Choice 2: Luke 16:1–12, 19–31; 17:11–19; 18:1–14. Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths

Choice 2: Luke 16:1–12, 19–31; 17:11–19; 18:1–14. Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths

1. Study the following parables and accounts along with the accompanying commentary from the institute student manual. Describe in writing what you feel is the major principle the Lord wants us to understand from each of the parables:
• Luke 16:1–12, the parable of the unjust steward. “The Children of This World Are in Their Generation Wiser Than the Children of Light” (pg. 124).

The principle to learn is to provide for the eternal future.

• Luke 16:19–31, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. “What Do We Learn About the Spirit World from the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?” (pgs. 124–25).

We learn that if we are given much we must give to others. Because if others are suffering and we do nothing to help our fellow brothers and sisters, how disappointed will our Father in Heaven be?

• Luke 17:11–19, the ten lepers. “Why Were the Ten Lepers to Show Themselves to the Priests?” and “Were There Not Ten Cleansed?” (pg. 130). See also the Bible Dictionary, “Leprosy” (pg. 724).

We must be grateful for the blessings and miracles that we receive. Not only is it good manners but it shows how humble we are before the Lord.

• Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the unjust judge. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Unjust Judge?” (pg. 131).

The Lord will not forsake us. He loves and cares for us and also for the injustices that happen to his children. He wants us to know that He will be there for us.

• Luke 18:9–14, the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Pharisee and Publican?” (pg. 131).

He didn't want us to become complacent. We must always tell ourselves that we have ways to improve ourselves. Even if we are doing what the Lord asks us to do we must take it a step further. We must keep moving forward. 

Choice 1: Luke 10:1–24. “The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also”

1. Review Luke 10:1–24. Based on these verses, write a summary of the Lord’s counsel and instructions He gave the seventy.

He told the seventy to call the people to repentance and to serve them with love. He told them to bless them and leave all their personal belongings behind. If they do these things then they will see miracles.

1. Articles of Faith 1:6 states, “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church.” Using the principles taught from Luke 10:1–2, 8–9, 17–20, write a paragraph that supports this Article of Faith.

Christ formed the first quorum of the seventy and then proceeded to tell them to go and serve and spread the gospel. Our church has that same thing. In fact, there are several sets of seventy with different responsibilities. The churches Seventy has similar responsibilities as the ones that lived back during Christ's time.

1. Go to the Church’s scripture website and read the topic of “Seventy” in the Guide to the Scriptures. Describe in one or two sentences how the scriptures show the existence of this office in the priesthood. 

The seventy were called by Christ and then in the Latter Days to bear record of what is to come and of Christ. 

Choice 3: Matthew 18:1–14. “Become as Little Children”

Choice 3: Matthew 18:1–14. “Become as Little Children” 

1.    Review Matthew 18:3–4 and Doctrine and Covenants 78:17–18. Explain in writing the ways we are like little children. In these verses, how does the Lord ​say He will help us? 

The Lord knows we can't handle everything and that our burdens are heavy,  but if we follow him in humbleness, like a child. Then he will lead us out of temptation.  He wants us to know that we won't understand everything just yet and that there are many blessings in store for us.

2.    Read Mosiah 3:19 and list the ways in which we are to become as little children.

 We must become meek, humble, full of love, patient and submit to him because he knows better than us. We must also put off worldly things or the natural man