蕭昶欣/英文/CFM/5月20-26日
1Before reading the ideas in this outline, read Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; and John 12.
2Record impressions that you could share with your family or in your Church classes.
3The Savior was hungry after traveling from Bethany to Jerusalem, and a fig tree in the distance looked like a source of food.
4But as Jesus approached the tree, he found that it bore no fruit (see Matthew 21:17–20; Mark 11:12–14, 20).
5In a way, the fig tree was like the hypocritical religious leaders in Jerusalem: their empty teachings and outward demonstrations of holiness gave no spiritual nourishment.
6The Pharisees and scribes appeared to keep many commandments yet missed the two greatest commandments: to love God and to love thy neighbor as thyself (see Matthew 22:34–40; 23:23).
7In contrast, many people had begun to recognize good fruit in Jesus’s teachings.
8When He arrived at Jerusalem, they welcomed Him with branches cut from trees to pave His path, rejoicing that at long last, as ancient prophecy said, “Thy King cometh” (Zechariah 9:9).
9As you read this week, think about the fruits of the Savior’s teachings and atoning sacrifice in your life and how you can bring “forth much fruit” (John 12:24).
10In Jesus’s day, many people assumed that the publicans, or tax collectors, were dishonest and stole from the people.
11So because Zacchaeus, the chief publican, was wealthy, he may have been even more suspect.
12But Jesus looked on Zacchaeus’s heart.
13What does Luke 19:1–10 reveal about Zacchaeus’s heart?
14You might make note of the words in these verses that describe what Zacchaeus did to show his devotion to the Savior.
15What are the desires of your heart?
16What are you doing to seek the Savior, as Zacchaeus did?
17The Savior’s interaction with the scribes and Pharisees forms an interesting contrast to his interaction with Zacchaeus.
18As President Dieter F. Uchtdorf explained, “[Jesus] rose up in righteous anger against hypocrites like the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees—those who tried to appear righteous in order to win the praise, influence, and wealth of the world, all the while oppressing the people they should have been blessing” (“On Being Genuine,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 81).
19In Matthew 23, the Savior used several metaphors to describe hypocrisy.
20Consider marking or listing these metaphors and noting what they teach about hypocrisy.
21What are you inspired to do differently because of the Savior’s teachings?
22See also Doctrine and Covenants 88:62–63; 137:9; Bible Dictionary, “Hypocrite.”
23The accounts in Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:29–44; and John 12:12–16 describe the beginning of the last week of the Savior’s life, including His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
24Those who recognized Him as their King showed their devotion by anointing Him (see John 12:1–8), putting clothes and palm branches along His path into Jerusalem, and shouting praises.
25Consider how the following resources can deepen your understanding of the events that began the last week of the Savior’s life.
26An ancient example of anointing a king: 2 Kings 9:1–13
27An ancient prophecy of the triumphal entry: Zechariah 9:9
28The meaning of the word hosanna: Bible Dictionary, “Hosanna”
29Prophecies about how the Savior will come again: Revelation 7:9–10; 19:11–16
30How can you receive the Savior as your Lord and King?
31See also “The Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem” (video, LDS.org).
32If you ever feel overwhelmed as you strive to follow Jesus Christ, the Savior’s words to the lawyer in Matthew 22 can help you simplify and focus your discipleship.
33Here’s one way to do this: Make a list of several of the Lord’s commandments.
34How does each item on your list connect to the two great commandments?
35How would focusing on the two great commandments help you keep the others?
36Phylacteries were leather boxes containing strips of parchment with scripture passages written on them.
37Jews attached these small boxes to leather bands and wore them around their foreheads or arms as a way to remember the commandments (see Deuteronomy 6:6–8).
38Out of pride, the Pharisees wore unusually large phylacteries so that everyone would see how much they loved the word of God.
39As you read the scriptures with your family, the Spirit can help you know what principles to emphasize and discuss in order to meet the needs of your family.
40Here are some suggestions:
41How did Mary show her love for the Savior?
42How do we show our love for Him?
43Washing Jesus’s Feet, by Brian Call
44How can we show respect to others as they express or defend their religious beliefs?
45What social consequences sometimes discourage us from expressing or defending our belief in Christ?
46For examples of people who would not give in to social pressure, see Daniel 1:3–20; 3; 6; John 7:45–53; 9:1–38; and Mosiah 17:1–4.
47How do we show our reverence and respect for the temple?
48What can we “cast out” of our lives that keeps us from experiencing the temple as a “house of prayer” (Matthew 21:12–13) and a place of spiritual healing?
49Consider singing “I Love to See the Temple,” Children’s Songbook, 95.
50What lessons from the parable of the man with two sons might help your family?
51For instance, you could use the story to discuss the importance of sincere obedience and repentance.
52Perhaps your family could write a script to dramatize the parable and take turns acting out different roles.
53What are some of the “things that are God’s” (verse 21) that we should give Him?
54For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
55Use art to engage family members.
56“The Gospel Art Book and the LDS Media Library on LDS.org contain many images and videos that can help [your family] visualize concepts or events” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 22).
57For example, the painting that accompanies this outline could help bring to life the story of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.
![[license_name]](https://phab.wmfusercontent.org/file/data/74pabljogcsnddfc2fxw/PHID-FILE-drvxer3igopuuwy5clj7/cc-by-sa.png){kind=small}
