Study Guide for "Feasting upon the Words of Christ"

In this talk, Elder Takashi Wada encourages members of the Church to "feast upon the words of Christ," explaining that this means more than just reading the scriptures. He discusses the concept of feasting in terms of joy, nourishment, celebration, and building a relationship with the Savior. Elder Wada also identifies the blessings that come from feasting on the words of Christ and shares personal experiences to illustrate these blessings.

Before Reading

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

What does Elder Wada mean by "feasting upon the words of Christ"?
What are the blessings that come from feasting upon the words of Christ according to Elder Wada?
How does Elder Wada relate personal experiences to the concept of feasting upon the words of Christ?

Topics

Understanding the Concept of Feasting

Elder Wada explains that feasting is more than just having a big meal. It involves joy, nourishment, celebration, sharing, expressing love, giving thanks to God, and building relationships. When applied to the scriptures, feasting should bring real joy and build our relationship with the Savior.

Feasting upon the scriptures is not just reading them. It should bring us real joy and build our relationship with the Savior.

When we feast, we will also likely find that the amount or kind of food we have may not matter if our hearts are filled with gratitude.

What does it mean to "feast" upon the words of Christ?
Why does Elder Wada believe that feasting upon the words of Christ involves more than just reading the scriptures?
How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude when feasting upon the words of Christ?
What can you do to make your scripture study more of a feast?
How can you cultivate a sense of joy and gratitude in your scripture study?
How has feasting upon the words of Christ strengthened your relationship with the Savior?

Blessings of Feasting upon the Words of Christ

Elder Wada identifies three blessings that come from feasting upon the words of Christ. These include increased spiritual capacity to receive revelation, a better understanding of our divine identity and worth, and the ability to lift others through the words of Christ.

First, the words of Christ can help us "increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation"

Second, when we struggle with our own identity and lack of self-esteem, the "pleasing word of God" in the scriptures will help us know who we really are and give us strength beyond our own.

Third, we can lift the lives of others through the words of Christ.

What are the three blessings Elder Wada identifies that come from feasting upon the words of Christ?
How can the words of Christ help us to increase our spiritual capacity to receive revelation?
How can the words of Christ help us to understand our divine identity and worth?
How can the words of Christ help us to lift others?
How have you experienced increased revelation through feasting upon the words of Christ?
How has your understanding of your divine identity and worth been influenced by the words of Christ?
Can you think of a time when you were able to lift others through the words of Christ?