Thou Art the Christ
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What inspired Eli to study law and the teachings of Jesus Christ?
- How did Eli respond to the question about his moral compass during his law school interview?
- What are the three key aspects of lifelong discipleship according to Sister Wright?
- How can we help children strengthen their belief in Jesus Christ?
- What changes occur when Jesus Christ becomes the focus of our lives?
Topics
Believe in Jesus Christ
Sister Wright emphasizes the importance of having faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation of our beliefs. She recounts the experience of Peter, who recognized Jesus as the Christ, and discusses how faith in Christ leads to salvation. Sister Wright encourages us to help children strengthen their belief in Jesus Christ by providing opportunities to hear testimonies, see images of His ministry, and feel the Holy Ghost testify of His divinity.
“Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. … We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power.”
“Behold, I am Jesus Christ. … Arise and come forth. …”
- What did Peter's response to Jesus" question demonstrate about his belief?
- Why is faith in Jesus Christ essential for salvation?
- How can we help children develop a strong belief in Jesus Christ?
- How can you strengthen your own belief in Jesus Christ?
- What experiences have helped you feel the Holy Ghost testify of Christ's divinity?
- How can you create opportunities for children to hear and feel testimonies of Jesus Christ?
Belong to Jesus Christ and His Church
Sister Wright discusses the importance of belonging to Jesus Christ and His Church through sacred covenants. She highlights the example of King Benjamin's people, who experienced a mighty change of heart and committed to doing God's will. Sister Wright emphasizes the role of families and Church leaders in preparing children to make and keep covenants, using resources such as the Come, Follow Me manual.
Because of the covenant they made with God and Jesus Christ, they were "called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters."
We have a covenantal responsibility to build His kingdom and prepare for His return.
- What does it mean to belong to Jesus Christ and His Church?
- How did King Benjamin's people show their commitment to God?
- What resources can help families and leaders prepare children for covenants?
- How can you strengthen your sense of belonging to Jesus Christ and His Church?
- What covenants have you made, and how do they influence your daily life?
- How can you support children in preparing for and keeping sacred covenants?
Become like Jesus Christ
Sister Wright emphasizes the call to become like Jesus Christ by emulating His attributes and teachings. She discusses the importance of lifelong discipleship and the need to be doers of the word. Sister Wright encourages guiding and supporting children in their journey to become like Christ, ensuring they understand their vital role in His Church and the preparation for His return.
What manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.
Lifelong discipleship requires us to "be … doers of the word, and not hearers only."
- What does it mean to become like Jesus Christ?
- How can we support children in their journey to emulate Christ?
- Why is it important to be doers of the word?
- In what ways can you strive to become more like Jesus Christ?
- What actions can you take to be a doer of the word?
- How can you help children understand their role in preparing for the Savior's return?
Infuse the Light of Jesus Christ into Our Lives
Sister Wright highlights the transformative power of making Jesus Christ the focus of our lives. She describes how conversion changes our nature, desires, and actions, leading to a life filled with goodness. Sister Wright warns against becoming casual in our discipleship and emphasizes the need to testify of Christ's divinity and mission in all aspects of life.
Conversion changes everything! It changes our nature "that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."
If we become casual in our discipleship of Jesus Christ, it could be catastrophic for our children.
- What changes occur when Jesus Christ becomes the focus of our lives?
- Why is it important to avoid becoming casual in our discipleship?
- How can testifying of Christ's divinity impact our lives and the lives of others?
- How can you make Jesus Christ the focus of your daily life?
- What specific changes have you noticed in your life as a result of conversion?
- How can you ensure that your testimony of Christ is shared in your home and community?
Recognize the Power of Jesus Christ's Love
Sister Wright underscores the importance of recognizing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. She emphasizes that while our love can comfort and inspire, the love of Jesus Christ has the power to sanctify, exalt, and heal. Sister Wright encourages us to teach our children about the glorified, omnipotent, and exalted nature of Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save.
Our love may comfort and inspire, but Their love can sanctify, exalt, and heal.
This Jesus should not be a fictional Jesus, or a simplistic Jesus, or a bodiless Jesus, or a casual Jesus, or an unknown Jesus, but a glorified, omnipotent, resurrected, exalted, worshipful, powerful Only Begotten Son of God, who is mighty to save.
- How does the love of Jesus Christ differ from human love?
- Why is it important to teach children about the true nature of Jesus Christ?
- What impact does recognizing Christ's love have on our lives?
- How have you experienced the sanctifying and healing power of Christ's love?
- In what ways can you share the love of Jesus Christ with others?
- How can you help children understand the depth and power of Christ's love?
