In Support of the Rising Generation
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What parallels does Brother Nelson draw between the story of Helaman and the stripling warriors and the role of leaders in supporting the youth today?
- What are some ways Brother Nelson suggests that leaders can build strong relationships with the youth?
- How does Brother Nelson emphasize the role of parents in teaching their children?
- What resources does Brother Nelson suggest for leaders and parents in guiding the youth?
- How does Brother Nelson describe the potential and mission of the youth today?
Topics
Building Trust and Relationships with the Youth
Brother Nelson emphasizes the importance of building trust and strong relationships with the youth, as exemplified by Helaman's relationship with the young Ammonites. He also discusses the role of bishops in discerning the divine identity of the youth in their care.
Helaman was a man that the young Ammonites could trust. He helped them develop and mature in righteousness.
Bishops today are blessed with discernment to see the divine identity of the youth in their care.
- How did Helaman build trust with the young Ammonites?
- What role do bishops play in building relationships with the youth?
- How can you build trust with the youth in your own life?
- What steps can you take to better discern the divine identity of the youth you interact with?
Honoring Covenants and Trusting in God
Brother Nelson discusses how Helaman and the young Ammonites honored their covenants and trusted in God, even in the face of daunting challenges. He emphasizes the importance of keeping covenants and trusting in God's strength and deliverance.
Helaman honored covenants.
Behold, it mattereth not—we trust God will deliver us.
- How did Helaman and the young Ammonites demonstrate their trust in God?
- What role did honoring covenants play in the story of Helaman and the young Ammonites?
- How can you better honor your covenants and trust in God?
- Can you recall a time when your trust in God helped you through a challenging situation?
The Role of Parents in Teaching Children
Brother Nelson highlights the primary responsibility of parents in teaching their children to keep the commandments and walk uprightly before God. He discusses how the parents of the young Ammonites taught their children faith and set a powerful example of covenant making.
These faithful parents knew they had the primary responsibility for teaching their children.
Their mothers taught them "that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them."
- What role did the parents of the young Ammonites play in teaching their children?
- How did the parents of the young Ammonites set an example of covenant making?
- What steps can you take to better fulfill your responsibility of teaching your children?
- How can you set a stronger example of covenant making for your children?
Guidance and Resources for Leaders and Parents
Brother Nelson discusses the resources available for leaders and parents in guiding the youth, including the Gospel Library and Gospel Living apps, as well as the counsel and support of stake presidents and other leaders. He emphasizes the importance of studying inspired sources and seeking guidance from the Spirit.
The needed guidance for leaders and parents is found in the Gospel Library and the Gospel Living apps.
As all members of the ward study these inspired sources and seek guidance from the Spirit, everyone will be directed by the Lord in strengthening the youth.
- What resources does Brother Nelson suggest for leaders and parents in guiding the youth?
- How does Brother Nelson emphasize the importance of studying inspired sources and seeking guidance from the Spirit?
- How can you better utilize the suggested resources in guiding the youth in your life?
- What steps can you take to seek more guidance from the Spirit in your efforts to strengthen the youth?
The Potential and Mission of the Youth
Brother Nelson describes the youth as among Heavenly Father's most noble spirits, born in these days to gather Israel through their powerful witness of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the patience, redemption, protection, guidance, and inspiration that the Lord provides for the youth.
The youth today are among Heavenly Father’s most noble spirits.
He knows each one of them and knows their great potential. He is patient as they grow. He will redeem and protect them. He will heal and guide them. He will inspire them.
- How does Brother Nelson describe the potential of the youth?
- What mission does Brother Nelson say the youth were born to fulfill?
- How can you better support the youth in fulfilling their divine potential and mission?
- How have you seen the Lord's patience, redemption, protection, guidance, and inspiration in the lives of the youth?
