24 I Am with the Faithful Always

I Am with the Faithful Always

I I Am with the Faithful Always



Doctrine and Covenants 59:3 Am I prepared to go where the Lord wants me to go and do the things that the Lord wants me to do to build up Zion? Am I building a Zion character in my heart and home and in my attitudes and service?

Doctrine and Covenants 52:10 Am I willing to teach the doctrine of Christ in the way I live and speak to others. Am I inviting people to receive the blessings of a covenant relationship with God?

Doctrine and Covenants 60:2 Am I afraid to share my talents and minister? Am I afraid to open my mouth and offer the blessing of salvation through Jesus to others?

Doctrine and Covenants 62:1 Remember that Jesus knows your heart and that He loves you and will help you. He can help you? Will you ask and follow?

“I am able to make you holy.” “All flesh is in mine hand.” “I am with the faithful always.” And “He that is faithful and endureth shall overcome the world.” (Doctrine and Covenants 60:761:662:963:47.)

I can share my love and testimony of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 6062

Shine On: My Light is But a Little One.

Our testimonies are always strong when we share them in Spirit and truth.

Doctrine and Covenants 60:2 Remember your testimony is to be shared in ways that will invite others to come unto Christ and be saved.

Matthew 25:14–30 Parable of the Talents

I Want to Be a Missionary Now

Sharing the Gospel

For Kids

The scriptures teach of Jesus Christ
Doctrine and Covenants 60:461:1–23662:1

Look for statements about the Savior in Doctrine and Covenants 60–62. Find pictures to match, nos. 34–61.

How does Jesus make Himself known to us today?

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

 

For Kids

The Lord will forgive me if I repent.
Doctrine and Covenants 60:761:1–262:1

Have you ever apologized to someone, but they are still angry with you? Have you ever held a grudge against someone else? Isn’t it wonderful to know that Jesus forgives us when we repent?

Doctrine and Covenants 60:7 As we share the gospel and invite others to come to Jesus, He will forgive us of our sins and make us holy.

61:2 O ye elders of my church, who are assembled upon this spot, whose sins are now forgiven you, for I, the Lord, forgive sins, and am merciful unto those who confess their sins with humble hearts.

What does it mean to repent?

Doctrine and Covenants 62:1 Behold, and hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of man and how to succor them who are tempted.

The scriptures teach of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 60:2–461:1–22036–3862:1, 6

Truths Jesus teaches about Himself:

Doctrine and Covenants 60:2–4 Jesus is pleased with me when I use my testimony and my talents to minister to others, to testify of Him and to help build His Kingdom. If I continue to do these things, I’ll be ready to meet Him when He comes again.

61:1–2, 20, 36–38 When we are humble before the Lord, we will receive forgiveness and the blessings of the kingdom. (Work on being humble; don’t wait for it.) Prepare for Jesus coming back. It’s happening “soon”.

62:1, 6 Jesus is our Advocate and He will help us build up Zion wherever we live.

John 8:1–11 Story of the woman taken in adultery. Jesus is aware of all our sins and all our goodness. He suffered everything Himself on our behalf. He is compassionate to the repentant, the unjustly accused, and the outcasts.

Ether 2:14–15 Like the Brother of Jared, we should count ourselves blessed when the Lord calls us to repentance, because He loves us and is giving us a chance to try again. We shouldn’t think that we can always take advantage of that.

For Kids

Jesus Christ wants me to share His gospel.
Doctrine and Covenants 62:3, 9

Can you give someone an answer for your faith in Jesus Christ? Why do you love Him?

I Want to Be a Missionary Now

Doctrine and Covenants 62:3 Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.

verse 9 Behold, the kingdom is yours. And behold, and lo, I am with the faithful always. Even so. Amen.

My decisions should [be] balance [by] “judgment and the direction of the Spirit.”
Doctrine and Covenants 62

The Doctrine of the Lord stays constant. His directions are given in conjunction with Eternal Truths and Principles. Within that constant framework, we can proceed according to the details and methods that we can best utilize. So procedures might change and vary from time to time, but the Lord’s doctrine does not.

