Priesthood lesson 6 Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer

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Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 6 Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer, Page 1

The first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are:

1.    Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;
2.    Repentance;
3.    Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins;
4.    Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

    What does it mean to have faith in Jesus Christ?
























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    What is faith in Christ?

    “Faith in Him is more than mere acknowledgment that He lives. It is more than professing belief.
   
    Faith in Jesus Christ consists of complete reliance on Him. As God, He has infinite power, intelligence, and love. There is no human problem beyond His capacity to solve. Because He descended below all things (see D&C 122:8), He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties.
   
    Faith in Him means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does. We, therefore, must look to Him “in every thought; doubt not, fear not.””

    But what does that mean?

    Have a class member share what they think that means.  Invite conversation.







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    Why does faith in Christ begin with repentance?
   
    “Believe that ye must repent of your sins and forsake them, and humble yourselves before God; and ask in sincerity of heart that he would forgive you; and now, if you believe all these things, see that ye do them.” (Mosiah 4:9–10; italics added.)
   
    Have a class member share what they think that means.  Invite conversation.


















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    There are two great commandments:

    •    Love God with all your heart mind and strength.
    •    Love your neighbor as yourself.

    God gave us Christ to save us.

    But who is Christ and why did he save us?

    How does repentance fit in with Christ saving us?

    Have a class member share what they think that means.  Invite conversation.















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    What is a testimony of Christ?

    What does it mean to have a testimony of Christ?  What does that mean that you know?

    Ask each class member to explain what it means to them to have a testimony of Christ and what that includes for them.





















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    How do we show faith in Christ?

    Faith in Him is more than mere acknowledgment that He lives. It is more than professing belief.

    Have a class member share what they think that means.  Invite conversation.





















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    How do we live for the Savior?  More important that being willing to die for the Lord, is being willing to live for him.  How do we do that?

    Ask each class member to explain what it means to them to be willing to live.  Does the resurrection play a part in being willing to live for the Savior?

    What else does it mean to live for the Savior?