Thou Art the Christ

Believe in Jesus Christ

Sister Wright emphasizes the necessity of having faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation of our beliefs. She references Peter's declaration of Christ's divinity and encourages us to help children strengthen their faith by experiencing Christ through testimonies, reverential images, and the Holy Ghost.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power.

We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

• Belief in Jesus Christ is essential for salvation.
• Faith must be centered in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• We exercise faith by knowing His character and striving to live according to His will.

• Reflect on a time when your faith in Jesus Christ helped you through a difficult situation.
• Share an experience where you felt the Holy Ghost testify of Christ's divinity.
• Discuss how you have helped your children or others strengthen their belief in Jesus.

Belong to Jesus Christ and His Church

Sister Wright discusses the importance of belonging to Jesus Christ and His Church through covenants. She highlights the role of sacred covenants in building His kingdom and preparing for His return, encouraging families to use resources like the Come, Follow Me manual to support this journey.

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a covenantal responsibility to build His kingdom and prepare for His return.

• Belonging to the Church involves making and keeping sacred covenants.
• Covenants transform us into the children of Christ.
• Resources like the Come, Follow Me manual can aid families in preparing children for a covenant path.

• Share a personal experience of making or keeping a covenant.
• Reflect on how belonging to the Church has influenced your life.
• Discuss ways you have helped others feel a sense of belonging in the Church.

Become like Jesus Christ

Sister Wright calls on us to emulate Jesus Christ in our lives, highlighting the transformative power of conversion. She encourages us to guide children in their discipleship journey, helping them to actively participate in the Church and prepare for the Savior's return.

What manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.

Conversion changes everything! It changes our nature "that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."

• Becoming like Christ requires lifelong discipleship.
• Conversion alters our desires and actions.
• We should guide children to actively participate in the Church and prepare for the Savior's return.

• Describe a time when you felt a change in your nature through conversion.
• Share how you have helped children or others become more Christlike.
• Reflect on ways you strive to emulate Jesus Christ in your daily life.

Infuse the Light of Christ into Life

Sister Wright stresses the importance of testifying of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. She warns against becoming casual in discipleship, emphasizing that true change and purpose come through Christ. She urges us to share the love of the Savior with our children, ensuring they understand their worth.

Without Jesus Christ there is no power to change, no purpose to aspire to, and no reconciliation of the travails of life.

Our love may comfort and inspire, but Their love can sanctify, exalt, and heal.

• Testifying of Christ is essential in all Church meetings and homes.
• Becoming casual in discipleship can have catastrophic effects on children.
• Jesus Christ's love is powerful and transformative.

• Consider a time when you felt the light of Christ in your life.
• Share how you have testified of Christ in your home or community.
• Reflect on the impact of understanding your worth as a child of God.

The Power of Jesus Christ's Teachings

Sister Wright reflects on the profound teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, as a model for moral living. She shares a personal story about her son Eli's experience in law school, illustrating the influence of Christ's teachings in academic and personal pursuits.

If all of humanity abided by the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount, the world would be a better, more peaceful place.

The Sermon on the Mount is decisively the most noteworthy discourse ever delivered.

• Jesus Christ's teachings are a perfect model for moral living.
• The Sermon on the Mount provides insight into Christ's character and divine attributes.
• Christ's teachings can guide us in all areas of life, including academic and personal pursuits.

• Reflect on how the teachings of Jesus Christ have influenced your moral decisions.
• Share an experience where you applied the Sermon on the Mount in your life.
• Discuss how you have seen Christ's teachings impact others around you.