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Just like our smartphone, we start out each day charged and ready to go. However, as we begin to complete tasks on our day’s to-do list, it begins to drain from our energy stores until eventually, we’re left with little to no energy. Just like plugging in your phone, we periodically need to add energy to extend our battery’s life. But how do we do it?
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has taught that one of the most fruitful scripture study skills is learning to identify connections, patterns, and themes. I’ve been intrigued by another recent statement of his about scriptural sequence being instructive. Jesus Christ’s ministry among the Nephites recorded in the Book of Mormon contains extremely instructive sequence! Take this dive to benefit from this Elder Bednar’s insight and a sequence breakdown for the Savior’s personal visit to the Americas recorded in 3 Nephi 11-26. What stands out to you from the 3 Nephi sequence and why is it instructive?
3 Nephi 20: Jesus provides bread and wine miraculously and again administers the sacrament unto the people—The remnant of Jacob will come to the knowledge of the Lord their God and will inherit the Americas—Jesus is the prophet like unto Moses, and the Nephites are children of the prophets—Others of the Lord’s people will be gathered to Jerusalem. About A.D. 34.
180+ years ago, the prophecy of Malachi, that Elijah the prophet would return, was fulfilled. On April 3, 1836, Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and restored the power to seal on earth as in heaven. Today this power is used to join families together forever.
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus 3 Nephi 27 – 4 Nephi | October 19-25 Jesus taught His disciples that they should take upon themselves the name of Christ, and…