• Day 27
    • Principle: For you "to fulfill all righteousness" you must follow the example of Jesus Christ
    • Read: 1 Nephi 17:48 - 18:4
      •  In verse 55 Nephi's brethren say "We know of a surety that the Lord is with thee."   Back in verse 45 Nephi talks of how they had seen an angel but still didn't remember the Lord.  Why do you think their reactions were different from seeing an angel and being shaken by Nephi?
    • Robert D. Hales taught: 

      • “When we understand our baptismal covenant and the gift of the Holy Ghost, it will change our lives and will establish our total allegiance to the kingdom of God. When temptations come our way, if we will listen, the Holy Ghost will remind us that we have promised to remember our Savior and obey the commandments of God. …

        “As we follow the example of Jesus, we, too, demonstrate that we will repent and be obedient in keeping the commandments of our Father in Heaven. We humble ourselves with a broken heart and a contrite spirit as we recognize our sins and seek forgiveness of our trespasses (see 3 Ne. 9:20). We covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and always remember Him. …

        “… I pray that each of us as members of His kingdom will understand that our baptism and confirmation is the gateway into His kingdom. When we enter, we covenant to be of His kingdom—forever!” (“The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 7–8, 9).

      • Elder Hales speaks of following the example of Jesus Christ.  Nephi taught the same thing.  According to Nephi in 2 Nephi 31:10-17 what must you do to follow the example of Jesus Christ?
      • As you have seen from Elder Hales and Nephi following the example of Jesus Christ requires more than being baptized.  What area of the gospel could you improve on today?  What do you plan to do better today?  Before you go to bed tonight return to you study journal and record how you did.
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