The Living Christ reminds us why Christmas is so important. It places the Savior's birth in a broader context, reminding us that His life "neither began in Bethlehem nor ended on Calvary." This Christmas week, let's remember not only His miraculous birth but also its significance for the world, our families, and each of us.

1. Marriage is ordained of God. 2. We are created in God's image. 3. We lived with God before we were born. 4. Our children are also God's children. 5. Parents must care for their children physically and spiritually. 6. Families find joy by following the Savior. 7. Strong relationships provide an environment for teaching.

1. We are saved by Jesus Christ; we access His power through faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. 2. God calls people and gives them gifts to help accomplish His work. 3. God reveals truth. 4. He is gathering people in preparation for the Savior's return. 5. We should embrace every good thing.

1. We can recieve spiritual knowledge. 2. Our desires matter. 3. Pondering enables understanding. 4. Jesus freed us from death and hell. 5. Righteous spirits minister to the disobedient. 6. Relationships matter. 7. God teaches us how to receive His blessings. 8. We learned before we were born.

1. Our actions attest to our testimonies. 2. Stay close to family members. 3. Listen to your conscience. 4. God uses weak people to do His work. 5. Make decisions according to your covenants. 6. Use words to uplift others. 7. Return the things you borrow. 8. Be thankful.

1. We prepare for the Savior's return by disconnecting from the corrupt things of the world. 2. We prepare for the Savior's return by preaching the restored gospel. 3. Living the gospel fills our hearts with joy. 4. Jesus is able to save us. 5. Civil law should protect peaceful participation in religion.

1. Angels minister to us. 2. Relationships, including marriage can be eternal. 3. Knowledge is not limited by time. 4. Choices have consequences. 5. Spirits are material. 6. Revelation is essential for salvation. 7. God's work is orderly. 8. Covenants can be intergenerational. 9. God's servants bless people.

1. God's work requires collaboration. 2. Prioritize family. 3. God will manage what you can't. 4. Earthly records have eternal significance. 5. Priesthood ordinances are honored in heaven. 6. We and our ancestors need each other. 7. Let yourself be happy. 8. Angels are restoring knowledge, power. 9. Our offering is service to our ancestors.

1. God loves integrity. 2. Receive counsel. 3. Worship in holy places. 4. Make offerings in righteousness. 5. Plead the cause of the poor. 6. Share the gospel wholeheartedly. 7. Earn God's trust by fulfilling your current responsibilities. 8. Priesthood power is eternal. 9. Priesthood ordinances qualify us to receive gifts.

1. We are not forsaken. 2. Adversity is time-bound. 3. God wants to give us knowledge. 4. He calls us, but we must choose to be chosen. 5. Sustainable leadership respects agency. 6. Disciples of Christ seek virtue and suffer with faith. 7. God has all power. 8. We have a duty to future generations.