Study Guide for "He Goes before Us"

In his talk, "He Goes before Us", President Henry B. Eyring discusses the Lord's perfect foresight and meticulous planning in leading His disciples in His work. He uses the pivotal event of the Restoration in the Kirtland Temple as a prime example of the Lord's divine guidance. He further emphasizes the importance of personal sacrifice, the Lord's patience, and the joy that comes from service in the Lord's work.

Before Reading

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

What event from the Restoration does President Eyring focus on in his talk?
How does President Eyring describe the Lord's guidance in His work?
What role does personal sacrifice play in the Lord's work according to President Eyring?
How does President Eyring illustrate the Lord's patience?
What blessings come from serving in the Lord's work?

Topics

Understanding the Lord's Divine Guidance

President Eyring discusses the Lord's divine guidance using the example of the pivotal event in the Kirtland Temple during the Restoration. He emphasizes the Lord's perfect foresight and meticulous planning in leading His disciples in His work.

But this time I saw in the account how the Lord leads us, His disciples, in His Church. I saw what it means for us mortals to be led by the Savior of the world, the Creator—who knows all things, past, present, and future. He teaches us step by step and guides us, never forcing.

I came to see more clearly the power of the Lord to lead in detail His disciples in His work.

I testify that the Lord saw far into the future and how He would lead us to help Him accomplish His purposes in the last days.

How does President Eyring describe the Lord's guidance in His work?
What does the account of the event in the Kirtland Temple reveal about the Lord's guidance?
How does the Lord's perfect foresight contribute to His work?
How have you personally experienced the Lord's guidance in your life?
What can you do to better follow the Lord's guidance?
How can you help others to recognize and follow the Lord's guidance?

Recognizing the Importance of Personal Sacrifice

President Eyring highlights the importance of personal sacrifice in the Lord's work. He shares his personal experiences and the blessings that came from his sacrifices in preparing for the conference.

That matters to me because the experience of preparing for this conference has changed me in a way that I want to last.

He has always been lovingly patient in helping us learn “line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little.” He is firm in the timing and the sequence of His intentions, yet He ensures that sacrifice often brings continuing blessings that we did not foresee.

I close by expressing my gratitude to the Lord—He who inspired President Nelson to invite me to make a sacrifice to prepare for this conference. Every hour and every prayer during my preparation brought a blessing.

What is the role of personal sacrifice in the Lord's work according to President Eyring?
How have President Eyring's sacrifices brought blessings?
What personal sacrifices have you made in the Lord's work?
How have these sacrifices brought blessings into your life?
What sacrifices are you willing to make to further the Lord's work?

Appreciating the Lord's Patience

President Eyring discusses the Lord's patience in His work. He emphasizes that the Lord is patient in teaching His disciples and in ensuring the timing and sequence of His intentions.

He has raised up and prepared faithful people who choose to do hard things well. He has always been lovingly patient in helping us learn “line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little.”

He is firm in the timing and the sequence of His intentions, yet He ensures that sacrifice often brings continuing blessings that we did not foresee.

How does President Eyring illustrate the Lord's patience?
How does the Lord's patience contribute to His work?
How have you experienced the Lord's patience in your life?
What can you do to cultivate patience in your life?
How can you help others to appreciate the Lord's patience?

Experiencing Joy in the Lord's Work

President Eyring talks about the joy that comes from serving in the Lord's work. He mentions the joy experienced by those involved in the FamilySearch project and emphasizes that even as we sacrifice, we can feel joy in helping others rise to be ready for His coming.

And even as you sacrifice, you will feel joy as you help others rise to be ready for His coming.

The desire to serve our ancestors and the bonding of parents and children are growing.

All have found great joy in this service.

How does President Eyring describe the joy that comes from serving in the Lord's work?
How can sacrifice bring joy according to President Eyring?
When have you experienced joy in serving in the Lord's work?
How can you find joy in the sacrifices you make for the Lord's work?
How can you help others to find joy in serving in the Lord's work?

Understanding the Role of the Restoration

President Eyring discusses the ongoing Restoration of the gospel and the Church. He emphasizes that the Lord is leading this Restoration and has a plan for each of us in this work.

I invite all who hear this message or read these words to have faith that the Lord is leading the Restoration of His gospel and His Church. He goes before us. He knows the future perfectly. He invites you to the work. He joins you in it. He has in place a plan for your service.

I testify to you that God the Father lives. Jesus is the Christ. This is His Church. He knows and loves you. He guides you. He has prepared the way for you.

What does President Eyring say about the Restoration of the gospel and the Church?
How is the Lord leading this Restoration according to President Eyring?
What role do we have in the Restoration?
How have you experienced the Restoration in your life?
What can you do to participate more fully in the Restoration?
How can you help others to understand and participate in the Restoration?