Day 230

• Principle: Cultivate your heart and life to receive Jesus Christ.  
• Book of Mormon Reading: Alma 52:19 - 52:40
  • In verse 31 the Lamanites were 'wearied because of their long march.' How can you wear out sin and temptations?
• Answer the following about personal preparedness and receiving Jesus Christ.
  • Matthew 23: 37-39 (Jesus speaking) How did the majority of the Jews react to Jesus?  What was the result?
  • John 3: 16-21 What is the reason for Jesus Coming?  
  • 3 Nephi 1: 4-9 What was the preparedness of the Nephites?
  • Luke 14: 15-20 What are some of the reasons why people are not prepared?
  • D&C 38: 30,31 In what state are those who have prepared?  What was done to prepare?
  • Mosiah 15: 11-18 How do prophets prepare the way?  How do prophets help prepare your heart and life to receive Jesus Christ?
• Additional Study:
  • Quentin L. Cook, “Prepare to Meet God”, April 2018
  • Rock of Ages, Hymns No. 111
  • I'll Walk with You, Children's Songbook No. 140