FDREL week 3 putting it all together
Weekly reading:
Matthew 14-15; Mark 6:14-56, 7-8; Luke 9:7-17; John 6
Matthew 16-18; Mark 9; Luke 9:18-62; John 7-10
Find three principles that are most powerful to you from this week's scripture reading
1) Of course, I could never get tired of reading about when Christ fed five thousand, I never tire of singing the song either.
Matthew 14:15–21. The Feeding of the Five Thousand – I then went to all of the scriptures listed in the student manual and read them as well to learn more about the miracle of feeding the “five thousand men, beside women and children,” Sister Susan W. Tanner, while serving as Young Women general president, said the Lord will come to each of us, though we may need to be patient: “I know that the Lord’s tender mercies and His miracles, large and small, are real. They come in His way and on His timetable. Sometimes it is not until we have reached our extremity. Jesus’s disciples on the Sea of Galilee had to toil in rowing against a contrary wind all through the night before Jesus finally came to their aid. He did not come until the ‘fourth watch,’ meaning near dawn. Yet He did come.
2) Matthew 7:7 Ask, Seek, Knock
Elder Richard G. Scott said that the Lord will give us what we need, not necessarily what we ask for: “Our Father in Heaven has invited you to express your needs, hopes, and desires unto Him. That should not be done in a spirit of negotiation, but rather as a willingness to obey His will no matter what direction that takes. His invitation ‘Ask, and ye shall receive’ does not assure that you will get what you want. It does guarantee that, if worthy, you will get what you need, as judged by a Father that loves you perfectly, who wants your eternal happiness even more than you do.
Matthew 14:15–21. The Feeding of the Five Thousand – I then went to all of the scriptures listed in the student manual and read them as well to learn more about the miracle of feeding the “five thousand men, beside women and children,” Sister Susan W. Tanner, while serving as Young Women general president, said the Lord will come to each of us, though we may need to be patient: “I know that the Lord’s tender mercies and His miracles, large and small, are real. They come in His way and on His timetable. Sometimes it is not until we have reached our extremity. Jesus’s disciples on the Sea of Galilee had to toil in rowing against a contrary wind all through the night before Jesus finally came to their aid. He did not come until the ‘fourth watch,’ meaning near dawn. Yet He did come.
2) Matthew 7:7 Ask, Seek, Knock
Elder Richard G. Scott said that the Lord will give us what we need, not necessarily what we ask for: “Our Father in Heaven has invited you to express your needs, hopes, and desires unto Him. That should not be done in a spirit of negotiation, but rather as a willingness to obey His will no matter what direction that takes. His invitation ‘Ask, and ye shall receive’ does not assure that you will get what you want. It does guarantee that, if worthy, you will get what you need, as judged by a Father that loves you perfectly, who wants your eternal happiness even more than you do.
3) In the student manual in the “points to ponder” section it asks: How well are you keeping your focus on the Lord Jesus Christ rather than on the winds and waves of life? Matthew 14:30. How does keeping Him in the forefront of your life help you overcome the challenges of daily living?
I found this interesting that I was drawn to this, as this is closely tied to my becoming project, I intend to expound on this further in a few assignments. I am also going to use it for my Sunday school lesson tomorrow using the following activity as well:
I found this interesting that I was drawn to this, as this is closely tied to my becoming project, I intend to expound on this further in a few assignments. I am also going to use it for my Sunday school lesson tomorrow using the following activity as well:
*Make a list of “thorns” (see Matthew 13:22) that you see affecting the testimonies of young single adults in the Church. How can choosing to keep God’s commandments and to follow Church standards help you avoid being choked out by these thorns?
My focus this week is on Matthew Chapter 6
(reference New Testament student Manuel)
My focus this week is on Matthew Chapter 6
(reference New Testament student Manuel)
** if we do not choose the kingdom of God first, it will make little difference in the long run what we have chosen instead of it.**
Matthew 6:8. Your Father Knoweth What Things Ye Have Need of, before Ye Ask
Some people might ask what purpose is served in asking for blessings if Heavenly Father already knows what we need. Through prayer, we acknowledge our dependence on the Lord, exercise our faith in His ability to bestow desired blessings, and acknowledge that ultimately all blessings come from Him. Approached properly, prayer helps us evaluate our lives and
Some people might ask what purpose is served in asking for blessings if Heavenly Father already knows what we need. Through prayer, we acknowledge our dependence on the Lord, exercise our faith in His ability to bestow desired blessings, and acknowledge that ultimately all blessings come from Him. Approached properly, prayer helps us evaluate our lives and
President Thomas S. Monson said: “The Savior of the world spoke of treasure. In His Sermon on the Mount, He declared: Matthew 29:5–7 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also Matthew 6:19–21. “The promised reward was not a treasure of ivory, gold, or silver. Neither did it consist of acres of land or a portfolio of stocks and bonds. The Master spoke of riches within the grasp of all—even joy unspeakable here and eternal happiness hereafter”
Matthew 6:22. If Therefore Thine Eye Be Single
Single, as used in this verse, comes from a Greek word meaning “sound, healthy, simple, sincere.” Knowing this definition helps us understand the Savior’s instructions concerning the giving of alms, praying, and fasting. These should all be done with a simple and sincere focus on our Father in Heaven or on the recipient. We might consider such questions as: When I give to the poor, do I hope to bring glory to God or to myself? When I serve the Lord, am I doing so to receive approval from the Lord or from men?
Single, as used in this verse, comes from a Greek word meaning “sound, healthy, simple, sincere.” Knowing this definition helps us understand the Savior’s instructions concerning the giving of alms, praying, and fasting. These should all be done with a simple and sincere focus on our Father in Heaven or on the recipient. We might consider such questions as: When I give to the poor, do I hope to bring glory to God or to myself? When I serve the Lord, am I doing so to receive approval from the Lord or from men?
