Study Guide for "Light Cleaveth unto Light"

In this talk, Elder Timothy J. Dyches uses the metaphor of light and darkness to discuss our spiritual journey through mortality. He emphasizes the importance of the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost in our lives, and how they guide us through our mortal experience. He also shares personal experiences and stories that illustrate the power of God's light in our lives, and how it can guide us in times of darkness.

Before Reading

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

How does Elder Dyches describe the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost?
What personal experiences does Elder Dyches share to illustrate the power of light and darkness?
How can we invite more spiritual light into our lives according to Elder Dyches?
What are the effects of living in the light of Christ and the Holy Ghost?
What does Elder Dyches suggest we do if we find ourselves in spiritual darkness?

Topics

Understanding the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost

Elder Dyches explains that the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost are vital to our spiritual life. The Light of Christ, given to every person, helps us to distinguish good from evil and prompts us to do good continually. The Holy Ghost, on the other hand, enlightens our mind, fills our soul with joy, and guides us to make choices that keep us in the light.

In His perfect love, God grants the Light of Christ to every person "that cometh into the world" that they may "know good from evil" and be prompted "to do good continually."

The greatest source of light that Heavenly Father imparts to you in mortality comes through the Holy Ghost, whose influence "shall enlighten your mind [and] fill your soul with joy."

What is the Light of Christ and how does it influence us?
How does the Holy Ghost guide us and bring light into our lives?
How have you experienced the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost in your life?
What can you do to invite more of their influence in your daily life?

Inviting More Spiritual Light into Our Lives

Elder Dyches outlines several ways we can invite more spiritual light into our lives. These include praying, studying scriptures, obeying commandments, repenting, partaking of the sacrament, bearing testimony, serving others, and showing kindness, patience, forgiveness, and charity.

A drop of sunshine is added every time you seek God in prayer; study the scriptures to "hear Him"; act on guidance and revelation from our living prophets; and obey and keep the commandments to "walk in all the ordinances of the Lord."

His light in you is enhanced with your acts of kindness, patience, forgiveness, and charity and shows itself in your happy countenance.

What are some ways we can invite more spiritual light into our lives?
How do these actions enhance God's light within us?
Which of these actions can you focus on to invite more spiritual light into your life?
How have you seen God's light in your life as you engage in these actions?

Navigating Through Life's Challenges with God's Light

Elder Dyches discusses how the light of the Holy Ghost can guide us through life's challenges and setbacks. He reassures us that God is with us in our dark days and that our trials can transform us into better individuals with a firmer faith and brighter hope in Christ.

Through it all, if we "let God prevail in our lives," the light of the Holy Ghost will reveal that there is purpose and meaning in our trials, that they will ultimately transform us into better, more complete individuals with a firmer faith and brighter hope in Christ, knowing that God was there with us in our dark days all along.

How can the light of the Holy Ghost guide us through life's challenges?
What can we learn from our trials according to Elder Dyches?
How have you experienced God's light during challenging times?
What trials have strengthened your faith and hope in Christ?

Repenting and Returning to God's Light

Elder Dyches encourages those who have strayed into spiritual darkness due to sin to repent and return to God's light. He assures us that we are never beyond the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

If sin has led you there, pull back the curtain of darkness and begin now to humbly approach your Heavenly Father with a broken heart and a contrite spirit and repent.

You are never beyond the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

How does repentance help us return to God's light?
What does Elder Dyches say about the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
How have you experienced the healing power of the Atonement?
What steps can you take to repent and return to God's light?

Trusting in God's Guidance

Through a personal story of his grandfather, Elder Dyches illustrates the importance of trusting in God's guidance and direction, especially during challenging and uncertain times.

Based on that experience and many others, Grandpa counseled, "The best and greatest partner you will ever have is your Father in Heaven."

What does Elder Dyches" grandfather's story teach us about trusting in God?
Why is it important to trust in God's guidance?
How have you experienced God's guidance in your life?
What can you do to trust more fully in God's direction and care?