蕭昶欣/英文/CFM/4月1-14日
1During the next two weeks, ponder Peter’s testimony, found in Matthew 16:15–17, and the testimonies of the prophets and apostles that you will hear during general conference.
2Isn’t it strange that the Pharisees and Sadducees would demand that Jesus show them “a sign from heaven”?
3Weren’t His many well-known miracles enough?
4What about His powerful teachings or the multiple ways He had fulfilled ancient prophecies?
5Their demand was prompted not by a lack of signs but by an unwillingness to “discern the signs” and accept them. (See Matthew 16:1–4.)
6Peter, like the Pharisees and Sadducees, witnessed the Savior’s miracles and heard His teachings.
7But Peter’s definitive testimony, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God,” did not come through his physical senses—his “flesh and blood.”
8His testimony was revealed to him by our “Father which is in heaven.”
9Revelation is the rock upon which the Savior built His Church then and now—revelation from heaven to His servants.
10And this is the rock upon which we can build our discipleship—revelation that Jesus is the Christ and that His servants hold “the keys of the kingdom.”
11When we are built upon this foundation, “the gates of hell shall not prevail against [us].” (Matthew 16:15–19.)
12If Jesus Christ asked people today, “Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?” their answers would differ from the answers given by people in His time.
13What modern attitudes toward Jesus have you noticed?
14How would you respond if Jesus asked you, “Whom say ye that I am?” (See Matthew 16:13–15.)
15Ponder your testimony of the Savior and how you received it. What do you learn from Matthew 16:15–17 that could strengthen it?
16If you would like to learn more about testimony and personal revelation, explore these scriptures: John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Nephi 31:18; Alma 5:45–48; and Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3.
17When Jesus took Peter, James, and John to “a high mountain,” He was transfigured (or glorified) before them.
18Moses and Elias (Elijah) also appeared and bestowed priesthood keys on the Apostles.
19These keys enabled them to lead Christ’s Church on the earth after His Resurrection (see Bible Dictionary, “Transfiguration, Mount of”).
20These keys were also restored in our day (see D&C 110).
21The “keys of the kingdom of heaven” that the Savior promised to give Peter are priesthood keys (Matthew 16:19).
22“Priesthood keys are the authority God has given to priesthood leaders to direct, control, and govern the use of His priesthood on earth.
23The exercise of priesthood authority is governed by those who hold its keys (see D&C 65:2; 81:2; 124:123).
24Those who hold priesthood keys have the right to preside over and direct the Church within a jurisdiction” (Handbook 2: Administering the Church [2010], 2.1.1).
25The “keys of the kingdom of heaven” are priesthood keys.
26The keys of the priesthood given to Peter and the other Apostles on the Mount of Transfiguration were restored in our day (see D&C 110:11–16).
27Those who hold priesthood keys include the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other General Authorities; presidents of temples, missions, stakes, and districts; and bishops, branch presidents, and quorum presidents.
28See also Neil L. Andersen, “Power in the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 92–95; True to the Faith, 126–27; “Priesthood Keys: The Restoration of Priesthood Keys” (video, LDS.org).
29The father mentioned in Matthew 17 and Mark 9 had reasons to doubt that Jesus could heal his son.
30He had asked Jesus’s disciples to heal his son, and they could not.
31But when the Savior invited him to exercise faith, he did not focus on his doubts.
32“Lord, I believe,” he said, and then, in acknowledgment that his faith was not perfect, added, “Help thou mine unbelief.”
33What did the Spirit teach you as you read about this miracle?
34How has Heavenly Father helped you increase your faith?
35What can you do to build upon the faith you already have?
36Perhaps you could compile a list of scriptures, conference messages, or experiences that have strengthened your faith.
37See also Jeffrey R. Holland, “Lord, I Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 93–95.
38As 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.
39Here are some suggestions:
40To teach children about priesthood keys, you could tell Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s story about getting locked out of his car (see “Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?” Ensign or Liahona, May 2016, 29–32).
41You could let your children use keys to open the house, the car, or other locks.
42Consider showing a picture of the President of the Church and testifying that he holds all the priesthood keys, just as Peter did.
43Prophets with faith in Jesus Christ have moved mountains (see Jacob 4:6; Moses 7:13).
44The following testimony from Bishop Richard C. Edgley can help make this verse relevant to your family: “I have never witnessed the removal of an actual mountain.
45But because of faith, I have seen a mountain of doubt and despair removed and replaced with hope and optimism.
46Because of faith, I have personally witnessed a mountain of sin replaced with repentance and forgiveness.
47And because of faith, I have personally witnessed a mountain of pain replaced with peace, hope, and gratitude.
48Yes, I have seen mountains removed” (“Faith—the Choice Is Yours,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 33).
49What are some mountains in our lives that need to be moved?
50How can we show faith in God’s power to help us remove these mountains?
51What does it mean to look back after putting our hand to the plow?
52Why would this attitude make us not fit for the kingdom of God?
53For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
54Gather together often.
55President Henry B. Eyring taught: “Never miss a chance to gather children together to learn of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
56Such moments are so rare in comparison with the efforts of the enemy” (“The Power of Teaching Doctrine,” Ensign, May 1999, 74).
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