1. Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:20
    Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”

    Webster defines the word “ambassador” as a country’s representative in a foreign land.” As Christians, we are Christ’s ambassadors, sent with His message of reconciliation to the world. An ambassador of reconciliation has an important responsibility and we dare not take the responsibility lightly. We are no longer strangers, foreigners, or enemies to God when we put our trust in Christ. Because we have been reconciled to God, He now gives us the privilege to encourage others to do the same.

    Now the question arises, what exactly does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? Let us examine this issue more closely.

    1. An ambassador does not appoint himself, he is appointed by Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
    2. An ambassador does not have to worry about supporting himself. He realizes that whom the Lord calls, He also prepares and will supply his every need. (Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 4:19)
    3. An ambassador has clear instructions in written form – the Scriptures. (2 Timothy 3:16)
    4. An ambassador cannot take insults personally; he is accepted or rejected not on his own merit but because of whom he represents. (John 15:19-21)
    5. An ambassador does not enter a country to gain profit for himself. His entire efforts are spent on serving the Lord and bringing glory to His name through the sharing of Good News, which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:15)
    6. An ambassador knows that he is a personal representative of someone else; everything that he says and does reflects on the one who sent him. (John 13:35; 17:23)
    7. An ambassador’s perspective is service; his prospect is reward. He is commissioned for service and he will be rewarded. (Matthew 5:12; 2 John 1:8; Revelation 22:12)
    8. An ambassador’s foundation is a sure foundation because it is built upon “the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God” and because he is built upon this foundation, he cannot fall. (Helaman 5:12)

    Those who are called of God thus become His servants, His agents, and His ambassadors. They are sent forth to do the work that He has for them to do and to be a personal representative of Him. Their words are His words and their acts are His acts; when they serve within the field and scope of their authorization, it is as though the Lord Himself has said or done whatever is involved.

    Hear the Master as He instructs His ambassadors before they embark upon their journeys, “And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no script, no bread, no money in their purse: But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city” (Mark 6:7-11).

    That we may be humble, obedient, and loyal ambassadors for our Master is my humble prayer. In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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  2. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” - Joshua 1:8

    Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” – Psalm 119:105

    Daily Bible Reading Checklist:

    1. Purpose – To know God’s will found in the Bible.
    2. Plan – To read our Bible through in a set number of days.
    3. Schedule – Reading a set number of pages per day to finish on a set day.
    4. Record – Keep a record of the times you read through the Bible. It will encourage you to read it through again and again.

    5 pages a day - Read through in 365 days - 1 time a year
    10 pages a day - Read through in 180 days - 2 times a year
    15 pages a day - Read through in 120 days - 3 times a year
    20 pages a day - Read through in 90 days - 4 times a year
    30 pages a day - Read through in 60 days - 6 times a year
    60 pages a day - Read through in 30 days - 12 times a year

    The Five Most Important Chapters of the Bible:

    John 3 - Salvation
    Romans 8 - Sanctification
    1 Corinthians 13 - Love
    1 Thessalonians 4 - Hope
    Hebrews 11 - Faith

    The Writings of the Apostle Paul in Chronological Order:

    1. Galatians
    2. 1 Thessalonians
    3. 2 Thessalonians
    4. 1 Corinthians
    5. 2 Corinthians
    6. Romans
    7. Ephesians
    8. Colossians / Philemon
    9. Philippians
    10. Pastoral Letters (1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy)

    ** The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, and 2 Thessalonians are collectively known as the Prison Epistles.

    Bible Statistics:

    Old Testament Statistics –

    1. 39 books
    2. 929 chapters
    3. 23,214 verses
    4. 593,493 words
    5. Longest book – Psalms
    6. Shortest book – Obadiah
    7. 17 historical books
    8. 5 poetic books
    9. 17 prophetic books

    New Testament Statistics –

    1. 27 books
    2. 260 chapters
    3. 7959 verses
    4. 181,253 words
    5. Longest book – Acts
    6. Shortest book – 3 John
    7. 4 Gospels
    8. 1 Historical book
    9. 22 Epistles

    Most Mentioned Men in the Bible:

    1. David, 118
    2. Moses, 740
    3. Aaron, 339
    4. Saul, 338
    5. Abraham, 306
    6. Solomon, 295
    7. Jacob, 270
    8. Joseph, 208
    9. Joshua, 197
    10. Paul, 185
    11. Peter, 166
    12. Joab, 137
    13. Jeremiah, 136
    14. Samuel, 135
    15. Isaac, 127
    16. Christ – mentioned more than any other person in Scripture
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  3. The Necessity of the Power of the Holy Spirit

