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Monday, March 21, 2016
The New Testament is such a wonderful set of scriptures that the lord has blessed us with. As I read though the four gospels this week and discussed the principles discovered there, I have found a that I have gained an even greater faith in my Lord and Savior. He loves all of us and desire that we are able to return to him. This is a task that sometimes feel daunting, or impossible, but as we learn from Matthew 19:26 "....With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." If we place our faith in the Lord, we will be able to accomplish anything He asks of us, but if we desire to place our faith in man, we will not be able to make it back to the presence of the Lord. I find this principle especially important today in our time because we face an age where there are so many men claiming to be supreme and desiring for us to follow them. Our nation is in a state of turmoil and distress. If only we as a nation could place our faith back on the Lord instead of men, we could see mighty miracle come forth as the lord would deliver us from our bondage and strife. But unfortunately, we see more and more that God is being removed from the picture. So we as saints must strive to do all we can to put our faith in the Lord and I know that if he desires us to be a force for good, it will happen.
Monday, February 29, 2016
The Gospel is a great tool that we have been given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the new Testament we learn of His birth and of His life. We learn of His parents and of his disciples and apostles. Why is it important that we are able to learn these things in our day and for our use? I feel that we have the scriptural accounts of the life of the Savior in our day because we are supposed to learn how He lived His life and do all we can to do the same. We can gain an understanding of how HE truly is the Son of God and was sent here to do His work. So many people have been able to be used as tools in the preparing the way for the coming of the Savior. I too want to be able to find myself in that group and be able to be used as a tool for preparing the way for His second coming. The Scriptures are the key to learning how to do that.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
The Holy Ghost is a person whose mission is truly called and sent to us form the Lord. Through Him we can know the truth of all things and learn all that the Lord would have us know. Through Him we can truly come to know our Father in Heaven and our brother, Jesus Christ.
John 14:15–17, 26–27; 15:26–27; 16:7–8, 13–14. The Savior’s Instructions
about the Holy Ghost
- As you study the
following verses, make a list of what the Savior taught about (1) what the
Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost:
- John 14:15–17 Keep the Commandments. The Holy Ghost will dwell
with us even though others may not be able to believe.
- John 14:26–27 The Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance
and can teach us all. We must let our hearts be troubled.
- John 15:26–27 The Holy Ghost will bear witness to us and we
will bear witness to the world.
- John 16:7–8 Because the Savior had to leave, He sent the Holy
Ghost to be the help we will need.
- John 16:13–14 The Holy Ghost will always testify of the Savior
and Glorify Him.
- Add to your list above
as you study the following resources:
- Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “The Holy Ghost
Brings Man to His Fullest Potential” (p. 168)
- Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “As a Messenger of
the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members” (p. 168)
- Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost” (p. 704)
- Review your list of what
the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks:
- Describe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their
missions after the Savior’s death and resurrection. He offered the needed
guidance and confirmations of truth. Allowing them to continue to have an
unwavering knowledge of the Savior and the importance of continuing His
mission.
- Write a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you
in one of the ways you listed above. Give an example of how the Holy
Ghost has inspired you. The Holy Ghost has blessed me because He has borne
witness to me of the divinity of the Savior, the truthfulness of all
Joseph Smith has done, the knowledge of our modern day leaders, and the truthfulness
of the Book of Mormon.
The Lord does not condone leaders who desire to lead those they have dominion over in a way that would be considered heartless, or selfish. A true leader is one who is willing to give all he has in order to lift and teach and save the ones he leads.
John 13:1–17; Luke 22:24–30; Mark 10:43–45. The Savior Taught the Apostles
about Leadership
- Study John 13:1–17; Luke
22:24–30; Mark 10:43–45. Write a paragraph or two about how the
application of these teachings makes leadership in the Church of Jesus
Christ different from what the world usually describes as leadership.
- The world tends to think that if you are a leader it means
that you are set up above those who you lead. That it will put you in
such a position that you will most likely never have to do anything for
yourself and others will answer to your every demand. They tend to think
that a leader has power over them and if the do anything contrary to what
the leader says, they may be condemned to an awful punishment. The Savior said a
leader is something much different. He stated that a leader should be one
who not only has been designated to lead, but more over is one who has
been ordained to serve. A true leader will put the will of those he leads
far ahead of his own will, so long as it is in line with the true and
correct principles we know. Never is a leader supposed to be one who has
unrighteous dominion over those he leads.
- Write a paragraph or two
about a time when one of your Church leaders or someone in the scriptures
served and led in the way Jesus Christ taught.
