Ye Shall Be Free
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does Elder Mutombo mean by understanding the "why" of the gospel?
- How does Elder Mutombo describe the transformative power of the gospel?
- What story does Elder Mutombo share about faith and courage in adversity?
- How does Elder Mutombo describe the role of Jesus Christ in our lives?
Topics
Understanding the "Why" of the Gospel
Elder Mutombo emphasizes the importance of understanding the "why" of the gospel. He shares his personal experience of how his family's understanding of the gospel brought about a change in their lives, leading to a greater sense of unity, love, and harmony.
The understanding of the why of the gospel was helping us to become more like the Savior.
The words of Christ began to enlarge our souls. They began to enlighten our understanding and became delicious to us, as the truths that we received were discernible and we could see the light, and this light grew brighter and brighter daily.
- What does Elder Mutombo mean by understanding the "why" of the gospel?
- How did understanding the "why" of the gospel change Elder Mutombo's family?
- How can understanding the "why" of the gospel help us become more like the Savior?
- How has understanding the "why" of the gospel impacted your life?
- What can you do to deepen your understanding of the "why" of the gospel?
- How can you apply the "why" of the gospel in your daily life?
The Transformative Power of the Gospel
Elder Mutombo highlights the transformative power of the gospel in changing individuals, families, and generations. He shares his family's experience of how the gospel transformed their home from a place of darkness to a place of light.
After our baptism, we truly started to progressively have a new lifestyle because of the restored gospel.
We truly became a family. Every Sunday we woke up at 6:00 a.m. to prepare to go to church, and we would travel for hours to attend Church meetings every week without complaining.
- How does Elder Mutombo describe the transformative power of the gospel?
- What changes did the gospel bring about in Elder Mutombo's family?
- What does it mean to have a "new lifestyle because of the restored gospel"?
- How has the gospel transformed your life and your family?
- What changes can you make in your life to allow the gospel to transform you more fully?
- How can you help others experience the transformative power of the gospel?
Faith and Courage in Adversity
Elder Mutombo shares a powerful story of Brother Mulumba and his family who showed faith and courage during a violent conflict in the Kasai region. Despite the threat to their lives, they chose to remain faithful to their covenants and were miraculously protected.
Brother Mulumba courageously told them, "I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My family and I have accepted Jesus Christ and have faith in Him. We will remain faithful to our covenants and will accept to die."
They remembered their covenants and were protected.
- What does the story of Brother Mulumba teach about faith and courage in adversity?
- How did their faith and commitment to their covenants protect Brother Mulumba and his family?
- What does it mean to "hold up the light of Christ" during dark times?
- How have you shown faith and courage during times of adversity?
- What can you do to strengthen your commitment to your covenants, especially during difficult times?
- How can you "hold up the light of Christ" in your life?
The Role of Jesus Christ in Our Lives
Elder Mutombo testifies of the essential role of Jesus Christ in our lives. He describes Jesus as the light that shines in darkness, the standard of excellence for exaltation, and the antidote to the confusion of the world.
Jesus Christ is the light that shines in darkness. Those who follow Him "shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life".
He is "the light, the life, and the truth". He is the antidote and remedy to the confusion of the world. He is the standard of excellence for exaltation, even Jesus Christ.
- How does Elder Mutombo describe the role of Jesus Christ in our lives?
- What does it mean for Jesus Christ to be "the light, the life, and the truth"?
- How is Jesus Christ "the antidote and remedy to the confusion of the world"?
- How has Jesus Christ been a light in your life?
- What can you do to follow Jesus Christ more fully in your life?
- How can you share the light of Christ with others?
