Missionary Conference — Sunday, February 5, 2017
Mission Conference, Sunday, February 5, 2017
- Sister Gilbert:
- We need to focus on the attributes of Christ.
- Faith, hope, and charity apply to all the characteristics of Christ.
- Elder Bednar stresses that there is no ‘I’ or ‘me’ or ‘my’ or ‘mine’ in service.
- She emphasized various aspects of the story of Jairus’ daughter. “Love enough to lift”.
- President Gilbert:
- Study Preach My Gospel chapter 6.
- Follow Christ; become like Him.
- Ponder Alma 7:23 and discover that our faith must be centered in Christ.
- The joy we experience in this life is in direct proportion to the love we have for the Savior.
- Sister Martino:
- Who should you follow, a straying companion or the Lord? Don’t put your companions in a situation where they have to choose between you and Heavenly Father, or to choose between the rules and you.
- How did Peter move from ‘testimony’ to ‘convert’? He served!
- President Martino:
- Consider the interaction between Christ and Peter:
- Peter was admonished to feed his lambs and sheep.
- Peter was set apart.
- Peter walked on water by having faith in Jesus. He only floundered when he took his eyes off the Savior.
- Peter was told to forgive others no less than 490 times, so we should forgive your companions.
- Peter declared his testimony of Christ.
- The Lord rebuked Peter when he said things against revelation or divine will, so don’t go against your leaders.
- The Savior washed Peter’s feet. Be grateful, give service to all.
- Peter was admonished that when he was fully converted, he should then strengthen others. Conversion is of the heart.
- Christ asked Peter, “Sleepest thou? Could ye not watch one hour?” How long will you watch?
- Peter cuts off an ear. Once again he lost sight of the divine commission of Jesus.
- Peter jumped in the water when he realized the resurrected Lord was on the shore. No more neutral ground, and don’t return to fishing. Go forth.
- Christ asked Peter, “Lovest thou me”, with each question somewhat more intense than the first.
- John 21:21-22. Don’t worry about leadership positions. Just do what you have been called to do. Worry only about your conversion, which is a lifelong process.
- Consider the interaction between Christ and Peter:
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