- Thomas Monson, and all of his counselors and the Apostles are
ones who are a shining example of what true leadership should be. There lives
work is solely set up to be committed to the service of their Lord, His
Church, and all those who fall within the curtain of their callings, which
is all the Earth. They never ask for anything from the church other than
that we are willing to heed there counsel as counsel from the Lord.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
After reading this assignment I have come to
have an even greater realization that no one on this earth knows the day the
Lord will come. All we can do is be faithful in all that we have learned and
strive to learn all we can. Then live everyday as if it were the day the Savior
will return and ensure that our lamps are timed and full of oil.
Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38; Joseph Smith—Matthew. Preparing for the Savior’s
Second Coming
- Review Mark 13:5, 9, 23,
33, 35, 37 and identify the words take heed and watch in
each verse. List at least three things from this chapter that believers
could watch for in order to be prepared to meet the Lord.
The can make sure no man will deceive them.
The Savior has told them all things.
We must watch and pray, we know not when the
time is.
- Explain in writing any
other additional truths that are taught in the following references about
how to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
- Doctrine and Covenants 87:8 We must be ready at all times for
the coming of the Lord, we know not when it comes, but it comes fast.
- Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:32 There will be abominations and
desolations, fulfilling the prophecy.
- Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:37 IF we study and love the
scriptures, we will be saved in the last days.
- Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:46–50 We cannot delay the day of our
preparations. The time is at hand and the Savior could come at anytime.
- Doctrine and Covenants 33:17 We must be like the virgins who
had their lamps trimmed and oiled, ready for when He comes.
- Doctrine and Covenants 45:56–57 If we are wise and have
received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for our guide, and
have not been deceived we shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire,
but shall abide the day.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Below is a chart that not only gives a nice breakdown of the last week of the Savior, but also give scriptural references in the four gospels to help you see where the information comes from. This chart is not of my own design, but is actually a resource that was used when we were teaching our Priest quorum this past Sunday. I really find it to be a fascinating representation of what the Savior had to endure in His last days. It is amazing all that happened in such a shot time. After reading through these, it really helped to strengthen my testimony of, not only the Savior, but of the importance it is to take the time to record what happens in our lives. If Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John had not done so, we would not have the blessing of the knowledge of the many miracles, struggles, and the life the Savior lived, He truly is the Son of the Father.
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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THE WEEK OF THE ATONING
SACRIFICE
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FIRST DAY
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Triumphal Entry into
Jerusalem
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21:1–11
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11:1–10
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19:29–44
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12:12–19
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Certain Greeks Visit Christ—a
Voice from Heaven
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12:20–36
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Return to Bethany
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11:11
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SECOND DAY
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Cursing of the Barren Fig
Tree
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21:18–19
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11:12–14
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Second Cleansing of the
Temple
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21:12–16
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11:15–18
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19:45–48
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Return to Bethany
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21:17
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11:19
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21:37
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THIRD DAY
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Discourse on Faith
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21:19–22
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11:20–26
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21:38
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Question of Authority
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21:23–27
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11:27–33
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20:1–8
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Parable of the Two Sons
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21:28–32
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Parable of the Wicked
Husbandmen
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21:33–46
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12:1–12
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20:9–18
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Parable of the Royal Marriage
Feast
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22:1–14
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A Question About Tribute to
Caesar
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22:15–22
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12:13–17
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20:19–26
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Marriage After the
Resurrection
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22:23–33
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12:18–27
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20:27–40
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The Great Commandment
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22:34–40
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12:28–34
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“Who Is Christ’s Father?”