Doctrine and Covenants 60:5 Some of the Saints were commanded to travel to Saint Louis. What craft they chose to travel by was left up to their chose and reason.

61:22 Some were called to serve missions; but, the Lord gave them the chose whether to travel to their destinations by water or land.

Why is it important to follow the Lord’s commandments and counsel as he prescribes? Why do you think that the Lord leaves other important decisions for us to make?

Ether 2:18–25 The Lord supplied the detail that was necessary for their physical safety and salvation.

20 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: Behold, thou shalt make a hole in the top, and also in the bottom; and when thou shalt suffer for air thou shalt unstop the hole and receive air. And if it be so that the water come in upon thee, behold, ye shall stop the hole, that ye may not perish in the flood.

The Lord also wants us to think of solutions and ask for directions. He wants us to go through the process of problem-solving and growth, so that we can progress, gain confidence, and become more like Him.

23 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: What will ye that I should do that ye may have light in your vessels? 

25 And behold, I prepare you against these things; for ye cannot cross this great deep save I prepare you against the waves of the sea, and the winds which have gone forth, and the floods which shall come. Therefore what will ye that I should prepare for you that ye may have light when ye are swallowed up in the depths of the sea?

Doctrine and Covenants 58:27–28 27 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;

28 For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.

 

Signs come by faith and the will of God.
Doctrine and Covenants 63:7–12

When Elsa Johnson’s arm was miraculously healed, Ezra Thayre was moved. He was baptized. A little later, Ezra was critical of Joseph and lost his way. Remember that miracles do not convert.

Ezra Thayer: From Skeptic to Believer: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/ezra-thayer-from-skeptic-to-believer?lang=eng

Doctrine and Covenants 63:7–12 And he that seeketh signs shall see signs, but not unto salvation.

Verily, I say unto you, there are those among you who seek signs, and there have been such even from the beginning;

But, behold, faith cometh not by signs, but signs follow those that believe.

10 Yea, signs come by faith, not by the will of men, nor as they please, but by the will of God.

11 Yea, signs come by faith, unto mighty works, for without faith no man pleaseth God; and with whom God is angry he is not well pleased; wherefore, unto such he showeth no signs, only in wrath unto their condemnation.

12 Wherefore, I, the Lord, am not pleased with those among you who have sought after signs and wonders for faith, and not for the good of men unto my glory.

Matthew 16:1–4ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

John 12:37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him

Mormon 9:10–21 18 And who shall say that Jesus Christ did not do many mighty miracles? And there were many mighty miracles wrought by the hands of the apostles.

19 And if there were miracles wrought then, why has God ceased to be a God of miracles and yet be an unchangeable Being? And behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles.

20 And the reason why he ceaseth to do miracles among the children of men is because that they dwindle in unbelief, and depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they should trust.

21 Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth.

Ether 12:12, 18 12 For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their faith.

18 And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.

I can be chaste in my thoughts and actions.
Doctrine and Covenants 63:16

Matthew 5:27–28 27 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Doctrine and Covenants 63:16 16 And verily I say unto you, as I have said before, he that looketh on a woman to lust after her, or if any shall commit adultery in their hearts, they shall not have the Spirit, but shall deny the faith and shall fear.

The Lord’s law has not changed. The warning’s in verse 16 are good. Even if we entertain an adulterous thought, we will lose the Spirit and deny the faith. Adulty isn’t love, so we will also experience fear, because our thoughts and perhaps actions are contrary to the covenants we’ve made with the Lord. It’s best to not allow the stage of our mind to entertain anything that the Spirit cannot endorse.

When we channel our thoughts to gratitude to our Heavenly Father, and when we bridle our passions, we will invite the Spirit and be blessed to choose the right. It’s important to be active in our devote to God and not allow idle time to lead us away from Him. If we let virtue garnish our thoughts unceasingly, we can wax strong in His presence.

How would the world change if everyone was chaste in thought and action?

