Study Guide for "Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints"

In his inspiring General Conference talk, President Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addresses the members with a call to action for becoming exemplary Latter-day Saints. He emphasizes the importance of the new home-centered, Church-supported curriculum, the proper use of the name of the Church, the significance of temple worship, and the ongoing need for personal spiritual growth. His message is filled with promises and blessings for those who diligently follow his counsel.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What are the benefits of the new home-centered, Church-supported curriculum?
Why is it important to use the correct name of the Church?
How does temple worship strengthen individuals and families?
What are the new temples announced by President Nelson?
What blessings does President Nelson promise to those who follow his counsel?

Topics

Transform Your Home into a Sanctuary of Faith

President Nelson emphasizes the potential of the new home-centered, Church-supported curriculum to strengthen families and transform homes into sanctuaries of faith. He promises that diligent efforts in this regard will lead to delightful Sabbath days, enthusiastic learning by children, and a decrease in the adversary's influence.

The new home-centered, Church-supported integrated curriculum has the potential to unleash the power of families.

I promise that as you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning, over time your Sabbath days will truly be a delight.

What is the new home-centered, Church-supported curriculum?
How can transforming your home into a sanctuary of faith benefit your family?
What steps can you take to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning?
How have you seen the influence of the adversary decrease in your home when you focus on gospel learning?

Honor the Lord by Using the Correct Name of the Church

President Nelson stresses the importance of using the correct name of the Church, which honors the Lord Jesus Christ. He promises that this rigorous attention will lead to increased faith and greater spiritual power for the members of the Church.

Our rigorous attention to use the correct name of the Savior’s Church and its members will lead to increased faith and access to greater spiritual power for members of His Church.

Why is it important to use the correct name of the Church?
What are the blessings associated with using the correct name of the Church?
How can you ensure that you are using the correct name of the Church in your daily conversations?
What experiences have you had that demonstrate the increased faith and spiritual power that come from using the correct name of the Church?

Make Temple Worship a Priority

President Nelson highlights the crucial role of temple worship in the salvation and exaltation of individuals and families. He encourages members to regularly attend the temple, promising that the Lord will bring needed miracles as they make sacrifices to serve and worship in His holy house.

Our need to be in the temple on a regular basis has never been greater.

I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.

Why is temple worship crucial for our salvation and exaltation?
What are the blessings of regularly attending the temple?
How can you make temple worship a priority in your life?
What sacrifices are you willing to make to ensure regular temple attendance?

Recognize the Importance of Temple Renovations and New Temples

President Nelson discusses the importance of maintaining and renovating existing temples, as well as the construction of new temples. He announces plans for 12 new temples and emphasizes that while building and maintaining temples may not change lives, spending time in the temple surely will.

Building and maintaining temples may not change your life, but spending your time in the temple surely will.

Why is it important to maintain and renovate existing temples?
What is the significance of constructing new temples?
How can you support the Church’s efforts in maintaining and building temples?
What personal experiences have you had that testify of the importance of temple worship?

Gain a Testimony of the Savior’s Infinite Love

President Nelson invites those who have been absent from the temple to prepare and return. He encourages members to worship in the temple and pray to feel the Savior’s infinite love, promising that each person may gain their own testimony of His direction in this sacred work.

I invite you to worship in the temple and pray to feel deeply the Savior’s infinite love for you.

Why is it important to gain a testimony of the Savior’s infinite love?
How can worshiping in the temple help you feel the Savior’s love?
What steps can you take to prepare and return to the temple if you have been absent?
How have you felt the Savior’s infinite love in your life, especially through temple worship?