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22:41–46
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12:35–37
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20:41–44
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Scribes and Pharisees Are
Condemned
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23:1–36
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12:38–40
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20:45–47
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Jesus Laments over Jerusalem
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23:37–39
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The Widow’s Mite
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12:41–44
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21:1–4
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Christ Declares the Purpose
of His Mission
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12:37–50
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Olivet Discourse
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24:1–51/JST-M
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13:1–37
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21:5–36
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Parable of the Ten Virgins
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25:1–13
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Parable of the Entrusted
Talents
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25:14–30
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The Inevitable and Final
Judgment
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25:31–46
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Jesus’ Betrayal Foretold
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26:1, 2
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The Plot Against Jesus
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26:3–5
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14:1, 2
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22:1, 2
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Judas Arranges Betrayal
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26:14–16
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14:10, 11
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22:3–6
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FOURTH DAY
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Gospel Writers are Silent on
Proceedings of this Day
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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FIFTH DAY
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Arrangements for the Passover
Meal
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26:17–19
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14:12–16
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22:7–13
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Strife over Precedence in the
Passover Chamber
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26:20
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14:17
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22:14; 24:30
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Jesus Washes the Apostles’
Feet
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13:1–20
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Passover Meal—Introduction of
the Sacrament
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26:26–29
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14:22–25
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22:15–20
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Jesus Indicates the Betrayer
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26:21–25
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14:18–21
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22:21–23
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13:21–26
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Judas Leaves the Chamber
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13:27–30
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Jesus Foretells His Own Death
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13:31–35
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Apostles Express Loyalty
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26:31–35
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14:27–31
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22:31–38
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13:36–38
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Discourse About the Comforter
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14:1–31
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They Sing a Hymn—Proceed to
the Mount of Olives
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26:30
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14:26
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22:39
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Their Relationship to Christ
and World
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15:1–27
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His Death Explained
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16:1–33
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High Priestly Prayer
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17:1–26
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Agony in Gethsemane
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26:36–46
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14:32–42
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22:40–46
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18:1, 2
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SIXTH DAY
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The Betrayal by Judas
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26:47–50
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14:43–45
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22:47, 48
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18:2–9
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The Arrest
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26:51–56
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14:46–52
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22:49–53
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18:10–12
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Jesus Questioned by Annas
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22:54, 55, 63–65
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18:13, 19–24
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Examined Before Caiaphas
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26:57–68
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14:53–65
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18:14–16, 18
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Peter Denies Knowing Jesus
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26:69–75
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14:66–72
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22:55–62
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18:17, 25–27
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Formal Trial and Condemnation
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27:1, 2
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15:1
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22:66–71; 23:1
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Judas Iscariot’s Death
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27:3–10
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Before Pilate
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27:11–14
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15:2–5
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23:2–5
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18:28–38
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Before Herod
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23:6–12
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Again Before Pilate
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27:15–23
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15:6–14
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23:13–23
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18:39, 40
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Barabbas Released
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27:26–30
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15:15–19
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23:25
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19:1–3
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Pilate Sentences Jesus
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27:24, 25
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15:20–23,25,27,28
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23:24
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19:4–16
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The Way to Calvary
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27:31–34, 38
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23:26–33
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19:16–18
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Superscription on the Cross
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27:37
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15:26
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23:38
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19:19–22
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His First Utterance on the
Cross
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23:34
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Soldiers Divide His Clothing
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27:35, 36
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15:24
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23:34
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19:23, 24
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Mocking and Scoffing
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27:39–44
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15:29–32
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23:35–37
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Second Utterance from the
Cross
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23:39–43
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Third Utterance by the Savior
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19:25–27
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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Darkness Covers the Earth
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27:45
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15:33
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23:44, 45
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Fourth Statement
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27:46, 47
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15:34, 35
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Fifth Statement
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27:48, 49
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15:36
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19:28, 29
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Sixth Utterance
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19:30
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Final Utterance; Jesus Dies
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27:50
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15:37
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23:46
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19:30
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Centurion’s Testimony
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27:51–56
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15:38–41
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23:45, 47–49
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His Side Pierced
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27:57–61
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15:42–47
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23:50–56
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19:31–37
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His Burial
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19:38–42
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SEVENTH DAY
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Guards Are Placed at the Tomb
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27:62–66
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THE RESURRECTED CHRIST
APPEARS TO MEN
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THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK
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The Tomb Is Opened
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28:2–4
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Mary Magdalene and Other
Women Visit the Tomb
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28:1, 5–7
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16:1–8
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24:1–8
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20:1
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Mary Tells Peter and John
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24:9–11
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20:2
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Peter, Mary, and John Visit
the Tomb
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24:12
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20:3–10
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The Savior Appears to Mary
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16:9
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20:11–17
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Mary Tells the Apostles
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16:10, 11
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20:18
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Christ Appears to the Other
Women
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28:9, 10
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Chief Priests Told of
Resurrection by Guards
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28:11–15
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Two Disciples See Savior
While En Route to Emmaus
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16:12, 13
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24:13–32
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Appears unto Peter
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24:34
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Appears to all Apostles
Except Thomas
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16:14
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24:33–49
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20:19–23
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SUBSEQUENT APPEARANCES
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Appears to the Eleven
Apostles (in Jerusalem)
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20:24–29
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An Appearance to the
Disciples (at Sea of Galilee)
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21:1–14
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“Feed My Sheep”
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21:15–19
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John Is to Be Translated
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21:20–23
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Appearance to a Great
Multitude (in Jerusalem)
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(See 1 Corinthians 15:6)
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Appears to James (in
Jerusalem)
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(See 1 Corinthians 15:7)
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Appearance to the Disciples
(in Galilee)
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28:16–20
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16:15–18
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(See Acts 1:1–8)
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The Ascension (in Bethany,
Judea)
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16:19
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24:50, 51
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Disciples Return to Jerusalem
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16:20
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24:52, 53
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John’s Concluding Words
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20:30, 31; 21:24-25
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and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles," The Church of Jesus Christ of
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-Compiled from "The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles,"
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