And This Is Life Eternal
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What are the two key truths that Jesus Christ taught about Heavenly Father's plan of happiness?
- How can prayer help us come to know God?
- What role does scripture study play in our journey to know the Savior?
- Why is doing God's will essential in knowing Him?
- How does striving to become like the Savior help us in our quest to know God?
- What can we learn from righteous mentors about knowing God?
Topics
Know God through Prayer
Elder Grow emphasizes that prayer is a fundamental way to begin knowing God. He shares the example of Oliver Cowdery's revelation, highlighting that through sincere prayer, we can feel God's love and receive personal guidance and peace.
When you pray with faith, you will feel God’s love as His Spirit speaks to your soul.
No matter how alone or uncertain you may feel at times, you are not alone in this world. God knows you, personally.
- What did Oliver Cowdery experience when he prayed for confirmation about his work in the Restoration?
- How can prayer help us feel God's love and guidance?
- How can you improve your personal prayers to better come to know God?
- Can you recall a time when you felt God's love through prayer? How did it impact you?
Know God through Scripture Study
Scripture study is not just about learning about the Savior but coming to know Him personally. Elder Grow shares Elder Bruce R. McConkie's powerful testimony and experiences from his own family to illustrate how studying the scriptures can help us hear God's voice and internalize His truths.
As you study and ponder the scriptures, you too will hear God’s voice, know His words, and come to know Him.
Scripture study becomes the channel for the Spirit to give each of us a customized tutorial.
- What did Elder Bruce R. McConkie testify about knowing the Savior?
- How can family scripture study help us recognize the voice of the Spirit?
- What are some ways you can enhance your personal scripture study?
- How can you make family scripture study more meaningful and consistent?
Know God by Doing His Will
Elder Grow explains that doing God's will is essential in our journey to know Him. He shares personal stories of his family members who dedicated their lives to serving God, illustrating that honoring covenants, keeping commandments, and serving others brings us closer to God.
As we seek to do God’s will by faithfully serving Him and our fellowmen, we feel His approval and truly come to know Him.
You and I do the will of the Father by honoring our covenants, keeping the commandments, and serving God and our fellowmen.
- What examples did Elder Grow share about doing God's will?
- How does serving others help us come to know God?
- What are some specific ways you can better align your will with God's will?
- How can you make service a more integral part of your life?
Know God by Becoming like Him
Becoming like the Savior is the ultimate way to know God. Elder Grow teaches that worthiness, repentance, and striving to emulate Christ's attributes bring us closer to Him. He emphasizes the promise that those who forsake their sins and follow Christ will see His face and know Him.
The Savior tells us that the very best way to know God is to become like Him.
Through our faith in His atoning sacrifice, the Savior cleanses us, heals us, and enables us to know Him by helping us become like Him.
- What does it mean to become like the Savior?
- How does repentance help us in our journey to know God?
- What Christlike attributes do you feel you need to develop more fully?
- How can you make repentance a regular part of your life?
Know God by Following Mentors
Elder Grow highlights the importance of righteous mentors in our spiritual journey. He shares the example of Elder Neal A. Maxwell, who submitted his will to God even during his battle with cancer. By following the example of faithful mentors, we can learn to align our lives with God's will.
The ultimate role model and mentor, available to all of us, is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
God has given us role models and mentors to help us in our striving.
- What did Elder Neal A. Maxwell teach about submitting to God's will?
- Why are mentors important in our spiritual journey?
- Who are some mentors in your life that have helped you grow spiritually?
- How can you seek out and follow the example of righteous mentors?
