Faith
Lesson Review:
Flood the Earth With Goodness- Elder Bednar's talk at BYU Education Week
Doctrine:
In this greatest and last of all gospel dispensations, “a whole and complete and perfect union, and welding together of dispensations, and keys, and powers, and glories should take place, and be revealed from the days of Adam even to the present time. And not only this, but those things which have never been revealed from the foundation of the world, but have been kept hid from the wise and the prudent, shall be revealed … in this, the dispensation of the fulness of times” (D&C 128:18).
The Prophet Joseph further expounded: “All the ordinances and duties that ever have been required by the Priesthood, under the directions and commandments of the Almighty in any of the dispensations, shall all be had in the last dispensation … , bringing to pass the restoration spoken of by the mouth of all the Holy Prophets” (Teachings: Joseph Smith, 511).
As the Apostle Paul declared, “In the dispensation of the fulness of times [God will] gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him” (Ephesians 1:10).
Invitation to Action:
"My beloved brothers and sisters, what has been accomplished thus far in this dispensation communicating gospel messages through social media channels is a good beginning—but only a small trickle. I now extend to you the invitation to help transform the trickle into a flood. Beginning at this place on this day, I exhort you to sweep the earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth—messages that are authentic, edifying, and praiseworthy—and literally to sweep the earth as with a flood." - Elder Bednar
Promised Blessings:
"We have been and are blessed in so many ways; and where much is given, much is required. As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I invoke this blessing upon you: that you may come to understand more fully the spiritual significance and blessing of living in the dispensation of the fulness of times, that you may have eyes to see clearly both the possibilities and the pitfalls of the remarkable technologies that are available to us today, that you may increase in your capacity to use these inspired tools appropriately, and that you may receive inspiration and guidance about the role you should play in helping to sweep the earth as with a flood of truth and righteousness. As you press forward in this holy work, I promise you will be blessed in mortality in the individual, specific, and necessary ways that will prepare you for eternity. I so bless you." - Elder Bednar
You can watch or read Elder Bednar's full talk here: "https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/to-sweep-the-earth-as-with-a-flood?lang=eng"
Lesson Schedule:
September 7th - President's Message
September 14th - Joseph Fielding Smith #18 - "Living By Every Word That Proceeds From the Mouth of God."
September 21st - Joseph Fielding Smith #19 - "In the World but Not of the World."
September 28th - Teaching for Our Time
FAMILY
Please welcome Jake and Madison Silcock to the ward. They are living in the Jonson's apartment.
RELIEF
Relief Society Announcements:
September 9th - Ward party!! Dinner and activities, beginning at 6:00 at the Stake Center pavilion. Please bring a dessert representing the theme "Upward."
September 18th- Relief Society Activity 7:00 p.m. - Great food, classes, and company!
