Come, Follow Me

 Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After Christ appears to and teaches the Nephites, He instructs them to go “unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand.” (3 Nephi 17:3) I see this same invitation in the upcoming schedule changes and ‘Come Follow Me—For Individuals and Families.’

We are being invited to more diligently study in our homes, as individuals and families, and be more converted as we do so. While the curriculum, the schedule, the program, etc. are all new, the invitation to study the gospel is not. It has always been a foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to study and pray to find out for ourselves.

The introduction in ‘Come Follow Me’ lists several tips for personal scripture study. They are:

Look for truths about Jesus Christ	Look for inspiring words and phrases
Look for gospel truths	Listen to the Spirit
Like the scriptures to your life	Ask questions as you study
Use scripture study helps	Record your thoughts and feelings
Study the words of latter-day prophets	Share insights
Live by what you learn

 

In January, we will all start this new chapter in the Restored Church together. As we adjust to schedules and new curriculum, it is my hope that we will focus on our personal and family studies. I look forward to the Spirit we will feel as we collectively come prepared to discuss the words of Christ as found in the New Testament!

I know we are led by a modern-day prophet in President Russel M. Nelson. I know Christ’s gospel is found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that as we strive to live that gospel and follow the council of the prophets, we will have greater peace in our lives and happiness in our homes.

As I’ve shared in tithing settlement, I invite each of you to review the new ‘Come Follow Me’ manual and come up with a plan on how you will use it to increase your study of the gospel in 2019 before the end of the year.

Thank you for all you do to help our ward grow,

Bishop Sullivan