Jesus Christ and sustain throughout of our days. Isn’t this terrific!”
— Senior Citizen Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2007 basic seminar, “ Have We Not Factor To Celebrate?“
2 Nephi 33
” Nephi educated that the duty of the Holy Ghost is to bring the reality ‘unto the hearts of the youngsters of guys’ (2 Nephi 33:1). Our duty as moms and dads is to do all we can to produce an environment where our youngsters can really feel the impact of the Spirit and after that aid them acknowledge what they are really feeling.”
— Sibling Cheryl A. Esplin, after that the 2nd therapist in the Key basic presidency, April 2012 basic seminar, “ Educating Our Kid To Comprehend“
” Not surprising that guide of Mormon declares with daring, ‘And if ye will count on Christ ye will certainly count on these words, for they are words of Christ’ (2 Nephi 33:10). Along with the Holy Bible, guide of Mormon is a vital witness of the teachings of Christ and His divinity. Along with the Holy bible, it ‘educate[es] all guys that they must do excellent’ (2 Nephi 33:10). And along with the Holy bible, it brings us to ‘one Lord, one confidence, one baptism’ (Ephesians 4:5). That is why guide of Mormon is so critical in our lives.”
— Senior Citizen Little R. Callister, after that a General Authority Seventy, October 2011 basic seminar, “ Guide of Mormon– a Publication From God“
” I enjoy our Rescuer, Jesus Christ. Like Nephi, ‘I delight in my Jesus’ (2 Nephi 33:6), in His ministering and conserving duties upon the planet. He offers light and hope and has actually offered us the Holy Ghost for additional assistance and convenience along the path we must go. It is just via Him that we can go back to our Dad.”
— Sibling Susan W. Tanner, after that the just recently launched Youthful Female basic head of state, April 2008 basic seminar, “ My Spirit Delighteth in things of the Lord“
” Nephi, the kid of Lehi, claimed: ‘However I, Nephi, have actually composed what I have actually composed, and I respect it since terrific worth, and specifically unto my individuals. For I hope continuously for them by day, and mine eyes water my cushion by evening, due to them’ (2 Nephi 33:3). This genuine cry is being responded to in our day via guide of Mormon. Nephi was hoping that words he had actually ‘composed in weak point would certainly be made solid unto’ us, ‘for it persuadeth them to do excellent; it maketh well-known unto them of their daddies; and it speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to count on him, and to sustain throughout, which is life infinite’ (2 Nephi 33:4).”
— Senior Citizen Walter F. González, after that a General Authority Seventy, October 2001 basic seminar, “ Composing Scripture Concepts in Our Hearts“
” When we birth document of fortunately of the scripture, our talked statement welcomes the Holy Ghost to birth His witness of the reality of the message. It is not our words that bring the power however instead the Spirit of God that accompanies our words and verifies them in the hearts of the audiences. Nephi discussed in guide of Mormon, ‘For when a male speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the youngsters of guys’ (2 Nephi 33:1).”
— Sibling Susan L. Detector, after that the 2nd therapist in the Key basic presidency, October 1998 basic seminar, “ Bear Document of Him“
” The fact of [the First Vision] provides Nephi’s affirmations worrying simplicity brand-new importance. … ‘I delight in simplicity; I delight in reality; I delight in my Jesus, for he have actually retrieved my spirit from heck’ (2 Nephi 33:6). … With this terrific prophet Nephi, together with various other leaders and sensible educators, we involve recognize that we find out more easily if concepts are educated and discussed in simplicity.”
— Senior Citizen Marvin J. Ashton, after that a participant of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 1977 basic seminar, “ The Power of Simplicity“
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