Study Guide for "They Cannot Prevail; We Cannot Fall"

In this talk, Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong explores the importance of building our lives upon the rock of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need to let God prevail in our lives and the significance of enduring faithfully to the end. Drawing on scripture and prophetic counsel, Elder Wong illustrates how choosing to establish our lives upon God's rock helps us withstand the trials and tribulations of life.

Before Reading

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

What does it mean to let God prevail in our lives?
How can we build our lives upon the rock of Jesus Christ?
What does Elder Wong mean when he says, "Our life is actually part of the gospel of Jesus Christ"?
How does God's knowledge of us help us to withstand trials?
What is the significance of the promise that "they cannot prevail, and we cannot fall"?

Topics

Understanding the Importance of Letting God Prevail

Elder Wong emphasizes the importance of letting God prevail in our lives, especially in perilous times. He encourages us to soften our hearts to hear God's voice and be determined to let Him guide our lives.

Our dear prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, said in our last general conference: "During these perilous times of which the Apostle Paul prophesied, Satan is no longer even trying to hide his attacks on God’s plan. Emboldened evil abounds. 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."

Let us be determined to let God prevail in our lives.

What does it mean to let God prevail in our lives?
Why is it important to hear God's voice?
How can you better let God prevail in your life?
What actions can you take to soften your heart to hear His voice?

Building Our Lives Upon the Rock of Jesus Christ

Elder Wong uses the parable of the wise man and the foolish man to illustrate the importance of building our lives upon the rock of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that our foundation matters and has a decisive effect on our ultimate and eternal outcome.

Although earth and hell may combine against us, they cannot prevail if we choose to let God prevail by establishing our lives upon His rock.

Therefore, where our foundation is really matters, and this has a decisive effect on the outcome ultimately and eternally.

What does it mean to build our lives upon the rock of Jesus Christ?
How does our foundation affect our spiritual survival?
How can you strengthen your foundation on Jesus Christ?
In what ways have you seen the importance of a strong foundation in your life?

Living the Gospel Daily

Elder Wong stresses that living the gospel should be a daily endeavor, not just a weekly activity. He states that our life is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is part of the whole plan of salvation and exaltation.

Just going to church once a week is not enough to build upon the rock. Our entire lives should be filled with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel is not part of our life, but our life is actually part of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What does it mean that our life is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Why is it important to live the gospel daily, not just weekly?
How can you better incorporate the gospel into your daily life?
What changes can you make to ensure that the gospel is not just a part of your life, but that your life is a part of the gospel?

Recognizing God's Knowledge and Love for Us

Elder Wong reassures us of God's infinite love and His intimate knowledge of our lives. He emphasizes that God knows our potential better than we do.

God is our Heavenly Father. He loves all of us. He knows our potential way better than we know ourselves. He knows not only the details of our lives. God knows the details of the details of the details of our lives.

How does God's knowledge of us help us in our spiritual journey?
Why is it important to remember God's love for us?
How does understanding God's love and knowledge of you affect your faith and trust in Him?
How can you better recognize and remember God's love and knowledge of you in your daily life?

Following Prophetic Counsel

Elder Wong encourages us to follow the prophetic counsel of President Nelson. He highlights the promise that if we receive the prophet's words with patience and faith, the powers of darkness will be dispersed and the heavens will shake for our good.

Please follow our living prophet President Nelson’s wise counsel. As recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 21:5–6: "For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory."

What are the promises associated with receiving the prophet's words with patience and faith?
Why is it important to follow prophetic counsel?
How can you better follow the counsel of living prophets?
What changes have you noticed in your life when you've followed prophetic counsel?