The Gospel Light of Truth and Love
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is the global impact of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
- How does Elder Walker describe the blessings of the priesthood?
- What are the sacred ordinances and covenants that Elder Walker talks about?
- How does Elder Walker describe the importance of temples in our lives?
- What is the "gospel light of truth and love" that Elder Walker refers to?
Topics
Understanding the Global Impact of the Restoration
Elder Walker discusses the global impact of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which has made the blessings of the priesthood available throughout the earth. He also talks about the rapid growth of the Church and the ongoing Restoration.
Thanks to the commencing of the ongoing Restoration just over 200 years ago, "the gospel light of truth and love" now shines brightly throughout the earth.
The Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the organization of the Lord’s living Church on the earth again, and its remarkable growth since then have made the blessings of the priesthood available throughout the earth.
- What is the global impact of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
- How has the Restoration made the blessings of the priesthood available throughout the earth?
- How have you personally experienced the blessings of the Restoration?
- What can you do to help spread the blessings of the Restoration to others?
Appreciating the Importance of Temples
Elder Walker emphasizes the importance of temples in our lives. He shares personal experiences of being sealed in the temple and discusses how sacred ordinances and covenants, performed in temples, bind us to God and set us on the covenant path.
Sacred ordinances and covenants that bind us to God and set us on the covenant path clearly manifest "the power of godliness."
The ongoing Restoration has been marked by the building and dedication of temples at an augmented pace. As we gather on both sides of the veil, as we make sacrifices to serve and make the temple pivotal in our lives, the Lord is truly building us—He is building His covenant people.
- Why are temples important in our lives?
- What are the sacred ordinances and covenants performed in the temple?
- How have you experienced the blessings of the temple in your life?
- What can you do to make the temple more pivotal in your life?
Experiencing the Gospel Light of Truth and Love
Elder Walker talks about the joy and love we can experience through the gospel light of truth and love. He shares personal experiences of feeling this light and encourages us to engage ourselves and our families in hearing heaven's voice.
I felt then, and have continued to feel since, the warmth, safety, and solace of the gospel light of truth and love.
I testify that the gospel light of truth and love shines brightly throughout the earth today.
- What is the "gospel light of truth and love" that Elder Walker refers to?
- How can we experience this gospel light of truth and love?
- How have you experienced the gospel light of truth and love in your life?
- What can you do to help others experience the gospel light of truth and love?
Embracing the Blessings of the Priesthood
Elder Walker discusses the blessings of the priesthood that have become available throughout the earth due to the Restoration. He emphasizes that these blessings manifest the power of godliness.
The Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the organization of the Lord’s living Church on the earth again, and its remarkable growth since then have made the blessings of the priesthood available throughout the earth.
Sacred ordinances and covenants that bind us to God and set us on the covenant path clearly manifest "the power of godliness."
- What are the blessings of the priesthood that Elder Walker talks about?
- How do these blessings manifest the power of godliness?
- How have you experienced the blessings of the priesthood in your life?
- What can you do to help others receive these blessings?
Emphasizing the Role of Covenants and Ordinances
Elder Walker emphasizes the importance of making and keeping covenants with God. He discusses how these covenants, along with sacred ordinances, set us on the path that leads back to His presence.
Sacred ordinances and covenants that bind us to God and set us on the covenant path clearly manifest "the power of godliness."
Brothers and sisters, may we be willing and decide today to engage ourselves and our families in hearing heaven’s voice, even the voice of our Savior. May we make and keep covenants with God, which will secure us firmly in the path that leads back to His presence
- What is the role of covenants and ordinances in our spiritual journey?
- How do these covenants and ordinances set us on the path that leads back to God's presence?
- How have you experienced the blessings of making and keeping covenants with God?
- What can you do to help others understand the importance of these covenants and ordinances?
