“Behold! I Am a God of Miracles”
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is Elder Rasband's definition of a miracle?
- How does Elder Rasband relate the concept of miracles to our everyday lives?
- What examples of miracles does Elder Rasband share from his personal experiences?
- How does Elder Rasband explain the role of faith in experiencing miracles?
- What does Elder Rasband say about the timing and nature of miracles?
Topics
Understanding the Miracles of Jesus Christ
Elder Rasband begins his talk by reflecting on the miracles performed by Jesus Christ, particularly His resurrection. He emphasizes that miracles are divine acts and expressions of God's limitless power.
His Atonement, culminating with His Resurrection after three days in a borrowed tomb, stands as the greatest miracle in human history.
Miracles, signs, and wonders abound among followers of Jesus Christ today, in your lives and in mine.
- What is the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection?
- How do miracles demonstrate God's power?
- How have you seen miracles in your own life?
- How can you increase your awareness of the miracles around you?
Recognizing Miracles in Our Lives
Elder Rasband encourages us to recognize miracles in our lives, regardless of their magnitude. He refutes the idea that miracles are simply coincidences, asserting that they are divine interventions from God.
Many of you have witnessed miracles, more than you realize.
But the magnitude does not distinguish a miracle, only that it came from God.
- What constitutes a miracle according to Elder Rasband?
- Why is it important to recognize miracles in our lives?
- What miracles have you experienced in your life?
- How can you cultivate a mindset that recognizes miracles?
Experiencing Miracles through Faith
Elder Rasband emphasizes the role of faith in experiencing miracles. He shares a personal experience where faith led to a miracle, and refers to scriptural accounts where miracles were wrought through faith.
Miracles are worked through the power of faith.
Miracles can come as answers to prayer.
- What is the relationship between faith and miracles?
- How does faith facilitate miracles?
- How has your faith led to miracles in your life?
- How can you increase your faith to experience more miracles?
Trusting in the Lord's Timing and Nature of Miracles
Elder Rasband teaches that miracles may not always come in the form or timing we expect, but we can trust that the Lord knows best. He assures us that we are beloved of the Lord and that His Atonement continues to release us from burdens as we repent and draw close to Him.
The Lord performs miracles to remind us of His power, His love for us, His reach from the heavens to our mortal experience, and His desire to teach of that which is of most worth.
Through faith, the miracle will come, though not necessarily on our timetable or with the resolution we desired.
- Why might miracles not always come in the form or timing we expect?
- How does trusting in the Lord relate to experiencing miracles?
- How have you experienced the Lord's timing in your life?
- How can you cultivate trust in the Lord's timing and nature of miracles?
The Promise of Eternal Life is the Greatest Miracle
Elder Rasband concludes by reminding us that the greatest miracle promised to us all is eternal life. He encourages us to remain steadfast and faithful, assuring that miracles will attend us if it be the Lord's will.
To us in times of trial He has said, "Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven."
That, brothers and sisters, is the miracle promised to us all.
- What is the greatest miracle promised to us?
- How does faithfulness relate to the promise of this miracle?
- How does the promise of eternal life influence your faithfulness?
- What steps can you take to remain steadfast and faithful?
