Following Jesus: Study Notes to Come Follow Me 2024

I Would that I Could Persuade All…to Repent I Would that I Could Persuade All…to Repent Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   Mormon 2:18 ;  5:8 Although Mormon saw so much violence, wickedness, and bloodshed, he didn’t share it all with us. We just finished reading 4 Nephi. From 3 and 4 Nephi, then also Mormon, we have witnessed how far a once righteous and prosperous people can fall. Sorrowfully, we are witnessing that in our own nation and the world. Even though Mormon’s people was rejecting his message of repentance, he has invited all of us to repent and come to Jesus and find life and hope through Him. Mormon 3:17–20 Mormon’s message and invitation is to us. He wrote to the ends of the earth, and his message continues to spread to the living and the dead. Mormon 3:21–22 “Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. … Repent and prepare to stand before the judgment-seat of Christ”. Video:...

There Could Not Be a Happier People There Could Not Be a Happier People Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   The teachings of Jesus Christ are meant to inspire us to become like Him. The gospel of Jesus Christ can entirely change people (see 4 Nephi). When the Savior visited the Americas, centuries of contention melted away and the people were united in all things. 4 Nephi 1:17 “…they were in one, the children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God.” 4 Nephi 1:3 “they had all things common among them.” 4 Nephi 1:15–16 “there could not be a happier people.” The Lamanites and the Nephites were changed through the love of Jesus Christ and His teachings? How are you being changed through His love and through His gospel? The Church of Jesus Christ is called in His name. 3 Nephi 27:1–12 3 Nephi 27:1–3 , 3 Nephi 27:4–12 Jesus Chris...

Ye Are the Children of the Covenant Ye Are the Children of the Covenant Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   In the latter days, God will perform a marvelous work. 3 Nephi 20–22 According to the world I am a Gentile; according to my covenants and my lineage, I am of the House of Israel. Sometimes the Nephites felt disconnected from their Jewish history. They had never lived in that Country or even on that continent. Alma 26:36 Yet, they were “a branch of the tree of Israel, and [had] been lost from its body in a strange land; yea, I say, blessed be the name of my God, who has been mindful of us, wanderers in a strange land.” 1 Nephi 15:12 The House of Israel has been compared to an olive tree. “..are we not broken off from the house of Israel, and are we not a branch of the house of Israel?” Jesus wanted these people, and He wants His co...