This week in my Christ & The Everlasting Gospel class has been amazing; we went into detail in Moses. We talked about having agency, not having all the answers, and temptation. In Moses 3, it touches on the fact that Adam and Eve had agency even in the Garden of Eden. Although they were told that they should not eat the fruit, they were also told they can make decisions for themselves. I love the idea of agency; we are in control of our own lives. I think that agency and the atonement together keep us responsible for our lives. When I make a mistake, it's up to me to fix it, but it is through the atonement and my Savior that it can be done.
Another wonderful point that was discussed is the fact that we can't know all the answers, but we most continue on in the church and what we're supposed to do. When Adam was commanded to sacrifice, he did it and said "I know not, save the Lord commanded me" (Moses 5:6). I have been having a hard time with this, but I know that the Lord knows me and what I need better than I do. I'm trying to keep this in mind as I go through different trials in my life. Sometimes I need these trials in order to get to the good things in my life. I am so thankful for this class, it always seems like the lesson is directed towards me and my struggles.
One last thing that I liked about these scriptures that we went over was in Moses 5:10-11. Even in the Garden of Eden you can see the differences between man and woman. Finding small funny things in the scriptures that have awesome points in them is always really interesting.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
find the truth.
In Mormon 7:8 it says, "...lay hold upon the gospel of Christ, which shall be set before you not only in this record but also in the record which shall come from the Gentiles from the Jews..." I didn't know that this scripture existed before we went over it in class this past week. It is awesome to me that both sets of scriptures/records were planned out and known about for years and years. One of the purposes of the Book of Mormon is to help us believe the Bible and all that it says.
I know that this church and it's records have been planned out, but sometimes it still catches me by surprise all that is done for things to fall in place. It definitely helps my testimony in the church grow. The beginning of this semester has been difficult for me, but knowing that the church is true and that I'm always able to pray to my Heavenly Father helps a lot. I am so thankful for this Christ and the Everlasting Gospel class and BYU. I have been so blessed and seeing these blessings brings me so much comfort despite my trials.
Overall, this past week in class I have learned a lot of things that aren't often talked about in church classes and I am blown away by all of the information that was taught.
I know that this church and it's records have been planned out, but sometimes it still catches me by surprise all that is done for things to fall in place. It definitely helps my testimony in the church grow. The beginning of this semester has been difficult for me, but knowing that the church is true and that I'm always able to pray to my Heavenly Father helps a lot. I am so thankful for this Christ and the Everlasting Gospel class and BYU. I have been so blessed and seeing these blessings brings me so much comfort despite my trials.
Overall, this past week in class I have learned a lot of things that aren't often talked about in church classes and I am blown away by all of the information that was taught.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
who am i?
This semester I am in a religion class titled "Christ and the Everlasting Gospel" because last semester I was taking the first section of the New Testament and loved it. I want to learn more about Jesus Christ; before coming to BYU I never really studied Christ and his life in depth so I am looking forward to this class.
I love that in Moses 1 it says "thou art my son" (Moses 1:4) because we are like Moses and have a Heavenly Father. We are children of a God and knowing that gives me purpose and hope. This gospel - Christ's Everlasting Gospel - gives me so much hope for this life. Knowing who we are and where we come from is a huge blessing given to us in this lifetime. I believe with all of my heart that I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father and that Jesus Christ was sent here to atone for our sins.
Another thing we talked about this week was that there will be difficulties in our lives, but they are sent to us so we can know the bad and the good. It is important to have trials because they bring us closer to the gospel. I know that the trials that I have had to overcome have been so important; they have made me who I am today and they have increased my love for the church so much. There have been times that I haven't felt close to my Heavenly Father or this church but because of some things that I have seen and experienced I know that He is there for me and that I belong in this church. I know who I am and where I come from.
I love that in Moses 1 it says "thou art my son" (Moses 1:4) because we are like Moses and have a Heavenly Father. We are children of a God and knowing that gives me purpose and hope. This gospel - Christ's Everlasting Gospel - gives me so much hope for this life. Knowing who we are and where we come from is a huge blessing given to us in this lifetime. I believe with all of my heart that I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father and that Jesus Christ was sent here to atone for our sins.
Another thing we talked about this week was that there will be difficulties in our lives, but they are sent to us so we can know the bad and the good. It is important to have trials because they bring us closer to the gospel. I know that the trials that I have had to overcome have been so important; they have made me who I am today and they have increased my love for the church so much. There have been times that I haven't felt close to my Heavenly Father or this church but because of some things that I have seen and experienced I know that He is there for me and that I belong in this church. I know who I am and where I come from.
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