The
principle that we will be studying and applying in our lives this month is Unity.
It seems that all
gospel teaching and living is aimed at this goal: to be one, unified and equal among God’s children. Enoc’s people were lifted up to heaven
“Because they were of one heart
and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.” (Moses 7:18) And then we see that after the
Savior’s ministry in among the Nephites, they were all converted unto the
Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and there
were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly
one with another. And they had all
things common among them; therefore there were not rich and poor, bond and
free, but they were all made free, and partakers of the heavenly gift.”(4 Ne 1:2-3) And finally, as Christ prepares to atone for the sins of mankind,
he meets with his apostles for the last supper. He prayed that they might be one with him as he was one with
the Father. He prayed not for them
alone, “but for them also which should
believe on him through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father,
art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may
believe that thou hast sent me” (John 17:20-21)
Unity is made
possible by and strengthened through service. Unity is weakened through disputation and contention. Lets find ways this week to service and
avoid disputations and contention.
Scripture: choose one of the three scriptures above to memorize
Poem: Often poems are put to music in the hymn book. Pick a hymn to memorize that reminds you of this principle.
Read this story about unity: https://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/children/resources/topics/unity/Chopsticks-1996-06-friend.pdf
Watch:
They Gave
Up their Christmas
Pepe's
Garden
Choose your inspirement(s):
1. Read this story about
sacrifice and service and choose to sacrifice something this Easter season to
bring you closer to the Savior.
2. Study in the scriptures how Christ
responded to those who contended with him or disagreed with him. Decide on one way to unify your family
more and help to avoid contention
3. Do a word study on Atonement (at-one-ment). Learn how the atonement brings unity.
4. Watch conference and write down what
you learn about unity or becoming one.
5. Watch these two (Easter) videos on
Christ life and mission and reflect on how he was one with the father and how
you can be one with Christ and the Father. Decide on one thing to improve on in life to do this.
6. (For those with a little more time) Watch
these series of bible videos about the last week of Christ’s life. Reflect on the Savior’s example of service,
unity, and avoiding contention.
Day 1-
Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Day 2-
Christ cleanses the temple and then teaches and heals in it. http://www.mormonchannel.org/watch/series/bible-videos/jesus-cleanses-the-temple
Day 3-
Christ is questioned by many Jewish leaders. He responds to them and teaches in parables
Day 4-
Christ rests in Bethany. No events
are recorded
Day 5-
The last supper, Gethsemane, Christ’s betrayal
Day 6-
Christ’s trial and Crucifixion
Day 7-
Christ’s visit to the Spirit world
Day 8-
Christ’s Resurrection
(For parents- you may want to save these links for the future if you want to watch them the week leading up to Easter. We do activities all week to remind us of what is happening each day leading up to the Resurrection. It surely makes Sunday (Easter) more meaningful.)
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