We Believe in Being Chaste

Your body is sacred

Support one another. One of the great blessings of meeting together in Church meetings and classes is the opportunity to get support from fellow Saints in our efforts to follow the Savior. Many of us face similar challenges, and our common experiences can be a great strength. Don’t be afraid to admit that you have challenges. Share with each other what helps you live God’s laws and overcome temptation.

Doctrine and Covenants 121:45

Virtue

Video: Standards: Sexual Purity and Modesty—True Confidence: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2012-10-010-standards-sexual-purity-and-modesty-true-confidence?lang=eng

AddressingPornography.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

For Kids

I can be reverent.
Doctrine and Covenants 63:64

Reverence Is Love

How do you show reverence for Heavenly Father and Jesus?

How do you take care of things that are special to you?

64 Remember that that which cometh from above is sacred, and must be spoken with care, and by constraint of the Spirit; and in this there is no condemnation, and ye receive the Spirit through prayer; wherefore, without this there remaineth condemnation.

What are the things from Heavenly Father that are special and sacred to you?

61 Wherefore, let all men beware how they take my name in their lips—

We should only speak of Heavenly Father and Jesus with love and testimony, not with anger or derision.

activity page How should we treat these things with our words and our actions?

Sacred things should be treated with reverence.
Doctrine and Covenants 63:58–64

Pay attention to develop within yourself respect for the things of the Lord. He overcame the world, and it is His desire to help us to do the same.

Doctrine and Covenants 63:58–64 58 For this is a day of warning, and not a day of many words. For I, the Lord, am not to be mocked in the last days.

59 Behold, I am from above, and my power lieth beneath. I am over all, and in all, and through all, and search all things, and the day cometh that all things shall be subject unto me.

60 Behold, I am Alpha and Omega, even Jesus Christ.

61 Wherefore, let all men beware how they take my name in their lips—

62 For behold, verily I say, that many there be who are under this condemnation, who use the name of the Lord, and use it in vain, having not authority.

63 Wherefore, let the church repent of their sins, and I, the Lord, will own them; otherwise they shall be cut off.

64 Remember that that which cometh from above is sacred, and must be spoken with care, and by constraint of the Spirit; and in this there is no condemnation, and ye receive the Spirit through prayer; wherefore, without this there remaineth condemnation.

Look for encouraging messages from the Lord in Doctrine and Covenants 60–62

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/60?lang=eng

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, August 8, 1831. On this occasion the elders who had traveled to Jackson County and participated in the dedication of the land and the temple site desired to know what they were to do.

Vs 2 Love the Lord and love your fellowmen enough to share the gospel with them. Open your mouth to teach and testify.

Vs 4 Trust in God's power now. He can move heaven and earth for you.

Vs 7 Declaring the gospel will bless us. The Lord can make us holy as we learn and share the gospel, and He will forgive our sins. Be faithful and not fearful.

Vs 13 “Thou shalt not idle away thy time, neither shalt thou bury thy talent that it may not be known.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/61?lang=eng

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River, McIlwaine’s Bend, August 12, 1831. On their return trip to Kirtland, the Prophet and ten elders had traveled down the Missouri River in canoes. On the third day of the journey, many dangers were experienced. Elder William W. Phelps, in a daylight vision, saw the destroyer riding in power upon the face of the waters.

Vs 1-2 What a great privilege it is to know of Jesus's love for us. He forgives our sins and is merciful to those who confess their sins with humble heart.

Vs 3 We don't need to take the speediest trip to our destinations, because there are people to be taught all around us.

10 And inasmuch as they are faithful they shall be preserved, and I, the Lord, will be with them.

Vs 16-17 The Lord will allow for the waters to be cursed for the salvation of Zion. Only the upright in heart will be able to travel to Zion upon the waters.

20 I, the Lord, was angry with you yesterday, but today mine anger is turned away.

24 Behold, I, the Lord, have appointed a way for the journeying of my saints

36 And now, verily I say unto you, and what I say unto one I say unto all, be of good cheer, little children; for I am in your midst, and I have not forsaken you;

37 And inasmuch as you have humbled yourselves before me, the blessings of the kingdom are yours.

38 Gird up your loins and be watchful and be sober, looking forth for the coming of the Son of Man, for he cometh in an hour you think not.

