Lesson 1: “That Ye Might Believe That Jesus Is the Christ”

Happy New Year!

I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas and found time to reflect on the Savior's birth. I am posting a nice video that will extend the true Christmas spirit and will help set the stage for our study in the New Testament this year.

Purpose: To encourage class members to strengthen their testimonies of Jesus Christ by studying the New Testament.

• What do you learn about Jesus Christ from John 1:1–3, 14? (Note that “the Word” in John 1:1, 14 refers to the Savior. Use the Joseph Smith Translation of these verses if it is available.)
• The Apostle John said that “in [Jesus] was life” (John 1:4). He also testified that Jesus is “the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (John 1:9). How has the Savior given you life and light?
• What accounts or teachings in the New Testament have particularly inspired or helped you? How might studying the New Testament this year help strengthen your testimony of Jesus Christ?

Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read John 1:1–3 or Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:1–3. Explain that Jesus (“the Word” in John 1:1–3) created the earth under Heavenly Father’s direction. Take a walk as a family, giving close attention to the many beauties of creation.

Scripture Chain: Jesus Christ’s Foreordained Mission
John 1:1–5
John 1:9–17
Abraham 3:22–27
Mosiah 3:5–10
Isaiah 61:1–2
Luke 4:16–21

Conclusion: I can assure you that your testimony of the Savior will increase as you seek the Spirit’s guidance in your study of the New Testament and as you come prepared to participate in class discussions.

I am including another video that is worth watching. May the Lord continue to bless you and attend to your individual needs this New Year!