    1. The Holy Spirit has the power to reveal Jesus Christ and His glory to man. (1 Corinthians 12:3)
    2. The Holy Spirit has power to convict the world of sin. (John 16:8-11)
    3. The Holy Spirit has power to regenerate man. (Titus 3:5)
    4. The Holy Spirit has power to give abiding and everlasting satisfaction. (John 4:14)
    5. The Holy Spirit has power to set us free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)
    6. The Holy Spirit has power to strengthen the believer with power in the inward man. (Ephesians 3:16)
    7. The Holy Spirit has power to lead us into a holy life. (Romans 8:14)
    8. The Holy Spirit bears witness with the spirit of the believer that he is a child of God. (Romans 8:16)
    9. The Holy Spirit brings forth in the believer Christ-like graces of character. (Galatians 5:22-23)
    10. The Holy Spirit has power to guide the believer “into all the truth”. (John 16:13)
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  4. Study Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:16 – 9:15

    Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
    But this I say, He which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

    Summary: Paul sent a team to Corinth to administer the collection, and he encouraged the Corinthians to give joyfully.

    Theme: Joyful giving benefits both giver and receiver alike. If you give little, you will receive little.

    Study Notes:

    Ponder this statement for a moment, “One’s return is determined by his investment. If you give little, you will receive little in return". In Proverbs 11:24 we read, “There is that scatterth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.” The word “scattereth” in this verse means to be generous in your giving. Generous giving can lead to prosperity, but miserliness can lead to poverty. In Luke 6:38 we read, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” And in Galatians 6:7 we are taught the basic laws of the harvest: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” If a man sow sparingly, he shall reap sparingly. Our Lord taught His disciples in Acts 20:35 that “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The joy is in the giving – giving of our money, our time, our talents, our abilities – in order to help those in need and who are less fortunate than ourselves.

    However, we should not give simply for the sake of giving or the purpose of gaining recognition from our fellowman. For if we give only to gain recognition and favor of our fellowman, then we have received all the reward that we shall ever receive for our acts. True giving is done in the spirit of humility and love. It is not something that is done out of obligation nor guilt, but rather it is genuine – it comes from the heart. On the subject of giving, Marion G. Romney once said, “Only by voluntary giving, out of abundant love for his neighbor, can one develop the charity characterized by Mormon as the “pure love of Christ” (Ensign, November 1981, pp. 92-93). In Moroni 7:47 we are counseled that “charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.” In our daily lives we must come to realize that when we give out of love to our “neighbor”, we are in reality giving to our Heavenly Father. Hear the Savior’s words in Matthew 25:40 as he teaches us “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Speaking further on the subject of giving, Marion G. Romney said, “There is an interdependence between those who have and those who have not. The process of giving exalts the poor and humbles the rich. In the process, both are sanctified. The poor, released from the bondage and limitations of poverty, are enabled as free men to rise to their full potential, both temporally and spiritually. The rich, by imparting their surplus, participate in the eternal principle of giving. Once a person has been made whole or self-reliant, he reaches out to others, and the cycle repeats” (Ensign, November 1982, p.93).

    What type of giver does God love? He loves a cheerful giver as we are taught in 2 Corinthians 9:7. God loves the giver that has a willing heart and a desire to give of that which he has to share with others. Paul, in this verse, is not so much interested in the amount of the Corinthians’ money. For that matter, God is not so much interested in the amount of money that we possess either as the passage in Proverbs 22:9 indicates: “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.” The expression “hath a bountiful eye” literally means “he that is generous”. In Proverbs 19:7 we read, “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” Once again we see that the joy is in the giving.

    The Greek word that is used for “cheerful” in 2 Corinthians 9:7 is the word HILAROS – propitious, signifies the readiness of mind, that joyfulness, which is prompt to do anything: hence, cheerful. This is the same root word from which we get our English word “hilarious”. This is not to signify that giving is a joke. It is serious business, but it is a delightful experience at the same time.

    In closing, let us hear again the words of Spencer W. Kimball on this matter of giving as he said, “Never did the Savior give in expectation. I know of no case in his life in which there was an exchange. He was always the giver, seldom the recipient. Never did he give shoes, horse, or a vehicle; never did he give perfume, a shirt, or a fir wrap. His gifts were of such nature that the recipient could hardly exchange or return the value. His gifts were opportunity to the downtrodden, freedom to the oppressed, light in the darkness, forgiveness to the repentant, hope to the despairing. His friends gave him shelter, food, and love. He gave them of himself, his love, his service, his life. The wise men brought him gold and frankincense. He gave them and all their fellow mortals resurrection, salvation, and eternal life. We should strive to give as he gave. To give of one self is a holy gift” (The Wondrous Gift, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1978, p.2).