39 Pray always that you enter not into temptation, that you may abide the day of his coming, whether in life or in death. Even so. Amen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/62?lang=eng

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri, August 13, 1831. On this day the Prophet and his group, who were on their way from Independence to Kirtland, met several elders who were on their way to the land of Zion, and, after joyful salutations, received this revelation.

Behold, and hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of man and how to succor them who are tempted.

Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.

Vs 5 declare glad tidings unto the inhabitants of the earth, or among the congregations of the wicked.

Behold, I, the Lord, have brought you together that the promise might be fulfilled, that the faithful among you should be preserved and rejoice together in the land of Missouri. I, the Lord, promise the faithful and cannot lie.

Behold, the kingdom is yours. And behold, and lo, I am with the faithful always. Even so. Amen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/63?lang=eng

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 30, 1831. The Prophet, Sidney Rigdon, and Oliver Cowdery had arrived in Kirtland on August 27 from their visit to Missouri. Joseph Smith’s history describes this revelation: “In these infant days of the Church, there was a great anxiety to obtain the word of the Lord upon every subject that in any way concerned our salvation; and as the land of Zion was now the most important temporal object in view, I enquired of the Lord for further information upon the gathering of the Saints, and the purchase of the land, and other matters.”

Behold, I, the Lord, utter my voice, and it shall be obeyed.

But, behold, faith cometh not by signs, but signs follow those that believe.

10 Yea, signs come by faith, not by the will of men, nor as they please, but by the will of God.

11 Yea, signs come by faith, unto mighty works, for without faith no man pleaseth God; and with whom God is angry he is not well pleased; wherefore, unto such he showeth no signs, only in wrath unto their condemnation.

20 Nevertheless, he that endureth in faith and doeth my will, the same shall overcome, and shall receive an inheritance upon the earth when the day of transfiguration shall come;

21 When the earth shall be transfigured, even according to the pattern which was shown unto mine apostles upon the mount; of which account the fulness ye have not yet received.

23 But unto him that keepeth my commandments I will give the mysteries of my kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life.

25 Behold, the land of Zion—I, the Lord, hold it in mine own hands;

29 Wherefore, the land of Zion shall not be obtained but by purchase or by blood, otherwise there is none inheritance for you.

30 And if by purchase, behold you are blessed;

34 And the saints also shall hardly escape; nevertheless, I, the Lord, am with them, and will come down in heaven from the presence of my Father and consume the wicked with unquenchable fire.

35 And behold, this is not yet, but by and by.

47 He that is faithful and endureth shall overcome the world.

48 He that sendeth up treasures unto the land of Zion shall receive an inheritance in this world, and his works shall follow him, and also a reward in the world to come.

49 Yea, and blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth, when the Lord shall come, and old things shall pass away, and all things become new, they shall rise from the dead and shall not die after, and shall receive an inheritance before the Lord, in the holy city.

50 And he that liveth when the Lord shall come, and hath kept the faith, blessed is he; nevertheless, it is appointed to him to die at the age of man.

51 Wherefore, children shall grow up until they become old; old men shall die; but they shall not sleep in the dust, but they shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye.

53 These things are the things that ye must look for; and, speaking after the manner of the Lord, they are now nigh at hand, and in a time to come, even in the day of the coming of the Son of Man.

57 And again, verily I say unto you, those who desire in their hearts, in meekness, to warn sinners to repentance, let them be ordained unto this power.

58 For this is a day of warning, and not a day of many words. For I, the Lord, am not to be mocked in the last days.

60 Behold, I am Alpha and Omega, even Jesus Christ.

61 Wherefore, let all men beware how they take my name in their lips—

62 For behold, verily I say, that many there be who are under this condemnation, who use the name of the Lord, and use it in vain, having not authority

64 Remember that that which cometh from above is sacred, and must be spoken with care, and by constraint of the Spirit; and in this there is no condemnation, and ye receive the Spirit through prayer; wherefore, without this there remaineth condemnation.

 

 

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