A disciple of Jesus Christ

Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33. Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

1. Read Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33 and the institute student manual commentary for Luke 11:5–13, “The Parable of the Friend at Midnight” (p. 115). Make a list of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.
     Part of following Christ comes with helping your neighbor or brother whenever they need help, being selfless, leaving the worldly riches for the riches of heaven, you must forsake all that you have. To my understanding counting cost means seeing whether or not you can finish what you started, whether or not, depending on how difficult the task will depend on if you finish it or not, so with sacrifices, depending on the sacrifice and if its hard or not, then would you way the cost and benefits.
2. Identify one of the teachings from your list that you would like to apply more fully in your life. Write a paragraph about how you could apply that teaching and what difference you believe it would make in your life.
   One of the teachings that I would live to apply more fully would be helping my neighbor no matter what. I love the idea of giving service, when I think of making kits for the army or taking food over to a family in need, but then I think of the more time consuming service, I think of my mother who is an amazing lady. There is a blind lady in our ward who has a 4 year old, and her husband isn’t a member. While he is at work she is home all day alone with her daughter. She went blind due to the pregnancy and other complications so she remembers how her small apartment is set up and where everything is. My mom at least once a week will go to her apartment and just spend time with her, yesterday she took this sister out for lunch because it was her birthday and then took her to run some errands. My mom doesn’t stop to think twice, she doesn’t think of all the other million of things that she has to do with her calling and work. She doesn’t think of the things that she would love to do like the gym or scrapbook, she just gives freely. I too want to be able to have that free, selfless desire to give, I want to not hesitate or think twice if I have room in my schedule. I know that those who love the Lord love his people, the strive to be more like him and live after the manner that he lived. I too want to do this, I want to emulate his countenance in my life and in the manner after which I live.
3. Read Luke 14:33; Omni 1:26; Mosiah 2:34; Matthew 13:44–46. Explain in writing what is ultimately required to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
   To be a disciple of Jesus Christ what is ultimately required is for us to dedicate our whole lives, to give up all our own selfish desires, not necessarily our dreams but to give up the natural man and to put our lives on the altar, to align our will with the Lord’s. we must give up the things of these world, the prestige, the fame, the money, the recognition, the luxurious, we must turn our hearts to God, turn our actions, our thoughts to perfecting ourselves and helping the one next to us, we must have a desire to edify his kingdom and help bring others to the gospel.
   
   

Faith in HIm, Jesus Christ

1.    Review Matthew 14:22–33. Identify in writing what the reaction of the Apostles was when they first saw the Savior walking on the water toward them.
They were troubled and they cried out in fear, fearing it was a spirit.

2.    What did Peter’s response indicate about him?
Peter wanted a sign, he was still doubtful.

3.    According to Matthew 14:30, why did Peter begin to sink?
Peter began to sink because he lost faith when the winds and seas came, he doubted the power Christ has.

4.    What did Peter do when he began to sink? What word in the verses describes the expediency or the timing when Jesus responded to Peter’s request?
As soon as Peter began to sink, he cried ‘Lord save me.” Immediately, I had never noticed this word before, but I think this just shows the Lord’s mercy and infinite love for us. He could have waited and thought “well I’m going to teach peter a lesson for losing faith in me, I’m going to let him sink a little before I help him, that way he won’t doubt me.” Instead he immediately reach out his hand to save him. He does this with all of us, he loves us so much that even in our moment of weakness and in our imperfections he is still loving and kind and will do all that he can to help us.  

5.    Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:67. Write a paragraph describing what principle from this verse relates to what Peter did to successfully walk on the water. How can this same principle be applied to your life to assist you in walking over the storms of life?
Peter had his eye to the glory of God.  He trusted Christ with everything he had, he put all his focus and thoughts toward God, he let doubt and fear leave his body and focused on the light and truth that Christ is. I think in our moments of stormy seas and winds, I need to do just as Peter did, turn towards my Savior, but looking to him isn't enough, I need to do as peter did  and step off the boat and actively come towards him. I need to let go of the fear and doubt and trust in his mercy, in his light and truth, in his wisdom and in his love for me.

 Faith to move mountains

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Hi, My name is Diana Perez and I love to blog, I am a student at Brigham Young University- Idaho. I love it here! As you will notice I have other blogs available to the public on different topics, like the family, family relations and the link to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints website. Yes I am Mormon and I love it. The reason for this blog is to share with you the things I am learning in my New Testament Class, this semester we are studying the four gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Please if you have any questions or comments please let me know! I would love to help!!