Purpose
To develop greater faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
From Preach My Gospel, Chapter 6 - Christlike Attributes, pg. 116:
Faith in Jesus Christ
When you have faith in Christ, you believe in Him as the Son of God, the Only Begotten of the Father in the Flesh. You accept Him as your Savior and Redeemer and follow His teachings. You believe that your sins can be forgiven through His Atonement. Faith in Him means that you trust Him and are confident that He loves you. (Italics added for emphasis.)
Preparation
Luke 18:1–8, 35–43; 19:1–10; John 11
1.Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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Luke 18:1–8. Through the parable of the unjust judge and the widow, Jesus teaches the importance of persevering in prayer.
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Luke 18:35–43. A blind man demonstrates his faith and is healed by Jesus.
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Luke 19:1–10. Jesus is received in Zacchaeus’s home.
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John 11:1–54. Jesus testifies of his divinity by raising Lazarus from the dead.
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Additional reading: Mark 10:46–52; Luke 11:5–13; Bible Dictionary,“Faith,” 669–70.
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How did the blind man near Jericho show that he had faith in the Lord? (See Luke 18:38–42.) How have you been blessed as you have exercised faith in Jesus Christ?
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How did Zacchaeus show his great desire to see Jesus? (See Luke 19:3–4.) What did Jesus tell Zacchaeus after seeing him in the tree? (SeeLuke 19:5.) How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ words? (See Luke 19:6.) What can we do to receive the Savior joyfully into our homes?
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What impresses you about Martha’s testimony recorded in John 11:21–27?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read John 11:1–46. Ask family members how this account makes them feel about the Savior. Review verses in the passage that show the faith Mary and Martha had in Jesus Christ. Ask family members to choose one thing they can do to show greater faith in the Savior.
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