    These humble thoughts I leave with you this day. In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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  5. “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”- 2 Timothy 2:1-3

    Background. Paul warns his young son in the faith, Timothy, of the difficulties of the ministry and urges him to be strong, in contrast to those who defected. Faithful men were to be selected and trained as leaders and teachers. Thus, personal discipleship was a vital part of Timothy’s leadership. Endure Hardness literally means to suffer affliction in order to be rewarded.

    Introduction. Webster defines the word soldier simply as a person in military service, especially an enlisted man. The word for a soldier in the Greek is STRATIOTES and is used in the natural sense in Matthew 8:9; 27:27; 28:12; Mark 15:16; Luke 7:8; 23:26; six times in the Gospel of John; thirteen times in the Book of Acts; and not again in the New Testament in this sense. In 2 Timothy 2:3, it is used metaphorically of one who endures hardship in the cause of Christ.

    Characteristics of a Good Soldier of Christ:

    1. In person: strong spiritually through dependence upon the grace of God.
    2. In public: effective in leadership, example, and in teaching others.
    3. In persecution: able to endure to the end, preserve and press on in affliction.

    A. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Must Keep the Fire of His Service Burning Bright. 2 Timothy 1:6,7 “ Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up [keep in full flame] the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands [This refers to Timothy’s ordination]. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power [{Gr. Dunamis} this is the ability to accomplish whatever He wills us to accomplish. Note that it is from this Greek word dunamis that we get our English word dynamite.], and of love [{Gr. Agape} is volitional love], and of a sound mind [a disciplined mind].” 2 Timothy 1:13, 14 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.” (See also Ephesians 4:11-16; 5:18; 6:10-18).


    B. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Trains Daily in the Use of His Armor and Weapons. 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study [The command to study means “give diligence and be zealous.” It involves a total effort of mind, emotion and will] to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing [literally means “cutting straight”] the word of truth.” The Apostle Paul appeals for efforts to be made to properly interpret the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God [{Gr. Theopneustos} literally “God-breathed”], and is profitable for doctrine [to tell one what to believe], for reproof [to tell one what is wrong], for correction [to tell one how to correct wrong], for instruction in righteousness [to tell one how to live]: That the man of God may be perfect [Gr. artios, "proficient, capable" is having everything needed to do what God wants], throughly furnished [“thoroughly equipped”] unto all good works.” God’s inspired Word, properly used and applied, provides all that we need for life and ministry.

    C. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Must Keep Himself Pure. 2 Timothy 2:20-22 “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

    D. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Must Prepare For Persecution, and be Able to Endure It. 2 Timothy 3:10-12 “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” (See also Acts 13:13 – 14:28).

    E. The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Must Fight the Good Fight to the Finish. 2 Timothy 4:7, 8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

    May we all be found to be good soldiers of Jesus Christ. When this mortal life is over, may we, like the Apostle Paul, be able to put the exclamation point of our lives in place with the words “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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  6. "Do we realize that every man is in the image of God and is a son of God, and every woman his daughter? No matter where they may be, they are his children, and he loves them and desires their salvation. Surely as members of this Church we cannot sit idly by. We cannot receive the beneficient favor of our Heavenly Father that is bestowed upon us, the knowledge of eternal life, and selfishly retain it, thinking that we may be blessed thereby. It is not what we receive that enriches our lives, it is what we give" (George Albert Smith, in Conference Report, April 1935, p. 46).

    The Lord is not looking for extraordinary people to share the Gospel. He is looking for ordinary people like you and like me who are willing to show our love for Him by obeying His command to "be witnesses unto [Him] both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Some of us may never travel to a foreign land as a missionary for the Church, but we are still missionaries in the sense that as Christ's disciples we have the responsibility to share the Gospel with those around us. We should go forth with the attitude of Isaiah, "Here am I; send me" (Isaiah 6:8), realizing that there is someone waiting for us to bring them the Good News - which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Who is to receive the Gospel?


    Matthew 24:14All the world
    Matthew 28:19, 20All nations
    Mark 16:15Every creature
    Doctrine and Covenants 90:11Every man in his own tongue
    Doctrine and Covenants 133:37Every nation, and kindred, and tongue and people









    The Lord is not looking for great scholars of the Scripture, or great orators to be able to share the Gospel, but rather He is looking for available people who are willing to take the Gospel to all the world, to all nations, to every man, in his own tongue. Our mission field can be right where we are - in our homes, in the work place, in our schools and in our neighborhoods. We should always"Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;" (D&C 18:10) and so it is extremely important that everyone have an opportunity to hear the Gospel.


