Come, Follow Me
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Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13
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Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13�“Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear”
Our hearts must be prepared to receive the word of God
Our hearts must be prepared to �receive the word of God
SCRIPTURE
3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
4-5 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
6-7 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
- Matthew 13:3-8
Our hearts must be prepared to �receive the word of God
Dallin H. Oaks
Of the First Presidency
The parable of the sower warns us of circumstances and attitudes that can keep anyone who has received the seed of the gospel message from bringing forth a goodly harvest…The Savior’s examples could cause us to think of this parable as the parable of the soils. The suitability of the soil depends upon the heart of each one of us who is exposed to the gospel seed. In susceptibility to spiritual teachings, some hearts are hardened and unprepared, some hearts are stony from disuse, and some hearts are set upon the things of the world.
The parable of the sower ends with the Savior’s description of the seed that “fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit” in various measures. How can we prepare ourselves to be that good ground and to have that good harvest? Jesus explained that “the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience”.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, “The Parable of the Sower,”�General Conference, April 2015
If with All Your Hearts�(Children's Songbook #15)
MUSIC
If with all your hearts ye truly seek me,
Ye shall ever surely find me,
Thus saith our God.
Ye shall ever surely find me,
Thus saith our God.
Words: Julius Schubring, 1806–1889
Music: From Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn, 1809–1847
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Our hearts must be prepared to �receive the word of God
"Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear"
"Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear"
SCRIPTURE
9-11 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
15-16 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
- Matthew 13: 9-12, 14-16
"Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear"
Francisco J. Viñas
Of the Seventy
The admonition to listen attentively to the word of the Lord has been repeated in all dispensations. In His earthly ministry, the Savior frequently declared these words: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear”…While some people indicate a willingness to listen attentively and to be obedient to the words of the Lord, others seem to close their ears, not wanting to hear nor to obey…the result of their attitudes concerning the voice of the Lord will bring into their lives consequences which, in many instances, may be of an eternal nature…[T]he voice of the Lord may be received by listening to the Lord’s servants, studying the scriptures, and being prompted through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost…I believe that our ability and our willingness to hear can be increased and that our ears can be opened to hear clearly the voice of the Lord.
- Elder Francisco J. Viñas, “Listening to the Voice of the Lord,”�General Conference, October 1996
If I Listen with My Heart�(Music for Children)
MUSIC
1. If I had been a little child when Jesus lived on earth,
I would have liked to walk with Him and listen to His words,
But as I search the scriptures I can hear His words of peace
2. I hear a living prophet speak the things that Christ would say
If He were here upon the earth to talk with me today,
The prophet teaches how to live in righteousness and peace
3. I feel the Holy Spirit as he teaches truth and right,
He comforts me in times of need, He testifies of Christ,
He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace
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Words and Music: Sally DeFord
Copyright © 2007 by Sally DeFord. All rights reserved.
This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial home and church use.
Chorus:
And if I listen with my heart
I hear the Savior’s voice.
"Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear"
I can choose the right even when those around me do not
I can choose the right even when those around me do not
SCRIPTURE
24-26 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
27-28 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
29-30 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest…
- Matthew 13:24-30
I can choose the right even when those around me do not
James E. Faust
Former Member of the First Presidency
Some of Satan’s most appealing messages are: Everyone does it; if it doesn’t hurt anybody else, it’s all right; if you feel there is no harm in it, it’s okay; it’s the “cool” thing to do…
I also believe that in the future the opposition from Satan will be both more subtle and more open. While in some ways it may be more blatant, it will be masked with greater sophistication and cunning. We will need greater spirituality to perceive all the forms of evil and greater strength to resist it… Many of the activities you will be engaged in are group situations where you cannot always choose your own company. But you can choose your standards…
There is a continuing sifting process going on. We are reminded of the parable of the wheat and the tares. The owner of the field … counseled that the grain and the weeds grow together until the time of harvest, when the wheat would be bundled separately from the weeds.
- Elder James E. Faust, “The Devil’s Throat,” General Conference, April 2003
Dare to Do Right�(Children’s Songbook #158)
MUSIC
1. Dare to do right! Dare to be true!
You have a work that no other can do;
Do it so bravely, so kindly, so well,
Angels will hasten the story to tell.
2. Dare to do right! Dare to be true!
Other men's failures can never save you.
Stand by your conscience, your honor, your faith;
Stand like a hero and battle till death.
Chorus:
Dare, dare, dare to do right;
Dare, dare, dare to be true,
Dare to be true, dare to be true.
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Words: George L. Taylor, b. 1835
Music: Arr. by A. C. Smyth, 1840-1909.
