Come, Follow Me
April 17th- April 23rd
Matthew 18; Luke 10
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Matthew 18; Luke 10 �“What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?”
I should always forgive others
I should always forgive others
SCRIPTURE
21-22 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
23-24 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26-27 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
- Matthew 18:21-27
I should always forgive others
Kevin R. Duncan
Of the Seventy
[M]ost of us want to forgive, but we find it very hard to do. When we have experienced an injustice, we may be quick to say, “That person did wrong. They deserve punishment. Where is the justice?” We mistakenly think that if we forgive, somehow justice will not be served and punishments will be avoided. This simply is not the case…One key to forgiving others is to try to see them as God sees them. At times, God may part the curtain and bless us with the gift to see into the heart, soul, and spirit of another person who has offended us. This insight may even lead to an overwhelming love for that person…Forgiveness is the very reason God sent His Son, so let us rejoice in His offering to heal us all. The Savior’s Atonement is not just for those who need to repent; it is also for those who need to forgive. If you are having trouble forgiving another person or even yourself, ask God to help you. Forgiveness is a glorious, healing principle.
- Elder Kevin R. Duncan, “The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness,”�General Conference, April 2016
Help Me, Dear Father�(Children’s Songbook #99)
MUSIC
1. Help me, dear Father, to freely forgive
All who may seem unkind to me.
Help me each day, Father, I pray;
Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.
2. Help me, dear Father, to truly repent,
Making things right, and changing my ways.
Help me each day, Father, I pray;
Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.
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Words and music: Frances K. Taylor, 1870-1952
Added text (verse 2) © 1989 IRI
I should always forgive others
We must forgive others if we are to receive forgiveness from the Lord
We must forgive others if we are to receive forgiveness from the Lord
SCRIPTURE
28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
29-30 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31-33 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
34-35 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. - Matthew 18:28-35
We must forgive others if we are to receive forgiveness from the Lord
Theodore M. Burton
Former Member of the Seventy
[E]ven if others fail to be kind and considerate, we ought to be slow to condemn and very quick to forgive. We need not be tolerant of sin, but we must become tolerant and forgiving of the sinner. Jesus Christ gave his life to reconcile us to God so that through his atonement we can repent and receive forgiveness of our sins. We owe our Savior a great debt. Part of that debt is the obligation we have to forgive one another...
As we plead for mercy, we need to show mercy to others…To the extent we give forgiveness to others, we can expect to receive forgiveness for ourselves. It is all part of the process of repentance…Even of those who were so wicked they crucified their Savior, he said: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”…People can and do change, and our duty is to forgive them.
- Elder Theodore M. Burton, “To Forgive is Divine,”�General Conference, April 1983
I’m Trying to Be like Jesus�(Children’s Songbook #78)
MUSIC
1. I’m trying to be like Jesus;
I’m following in his ways.
I’m trying to love as he did, �in all that I do and say.
At times I am tempted
to make a wrong choice,
But I try to listen
as the still small voice whispers,
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938
© 1980 by Janice Kapp Perry.
2. I’m trying to love my neighbor;
I’m learning to serve my friends.
I watch for the day of gladness �when Jesus will come again.
I try to remember
the lessons he taught.
Then the Holy Spirit
enters into my thoughts, saying:
Chorus:
“Love one another as Jesus loves you.
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught.”
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We must forgive others if we are to receive forgiveness from the Lord
Who are the Seventy?
Who are the Seventy?
SCRIPTURE
1-2 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
5-6 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
8-9 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
- Luke 10:1-2, 5-6, 8-9, 16
Who are the Seventy?
Earl C. Tingey
Former Member of the Presidency of the Seventy
The first mention of the Seventy is the Old Testament instruction to Moses and “seventy of the elders of Israel”. The Lord told Moses to use the Seventy so that he need not bear his burdens alone: “Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel … that they may stand there with thee”. The New Testament Church likewise included the office of Seventy. The Savior Himself called and instructed the Seventy in a manner similar to the instructions He gave the Twelve.He sent out the Seventy, explaining that “he that heareth you heareth me”. The effectiveness of the Seventy was evident as they reported on their commission…[E]ach Seventy today considers it a great privilege to support the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And again Seventies help provide an answer to the challenges of Church growth. While there will generally be only 3 members of the First Presidency and 12 members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, there is flexibility in the ranks and numbers of the Seventy.
- Elder Earl C. Tingey, “The Saga of Revelation: The Unfolding Role of the Seventy,”�Ensign Magazine, September 2009
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go�(Hymn Book #270)
MUSIC
1. It may not be on the mountain height
Or over the stormy sea,
It may not be at the battle’s front
My Lord will have need of me.
But if, by a still, small voice he calls
To paths that I do not know,
I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in thine:
I’ll go where you want me to go.
2. Perhaps today there are loving words
Which Jesus would have me speak;
There may be now in the paths of sin
Some wand’rer whom I should seek.
O Savior, if thou wilt be my guide,
Tho dark and rugged the way,
My voice shall echo the message sweet:
I’ll say what you want me to say.
Text: Mary Brown, 1856–1918
Music: Carrie E. Rounsefell, 1861–1930
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3. There’s surely somewhere a lowly place
In earth’s harvest fields so wide
Where I may labor through life’s short day
For Jesus, the Crucified.
