January 16 - January 22 | John 1 | “We Have Found the Messiah”

Episode 4

January 16 - January 22 | John 1 | “We Have Found the Messiah”

Love Jesus
Fig Trees and Chick Fil A
Can you see Jesus?

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Join hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum on this New Testament episode of Talk of Him as we explore these important themes, topics, and questions from John 1:

Jesus Christ as the Savior in our pre-mortal lives
The war in heaven and how we overcame Satan before we were born
What does it mean to be without guile?
How intimately does God know you and watch over you?

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Invitation:

All of God’s children here on earth showed in premortality that when they see clearly, they choose Jesus Christ. How can (and should) this understanding affect the way that we interact with God’s children here on earth, especially with those who may not share our religious beliefs or lifestyle?

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Quotes & Links:

Link to FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide:
https://www.seagullbook.com/find-him-new-testament-come-follow-me-guidebook.html

Whenever we fall short in this life, we would each do well to remember that our faith in Jesus Christ saved us “in the beginning” (John 1:1), and our continued faith in the Savior during this life will enable us “to call down the powers of heaven for ourselves, for our families, and for our fellow travelers in this sometimes difficult journey back to our heavenly home” (Thomas S. Monson, “Kindness, Charity, and Love,” Ensign, May 2017). Rest assured, Jesus Christ will save us if we choose to continually hold fast to Him (see 1 Nephi 15:24)! (FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum, p.7)

“Some may think the idea of a society without guile is preposterous in this day. If so, it is because of the power Satan has over the hearts of men. With the Lord’s help, the Saints can be without guile. Being honest and fair helps rather than hinders success and prosperity. … Can you imagine a total absence of contention and disputes, with no one ever attempting to deceive another? How would life be if we always were certain, without question, that what others represent to us is true? Theft would be unknown. We would have little use for jails or prisons, and litigation would be rare. The greatest blessing that would come to a society without guile is the individual, personal inner peace that comes to those who know they are doing right and know their lives are acceptable to the Lord. A society without guile is possible.” [1988–A:80, Joseph B. Wirthlin, Without Guile]

“The Savior’s reply demonstrated an even greater power of perception. He told Nathanael that before Philip had called him to come and see, Jesus saw him under a fig tree. Nathanael apparently had undergone some surpassing spiritual experience while praying, or meditating, or worshiping under a fig tree. The Lord, though absent in body, had been present with Nathanael in spirit. Nathanael then recognized the Savior as the Christ and said, “Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel” [1988–A:80, Joseph B. Wirthlin, Without Guile]

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Talk of Him is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.