Purpose: This lesson is focused on reviewing a General Conference talk from the October 2014 conference.
General Conference Talk: “Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee”
Song: “Lord I Would Follow Thee” – Hymn #220
Lesson: During this General Conference talk, Elder Eduardo Gavarret shares distinct invitations from Christ and what they mean for us:
“The Lord invites us using various verbs: “Come unto me,” “Follow me,” “Walk with me.” In each case it is not a passive invitation; it is an invitation to act.”
1. “Come Unto Me”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28) There are many ways in which we can come unto Jesus Christ. There may be times where we need to make hard changes in our lives – for example, obeying the Word of Wisdom completely, keeping the Sabbath Day holy, paying an honest tithes and offerings, attending all church meetings and so on. What we can learn from Elder Gavarrett is to go to our Savior, be obedient to the covenants we make and He will help us – we just need to come unto Him.
2. “Follow Me”
“Follow me” was the Lord’s invitation to the rich young ruler. The rich man had kept the commandments throughout his life. When he asked what more he could do, he received an answer with a clear invitation: “Come, … follow me.” However, even though the invitation was simple, it was not without sacrifice. It required effort—coupled with decision and action.” – Elder Gavarret
After we come unto Christ and learn of the blessings that await us from living the gospel, we are invited by the Savior to “follow Him.” This is one of the actions that Elder Gavarret shares with us. When we are baptized and each week when we partake of the sacrament and renew those baptismal covenants, we say to our Savior, “Lord, I will follow Thee.” It is more than just at our baptism and on Sunday that we follow the Savior. It’s a constant open invitation for us to follow Him each day and in each decision or kind act we make or do for others.
“As you strive to come to Him, you will gain the power to relieve life’s burdens, whether physical or spiritual, and experience a positive inner change that will help you be happier.” – Elder Gavarret
3. “Walk With Me”
“The decision to “come unto me” and “follow me” is personal. When we accept this invitation, our level of commitment is raised, and it is then that we can “walk with Him.” This level establishes a closer relationship with the Savior—the fruit of our accepting the first invitation.” – Elder Gavarret
What steps can we take today to “walk with Him”? (from Elder Gavarret)
- Feed the desire to be a better follower of Christ.
- Pray for this desire that your faith in Him may grow.
- Obtain knowledge from the scriptures, lighting the way and strengthening your desire to change.
- Make the decision today to act and say, “Yes, Lord, I will follow Thee!” Simply knowing the truth will not change your world unless you turn knowledge into action.
- Persevere in the decision you have made by exercising these principles daily.
Video:
Discussion:
1. What does it mean to “Come Unto Christ,” “Follow Christ,” and “Walk with Christ?”
2. What are 2 (two) areas in your life that you can improve to be a better follower of Christ? *Write these 2+ areas you want to change down on a piece of paper to be used in the activity.
ctivity:
“Come Unto Christ” —> this will take some pre-setting up and preparing to accomplish.
1. Get a photo of the temple nearest your or a favorite temple of your family.
2. Place the temple in an area where you can create a walking path for your family.
3. Cut out footprints and stagger them from where you will hold FHE all the way to the temple photo. (Footprint printable)
4. You can walk to the temple photo as you have the lesson and make 3 stopping points to discuss the three individual topics. Once you’re at the temple, you can do the discussion part and leave your answers to Discussion #2 at the base of the temple photo.
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