Well, regarding lesson 25, I cannot find the notes that I took from Jennie's lesson... but when I do, I will most certainly post them ..: )
Lesson 26 was given by Kim, and I was able to take a few notes this day.
It was about Jesus preparing to leave the Garden of Gethsemane and his betrayal by Judas, and the thrice denial of Peter and the subsequent Crucifixion..
This lesson is so sacred, it was a daunting task for Kim to prepare and give I am sure, and on her first day no less. Our prayers were with her, and Dave gave a beautiful opening prayer which really invited the Spirit to attend with us...
The first recorded mortal words of the Savior were "I must be about my Father's business..." in Luke 2:49.
Among His final recorded words he spoke.."It is finished" as recorded in John.
We can see that Jesus never lost sight of the mission that was uniquely His to perform on our behalf.
All of humanity and all that is living is a testimony to His sacrifice of love and obedience.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Lesson 23; Love One Another
A New Commandment
Jennie began our lesson today with the song 'Love One Another' ...which is from the scripture found in the book of John, chapter 13:34.
(I have put the link to this song at the end of these notes if you would like to have a listen.. : )
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
This Do In Remembrance
We now read from Luke chapter 22:19-20
19. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Jennie inquired why we should take the Sacrament..?
Aaron said that because it was commanded of us. Denise said because it is a time to reflect and improve upon ourselves.
Jim commented that taking the Sacrament weekly is a reminder of what we believe.
Jennie said that it is not a passive habit, but a commitment.
And then I shared about a time when I was in my early 20's and because of living overseas my paperwork regarding my baptism had been lost with whoever was keeping track of the records at that time. I was going to need to be re baptized, and frankly I was thrilled to get a clean slate and a fresh start so to speak. During the process of this, my initial paperwork was found and I was disappointed and told my bishop so. He was so wise and reminded me that I did not need to be re baptized every time I wanted to start over. Repentance if necessary and the weekly taking of the bread and water during the Sacrament was the renewal of the covenant of taking upon myself the name of Christ.
Jennie challenged us to take the sacrament on Sunday with the goal in mind of reflecting upon our lives, and how we might improve for the following week.
Washing of the Feet
In John, chapter 13..the first 20 verses is about Jesus doing a sacred act of service for his disciples.
He gets a basin of water, and a towel, and then proceeds to wash and dry their feet.
Peter is not pleased and wants to know why the Lord should be doing this for him. Jesus responds "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." and then Peter says " Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head."
So, even though he did not fully understand what this ordinance meant, if it would bring him closer to the Savior, Peter understood enough that he wanted all that he could have which would give him a part with the Lord ... : )
Verse 17 is wonderful because it tells us in a clear and simple way that if we are serving one another, we will achieve happiness..."If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."
Denelle said that sharing produce from her garden has brought her family a happiness with their neighbors...and has taught her children the beginning of the concept as well.
The Way
In John's chapter 14 we next learn of Thomas and his desire to be where Jesus will be, and wants to know how to get to Jesus as He talks about preparing a mansion for them.
Kirk made a point when he suggested that Thomas wanted the literal path and directions.
Still in chapter 14 of John vs 6 we read about Jesus and his statement about gaining access to the Father...
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jennie inquired why was it through Jesus that He is 'the only way'...?
Dave said that the scriptures tell us that no unclean thing can enter into the kingdom of God, and that it was through the atonement of the Savior that we can be clean...and then dwell again with God.
We have only one more concept that Jennie covered...and it's pretty cool.
The True Vine
In John's chapter 15 we are taught that Jesus is the Vine, the Father is the husbandman/gardener and that we are the branches.
Essentially, the branch that is attached to the vine and not producing is taken away and burned. The branch that is producing fruit is purged so it can continue to bring forth more of the good fruit.
It seems like I remember a few years ago Bishop Henriksen sharing a story of when he himself was a young man and was contemplating how devoted he wanted to be to the work of the Lord, and that when he read this chapter, he clearly realized how this applied to his life, and that he did not want to be a useless branch only to be cast off.
The timing of when we heard this was about a year after my husband had been baptized and was also wondering about how devout he wanted to be in this work of the Lord's.
