Receive His Gift
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- How does Elder Kearon relate the concept of gift-giving to our spiritual lives?
- What personal story does Elder Kearon share about receiving a gift from his father?
- What is the greatest gift our Heavenly Father has given us, according to Elder Kearon?
- How can understanding that we are God's children transform our lives?
- What does Elder Kearon suggest we do to truly receive the gift of knowing we are God's children?
Topics
Understand the Three Parts of Gift-Giving
Elder Kearon describes gift-giving as a process involving three stages: giving, accepting and opening, and truly receiving. He emphasizes that receiving a gift goes beyond merely accepting it; it involves valuing and integrating it into one's life, thereby strengthening the bond between giver and receiver.
To truly receive a gift, we come to value it for ourselves, put it to full use in our lives, and then remember with thankfulness the giver.
- What are the three parts of gift-giving as described by Elder Kearon?
- Why is receiving a gift more than just opening it?
- Reflect on a gift you have received in your life. How did you truly receive it?
- In what ways can you strengthen your relationships by better receiving the gifts you are given?
Recognize Our Heavenly Father's Gifts
Elder Kearon highlights that our Heavenly Father has countless gifts prepared for us, flowing from His benevolent heart. These gifts are meant to enrich our lives and bring us closer to Him.
Our Heavenly Father has innumerable gifts of light and truth prepared to shower down on each of us, His treasured children.
- What types of gifts does our Heavenly Father have prepared for us?
- How does Elder Kearon describe the flow of gifts from our Heavenly Father?
- How can you become more aware of the gifts your Heavenly Father has given you?
- What steps can you take to express gratitude for these gifts?
Embrace the Greatest Gift: Jesus Christ
Elder Kearon identifies Jesus Christ as the greatest gift from our Heavenly Father. All other gifts flow from and are activated by the Savior's Atonement and Resurrection.
All of our Father’s gifts flow from and are activated by the Saviour’s willing offering in Gethsemane and on the cross and His triumphant Resurrection.
- Why is Jesus Christ considered the greatest gift from our Heavenly Father?
- How do all other gifts relate to the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
- How has the gift of Jesus Christ impacted your life personally?
- In what ways can you more fully embrace and utilize the gift of the Savior in your daily life?
Internalize the Truth of Being God's Children
Elder Kearon emphasizes the transformative power of truly understanding that we are God's children. This realization can redefine our perspective on life and deepen our covenant relationship with God.
Imagine you are hearing this for the first time! You really are His cherished daughter. You really are His precious son.
- What does it mean to truly understand that we are God's children?
- How can this understanding change our lives?
- Reflect on how deeply you have internalized the truth that you are a child of God.
- How can this understanding help you in times of trial and uncertainty?
Actively Receive and Rejoice in God's Gifts
Elder Kearon encourages us to actively receive the knowledge of being God's children and to rejoice in this gift. This involves letting go of feelings of unworthiness and embracing the grace offered through Jesus Christ.
You may be wondering, “What do I have to do to receive this gift from God?” Well, actually, nothing. It is a gift from the Giver. It is simply a fact.
- What does Elder Kearon say about our worthiness to receive God's gifts?
- How should we respond to the realization that we are God's children?
- What barriers might be preventing you from fully receiving and rejoicing in God's gifts?
- How can you cultivate a more profound sense of gratitude and acceptance for the gifts God has given you?
