Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives

Jose L. Alonso April 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

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  1. Psalms 23:4

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  2. Psalms 2

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  3. Colossians 1:3

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  4. Psalms 46:1

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  5. Jeremiah 8:22

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  6. Isaiah 41:10

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  7. Ether 12:27

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    As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.

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  8. John 3:16

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  9. Romans 8:38

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  10. Acts 3:20

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  11. 3 Nephi 20:29

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  12. Isaiah 53:5

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  13. Alma 34:10

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    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

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  14. Matthew 11:28

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    “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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  15. Proverbs 3:5

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  16. James 1:5

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  17. Romans 8:39

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  18. Romans 1

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  19. John 4:16

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  20. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  21. Mosiah 4:11

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  22. Matthew 16:24

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  23. Matthew 2

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    As we diligently seek spiritual guidance, we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies.

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  24. Alma 36:3

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    now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.”
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  25. Helaman 5:12

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    Helaman, speaking to his sons, taught about this eternal principle of putting the Savior at the center of our lives: “Remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation.”

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  26. Matthew 14:13

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    After He gave thanks, Jesus broke the bread, and the disciples distributed it to the people.

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  27. Philippians 4:6

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    This miracle teaches a profound lesson: when confronted with challenges, it’s easy to become engrossed in our difficulties.

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  28. 2 Corinthians 12:9

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    When we encounter difficulties, we naturally tend to concentrate on the obstacles we face.

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  29. Psalms 32:8

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    When we encounter difficulties, we naturally tend to concentrate on the obstacles we face.

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  30. Romans 8:28

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    When we encounter difficulties, we naturally tend to concentrate on the obstacles we face.

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  31. Nehemiah 3:7

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    When we encounter difficulties, we naturally tend to concentrate on the obstacles we face.

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  32. Alma 36:5

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    In his darkest hour, tormented by guilt and desperate to find a way out of his spiritual anguish, Alma remembered his father’s teachings about Jesus Christ and the power of His Atonement.

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  33. Psalms 147:3

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    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

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  34. Psalms 1

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    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

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  35. Isaiah 53:4

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    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

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  36. John 4:14

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    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

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  37. Isaiah 12:3

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    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

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  38. Matthew 16:18

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  39. Ephesians 1:22

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  40. Isaiah 9:6

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  41. 1 Timothy 6:15

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  42. Amos 3:7

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  43. Doctrine and Covenants 1:38

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    I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  44. Alma 34:14

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    As we strive to place Him at the center of our lives, revelations unfold to us, His profound peace envelops us, and His infinite Atonement brings about our forgiveness and healing.

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  45. Deuteronomy 31:6

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    As we strive to place Him at the center of our lives, revelations unfold to us, His profound peace envelops us, and His infinite Atonement brings about our forgiveness and healing.

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  46. Philippians 4:13

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    As we strive to place Him at the center of our lives, revelations unfold to us, His profound peace envelops us, and His infinite Atonement brings about our forgiveness and healing.

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  47. Moroni 10:32

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    As we strive to place Him at the center of our lives, revelations unfold to us, His profound peace envelops us, and His infinite Atonement brings about our forgiveness and healing.

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  48. Matthew 14

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    In Matthew 14 we learn that after hearing of John the Baptist’s death, Jesus sought solitude.

    Alludes to High confidence

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  1. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 18: As One Having Authority

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  2. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 22: A Period of Darkening Opposition

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    • Matthew 11:28

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      Emancipation from these and “many such like things” must have been relief indeed.

    • Matthew 16:18

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      Simon Peter and the “Rock” of Revelation.—Simon the son of Jonas, on the occasion of his first recorded interview with Jesus had received from the Lord’s lips the distinguishing name-title “Peter,” or in the Aramaic tongue “Cephas,” the English equivalent of which is “a rock” or “a stone” (John 1:42; see also page 140 herein).

  3. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 11: From Judea to Galilee

    1 shared verse

  4. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 16: The Chosen Twelve

    1 shared verse

    • Matthew 16:18

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      Simon, named as the first apostle, is more commonly known as Peter—the appellation given him by the Lord on the occasion of their first meeting, and afterward confirmed.d He was the son of Jona, or Jonas, and by vocation was a fisherman.

  5. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 2: Preexistence and Foreordination of the Christ

    1 shared verse

    • Amos 3:7

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      Old Testament scriptures, while abounding in promises relating to the actuality of Christ’s advent in the flesh, are less specific in information concerning His antemortal existence.

  6. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 25: Jesus Again in Jerusalem

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    • Isaiah 12:3

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      As part of the temple service incident to the feast, the people went in procession to the Pool of Siloamj where a priest filled a golden ewer, which he then carried to the altar and there poured out the water to the accompaniment of trumpet blasts and the acclamations of the assembled hosts.k According to authorities on Jewish customs, this feature was omitted on the closing day of the feast.

  7. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 35: Death and Burial

    1 shared verse

  8. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 4: The Antemortal Godship of Christ

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  9. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 42: Jesus the Christ to Return

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    • Acts 3:20

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      The apostles had been so impressed with the Master’s assurance that He would return to earth in power and glory, that they eagerly questioned as to the time and signs of His coming.i He stated explicitly, though at the time they failed to comprehend Him, that many great events would intervene between His departure and return, including the long era of darkness associated with the apostasy.j But as to the certainty of His advent in glory, as Judge, and Lord, and King, Jesus left no excuse for ...

  10. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 5: Earthly Advent of the Christ Predicted

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    • Isaiah 9:6

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      Isaiah, whose prophetic office was honored by the personal testimony of Christ and the apostles, manifested in numerous passages the burden of his conviction relating to the great event of the Savior’s advent and ministry on earth.

  11. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 21: The Apostolic Mission, and Events Related Thereto

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  12. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 30: Jesus Returns to the Temple Daily

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  13. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 38: The Apostolic Ministry

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