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Reflection and Synthesis Report for WEEK 1
Name: Lindsey Till
Week #: 1
Instructions
In the table provided below, you will complete your reflection and synthesis responses for this week. Be sure to complete each Response section. When referencing scripture or other materials, only include a brief or abbreviated summary along with the citation as these cannot be included in the required word count. When you have completed the document, save it to your computer and follow the instructions in your course to submit the assignment to your instructor.
1.
Did you complete all the assigned reading for the week? [Yes ⃝x or No ⃝]
2.
Explanation of Key Events and
Scriptures
Demonstrate your comprehension of fundamental truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and your ability to use the scriptures to teach them. Be sure to include specific scripture references from the assigned readings.
Scenario: Imagine you have been asked by a family member or friend to share what you believe about the truths and events you studied this week
. Share in your own words several insights as though you are really trying to teach someone. Include at least three references to support the truths you teach (you may reference them, but there is no need to quote them). Share your testimony as you would when teaching someone. Your response will be evaluated by the following criteria:
1.
200–300 words in length (please include your word count at the bottom of the section).
2.
Include at least 3 references.
Response: One insight that was strong on my heart is how this is the one true church on Earth. It is talked about in 1 Nephi chapter 14. It talks about how there are two church’s, and we don’t want to be a part of the church of the devil. And we know that the end of days will come, but thankfully we have the true gospel of the Lord to help us through it. In Mormon chapter 8 it talks about the end of days. We know that the evil churches will try to take over and we need to hold fast to the church that we know is true. We have the true gospel and we should be praising God
because it was restored through Joseph Smith. And because of D&C chapter 1 we know what Joseph Smith went through and the revelations that he received during the restoration of the church. Because of this we know more about the truth of the gospel and what we need to do to stay faithful. I think it is important that members of the church feel the blessings of knowing that we belong to the true church. I know that we need to teach others and bring them into the fold as well. It is so important that everyone understand the gospel and receive its blessings as
well. Word Count:227 3. Synthesis: Personal Relevance and Application to the Real World
There are many serious challenges people encounter on a daily basis that are consequences
of living in a fallen world. The readings this week of ‘
The Need for a Restoration
’ as well as the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ have tremendous power to help people find answers, rise above problems, or simply feel God's love and concern for them again.
Each week you will choose an issue (below) and think deeply about how the truths in that week’s Article of Faith can offer hope to those who are experiencing the problem. If you have another issue that particularly interests you, then choose your own:
abortion
abuse/bullying
addiction
depression
divorce
domestic violence
energy/environmental issues
violence
gambling
genocide
homosexuality
international terrorism
materialism
natural disasters
pornography
unemployment
poverty
racial strife/hatred
religious intolerance/persecution
threats to religious liberty
same-sex marriage
suicide
Scenario: Imagine you are speaking to someone who has experienced or has concerns about
the issue you have chosen. What would you share from the doctrine and fundamental truths that you have studied this past week to help that person? Include why you think these truths and doctrine are helpful and what they have meant to you. Be encouraging with the truths you know.
Write a response in at least 300-450 words
and list your word count at the end of your response.
The world problem/issue I chose this week is:
threats to religious liberty
Response: I know it can be hard to see our religious liberties being taken away, but in Mormon chapter 8 it talks about how the power of God will be denied. This is a sign of the last days. The days before the second coming. We need to look for the signs of the second coming and what we can do to prepare for it. We know that the second coming may seem scary, but we have the words of the Lord and the true gospel. Even though we may have threats to
our religious liberty, we know that the Lord will protect us and our gospel. We need to hold fast to what we know to be true. We need to remember what it says in 1 Timothy chapter 4 that Christ is the Savior of all men. When things seem to be scary or we may not know what is going to come next then we need to remember Christ. Christ is in all things and we know we can trust in Him. If we do not trust in Him, then we are basically saying we do not truly believe in the everlasting gospel. He is central to the everlasting gospel, and without Him there is no gospel. We can not be saved with out Him. We also need to be aware of what Peter says in 2 Peter chapter 2 about false prophets. We do not want to follow the false prophets during these times. We know that the false prophets will try to get rid of
our religious liberties and make us believe one thing. We must not believe or trust what they try to preach. We need to listen to our prophet and what the Lord teaches us. That is the only way to stay safe and keep our religious liberties. Word Count: 305
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