WEEK # 38
SACRIFICE
"For a man to lay down his all, his character and reputation, his honor, and applause, his good name among men, his houses, his lands, his brothers and sisters, his wife and children, and even his own life. . . .requires more than mere belief or supposition that he is doing the will of God: but actual knowledge, realizing that, when these sufferings are ended , he will enter into eternal rest, and be a partaker of the glory of God. . . .
". . . A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation. . . .
"It is vain for persons to fancy to themselves that they are heirs with those. . . . who have offered their all in sacrifice, . . . . unless they, in like manner, offer unto him the same sacrifice" (Joseph Smith, Lectures on Faith, 6:5, 7-8).
Questions and Activities
SACRIFICE
"For a man to lay down his all, his character and reputation, his honor, and applause, his good name among men, his houses, his lands, his brothers and sisters, his wife and children, and even his own life. . . .requires more than mere belief or supposition that he is doing the will of God: but actual knowledge, realizing that, when these sufferings are ended , he will enter into eternal rest, and be a partaker of the glory of God. . . .
". . . A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation. . . .
"It is vain for persons to fancy to themselves that they are heirs with those. . . . who have offered their all in sacrifice, . . . . unless they, in like manner, offer unto him the same sacrifice" (Joseph Smith, Lectures on Faith, 6:5, 7-8).
Questions and Activities
- Why does the Lord require his people to make sacrifices?
- Compare the present practice of the law of sacrifice with the Mosaic law of sacrifice.
- Discuss how the sacrifices in the Mosaic law symbolized the Savior's atonement.
- What specific examples are given in the scriptures of people sacrificing? What can be learned from each example?
- What does it mean to lose your life for Christ's sake (see Luke 9:23-26)?
- What blessings have come into your life because others have sacrificed for you?
- In what ways have you sacrificed for others? How have these experiences influenced your life?
- What things in your life would you have difficulty giving up for the gospel?
- What can you do to prepare to make sacrifices, should they become necessary?
Topical Guide
Blood, Symbolism of
Contrite Heart
Jesus Christ, Lamb of God
Jesus Christ, Types of , in Anticipation
Oblation
Offering
Passover
Self-sacrifice
Scriptures
Jacob 4:5
3 Nephi 9:19-21
D&C 13:98:11-15
Genesis 4:3-8; 22
1 Kings 18:17-46
Matthew 10:39
Acts 5:40-42
Hebrews 9:26
Moses 5:5-8
Bible Dictionary
Altar
Feasts
Lamb of God
Laver
Law of Moses
Moriah
Priests
Sacrifices
Other Sources
Gospel Principles, chapter 26
Truth Restored, chapters 8-10
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