So trusting my all to thy tender care,
And knowing thou lovest me,
I’ll do thy will with a heart sincere:
I’ll be what you want me to be.
Chorus:
I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord,
Over mountain or plain or sea;
I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord;
I’ll be what you want me to be.
Who are the Seventy?
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Inspiring Short: The Whisperings of Heaven | Bruce C. Hafen (Who later became a member of the 70)
To obtain eternal life, we must love God and our neighbors
To obtain eternal life, we must love God �and our neighbors
SCRIPTURE
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
- Luke 10:25-29
To obtain eternal life, we must love God �and our neighbors
Howard W. Hunter
President of the Church
1994 - 1995
Eternal life, God’s life, the life we are seeking, is rooted in two commandments… Love God and love your neighbor. The two work together; they are inseparable. In the highest sense they may be considered as synonymous. And they are commandments that each of us can live. The answer of Jesus to the lawyer might be considered as the Lord’s touchstone…He will measure our devotion to him by how we love and serve our fellowmen. What kind of mark are we leaving on the Lord’s touchstone? Are we truly good neighbors?…The key is to love our neighbor, including the neighbor that is difficult to love. We need to remember that though we make our friends, God has made our neighbors—everywhere. Love should have no boundary…These two virtues, love and service, are required of us if we are to be good neighbors and find peace in our lives.
- President Howard W. Hunter, “The Lord’s Touchstone,”�General Conference, October 1986
Jesus Said Love Everyone�(Children’s Songbook #61)
MUSIC
Jesus said love ev’ryone;
Treat them kindly too.
When your heart is filled with love,
Others will love you.
Words and music: Moiselle Renstrom, 1889–1956
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To obtain eternal life, we must love God �and our neighbors
How Can I Show Greater Love to Those around Me?
How Can I Show Greater Love to �Those around Me?
SCRIPTURE
30-33 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34-35 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
36-37 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
- Luke 10:30-37
How Can I Show Greater Love to �Those around Me?
Mary N. Cook
Former Member of the Young Women General Presidency
From the parable of the good Samaritan we learn that we are to love all…We can follow the example of the good Samaritan and “change the world” of just one person by being benevolent. I would like to invite each of you to do at least one Samaritan-like act...It may require that you reach beyond your usual friends or overcome your shyness. You may courageously choose to serve someone who doesn’t treat you well. I promise that if you will extend yourself beyond what is easy to do, you will feel so good inside that kindness will start to become a part of your everyday life. You’ll see that benevolence can bring joy and unity…“Remember this: kindness begins with me.” Not only did our Savior love all; He served all. Expand your goodness to many… I pray that we will center our lives on Jesus Christ and “follow in His ways” by loving and serving one another.
- Sister Mary N. Cook, “‘Remember This: Kindness Begins with Me’,”�General Conference, April 2011
Kindness Begins with Me�(Children's Songbook #135)
MUSIC
I want to be kind to ev’ryone,
For that is right, you see.
So I say to myself, “Remember this:
Kindness begins with me.”
Words and music: Robert P. Manookin, 1918–1997. © 1969, 1987 IRI
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How Can I Show Greater Love to �Those around Me?
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We choose “that good part” by making daily choices that lead to eternal life
We choose “that good part” by making daily choices that lead to eternal life
SCRIPTURE
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
- Luke 10:38-42
We choose “that good part” by making daily choices that lead to eternal life
Bonnie D. Parkin
Former Relief Society General President
We all are trying to choose the good part which cannot be taken from us, to balance the spiritual and the temporal in our lives…We must choose between many worthy options…
I don’t believe the Lord was saying there are Marthas and there are Marys. Jesus did not dismiss Martha’s concern, but instead redirected her focus by saying choose “that good part.”…The one thing that is needful is to choose eternal life. We choose daily. As we seek, listen, and follow the Lord, we are encircled in the arms of His love—a love that is pure…one thing is needful, to follow Him each day. Choose ye therefore Christ the Lord. Choose to feast upon His word. Choose to trust in Him above. Choose to wait upon His love. Choose to give Him all your heart. Choose ye therefore that good part.
- Sister Bonnie D. Parkin, “Choosing Charity: That Good Part,”�General Conference, October 2003
I’ll Follow Him in Faith�(Children's Friend)
MUSIC
1. The Lord has blessed me with gospel truth.
I have learned His ways in my early youth.
I will share my light for I know it’s right
To testify of Him.
The Lord has blessed me with simple faith.
If I pray for help, He will give me strength.
I will do His work. I will gladly serve.
I’ll follow Him in faith.
2. The Lord has blessed me to feel His love.
I have felt His promptings and learned to trust.
So in all I do, I’ll be faithful to
The things I know are true.
The Lord has blessed me in many ways.
With a thankful heart I will sing His praise.
I will raise my voice and proclaim my choice
To follow Him in faith.
Words and Music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938
© 2001 by Janice Kapp Perry. All rights reserved. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial home or church use. This notice must be included on each copy made.
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He has shown the way, and through all my days,
I’ll follow Him in faith.
We choose “that good part” by making daily choices that lead to eternal life
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