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Jan.7 - Jan 13 “Be It unto Me according to Thy Word” Matthew 1, Luke 1

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Jan 7 - Jan 13 - “Be It unto Me according to Thy Word” Matthew 1, Luke 1 January 07, 2019 From a mortal perspective, it was impossible. A virgin could not conceive. Nor could a barren woman who was well past child-bearing years. But God had a plan for the birth of His Son and of John the Baptist, so both Mary and Elisabeth, against all earthly odds, became mothers. It can be helpful to remember their miraculous experiences whenever we face something that seems impossible. Can we overcome our weaknesses? Can we touch the heart of an unresponsive family member? Gabriel could easily have been speaking to us when he reminded Mary, “With God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). And Mary’s response can also be ours when God reveals His will: “Be it unto me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38).  Heavenly Father works through His faithful children to accomplish His purposes. - Matthew 1:18–25 ;  Luke 1:5–80 God’s blessings come in His own time.  Luke 1:5–25 With God not
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Dec 31-Jan 6 - We are responsible for our own learning

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Dec 31-Jan 6 - We are responsible for our own learning January 06, 2019 As you read and ponder the scripture passages in this outline, record the spiritual impressions you receive. This will invite the Spirit into your preparation. Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families and the following ideas can help you inspire the people in your class to study the New Testament this year.  Link to lesson To truly learn from the Savior, we must accept His invitation, “Come, follow me.”  Matthew 19:16–22 Learning requires acting in faith.  Mark 5:25–34 ;  Luke 5:17–26 ; and  John 9:1–7 We need to know the truth for ourselves.  Luke 11:9–13 ;  John 5:39 ;  7:14–17 ; and  1 Corinthians 2:9–11 How can we make our scripture study more meaningful? 
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