1. Prosperity is based on trust. 2. We can be spiritually anchored in unstable times. 3. God can use imperfect people to do His work. 4. The Savior can remove the chaff from our lives. 5. God loves all of His children and wants us to be happy.
3 Nephi 27 – 4 Nephi: “There Could Not Be a Happier People” (October 21-27)
1. We should take upon ourselves the name of Christ. 2. Because of Him, we can become spotless. 3. God cares about our desires. 4. The Book of Mormon is a sign of the Savior's coming. 5. Jesus can help us overcome every sin.
3 Nephi 20-26: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant” (October 14-20)
1. The sacrament nourishes our souls. 2. Covenants give us purpose, connectedness, and confidence. 3. God is gathering His people. 4. When we are taught by God, we find peace. 5. Gospel principles are interrelated. 6. Jesus communicates God's love for us.
3 Nephi 17-19: “Behold, My Joy Is Full” (October 7-13)
1. Jesus can heal all afflictions. 2. Our souls are filled as we partake of the sacrament. 3. The Savior invites all to come unto Him, and He wants us to be inclusive. 4. We can have spiritual experiences as we support others in making covenants with God.
3 Nephi 12-16: “I Am the Law, and the Light” (September 30 – October 6)
1. Jesus fulfilled the law in several different ways 2. We can accomplish more when we let God govern us 3. God loves His children and answers when they call 4. Religious practices change, but principles do not 5. The gospel can help us see eye to eye
3 Nephi 8-11: “Arise and Come Forth unto Me” (September 23-29)
1. Jesus is the Son of God, the light and life of the world and Alpha and Omega. 2. Silence can prepare us to hear the Holy Ghost. 3. God shares His power with us so that we can serve and bless each other. 4. The spirit of contention is not of God.
3 Nephi 1-7: “Lift Up Your Head and Be of Good Cheer” (September 16-22)
1. God's words will be fulfilled in His time. 2. Miracles can motivate us to take actions that strengthen our faith. 3. Don't allow fear to cloud your judgment. 4. Disciples seek to emulate their teacher's actions. 5. Inequality and pride destroy peace.
Helaman 13-16: “Glad Tidings of Great Joy” (September 9-15)
1. The way you respond to messages from prophets says a lot about your level of pride 2. The Savior brings light into our lives, even in the darkest of times. 3. God can help us act in accordance with true principles 4. God chastens us because He loves us
Helaman 7-12: “Remember the Lord” (September 2-8)
1. Sin is turning away from God. Repentance is turning back toward Him. 2. God can empower you to accomplish great things. 3. Our testimony can rely on multiple types of evidence. 4. Adversity can turn us to God. 5. God will support us in our afflictions.
Helaman 1-6: “The Rock of Our Redeemer” (August 26-September 1)
1. We influence best by supporting, not attacking. 2. Pride grows automatically, like weeds. 3. We grow by being stretched. 4. If you claim to be self-reliant, you may be left alone 5. Good government depends on good citizens. 6. Disciples must be steady.