New Testament Questions and Notes

NT Come Follow Me Lesson 21 I read the chapters of scriptures before the lesson this time, because that’s what the manual suggested. Introduction: “Behold, Thy King Cometh” The fig tree seemed to be hypocritical. It looked like it would have fruit, but did not. In the same way the Pharisees taught the law, but they didn’t keep it. The two most important commandments are to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. They complicated things (beyond recognition). John 12:24 Jesus died and lives again for me so that His gospel now has full effect in my life. What will you do to bring forth better fruit? Personal Study: The Lord judges not by the outward appearance but by the desires of the heart. Jesus knew Zacchaeus’s heart. He knows your heart too. Are you going to great lengths to seek Jesus and to see Him? Do you know the places where you can find Him? Will you climb trees and mountains to be with Him? Will you serve in the temple so that others can receive the blessi...

NT Come Follow Me Lesson 20 Introduction: “What Lack I Yet?” Matthew 19:16 “What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Matthew 19:20 “What lack I yet?” Do you trust in the Lord, to do what He asks you to do? Have you received the kingdom of God like a little child? Luke 18:17 ;   3 Nephi 9:22 Personal Study: Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. How does your knowledge of the Father’s plan of salvation affect the way you think and feel about marriage? Marriage : Read through again with Bob. The Family: A Proclamation to the World Personal Study: Did Jesus teach that divorce is never acceptable or that divorced people should not remarry? Divorce Talk by President Dallin H. Oaks: Heavenly Father intends for the marriage relationship to be eternal. However, God also understands that divorce is sometimes necessary. President Oaks explained that the Lord “permits divorced persons to marry again without the stain of immora...

https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/19?lang=eng&v=Control Introduction: “Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost”  The Good Shepherd wants more than 99%. He has always cared about the one. He cares about you! Doctrine and Covenants 18:10 The worth of souls Luke 15:4 Great rejoicing over the sheep that was lost and is found. Luke 15:7 “joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” If that seems unfair, it’s helpful to remember that, in truth, there are none who “need no repentance.” We all need rescuing. And we all can participate in the rescue, rejoicing together over every soul who is saved (see  Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16 ). Personal Study: As I live the truths taught by Jesus Christ, I will come to know they are true. How can I lift my sights beyond worldly things to the ...