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Reflection and Synthesis Report
Name: Marlom Garcia
Week #: 05
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 2.
Article of Faith
Please identify the Article of Faith studied this week
Response: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost
3.
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 scripture 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 scripture references
.
Response:
The first scripture that helped me to better understand the Article of Faith this week was in D&C 138. This
chapter helped me to understand that our Savior Jesus Christ is the center of this gospel. It did this by laying out the
blessings of following the gospel and highlighting that it is all because of the Atonement. In this I learned that our
faith in Jesus Christ is so vital if we want to follow the rest of the Gospel. Our faith is our foundation. The next
scripture that stuck out to me this week was 2 Nephi 31. This has always been a go to for me if I am studying up on
the principles of the gospel so I read over it again this week. I just like that it goes through each principle and helps
you to understand how important each is for your exaltation. The last scripture I want to mention is in 3 Nephi 27:16-
17. These verses really taught me of the importance of enduring to the end. I think we could follow the gospel our
whole lives but if we don’t endure all the way to the end then we will be held accountable. I really enjoy that it says
we will. Be held guiltless if we endure to the end.
Word Count:218 4. 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 gospel truths taught in the Articles of Faith 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.
5.
The world problem/issue I chose this week is:
Response: Response: I chose the topic of suicide this week because I read a story a few days ago of someone who had took their
own life so I have been thinking about it. I think suicide is a result of other issues that we as a society deal with,
including a lot of them on the list above. A lot of people don’t understand why people would ever do that to
themselves but my studying and pondering this week have helped me to understand a little more. I know that
everyone in the world goes through problems of depression or other mental issues to some degree at some point.
What I realized this week is that those who have thoughts of suicide just have a more severe case of these mental
issues to where it leads them to want to do something to get rid of it. During these desperate times, some people
feel that there is no other option. I think to these people, the 1st and 3rd Article of Faith are so critical to know. The
first one teaching us that we believe in Heavenly Beings that would do anything for our happiness. They want to help
us especially during these times of deep desperation. When we feel like no one is there for us, we can know that the
most powerful being of all is our best friend. The 3rd Article of Faith explains to us what they have done to show this
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love, that being of course the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement gives us access to all blessings that we need.
If we understand the Atonement, we will know that the happiness we seek is just around the corner. I have
appreciated the time that I have had to study more on these Articles of Faith because they have allowed me to realize
the role that the Godhead plays in our lives every day.
Word Count: 319