This past week I took up President Russell M. Nelson's challenge that he gave in this address. He invited us to:
-study everything Jesus said and did in the Old Testament
-study His laws in the New Testament
-study His doctrine in the Book of Mormon
-study His words in the Doctrine and Covenants
using the Topical Guide as your core curriculum
His PROMISE was that:
-your love for Him and God's laws will grow beyond what you can imagine
-your ability to turn away from sin will increase
-your desire to keep the commandments will soar
-you will be better able to walk away from entertainment that mocks followers of Christ
In his general conference talk this past April he outlined his experience with this. He underlined and studied every single verse under the topic of Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide as well as the 57 subheadings under this title. When his wife asked him what impact it had on him he said, "I am a different man!"
I have absolutely loved my experience thus far! The first couple days I didn't think that I was going to learn anything new. I have studied the Savior often and have had many experiences, including my mission and my time in Jerusalem to really come to know Him. But then I thought, if a 93 year old apostle could learn something new and become a different man, then it must be able to have an impact on me as well.
I was surprised to find that I didn't have majority of the verses marked. I started making lists, thinking of cross references, reflecting on past experiences, and finding myself completely shocked when I looked at the clock and realized an hour had already passed by.
I bore my testimony in church today about my experience and shared most importantly that I know my Savior lives. I know He loves us. This week I have seen my faith increase. I have begun to expect miracles and to look for the hand of the Lord in my life. I am most grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ and His suffering for us. I am grateful for the opportunity to change and to become more like Him and to then go out and share His teaching with others and bless their lives.
I look forward to the rest of my studies as I complete this challenge and invite you to do it as well!
-study everything Jesus said and did in the Old Testament
-study His laws in the New Testament
-study His doctrine in the Book of Mormon
-study His words in the Doctrine and Covenants
using the Topical Guide as your core curriculum
His PROMISE was that:
-your love for Him and God's laws will grow beyond what you can imagine
-your ability to turn away from sin will increase
-your desire to keep the commandments will soar
-you will be better able to walk away from entertainment that mocks followers of Christ
In his general conference talk this past April he outlined his experience with this. He underlined and studied every single verse under the topic of Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide as well as the 57 subheadings under this title. When his wife asked him what impact it had on him he said, "I am a different man!"
I have absolutely loved my experience thus far! The first couple days I didn't think that I was going to learn anything new. I have studied the Savior often and have had many experiences, including my mission and my time in Jerusalem to really come to know Him. But then I thought, if a 93 year old apostle could learn something new and become a different man, then it must be able to have an impact on me as well.
I was surprised to find that I didn't have majority of the verses marked. I started making lists, thinking of cross references, reflecting on past experiences, and finding myself completely shocked when I looked at the clock and realized an hour had already passed by.
I bore my testimony in church today about my experience and shared most importantly that I know my Savior lives. I know He loves us. This week I have seen my faith increase. I have begun to expect miracles and to look for the hand of the Lord in my life. I am most grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ and His suffering for us. I am grateful for the opportunity to change and to become more like Him and to then go out and share His teaching with others and bless their lives.
I look forward to the rest of my studies as I complete this challenge and invite you to do it as well!
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