• Day 35
    • Principle: Discipleship to Jesus Christ requires daily decisions.
    • Read: 2 Nephi 1:1-1:12 (Way to make it to 2 Nephi!)
      • Compare 2 Nephi 1:5 with Hebrews 11:8–9.  Why does the Lord designate different lands for different people?
    • Three experiences are recorded about being a disciple of Jesus Christ study the following:
      • Read Luke 9:57–62 and look for the excuses offered and the responses given.  
      • Read Luke 14:25–27, 33 what does Jesus ask those who follow him?
      • Read Luke 14:28–32 and look for the meaning of finish as relating to discipleship.
        • What do these three experiences teach you about being a disciple of Jesus Christ?
    •  Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught

      • “The first step on the path of discipleship begins, luckily enough, in the exact place where we stand! We do not have to prequalify to take that first step. It doesn’t matter if we are rich or poor. There is no requirement to be educated, eloquent, or intellectual. We do not have to be perfect or well-spoken or even well-mannered.

        “You and I can walk in the path of discipleship today. Let us be humble; let us pray to our Father in Heaven with all our heart and express our desire to draw close to Him and learn of Him.

        “Have faith. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened [see Matthew 7:7]. Serve the Lord by serving others. Become an active participant in your ward or branch. Strengthen your family by committing to live the principles of the gospel. Be of one heart and of one mind in your marriage and in your family.

        “Now is the time to adjust your lives to be able to have a temple recommend and use it. Now is the time to have meaningful family home evenings, to read the word of God, and to speak to our Heavenly Father in earnest prayer. Now is the time to fill our hearts with gratitude for the Restoration of His Church, for living prophets, the Book of Mormon, and the priesthood power that blesses our lives. Now is the time to embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, become His disciples, and walk in His way” (“The Way of the Disciple,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 77).

    • Complete the following "Today I will ____"
    • Additional Study