Study Guide for "Let God Prevail"

In his talk, President Russell M. Nelson explores the profound meaning of the term "Israel" and its implications for members of the Church. He emphasizes the importance of allowing God to prevail in our lives and discusses various topics, including the gathering of Israel, the power of agency, overcoming personal struggles, and the importance of abandoning prejudice and racism.

Before Reading

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

What is the Hebraic meaning of the term "Israel"?
How does the concept of letting God prevail apply to our personal lives?
What is the gathering of Israel and why is it important?
How can we overcome personal struggles and trials?
What is President Nelson's message regarding prejudice and racism?

Topics

Understanding the Meaning of "Israel"

President Nelson discusses the Hebraic meaning of the term "Israel", which is "let God prevail". This concept is central to the talk, as it refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. It is a choice we make due to our agency.

Thus the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul!

We can choose to be of Israel, or not. We can choose to let God prevail in our lives, or not. We can choose to let God be the most powerful influence in our lives, or not.

What is the Hebraic meaning of "Israel"?
How does the concept of letting God prevail relate to our agency?
What does it mean to choose to be of Israel?
How can you apply the concept of letting God prevail in your life?
What changes can you make to let God be the most powerful influence in your life?

The Gathering of Israel

President Nelson highlights the doctrine of the gathering of Israel. He explains that the Lord is gathering those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives and who choose to make God the most important influence in their lives.

With the Hebraic definition of Israel in mind, we find that the gathering of Israel takes on added meaning. The Lord is gathering those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives.

For centuries, prophets have foretold this gathering, and it is happening right now! As an essential prelude to the Second Coming of the Lord, it is the most important work in the world!

What is the gathering of Israel?
How does the Hebraic definition of Israel add meaning to the gathering of Israel?
Why is the gathering of Israel important in the context of the Second Coming of the Lord?
What can you do to assist in the gathering of Israel?
How can you better let God prevail in your life to be part of this gathering?

Overcoming Personal Struggles and Trials

President Nelson shares the story of "Jill", a woman who was struggling spiritually, to illustrate how choosing to let God prevail can help us overcome personal struggles and trials. The story emphasizes the importance of an eternal perspective and seeking God's will in difficult times.

If we will allow it, there are many ways this Hebraic interpretation of Israel can help us. Imagine how our prayers for our missionaries—and for our own efforts to gather Israel—could change with this concept in mind.

I wonder, to whom will we be led when we plead to find those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives?

During this heart-wrenching time in her life, dear Jill is learning to embrace God’s will for her dad, with an eternal perspective for her own life. By choosing to let God prevail, she is finding peace.

How did Jill's understanding of "myopic" help her overcome her spiritual struggle?
How can letting God prevail help us in overcoming personal struggles and trials?
What does it mean to embrace God's will in difficult times?
How can you apply the concept of letting God prevail in your own struggles and trials?
How can you seek and embrace God's will in difficult times?

Abandoning Prejudice and Racism

President Nelson addresses the issue of racism and prejudice, calling on members of the Church to abandon such attitudes and actions. He emphasizes that God does not favor one race over another and that everyone is equal in His eyes.

God does not love one race more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear. He invites all to come unto Him, "black and white, bond and free, male and female."

I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin.

Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. I plead with you to promote respect for all of God’s children.

What is President Nelson's message regarding racism and prejudice?
How does God view all races?
What determines our standing before God?
How can you promote respect for all of God's children in your daily life?
What actions can you take to abandon any attitudes and actions of prejudice?

The Courage to Let God Prevail

President Nelson emphasizes the need for faith and courage to let God prevail in our lives. This involves rigorous spiritual work, daily effort to study the gospel, and seeking personal revelation. Amidst the perilous times, the only way to survive spiritually is to let God prevail in our lives.

Now, my dear brothers and sisters, it takes both faith and courage to let God prevail. It takes persistent, rigorous spiritual work to repent and to put off the natural man through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, the only way to survive spiritually is to be determined to let God prevail in our lives, to learn to hear His voice, and to use our energy to help gather Israel.

What does it take to let God prevail in our lives?
How does letting God prevail help us survive spiritually in perilous times?
What steps can you take to let God prevail in your life?
How can you develop personal habits to study the gospel and seek personal revelation?