Study Guide for "Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains"

In this talk, President Russell M. Nelson speaks about the power of faith in Jesus Christ and how it can move the metaphorical mountains in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of increasing our faith, particularly in challenging times, and provides practical suggestions on how to do so. He also reminds us of the global nature of the Church and the universal applicability of the gospel's message.

Before Reading

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

What is the "mountain" President Nelson is referring to in the title of his talk?
How does President Nelson suggest we can increase our faith in Jesus Christ?
What does President Nelson say about the global nature of the Church?
How does President Nelson describe the relationship between faith and miracles?
What are the five suggestions President Nelson gives to develop faith and trust?

Topics

Understanding the Power of Faith

President Nelson explains that faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. He emphasizes that it is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives and that even a small amount of faith can move mountains.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power.

It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives.

The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to His perfect power. But He does ask us to believe.

Why is faith in Jesus Christ foundational to all belief?
How does our faith unlock the power of God in our lives?
What does it mean that the Lord does not require perfect faith to access His perfect power?
How have you experienced the power of faith in your own life?
What steps can you take to increase your faith in Jesus Christ?
How can you apply the principle of faith to a current challenge in your life?

Increasing Faith in Times of Trial

President Nelson acknowledges the trials that members of the Church have faced during the pandemic and encourages them to respond with stronger discipleship. He suggests that increasing faith is the answer to personal challenges, and that this requires effort and active engagement.

If you have responded to your trials with a stronger discipleship, this past year will not have been in vain.

Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith.

Lazy learners and lax disciples will always struggle to muster even a particle of faith.

How does President Nelson suggest we should respond to trials?
Why does increasing faith require effort and active engagement?
How have you responded to recent trials with stronger discipleship?
What "mountains" are you currently facing, and how can increasing your faith help you overcome them?
What steps can you take to become more engaged in your faith journey?

Five Suggestions to Develop Faith and Trust

President Nelson provides five practical suggestions to help develop faith and trust: study the scriptures and doctrine of Christ, choose to believe in Jesus Christ, act in faith, partake of sacred ordinances worthily, and ask Heavenly Father for help. He emphasizes that faith takes work and encourages members to ask and seek for help in growing their faith.

To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort.

Faith takes work. Receiving revelation takes work. But "every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."

What are the five suggestions President Nelson gives for developing faith and trust?
Why does increasing faith and trust require effort?
How does asking and seeking help in growing faith?
How can you apply each of President Nelson's five suggestions in your own life?
What steps can you take to increase your effort in developing faith and trust?
What specific questions or concerns can you take to Heavenly Father in prayer to help grow your faith?

The Power of Faith in Action

President Nelson shares examples of the power of faith in action, from the Apostles who continued to teach Christ's doctrine at the peril of their lives, to the Saints who died on the pioneer trail, to the members in Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, and Tahiti who showed vibrant faith in the face of heavy rains. He emphasizes that faith is powerful and enables the unlikely to accomplish the impossible.

Truly, faith is the power that enables the unlikely to accomplish the impossible.

We saw vibrant faith at work among each of those islanders—faith sufficient to stop the rain and faith to persevere when the rain did not stop.

What examples does President Nelson give of the power of faith in action?
How does faith enable the unlikely to accomplish the impossible?
Can you think of a time when your faith enabled you to accomplish something you thought was impossible?
How can you demonstrate vibrant faith in your current circumstances?
What steps can you take to strengthen your faith in the face of trials?

The Promise of Faith in Jesus Christ

President Nelson concludes by testifying of the risen Savior and the promise that faith in Him can move the mountains in our lives. He assures us that Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail us, and that faith in Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life.

Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe.

What does President Nelson promise about faith in Jesus Christ?
Why is faith in Christ the greatest power available to us in this life?
How have you experienced the promise that faith in Christ can move mountains in your life?
What can you do to strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ and His Church?
How can you apply the principle that "all things are possible to them that believe" in your current circumstances?