Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ

Understanding the Covenant Path

President Freeman explains the covenant path as a journey that begins with baptism and leads to deeper commitments made in the temple. She emphasizes that a covenant is not just about a contract but also about a relationship with God. The blessings of this path come in God's own time and way.

We call this walking the covenant path—a path that begins with the covenant of baptism and leads to deeper covenants we make in the temple.

A covenant is not only about a contract, although that is important. It’s about a relationship.

His is a mission of condescension. Jesus Christ will meet us where we are as we are. This is the why of the garden, the cross, and the tomb.

• What is the covenant path?
• How does a covenant represent a relationship with God?
• How does Jesus Christ meet us where we are?
• How can you strengthen your relationship with God through your covenants?
• What steps can you take to progress along the covenant path?
• How have you seen Jesus Christ meet you where you are in your life?

Recognizing the Role of Covenants in Our Lives

President Freeman discusses the important role that covenants play in our lives. She uses the example of Jacob's covenant with God and the blessings that came from it. She also highlights the importance of the temple, which is a place for making covenants.

Jacob had a choice to make. He could choose to live his life simply acquainted with the God of his father, or He could choose to live life in committed covenant relationship with Him.

Jesus Christ came to lift us. He wants to help us become. This is the why of the temple.

We must remember: it’s not the course alone that will exalt us; it’s the companion––our Savior. And this is the why of covenant relationship.

• What choice did Jacob have to make in his relationship with God?
• What is the significance of the temple in our covenant relationship with God?
• What is the role of Jesus Christ in our covenant journey?
• How have the covenants you've made impacted your relationship with God?
• What steps can you take to strengthen your covenant relationship with Christ?
• How can you better utilize the temple in your covenant journey?

Embracing Our Personal Covenant Journey

President Freeman encourages us to embrace our personal covenant journey with Christ. She shares her personal testimony of why she walks the covenant path and how it has shaped her relationship with Christ. She also encourages us to not let our current condition hinder us from progressing on this path.

I walk this path as a “beloved daughter of heavenly parents,” divinely known and deeply trusted. As a child of the covenant, I am eligible to receive promised blessings.

Because I want to live in committed covenant relationship with Him.

Begin where you are. Don’t let your condition hinder you. Remember, pace or placement on the path are not as important as progress.

• How does President Freeman describe her personal covenant journey?
• Why does she choose to walk the covenant path?
• What advice does she give about progressing on the covenant path?
• How would you describe your personal covenant journey?
• Why do you choose to walk the covenant path?
• What steps can you take to progress on your covenant path, regardless of your current condition?

Recognizing the Strength of the Rising Generation

President Freeman acknowledges the strength and faith of the rising generation. She expresses her admiration for their desire to know Christ and their ability to gather others to Him. She encourages us to learn from them and to walk the covenant path together.

I was reminded of the strength of the rising generation. We can learn from you. You have a genuine desire to know the guide, Jesus Christ. You trust the strength of the rope that tethers us to Him. You are unusually gifted in gathering others to Him.

Thankfully, we walk this path together, calling out encouragement along the way. As we share our personal experience with Christ, we will strengthen personal devotion.

• How does President Freeman describe the rising generation?
• What can we learn from the rising generation?
• How does walking the covenant path together strengthen our personal devotion?
• What can you learn from the rising generation in your life?
• How can you contribute to walking the covenant path together with others?
• How can sharing your personal experiences with Christ strengthen your personal devotion?

Understanding the Importance of Commitment in a Covenant Relationship

President Freeman emphasizes the importance of commitment in a covenant relationship with Christ. She shares the example of the Jewish people's devotion to their relationship with God and their longing for a temple. She encourages us to invest in our relationship with Christ by entering into covenants with Him.

Most wear their finest when they visit this sacred place; their choice of garment is a symbol of their devotion to their relationship with God.

The answer to these good and important questions is simple: it depends on what degree of relationship you want to experience with Jesus Christ.

Invest in the relationship by entering into covenant with Him. It doesn’t matter your age or your condition. You can walk with Him.

• How does President Freeman describe the Jewish people's devotion to their relationship with God?
• Why is commitment important in a covenant relationship with Christ?
• How can we invest in our relationship with Christ?
• How do you show your devotion to your relationship with God?
• What steps can you take to deepen your commitment to your covenant relationship with Christ?
• How can you invest more in your relationship with Christ, regardless of your age or condition?