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“I am the law, and the light. Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live” 3 Nephi 15:9.
I can be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
This scripture block contains a sermon that the resurrected Christ delivered to the people in the land of Bountiful. This sermon, which is very similar to the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew 5–7 [the Beatitudes], contains principles that form a model for following the Savior and attaining perfection in the life to come (read more here).
From Come, Follow Me:
The commandment in 3 Nephi 12:48 can seem overwhelming—even impossible. What do you learn from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s message “Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 40–42) that helps you understand the Savior’s words in this verse?
“Brothers and sisters, every one of us aspires to a more Christlike life than we often succeed in living. If we admit that honestly and are trying to improve, we are not hypocrites; we are human. May we refuse to let our own mortal follies, and the inevitable shortcomings of even the best men and women around us, make us cynical about the truths of the gospel, the truthfulness of the Church, our hope for our future, or the possibility of godliness. If we persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete—which is the New Testament meaning of perfection.” Jeffrey R. Holland, Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually
Family history and temple work are key parts of being perfect in Christ. This is a sacred work that can strengthen faith, give us courage and hope, help us see ourselves in the grand scheme of things, bring our families closer together, help us resist and overcome temptations, and teach us of God’s love for us and the blessings Christ’s atonement brings. Temple and family history work connect the generations and provide eternal blessings.
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“I invite you prayerfully to consider what kind of sacrifice, and preferably a sacrifice of time, you can make to do more family history and temple work this year. Brothers and sisters, together we are engaged in the work of Almighty God. He lives. Jesus is the Christ. This is His Church. We are His covenant children. He can count on us.” President Russell M. Nelson, Open the Heavens through Temple and Family History Work (see the video clip A Sacrifice of Time).
See Week #6 2023 for more invitations from our prophet to prioritize your time to do more temple and family history work, and also fun, rewarding activities to fit into your schedule. Create your plan and work to be consistent. Record using the FamilySearch Memories App the many blessings you receive for your efforts and the joy you are finding.
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We have created this Weekly Family History Activities section of The Family History Guide as a companion to Come, Follow Me to provide related family history activities for each week. These can enrich your home-centered gospel study, while aiding your family in reaping the benefits and blessings of incorporating more family history into your lives. You can find family history activities for the current Come, Follow Me week in the Weekly Schedule link found in the “Faiths” menu tab of The Family History Guide, at the bottom of the home page, or by clicking the above link.
See also The Family History Guide’s activities for families, individuals, youth, and children, the BYU Family History Technology Lab, and the In-home and Online Activities on FamilySearch. You can also watch a brief video about the Companion here.
Resources
Come, Follow Me:
From our Prophets and Apostles:
See these suggestions for getting the most out of the Weekly Family History Activities.
I can be a good example by following Jesus.
From Come, Follow Me:
Sometimes children might not realize how much their examples can bless others. Use 3 Nephi 12:14–16 to encourage them to let their light shine.
Take turns telling about your baptismal day. Where were you baptized and by whom? Who was there to share your baptism? What do you remember about that day? How did you feel when you were baptized? Help younger children and others who have not yet been baptized express their feelings about looking forward to that day. What does baptism mean to you?
Capture these stories as they are being told, using the FamilySearch Memories App, or use Record My Story (see this blog post). You might want to create a folder, book, or digital file of baptism memories of family members. When and where were you baptized? Who baptized you? How did you feel when you were baptized? Who attended? How did making covenants change your life? Upload the photos to FamilySearch Memories. This would be a beautiful gift for anyone of any age preparing for baptism or a way to share memories with those you love.
If you haven't used Ordinances Ready yet, you can try this FamilySearch tool that simplifies finding names for the temple. Read how to verify names and relationships here. Watch this video to see how to use the app:
"What a marvelous thing that is that you ... can stand in the place of some great man or woman who at one time lived upon the earth but who is now powerless to move forward without the blessing that you can give to him or her. … There is no greater blessing. ... And it will be your privilege and your opportunity and your responsibility to live worthy to go to the temple of the Lord and there be baptized in behalf of someone else." (Gordon B. Hinckley, Baptism for the Dead)
You and your family may enjoy reading a printed baptismal program or searching for other documents about an ancestor's baptism. Where was he or she baptized? At what age? Who performed the baptism and confirmation? How is your child related to this person? If related, can you find him or her on the family tree?
To find those persons in your family tree without the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, find step-by-step instructions in the Church of Jesus Christ section of The Family History Guide. Here you will find links to the following and more:
Also check out Youth: Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch In-Home Activities.
Learn about the very first proxy baptism in the church by watching the following video about Jane Neyman.
“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”
From Come, Follow Me:
Reading these verses could prompt a discussion about the things we treasure. Maybe you could lead your children on a treasure hunt to find things that remind them of treasures with eternal value.
This activity is described at timestamp 4:14 in the video Weekly Family History Activitie - a Come, Follow Me Companion (also referenced above).
Have a scavenger hunt in your house (or a relative's home) to see how many things you can find that are about your family history. You can look for birth certificates, a family bible, old pictures and scrapbooks, or anything that reminds you of the past. If the items are moveable you can make a display, and if not, you can take pictures to share. Create a name for your "family history museum," and have a family member tell you stories about the items. Remember to have someone record the stories as they are told to create a Digital Museum to view often.
See also Activity #4 in the Youth Activities: Making Family History section and Kids Corner: About Family History.
Write (or audio-record) one story about your life as you study each Come, Follow Me lesson.