Matthew 6:25–34. Take No Thought
The Greek phrase translated “take no thought” in Matthew 6:25, 34 means to not be overly anxious or worried. These teachings are directed specifically to the Apostles, they are applicable to each of us. The Lord is teaching all of us that we are not to let worldly concerns cause us to lose trust in our Father in Heaven or become diverted from seeking His kingdom.
The Greek phrase translated “take no thought” in Matthew 6:25, 34 means to not be overly anxious or worried. These teachings are directed specifically to the Apostles, they are applicable to each of us. The Lord is teaching all of us that we are not to let worldly concerns cause us to lose trust in our Father in Heaven or become diverted from seeking His kingdom.
Matthew 6:33. Seeking First the Kingdom of God
President Ezra Taft Benson explained why we should place God and His kingdom above all else in our lives: “When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. “We should put God ahead of everyone else in our lives. “We should give God, the Father of our spirits, an exclusive preeminence in our lives. He has a prior parental claim on our eternal welfare, ahead of all other ties that may bind us here or hereafter” (“The Great Commandment Love the Lord,” Ensign 1988
Elder Dallin H. Oaks made a similar observation: “Seek first to build up the kingdom of God” means to assign first priority to God and to His work. The work of God is to bring to pass the eternal life of His children and all that this entails.
President Ezra Taft Benson explained why we should place God and His kingdom above all else in our lives: “When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. “We should put God ahead of everyone else in our lives. “We should give God, the Father of our spirits, an exclusive preeminence in our lives. He has a prior parental claim on our eternal welfare, ahead of all other ties that may bind us here or hereafter” (“The Great Commandment Love the Lord,” Ensign 1988
Elder Dallin H. Oaks made a similar observation: “Seek first to build up the kingdom of God” means to assign first priority to God and to His work. The work of God is to bring to pass the eternal life of His children and all that this entails.
Chapter breakdowns:
Matthew 14 John the Baptist is beheaded—Jesus feeds the five thousand and walks on the sea—Those who touch the hem of His garment are made whole.
Matthew 14 John the Baptist is beheaded—Jesus feeds the five thousand and walks on the sea—Those who touch the hem of His garment are made whole.
Matthew 15 The scribes and Pharisees contend against Jesus—He heals the daughter of a gentile woman—He feeds the four thousand.
Mark 6:14-56 Jesus sends forth the Twelve—John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod—Our Lord feeds the five thousand, walks on the water, and heals multitudes.
Mark 7Jesus reproves the Pharisees for their false traditions and ceremonies—He casts a devil out of the daughter of a Greek woman—He opens the ears and loosens the tongue of a person with an impediment.
Mark 7Jesus reproves the Pharisees for their false traditions and ceremonies—He casts a devil out of the daughter of a Greek woman—He opens the ears and loosens the tongue of a person with an impediment.
Mark 8 Jesus feeds the four thousand—He counsels, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees—He heals a blind man in Bethsaida—Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ.
Luke 9:7-17
Luke 9:7-17
The Twelve are sent out—Jesus feeds the five thousand—Peter testifies of Christ—Jesus foretells His death and resurrection—He is transfigured on the mount—He heals and teaches.
John 6
John 6
Jesus feeds the five thousand—He walks on the sea—He is the living manna sent from God—Salvation is gained by eating living bread—Jesus explains how men eat His flesh and drink His blood—Peter testifies that Jesus is the Messiah.
Matthew 16 Jesus warns against the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees—Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ and is promised the keys of the kingdom—Jesus foretells His death and resurrection.
Matthew 17 Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John on the mount—Jesus heals a lunatic, tells of His coming death, and pays taxes in a miraculous manner.
Matthew 18 Jesus explains how we are to treat our offending brethren—The Son of Man came to save that which was lost—All of the Twelve receive the keys of the kingdom—Jesus explains why we should forgive.
Matthew 17 Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John on the mount—Jesus heals a lunatic, tells of His coming death, and pays taxes in a miraculous manner.
Matthew 18 Jesus explains how we are to treat our offending brethren—The Son of Man came to save that which was lost—All of the Twelve receive the keys of the kingdom—Jesus explains why we should forgive.
Mark 9 Jesus is transfigured on the mountain—He casts out an unclean spirit—He teaches concerning His death and resurrection, who will be greatest, and the condemnation of those who offend His little ones.
Luke 9:18-62
John 7 Jesus’ kinsmen do not believe—He teaches His Father’s doctrine and proclaims His divine sonship—Truth may be known through obedience—Jesus offers living water to all people—The people have various opinions concerning Him.
Luke 9:18-62
John 7 Jesus’ kinsmen do not believe—He teaches His Father’s doctrine and proclaims His divine sonship—Truth may be known through obedience—Jesus offers living water to all people—The people have various opinions concerning Him.
John 8 The woman taken in adultery is brought before Christ—Christ is the Light of the world—He again proclaims that He is the Messiah—The true children of Abraham believe in Christ—Jesus says, Before Abraham was I, Jehovah.
John 9 Jesus, on the Sabbath, heals a man born blind—The Jews accuse Him of Sabbath violation—He lectures them on spiritual blindness.
John 10 Jesus is the Good Shepherd—He gained power over death from His Father—He promises to visit His other sheep—He proclaims, I am the Son of God.
John 9 Jesus, on the Sabbath, heals a man born blind—The Jews accuse Him of Sabbath violation—He lectures them on spiritual blindness.
John 10 Jesus is the Good Shepherd—He gained power over death from His Father—He promises to visit His other sheep—He proclaims, I am the Son of God.
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