Hold Up Your Light
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What experiences does Elder Nash share about sharing the gospel?
- What are some of the blessings Elder Nash mentions that come from sharing the gospel?
- What does Elder Nash mean by "holding up the gospel light"?
- How does Elder Nash suggest we can share the gospel in a "normal, natural way"?
Topics
Understanding the Joy and Hope from Sharing the Gospel
Elder Nash discusses how sharing the gospel brings joy and hope into our lives. He shares experiences of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the gospel, and emphasizes that sharing the gospel kindles joy and hope in both the giver and the receiver.
Sharing the gospel kindles joy and hope in the souls of both giver and receiver. Truly, "how great shall be your joy" as you share the gospel! Sharing the gospel is joy upon joy, hope upon hope.
- What does Elder Nash mean when he says sharing the gospel kindles joy and hope in both the giver and receiver?
- Can you share an experience where you felt joy and hope from sharing the gospel?
- How can you incorporate sharing the gospel into your daily life to bring more joy and hope?
- Who is someone in your life that you feel prompted to share the gospel with?
Experiencing God's Power through Sharing the Gospel
Elder Nash teaches that as we share the gospel, we invite God's power into our lives. He explains that by keeping our baptismal covenants, which include standing as witnesses of God, we allow the power of godliness to flow into our lives.
As we "abide in" Him by keeping this covenant, the enlivening, sustaining, sanctifying power of godliness flows into our lives from Christ, just as a branch receives nourishment from the vine.
- What does it mean to "abide in" Christ through keeping our covenants?
- How does sharing the gospel invite God's power into our lives?
- How have you felt God's power in your life as you've shared the gospel?
- What can you do to more fully "abide in" Christ and invite His power into your life?
Gaining Protection from Temptation by Sharing the Gospel
Elder Nash explains that choosing to hold up the gospel light brings us into that light and provides protection against temptation. He warns that choosing not to hold up the gospel light moves us to the shadows, where we are more susceptible to temptation.
Choosing to not hold up the gospel light moves us to the shadows, where we are susceptible to temptation. Importantly, the converse is true: choosing to hold up the gospel light brings us more fully into that light and the protection it provides against temptation. What a tremendous blessing in today's world!
- What does Elder Nash mean by "holding up the gospel light"?
- How does sharing the gospel protect us from temptation?
- How have you experienced protection from temptation as you've shared the gospel?
- What can you do to more fully hold up the gospel light and receive its protection?
Experiencing Healing through Sharing the Gospel
Elder Nash shares the story of Sister Tiffany Myloan who found healing and a renewal of her faith through supporting the missionaries and sharing the gospel. He testifies that sharing the gospel brings healing into our lives.
Sister Tiffany Myloan accepted the invitation to support the missionaries despite very heavy personal struggles, including questions about her faith. She recently told me that supporting the missionaries has renewed her faith and sense of well-being. In her words, "Missionary work is so healing."
- How does sharing the gospel bring healing into our lives?
- Can you share an experience where you or someone you know experienced healing through sharing the gospel?
- How can you seek healing through sharing the gospel?
- Who can you support in their missionary efforts as a means of inviting healing into your life?
Recognizing Our Great Opportunity to Share the Gospel
Elder Nash emphasizes the great opportunity we have to share the gospel in our time. He shares stories of individuals who have come to the truth because someone held up their light and shared the gospel with them. He encourages us to share the gospel and rejoice in the blessings that come from doing so.
Brothers and sisters, "there are many … among all … parties, [sects,] and denominations … who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it." The need to hold up our light has never been greater in all human history. And the truth has never been more accessible.
- What does Elder Nash mean when he says the need to hold up our light has never been greater?
- How can we recognize the opportunities we have to share the gospel?
- How can you more actively hold up your light and share the gospel?
- What can you do to better recognize and seize the opportunities you have to share the gospel?
