Lesson for August 13, 2017

Today our lesson was given by Charlene Farnworth about Jesus Christ, His Characteristics, His Actions, and His life. Charlene began by asking what do we think of Christ? She talked about songs of Christ. She talked about Elder McConkie's song, "I Believe in Christ." She said he wrote these words when he was battling cancer an he exemplified a follower of Christ What His characteristics and actions that gives us a relationship with Christ. Emily Campbell said that from Noriko Viramontes's talk, he spent time with sinners. She said, "God love token things." He is compassionate and accepting. He loves us unconditionally. He is patient with us. He performed miracles. His miracles were to benefit someone, not himself. He was perfectly obedient to his father in heaven, even though not always to his mother. He knew the plan in the pre-existence and he performed the plan perfectly. He was humble. He grieved for us. Even though he was busy, he gave one-on-one quality time to those who needed it. He had strong leadership, yet he was meek. He forgave everyone, including those who were wrong. Kristine Hansen said she has been going through the scriptures about Christ and she was struck by how powerful he is. Charlene said she enjoys the many paintings that have been painted recently that depict Christ in his power and glory. She suggested we go to see The Light of the World exhibit at Thanksgiving Point. He was sinless. He served others. He had perfect timing, even though some thought he was late. He is God. He healed--who else can make us whole. We need to acknowledge his power and that he is God and not treat him as if he is a common person who has no power to save. Do we ever avoid saying God bless because we are afraid of sounding preachy. In the scriptures, when Christ spoke to his disciples, he asked what they thought of Christ? The Pharisees said he was the son of David and Christ used logic to refute them. We discussed some comments that were distributed among the sisters about what the prophets have said about Christ. We decided he lives and he is the light of the world. Through faith we can gain a testimony. Joseph Smith's first vision can teach us so much about God. Everyone of us has had personal experiences dealing with things that could not be resolved except through the power of Jesus Christ.