This year in Sunday School we are studying the Book of Mormon. Every four years we rotate between the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Book of Mormon, and The Doctrine and Covenants & Pearl of Great Price. I'm glad we're studying the Book of Mormon this year. It's my favorite. I listen to it every morning. But anyway, this week's study is 3 Nephi 1-7. This is right before Christ comes to the Americas to visit the Nephites after His resurrection. It was a tumultuous time, much like it is now before the Second Coming of Christ.
One of the Scriptures that stood out to me in my study of these chapters was the following:
3 Nephi 5:13
"Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life."
This is what the prophet Mormon wrote as he was abridging the plates. I love this Scripture. Mormon is very direct and succinct. Like Mormon, I too would like to declare that I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
The whole point of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, and following Him is to have eternal life. To live with Him and Heavenly Father again for eternity. That is the goal. That is why we follow Christ and strive to keep His commandments.
I hope we will all strive to be disciples of Jesus Christ. That we may have everlasting life.
That's my two cents.
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