    Perhaps there are some who are thinking that they are inadequately prepared for such a task as sharing the Gospel with others. However, let us remember that it was ordinary, available people, throughout the pages of Scripture that took the message of the Gospel to all the regions of the earth. Some of those available people were:

    Moses (Numbers 12:3; Hebrews 11:25, 26). To Moses, availability meant self-denial and great leadership to accomplish the plan of God.


    David (2 Samuel 16:11; 1 Samuel 16:13; 17:37). In the battle with Goliath, there was only one person available for the fight - David. What made this little shepherd boy so great? The fact that he stepped out of a multitude of warriors and said, "I'll be the one." Any other person could have stepped forward and accomplished this task, but David made the voluntary decison to be great.


    Elijah (1 Kings 17:2, 3, 8, 9). Elijah is considered by many to be the greatest prophet of the Jews. What made him great? He followed instructions. God told him to go to the brook Cherith, and he went to the brook Cherith. God told him to go to Zarephath and he went to Zarephath. No argument, no complaint, he just obeyed. He was available.


    Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8). The great statement of Isaiah's availability was so simple, "Here am I; send me."


    Esther (Esther 4:16). Esther was one of the great ladies of the Old Testament. She faced a situation that could have meant her death, but she said, "If I perish, I perish." She chose to be available.


    Mary (Luke 1:38). Mary, a virgin, was told by the angel Gabriel "thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS". To this she replied, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." She would face slander and maligning, but she was willing to pay the price.


    Paul (2 Timothy 4:16). Though at his last trial everyone deserted him, Paul remained available to God. Throughout his ministry, Paul had poured out his life for the people to whom he took the Gospel (see 1 Thessalonians 2:8), and because along the way he had made a decisions to serve, he was able to say at the end, "For I am now ready t5o be offered, and the time of my departure is now at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:6-8).


    We too can become mighty instruments to be used by the Master in spreading the Gospel. In order to do so, we must be willing to be available to do as He commands. Each of us can help change others' lives and help them come to Christ by introducing them to the Gospel. Many people in the world are searching for truth but do not know where to find it. If we are not willing to be available to share the message of the Gospel, they will never know that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. In Doctrine and Covenants 50:13-14 the Lord asks the question "unto what were ye ordained? To preach my Gospel by the Spirit, even the Comforter which was sent forth to teach the truth." And in D&C 88:81 we are told "Behold, I sent you out to testisfy and warn the people, and it becometh every man who have been warned to warn his neighbor." Everyone is entitled to hear the message of the Gospel. Someone is waiting for you!


    In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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  7. "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." - 1 Peter 4:16


    The word Christian literally means "Christ Like." Therefore, a person who calls himself a Christian should exhibit Christ like characteristics both in their personal life as well as in the way they deal with their fellowman. Being a Christian is more than just going to Church on Sunday. It is an every day way of life. Let's take a closer look at how to describe this one who calls himself a Christian.


    First, a Christian is one who is in Christ, his sins are forgiven, and his guilt is gone. He is a new creature. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we read, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." Christ lives within the surrendered Christian, cleansing and filling him with His Divine love. He is there to lead, guide, protect, and direct the footsteps of the Christian. He has already marked the pathway that the Christian must follow and He will give him the strength to endure all trials and to serve Him faithfully. In Philippians 4:13 we read, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."


    Second, the desire of every Christian should be to act as Christ would act, to do the things that He would do and speak the words that He would speak. In any situation that the Christian finds himself in, he should pause and ask himself the question, "What would Christ do in this situation?" Christ is our great example. In 1 Peter 2:21 we read, "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:" If we would but learn to follow the Master's example, we should be triumphant in every situation that we encounter in life. We learn of Christ's example and become more like Him by reading the Scriptures daily, praying often, and treating others with kindness and compassion.


    Third, the Christian is for Christ as a good soldier is for his country. A Christian is willing to stand up for what he believes no matter how great the adversity. He is willing to endure afflictions and persecutions for Chrsit. The Christian should be ready at all times to share his testimony with others and to give his time, talents and treasures for Him. In 1 Peter 3:15-17 we read, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing."


    Fourth, here and now and forever more, the Lord is with the Christian. He has promised that He would never leave nor forsake His own. Hereafter, with Christ, there will be no burdens, no trials, no suffering. The Christian shall forever be with the Lord. In 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 we read, "Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words."


    In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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1 Peter 3:13-17

13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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