Show Notes for Episode 25 of the Teach Me to Walk in the Light Podcast. The fellowship of the Saints is an important aspect of the gospel. We must never build walls between us. Learn how a group of young women built a wall between them and a new girl in their ward. Learn about the physical wall that was built in Paul’s time. Includes FHE suggestion, ministering tip using the 5 love languages, and a family dinner challenge. This episode goes along with the Come, Follow Me – for Individuals and Families for the week of September 30-October 13.
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**This Episode goes along with the Come, Follow Me – For Individuals and Families for the week of September 30 – October 13. THIS COVERS 2 WEEKS DUE TO GENERAL CONFERENCE**
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1. The Parable of the Dog Food, click HERE
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2. As an Apostle of the Lord, one of Paul’s main purposes that is evident in many of his writings was to promote love and unity, particularly between Gentile and Jewish Saints. Back in his time, there was an actual wall at the temple that separated the Jews and Gentiles.
3. Institute manual (For resource, click HERE):
The temple in Jerusalem contained several courts or areas, and only certain types of people could enter each court. Gentiles were permitted to ascend the temple mount and enter the outer court, called the court of the Gentiles. The inner courts of the temple, however, were shielded from Gentile access by a special partition or wall that stood about one meter high. If a Gentile passed beyond this wall, he could be put to death. Archaeologists have discovered two of the marble blocks that made up this barrier, and they contain inscriptions in Greek and Latin that read: “No foreigner is to pass beyond the barriers surrounding the sanctuary. Whoever is caught doing so will have himself to blame for his death which will follow”
4. Ephesians 2:12-19, Paul teaches what it is like for those who don’t have Christ in their lives. And then in verse 14 he says:
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.
Paul is using the wall of partition as an analogy and referring to the spiritual barrier that separated Jews from Gentiles. He is talking about how all barriers were removed by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Gentiles who accepted the gospel were no longer to be regarded as aliens, strangers, or foreigners but were now “the household of God,” part of God’s covenant people. By accepting the gospel both Jewish and Gentile members of the Church had access to God (see Ephesians 2:18) (For resource, click HERE)
5. James M. Paramore:
“Members say they have never been a stranger anywhere they have gone-Italy,…Mexico City, Portland-or Orem, Utah. They belonged the minute it was known they were members of the church of Jesus Christ. Everyone who lives upon this earth needs this feeling of acceptance, and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and His church bring it about. Even though a member lives alone, he is never alone. He belongs; he contributes; he is never forgotten.” (“The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Basic Needs of People,” Ensign, May 1983, 28)
6. President Gordon B. Hinckley:
“When the emperor of Japan was in the United States some few years ago, I attended a luncheon for him in San Francisco. We sat at a table with three other couples who had had extensive experience in Japan and who had resided there at one time or another while working in government, business, or educational employment. One of the gentlemen said to me, ‘I have never seen anything like your people. We had many Americans come to Japan while we were there, and most of them experienced a severe cultural adjustment and much loneliness and homesickness. But whenever we had a Mormon family come, they had many instant friends. Members of your church in Japan seemed to know when they were expected and were there to welcome them. They and their children were immediately integrated socially as well as into your religious community. There seemed to be no culture shock and no loneliness. My wife and I talked about it many times.’
“That is the way it should be. We must be friends…We speak of the fellowship of the Saints. This is and must be a very real thing. We must never permit this spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood to weaken. We must constantly cultivate it. It is an important aspect of the gospel. (“Fear Not to Do Good,” Ensign, May 1983, pp. 79-80.)” (Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1997], 223.)
7. President Monson:
“A visible and tender act of fellowshipping was witnessed in the ancient city of Rome. Some years ago, Sister Monson and I met with over 500 members there in a district conference. The presiding officer at that time was Leopoldo Larcher, a wonderful Italian…
“During that meeting, I noticed that in the throng were many who were wearing a white carnation. I said to Leopoldo, ‘What is the significance of the white carnation?’
“He said, ‘Those are new members. We provide a white carnation to every member who has been baptized since our last district conference. Then all the members and the missionaries know that these people are especially to be fellowshipped.’
I watched those new members being embraced, being greeted, being spoken to. They were no more strangers nor foreigners; they were ‘fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God.'” (“They Will Come,” Ensign, May 1997, 45)
FHE
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When it comes to Ministering, it’s important to learn their Love Language.
According to Dr. Chapman who wrote the book on Love Languages, people feel love in 5 different ways. Here are the 5 different ways along with how you can tell if this is their love language.
- Words of Affirmation – how do they react when you praise them or compliment them
- Acts of Service – do they like it when you offer to pick them up something at the grocery store? Or offer to watch her kids while she attends the temple?
- Receiving Gifts – Do they enjoy dinner or a treat?
- Quality Time – Do they prefer visits in the home or taking them to lunch or out for a drive?
- Physical Touch – do they enjoy a hug or having a shoulder to cry on?
As you minister, pay attention to how they respond. Be on the lookout as to what their love language is and be mindful of it. As you do, and you start ministering to them in their love language, you are going to build a beautiful friendship.
#taketimeforfamily
On the radio this week I heard the statistic that only 20% of families sit down to the dinner table together. Many of those who do, say that while at the dinner table they are on their phones or have the TV going on.
My challenge to you: Make a conscious effort to sit down with your family for dinner this week and every week. AND secondly, put those electronics away and turn off that TV. Get to know your family. That is how you build relationships.
Start by just talking about each other’s day. Start with PITS AND CHERRIES.
Everyone takes a turn talking about one PIT (or bad thing) about their day and one CHERRY (or good thing) about their day.
Yours Truly,
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