Choice 2: Revelation 2–3. “To Him That Overcometh”

Choice 2: Revelation 2–3. “To Him That Overcometh”

1. The Lord’s counsel to each of the seven branches of the Church in Asia follows a pattern:
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              §  He told the members of the branch what they were doing that pleased Him.

              §  He told them in what ways they needed to repent.

              §  He told them of the blessings that would come if they were faithful.

• Fill in the chart below with information you find in Revelation 2–3:

City	What They Did That Pleased the Lord	How They Needed to Repent	Promised Blessings
Ephesus (2:1-7)	Patience, and them staying away from that which are evil.	Repent quickly	They will be partakers of the blessing from the tree of life.
Smyrna (2:8-11)	Long-suffering, standing for what is true.	Hear the Spirit’s promptings	They will be given a crown of life
​Pergamos (2:12-17)	Held fast on God’s name, did not deny their faith.	Repent from idol worship, and fornication	They will be given manna to eat, a stone with their new name written on it.
Thyatira (2:18-29)	Works of charity, service, faith, patience.	Listening to a false prophet, commit fornication and adultery	Give the the morning star
Sardis (3:1-6)	People who stayed faithful, and did not defiled their garments	Repent quickly for they know not when the lord’s coming is nigh	They shall walk with God in white, or live with him forever.
Philadelphia (3:7-13)	Kept his word and denied him not.	Those who lie will be worshiping at the feet of the righteous.	God will be with the faithful in times of temptation
Laodicea (3:14-22)	Faithful and true witnesses since the beginning of the world.	they should not be lukewarm in their faith and works.	The door will be opened they shall sit with him in his father’s throne.

2. Write a paragraph about what counsel given to the seven branches of the Church in Asia applies to you today. Which of the promises the Lord gave to the seven Churches most inspires you to seek eternal life? 

I like what the Lord promised with the people of Pergamos, Philadelphia, and Lodicea.  It is because I want to live forever with God, forever being nourished by his life-giving light, free from all the cares of the world. Sometimes life gets too tiring for me, but as I look for things to look forward to, life seem to be a little easier to bear.  I love the sweet promise that as long as I am faithful and do the things that I am supposed to do, I will be protected from the many temptation of this world. As I keep doing so, again, I have the promise that I will live with god again someday.

3. How does Doctrine and Covenants 14:7, 63:20 give meaning to the phrase "to him that overcometh?"

As I endure to the end and keep his commandments, I have a sweet assurance that I will live with my creator again forever.  D&C 14:7 summarizes it all in my opinion. It would be a hard journey, but I’ve made it this far. Might as well continue on the journey until the Lord says the work is done.

2 Peter 2:1–19

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Choice 2: 2 Peter 2. Teaching

1. Read 2 Peter 2:1–19. Record the characteristics of false teachers described by Peter. Explain in writing how your list helps you recognize false teachers today.
1. Deny the Lord
2. Covetous
3. Lust in unclean things
4. Despises the government
5. Self-willed
6. Presumptuous
7. Speaks evil of dignities
8. Eyes full of adultery

It can help me avoid being in awkward or dangerous situations. It serves as a red flag, which can let me know when to stay off or when to get away from situations.

2.    Read 2 Peter 2:20–22; Doctrine and Covenants 82:3, 7. In your own words, write a few sentences describing the dangers of returning to the “pollutions of the world.”

 Since those who have been taught the higher truths, much would be required of them.  It is like when our patents tell their children “you know better.”  As members of the church, we should know better.  We have been taught and continued to be taught by living prophets and apostles to keep us from the pollutions of the world.

Student Choice 4: 1 Peter

Student Choice 4: 1 Peter 1:1-9; 2:12, 15, 20-25; 3:11-16; 4:12-19

I have met people or knew people from friends and family who had tried to end their lives.  Some of them were successful and some were not.  Regardless, they obviously had given up on life.  They have lost hope in the healing and saving power of the atonement of Jesus Christ.  The scriptures hit home to me because I have thought of giving up but I chose to fight and live.  I didn’t try to kill myself but I just had a feeling of giving up and didn’t know what to do. 

Out Heavenly Father wants us to remember what Jesus did for us.  He did the ultimate sacrifice to save us from our fall.  The scripture teaches us that when we’re in difficult situations, think about what Jesus did for us.  If he didn’t do what he did, our trials will be much much heavier to bear.

L05 Student Choice Three: Hebrews 13 Works of Righteousness.

L05  Student Choice Three: Hebrews 13 Works of Righteousness.

1.     How should we treat strangers?

We should “entertain” strangers, meaning we should be friendly and be open to them. Treat them kindly. Let brotherly love continue. 

2.     How is marriage looked upon?

Marriage is honorable in all. 

3.     What warnings are given about covetousness?

Be content with what we have, because God will always be there to satisfy what we maybe lacking. 

4.     What is “the same yesterday, today, and forever?”

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

5.     How are we sanctified?

We are sanctified through the blood of Christ.

6.     How do we respond to those who rule over us?

We should obey those who rule over us.  The church teaches us to obey the rules of the land.

7.     Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

Pray for the leaders or church leaders, they he might be “restored” unto them again.