I can choose the right even when those around me do not
6:26
Jesus’s parables help us understand the growth and destiny of His Church
Jesus’s parables help us understand the growth and destiny of His Church
SCRIPTURE
31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
- Matthew 13:31-33
Jesus’s parables help us understand the growth and destiny of His Church
Ezra Taft Benson
President of the Church
1985 - 1994
Jesus used the comparison of the small mustard seed to describe the early beginning of His church. But eventually, He declared, that insignificant seed would become a great tree and many would find refuge in its branches…
The growth of the Church, like the growth of grass or trees, has been almost imperceptible to the eye, but little by little, line by line, precept by precept, the Church has matured…We assuredly expect additional progress, growth, and increased spirituality. We will see our missionaries cover the earth with the message of the Restoration. We will see temples in every land where the gospel has penetrated…This is the spiritual kingdom of God moving forward in its divine course to fill the earth, a truly marvelous work and a wonder!
- President Ezra Taft Benson, “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder,”�General Conference, April 1980
We’ll Bring the World His Truth�(Children’s Songbook #172)
MUSIC
1. We have been born, as Nephi of old,
To goodly parents who love the Lord.
We have been taught, and we understand,
That we must do as the Lord commands.
2. We have been saved for these latter days
To build the kingdom in righteous ways.
We hear the words our prophet declares:
“Let each who’s worthy go forth and share.”
3. We know his plan, and we will prepare,
Increase our knowledge through study and prayer.
Daily we’ll learn until we are called
To take the gospel to all the world.
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938
© 1983 by Janice Kapp Perry. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
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Chorus:
We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord’s missionaries
To bring the world his truth
(Repeat last line on third chorus)
Jesus’s parables help us understand the growth and destiny of His Church
At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked
At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked
SCRIPTURE
36-37…and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
39-42 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
- Matthew 13:36-42
At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked
Neil L. Andersen
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Toward the end of His ministry, Jesus’s disciples asked Him to tell them of “the sign of [His Second Coming], and of the end of the world.” Jesus told them of the conditions that would precede His return and concluded by declaring, “When ye shall see all these things, [you will] know that [the time] is near.”…The Lord explained that in this final time prior to His return, the “wheat,” whom He describes as “the children of the kingdom,” would grow side by side with the “tares,” or those who do not love God and do not keep His commandments. They would “both grow together,” side by side. This will be our world until the Savior returns, with much that is good and much that is evil on every side.
…But even with the increasing worldly influences around us, we need not fear. The Lord will never desert His covenant people.
- Elder Neil L. Andersen, “Drawing Closer to the Savior,”�General Conference, October 2022
Now Let Us Rejoice�(Hymn Book #3)
MUSIC
1. Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation.
No longer as strangers on earth need we roam.
Good tidings are sounding to us and each nation,
And shortly the hour of redemption will come,
When all that was promised the Saints will be given,
And none will molest them from morn until ev’n,
And earth will appear as the Garden of Eden,
And Jesus will say to all Israel, “Come home.”
2. We’ll love one another and never dissemble
But cease to do evil and ever be one.
And when the ungodly are fearing and tremble,
We’ll watch for the day when the Savior will come,
When all that was promised the Saints will be given,
And none will molest them from morn until ev’n,
And earth will appear as the Garden of Eden,
And Jesus will say to all Israel, “Come home.”
3. In faith we’ll rely on the arm of Jehovah
To guide thru these last days of trouble and gloom,
And after the scourges and harvest are over,
We’ll rise with the just when the Savior doth come.
Then all that was promised the Saints will be given,
And they will be crown’d with the angels of heav’n,
And earth will appear as the Garden of Eden,
And Christ and his people will ever be one.
Text: William W. Phelps, 1792–1872. Included in the first LDS hymnbook, 1835.
Music: Henry Tucker, 1826–1882
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At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked
My membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a treasure
My membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a treasure
SCRIPTURE
44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
- Matthew 13:44-46
My membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a treasure
Henry B. Eyring
Of the First Presidency
I would like to speak of some of the reasons I see for gratitude for a true and living Church…
Most of all I am grateful for my experience of the cleansing power available through the ordinances performed by the power of priesthood. I have felt forgiveness and cleansing through baptism by those with authority. I have felt the burning in my bosom that is only possible because of words spoken by servants of God: “Receive the Holy Ghost.”
My sense of gratitude stems also from blessings to my family. It is the sealing power and our knowledge of it which changes and transforms our family life here and our expectations for the joy of family life in the world to come... The promise to the faithful in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that we may have associations and an expansion of families in the eternities.
- President Henry B. Eyring, “The True and Living Church,” General Conference, April 2008
The Church of Jesus Christ�(Children’s Songbook #77)
MUSIC
1. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I know who I am.
I know God’s plan.
I’ll follow him in faith.
I believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ.
I’ll honor his name.
I’ll do what is right;
I’ll follow his light.
His truth I will proclaim.
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938. © 1989 IRI
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The End