4. AMAZING Truths in John 1 - Come Follow Me LDS (Jan 16–22. We Have Found the Messiah)
This week for LDS Come Follow Me New Testament studies we are in John 1, which includes beautiful truths for how we can better follow Him, Jesus Christ. We discuss why Jesus is “the Word”, what knowing He created all things should mean to us, how we can know and receive Him, and a personal story about grace.
Books & Talks Referenced:
Elder Bednar Talk (Word of God): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/14bednar?lang=eng
The Universal Christ (quote about seeing Christ in everything): https://amzn.to/3QsGLOx
Bishop Causse Talk (Environmental Stewardship): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/31causse?lang=eng
Elder Nelson Talk (Environmental Stewardship): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/the-creation?lang=eng
Interview from Dan McClellan about “after all we can do”: https://interpreterfoundation.org/ldsp-despite-all-we-can-do-with-daniel-o-mcclellan/
Bookmarks
0:00 Intro
0:50 Why John is writing his Gospel
2:21 What does “the Word” mean (logos)
6:07 Why does John call Jesus “the Word”
9:35 The Word in Lehi’s Dream
13:11 All things created by the Word
18:37 In Jesus is Life; This Brings Us Light
21:11 John the Baptist’s Mission
22:14 Christ Lighteth Every Person
25:28 Do we know Him? Are we receiving Him?
29:31 What is Christ’s glory and majesty?
32:40 Let’s talk about Grace for a minute
35:49 John the Baptist questioned by Pharisees & Sadducees
38:47 John the Baptist Identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God
41:46 Who were the first disciples of Jesus?
43:47 Philip & Nathaneal find Jesus - Can any good thing come from Nazareth?
47:29 Jesus sees us and will work miracles in our lives
Useful Resources:
Robert Alter Translation (Hebrew Bible only): https://amzn.to/3WsFokU
Oxford Study Bible (NRSV): https://amzn.to/3PWqmRW
Thomas Wayment New Testament Translation: https://amzn.to/3WLt0wd
Bible Translation Comparison website: www.Biblehub.com
Strong’s Concordance site I use: https://www.eliyah.com/lexicon.html
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