Study Guide for "The Grave Has No Victory"

In "The Grave Has No Victory", Sister Reyna I. Aburto explores the profound impact of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on our lives, especially in times of loss and grief. Drawing from her personal experiences and scriptural accounts, she highlights the hope and peace that come from understanding and embracing the reality of the Resurrection.

Before Reading

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

How does Sister Aburto relate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to personal loss and grief?
What personal experiences does Sister Aburto share in relation to the topic of death and the resurrection?
How does the talk address the feelings of sorrow and mourning when losing a loved one?
What teachings of President Russell M. Nelson does Sister Aburto reference in her talk?
How does the story of Mary Magdalene illustrate the message of the talk?

Topics

Understanding Mourning and Love

Sister Aburto discusses the deep sorrow that comes with losing a loved one and how this mourning is an expression of pure love. She emphasizes that we cannot fully appreciate joyful reunions later without experiencing sorrowful separations now.

President Russell M. Nelson has said: "Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love."

The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.

What does it mean that mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love?
How does understanding love and mourning help us cope with death and loss?
How have you experienced mourning as an expression of love?
How can you apply the principle of love and mourning in your life?

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sister Aburto recounts the story of Jesus's death and resurrection, focusing on the experiences of Mary Magdalene. She emphasizes the hope and peace that come from understanding the reality of the Resurrection.

Mary Magdalene saw the resurrected Christ and was a witness of His glorious Resurrection.

Jesus Christ Himself declared, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

How does the story of Mary Magdalene illustrate the reality and hope of the Resurrection?
What does Jesus mean when He declares, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"?
How has your understanding of the Resurrection brought you hope and peace?
How can you strengthen your testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

The Eternal Perspective of Death

Sister Aburto reflects on the eternal perspective of death, emphasizing that it is a necessary component of our eternal existence. She underscores the reality of resurrection and eternal life for all humankind through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

President Nelson has taught: "Death is a necessary component of our eternal existence. No one knows when it will come, but it is essential to God’s great plan of happiness."

Thanks to the Atonement of the Lord, eventual resurrection is a reality and eternal life is a possibility for all humankind.

Why is death considered a necessary component of our eternal existence?
How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ make resurrection and eternal life possible for all humankind?
How does understanding the eternal perspective of death help you in times of loss and grief?
How can you strengthen your faith in the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Healing Through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sister Aburto testifies of the healing power of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. She assures us that through these divine acts, broken hearts can be healed, and anguish can be turned into peace and hope.

I testify that through the redeeming Atonement and glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, broken hearts can be healed, anguish can become peace, and distress can become hope.

He can embrace us in His arms of mercy, comforting, empowering, and healing each of us.

How do the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ bring healing and peace?
What does it mean that Jesus Christ can embrace us in His arms of mercy?
How have you experienced healing through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
How can you seek comfort and healing from Jesus Christ in times of distress and sorrow?

Personal Experiences with Death and the Hope of Resurrection

Sister Aburto shares her personal experiences with death, particularly the loss of her brother during a devastating earthquake. She discusses how her understanding of the Resurrection gave her hope and comfort.

I had received a witness that my brother’s spirit is not dead; he is alive. He is still progressing in his eternal existence.

I now know that "[my] brother shall rise again" at that magnificent moment when, because of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection, we will all be resurrected.

How did Sister Aburto's understanding of the Resurrection bring her comfort and hope after the death of her brother?
What does it mean that our spirits are not dead but are still progressing in their eternal existence?
How have your personal experiences with death influenced your understanding of the Resurrection?
How can you find comfort and hope in the Resurrection during times of loss and grief?