Agency and Redemption through Jesus Christ
The temptations of the devil
Read Doctrine and Covenants 29:39 and 2 Nephi 2:16–18, and discuss the following questions:
- Knowing that we chose to follow Heavenly Father’s plan before this life, what makes it difficult to always choose to follow Him here on earth?
- What are Satan’s most effective tactics to get people on earth to choose not to follow God’s counsel?
- What are some blessings God has given us to help overcome Satan’s temptations?
Consequences of our choices
Read Doctrine and Covenants 29:40–41 and Alma 41:10–11; 42:9, 14, and discuss the following questions:
- In what ways do we become subject to the will of the devil when we choose to rebel against God?
- Why do you think the term “spiritual death” is a good description of separation from Heavenly Father?
- How would you describe the feelings that we experience after we use our agency to go against Heavenly Father’s will?
Redemption through God’s Only Begotten Son
Read Doctrine and Covenants 29:42–43 and 2 Nephi 2:6–9, and discuss the following questions:
- What has Jesus Christ done to make redemption possible even after we have made poor choices?
- What would you share about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ that could give someone hope who feels they are too far gone?
- What examples could you share to demonstrate the redeeming, forgiving nature of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