As we can see, both of them have decided to be good and strong branches...: ) whew.. ; ) yay for our ward, and yay for me too....!
Next week is lesson 24 and if you would like to read John chapters 16 and 17 you will be ready to enjoy the wonderful lesson regarding the Lord's teaching of the Comforter being given to us, and the prayers He offered in the Garden which atoned for the sins of all of the children of God.
the song 'Love One Another'
http://lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=308&searchsubseqstart= &searchseqend=308&searchsubseqend=ZZZ
Jennie began our lesson today with the song 'Love One Another' ...which is from the scripture found in the book of John, chapter 13:34.
(I have put the link to this song at the end of these notes if you would like to have a listen.. : )
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
This Do In Remembrance
We now read from Luke chapter 22:19-20
19. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Jennie inquired why we should take the Sacrament..?
Aaron said that because it was commanded of us. Denise said because it is a time to reflect and improve upon ourselves.
Jim commented that taking the Sacrament weekly is a reminder of what we believe.
Jennie said that it is not a passive habit, but a commitment.
And then I shared about a time when I was in my early 20's and because of living overseas my paperwork regarding my baptism had been lost with whoever was keeping track of the records at that time. I was going to need to be re baptized, and frankly I was thrilled to get a clean slate and a fresh start so to speak. During the process of this, my initial paperwork was found and I was disappointed and told my bishop so. He was so wise and reminded me that I did not need to be re baptized every time I wanted to start over. Repentance if necessary and the weekly taking of the bread and water during the Sacrament was the renewal of the covenant of taking upon myself the name of Christ.
Jennie challenged us to take the sacrament on Sunday with the goal in mind of reflecting upon our lives, and how we might improve for the following week.
Washing of the Feet
In John, chapter 13..the first 20 verses is about Jesus doing a sacred act of service for his disciples.
He gets a basin of water, and a towel, and then proceeds to wash and dry their feet.
Peter is not pleased and wants to know why the Lord should be doing this for him. Jesus responds "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." and then Peter says " Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head."
So, even though he did not fully understand what this ordinance meant, if it would bring him closer to the Savior, Peter understood enough that he wanted all that he could have which would give him a part with the Lord ... : )
Verse 17 is wonderful because it tells us in a clear and simple way that if we are serving one another, we will achieve happiness..."If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."
Denelle said that sharing produce from her garden has brought her family a happiness with their neighbors...and has taught her children the beginning of the concept as well.
The Way
In John's chapter 14 we next learn of Thomas and his desire to be where Jesus will be, and wants to know how to get to Jesus as He talks about preparing a mansion for them.
Kirk made a point when he suggested that Thomas wanted the literal path and directions.
Still in chapter 14 of John vs 6 we read about Jesus and his statement about gaining access to the Father...
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jennie inquired why was it through Jesus that He is 'the only way'...?
Dave said that the scriptures tell us that no unclean thing can enter into the kingdom of God, and that it was through the atonement of the Savior that we can be clean...and then dwell again with God.
We have only one more concept that Jennie covered...and it's pretty cool.
The True Vine
In John's chapter 15 we are taught that Jesus is the Vine, the Father is the husbandman/gardener and that we are the branches.
Essentially, the branch that is attached to the vine and not producing is taken away and burned. The branch that is producing fruit is purged so it can continue to bring forth more of the good fruit.
It seems like I remember a few years ago Bishop Henriksen sharing a story of when he himself was a young man and was contemplating how devoted he wanted to be to the work of the Lord, and that when he read this chapter, he clearly realized how this applied to his life, and that he did not want to be a useless branch only to be cast off.
The timing of when we heard this was about a year after my husband had been baptized and was also wondering about how devout he wanted to be in this work of the Lord's.
As we can see, both of them have decided to be good and strong branches...: ) whew.. ; ) yay for our ward, and yay for me too....!
Next week is lesson 24 and if you would like to read John chapters 16 and 17 you will be ready to enjoy the wonderful lesson regarding the Lord's teaching of the Comforter being given to us, and the prayers He offered in the Garden which atoned for the sins of all of the children of God.
the song 'Love One Another'
http://lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=308&searchsubseqstart= &searchseqend=308&searchsubseqend=ZZZ
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