Easter

The Parable of the Sower: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/the-parable-of-the-sower?lang=eng
The Spirit of Revelation: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-spirit-of-revelation?lang=eng
Lord help my Unbelief: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-spirit-of-revelation?lang=eng
Here am I send me: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/m-russell-ballard_send/
Feasting upon the word: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2019/04/media/session_2_talk_9/6023438080001?lang=eng
To Believe is to See: https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1962sa/page/n23
Rebuilding Notre Dame: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/notre-dame-restoration-gothic-cathedral/index.html

Transcript

1. O GRAVE, WHERE IS THY VICTORY? EASTER
2. LET’S REVIEW SHALL WE? ▸ Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 “Who has ears to hear, let him hear” Christ’s parables: Wheat and Tares, The Mustard Seed, The leaven, the hidden treasure and pearl of great price, the net, the householder, the sower (“The Parable of The Sower” Oaks Ensign May 2015 32-35) ▸ Matthew 14-15; Mark 6-7; John 5-6 “Be Not Afraid” Feeding of the 5000, Peter walks on water (Faith), “Will you go away?” ▸ Matthew 16-16; Mark 9; Luke 9 “Thou Art the Christ” Testimony and Personal Revelation (“The Spirit of Revelation” Bednar Ensign May 2011 87-90) The priesthood keys on the mount of transfiguration, A father bringing his son to be healed “Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief” Holland May 2013, 93-94 ▸ Thoughts on General Conference? ▸ Preparing for Easter?
3. “THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS IF THERE HAD NOT BEEN EASTER. THE BABE JESUS OF BETHLEHEM WOULD BE BUT ANOTHER BABY WITHOUT THE REDEEMING CHRIST OF GETHSEMANE AND CALVARY, AND THE TRIUMPHANT FACT OF THE RESURRECTION.” Gordon B. Hinckley
4. WITNESSES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT BORE TESTIMONY THE JESUS CHRIST CONQUERED DEATH ▸ Mary Magdalene and the other women John 20:11-18; Mark 16:1-9; Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-11 “Our dispensation is not without its heroines. Countless women from every continent and walk of life have dramatic contributions to the cause of Christ; Will you be one of these women? And men who hold the priesthood answer the same call?” (M. Russell Ballard When Thou Art Converted 171) ▸ Two disciples on the road to Emmaus Mark 16:12 Luke 24:13-32 “When the disciples reflected on their time with the Savior they said that their hearts burned within them while he opened the scriptures to them. That will be true for us.” (Takashi Wada Feasting on the word GC 4/2019) ▸ Thomas and the Twelve John 20:26-30 “Faith does not take precedence over doubt when one must see and feel in order to believe. He wanted knowledge (our past give us knowledge) not faith (related to the future-the unknown where we haven’t walked). Thomas has said, “To see is to believe” but Christ answered: “To believe is to see” (Howard W. Hunter CR Oct 1962, 22-23)
5. JESUS CHRIST GIVES US HOPE AND JOY ▸ How does the restoration of a building relate to the hope and joy the Atonement brings? ▸ 1. Grace provides a “cover from the elements” “The grace of Christ is sufficient (see Ether 12:27; D&C 17:8)—sufficient to cover our debt, sufficient to transform us, and sufficient to help us as long as that transformation process takes” Brad Wilcox “His Grace is Sufficient” ▸ 2. Not a rebuild but a redesign (“Believe in the Father and Son and all they have promised to do. Obey God’s commandments and partake of the sacrament regularly to build spiritual strength. Pray, fast, and study the scriptures and worship at the temple to feel Gods love and know His promises.” Rasmus “Enabling Power of the Atonement” Ensign 3/2013) ▸ 3. Skilled craftspeople will be recruited. Turn to friends, family, the Bishop and those who will support you in your trials. They bring hope and a guiding light. Notre Dame Fire 4/17/2019 CNN Photo
6. TEXT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN... ▸ Matthew 18 and Luke 10 contain two of the Savior’s most memorable parables, both of which convey important lessons on how we should treat one another. ▸ As you read the Savior’s declarations about His own divinity in John 7-10 you can come to know with greater surety that He is the Christ.