Saturday, September 7, 2013

Religion Blog

Here is another blog for my religion class. Enjoy! John 14:15–17, 26–27; 15:26–27; 16:7–8, 13–14. The Savior’s Instructions about the Holy Ghost 1.As you study the following verses, make a list of what the Savior taught about (1) what the Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost: oJohn 14:15–17 ~ If we keep the commandments we can have the gift of the Holy Ghost with us. oJohn 14:26–27 ~ The Holy Ghost will teach us, and help us remember all things. oJohn 15:26–27 ~ The Holy Ghost will bear witness of Jesus. He is sent from the Father. oJohn 16:7–8 ~ Jesus has to depart for the comforter to come. oJohn 16:13–14 ~ The Holy Ghost shall glorify Jesus and teach us truths 2.Add to your list above as you study the following resources: oInstitute student manual Points to Ponder, “The Holy Ghost Brings Man to His Fullest Potential” (p. 168) ~ The Holy Ghost not only teaches us what the Lord would have us learn, but He also nourishes us as well. In the student manual it states, “it I, as it were, marrow to the bone, joy to the heart, light to the eyes, music to the ears, and life to the whole being.” oInstitute student manual Points to Ponder, “As a Messenger of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members” (p. 168) ~ The Holy Ghost’s mission is to teach faithful members, to enlighten our minds. oBible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost” (p. 704) ~ The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, the only member without a body. He has been around throughout all dispensations of time. The Bible Dictionary states, “The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right to have, whenever one is worthy, the companionship of the Holy Ghost.” 3.Review your list of what the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks: oDescribe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior’s death and resurrection. ~ The Holy Ghost helped the apostles in many ways. The Holy Ghost offered comfort to them after the death of Jesus. He also provides testimony of Jesus Christ to those who will listen. oWrite a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you in one of the ways you listed above. Give an example of how the Holy Ghost has inspired you. ~ I have been blessed many times by the Holy Ghost. He has often given me promptings in times of need.

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