Study Guide for "“Come, Follow Me”"

In this talk, President Russell M. Nelson shares his experiences and insights about the importance of following Jesus Christ and the significance of making and keeping covenants with God. He emphasizes the eternal nature of families and the necessity of ordinances for exaltation. He also shares his personal experiences and feelings about the loss of his daughter and the faith of members in times of trials.

Before Reading

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

What is the central message of President Nelson's talk?
How does President Nelson emphasize the importance of following Jesus Christ?
What insights does President Nelson share about the eternal nature of families?
What personal experiences does President Nelson share in his talk?
How does President Nelson describe the importance of making and keeping covenants with God?

Topics

Experiencing the Joy of the Restored Gospel

President Nelson shares his admiration for members who have found joy in the restored gospel. He cites examples such as young men and women serving in their respective church roles, and children participating in home-centered gospel learning.

Blake, we are thrilled with you and others who are choosing to feed their spirits by feasting on the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

And we delight in knowing that many are receiving the power of God in their lives as they worship and serve in the temple.

What examples does President Nelson give of members finding joy in the gospel?
How does President Nelson describe the impact of the restored gospel on individuals" lives?
How have you experienced joy through the restored gospel?
What can you do to further feast on the truths of the gospel?

The Eternal Nature of Families

President Nelson emphasizes the eternal nature of families and the importance of making and keeping covenants to ensure families can be together forever. He clarifies that while all people will be resurrected, exaltation and eternal family relationships require more.

The spirit in each of us naturally yearns for family love to last forever.

Salvation is an individual matter, but exaltation is a family matter.

What does President Nelson teach about the eternal nature of families?
What is the difference between salvation and exaltation according to President Nelson?
How does the principle of eternal families impact your life?
What can you do to strengthen your family relationships now and for eternity?

The Importance of Making and Keeping Covenants

President Nelson teaches that making and keeping covenants with God and receiving essential ordinances are prerequisites for exaltation. He expresses his sorrow for those who choose not to make these covenants and invites them to consider the eternal consequences.

So, what is required for a family to be exalted forever? We qualify for that privilege by making covenants with God, keeping those covenants, and receiving essential ordinances.

They have not received the ordinances that will exalt them with their families and bind them together forever.

What does President Nelson say is required for a family to be exalted forever?
How does President Nelson express his feelings towards those who choose not to make covenants with God?
What covenants have you made with God and how are you striving to keep them?
What steps can you take to better understand and honor your covenants?

Personal Experiences and Testimony

President Nelson shares personal experiences, including the loss of his daughter and his visit to Paradise, California after a devastating wildfire. He testifies of the restored gospel and the Savior's invitation to follow Him.

We miss our daughter greatly. However, because of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, we do not worry about her.

I testify that God lives! Jesus is the Christ. His Church and the fulness of His gospel have been restored to bless our lives with joy, here and hereafter.

What personal experiences does President Nelson share in his talk?
What does President Nelson testify about the Savior and His gospel?
How have your personal experiences strengthened your testimony of the gospel?
How can you follow the Savior's invitation to "come, follow me" more fully in your life?

Invitation to Seek and Embrace the Restored Gospel

President Nelson extends an invitation to those who have distanced themselves from the Church or who have not yet sought to know the truthfulness of the restored gospel. He urges them to do the spiritual work necessary to gain a testimony.

Do the spiritual work to find out for yourselves, and please do it now. Time is running out.

Now, as President of His Church, I plead with you who have distanced yourselves from the Church and with you who have not yet really sought to know that the Savior’s Church has been restored.

What invitation does President Nelson extend to those who have distanced themselves from the Church or have not yet sought to know the truthfulness of the gospel?
What does President Nelson suggest as ways to seek and embrace the truthfulness of the gospel?
How can you apply President Nelson's invitation in your personal spiritual journey?
What steps can you take to help others seek and embrace the restored gospel?