Baptism

Baptism                                                                                                                                            Student Choice #3

Romans 6:1-13

What must be done with sin before baptism can occur?                                                      Body of sin must be destroyed before baptism can occur.

What events from Christ's life are symbolized in baptism?

Christ physically died to represent the death of sin that must occur. He raised from the dead having power over death and sin. He prepared a way that we can all overcome death and sin.

Considering the symbolism, why couldn’t someone be baptized by sprinkling

Baptism by immersion is symbolic of burying the sin or the death of sin. After being fully immersed, they are brought forth out of the water symbolizing a new birth.

What do these verses teach us about how we can maintain the newness of life?

These verses teach us how we can maintain the newness of life by yielding yourselves unto God, let not sin reign in your mortal bodies.

Mosiah 3:19

What part of us would ideally die at baptism?

The natural man.

Romans 6:14-23

Who’s servants are we?

The natural man is the servant of sin. When we are freed from sin, we become servants of righteousness. We want to be a servent of rightousness at all times. When we are following the commandments we are a servent of righteousness.

True sources of freedom

True freedom is found in righteousness and obeying the commandments. If we do this we will be happy and will have our freedom. Through the atonement we can free ourselves from sin.

Forgiveness

Activity 4 Choice #2, Blog Post on Forgiveness.

What were the people of Corinth commanded to do “if any had caused grief”?

They were commanded to forgive them. Also we are to confirm our love for them and comfort them. These things all come a lot easier to do if you are keeping the commandments and following our latter day council.

What blessings do we see when we forgive?

There are so many blessings that are given to us when we truly forgive both ourselves and others. Some of these are forgiveness for our own sins, Christ like love and compassion towards others, greater love for everyone around is and the knowledge and experience of the atonement and how it works in our lives.

What is the danger in failing to forgive?

The dangers in failing to forgive would be first of all not forgiven and we will have to deal with that pain later on. You will be condemned before the lord. We have the greater sin than the one who is asking our forgiveness when we don’t forgive others.

Elder James E. Faust

“If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being.”

To forgive is a divine attribute. It is to pardon or excuse someone from blame for an offense or misdeed. The scriptures refer to forgiveness in two ways. The Lord commands us to repent of our sins and seek His forgiveness. He also commands us to forgive those who offend or hurt us.

Choice 6: The Sacrament

Read Luke 22:19 and identify the important word Luke used in describing the sacrament that Nephi also used but Paul did not.

The important word that Luke used to describe the sacrament is ‘remembrance’. Jesus introduced the sacrament to his apostles so they would remember him. Every Sunday we partake of the sacrament and remember him.

Remembrance means: The act or process of remembering, The state of being remembered, Something serving to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or event; a memorial, The length of time over which one's memory extends, Something remembered; a reminiscence.

What is different between what is taught in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 and 3 Nephi 18:28-29 with regard to the counsel about when to not partake of the sacrament?
In 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 It focuses on the importance of examining oneself before partaking of the sacrament, but in 3 Nephi 18:28-29 it doesn’t mention that. Nephi does talk about how he wants to make sure the leaders are making sure that the sacrament isn’t partaken unworthily. It also says that whoever takes the sacrament and is unworthy, will be guilty of your own body and blood of the Lord. 

What did Paul teach that explains why we don’t want to partake of the sacrament unworthily?

Paul explains to us that the sacrament is a communion of the blood of Christ. When we partake of the sacrament unworthily, we are taking the Lord’s sacrifice lightly, and are mocking Him.

What can you do to make the sacrament a more meaningful experience in your life both on Sundays and during the week?

I can make the sacrament a more meaningful experience by really reflecting on my week and how Christ hand was in my life. Think of all the things that he helped me with and gave me strength to do that I couldn’t do myself. Also I can think of ways to serve others better in the following week. I can try to work harder on goals and be better each week.

Choice Two: Missionaries

Breanne Jones

Choice Two: Missionaries

A missionaries purpose is to “invite others to come unto Christ be helping them receive the restored Gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end” (Preach My Gospel).

1.    1 thess 2:2 Speak the gospel boldly

2.    1 thess 2:5 Use not flattering words

3.    2 thess1:11-12 Pray always

4.    2 thess 3:7-8 Be professional

5.    1 thess 2: 12 Walk worthy before God

6.    1 thess 2:19 Have a hope and Joy in Christ

7.    1 thess 1:3 Have patience and joy in the work

8.    1 thess1:5 Teach with the spirit

Missionaries need to pray daily for the people they teach and do service for. They need to pray that they might love those who they come in contact with. Missionaries must always remember who they represent and act accordingly. People watch the way you dress, act, and speak.  To be a powerful missionary like Paul they need to have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is essential in missionary work and is how our Heavenly Father communicates with us and our investigators. The Holy Ghost brings power to our messages and power enough to motivate and inspire our brothers and sisters to receive the Gospel.

I could do a better job of representing Jesus Christ in my daily life by…

Reach out and share the gospel with neighbors

Be more prepared to share a gospel message.

Being a good example to my brothers and sisters and to those at work