Sufferings of Christ

Matthew 26:45-50—Judas betrayed him

Matthew 26:67-78-- Spit on, abused, and betrayed by his friends

Matthew 27:26; institute manual, “Derision and Scourging” (184)—clothing was taken

Tied and whipped

Put him in a red robe and crown of thorns

Matthew 27:28—took his clothes

Matthew 27:29-30—Mocked him by dressing him as a “king” with things that weren’t king-like

Matthew 27:31—Put him in dirty clothes for the crucifixion

Matthew 27:35—Gambled for his clothing

Christ has endured so much. Because of that, Christ is able to know exactly how we feel at any time in our lives. He really can be a comforter because he knows exactly what we are going through. Sometimes if we think that no one can understand how we feel, we have to take a step back and realize that we always have someone we can depend on.

Instructions about the Holy Ghost

The Savior’s Instructions about the Holy Ghost

In these scriptures, I will pick out two things: what the Holy Ghost does and what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost.

John 14:15-17 The Holy Ghost comforts. In order to receive the Holy Ghost, one must keep the commandments and love Christ.

John 14:26-27 The Holy Ghost brings things to remembrance and teaches. He guides. In order to receive the Holy Ghost, we must listen.

John 15:26-27 The Holy Ghost testifies of Christ. In order to receive the Holy Ghost, we have to do all we can and then ask if it is true.

John 16:7-8 The Holy Ghost is the comforter and reproves the world of sin. We must be righteous in order to receive him.

John 16:13-14 The Holy Ghost guides and shows what is to come. The Holy Ghost glorifies the Lord.

I think that children building a testimony of the Holy Ghost are extremely important because getting that testimony built that young is beneficial. I remember being really young when my mother taught me about prayer and the Holy Ghost. I gained a testimony of prayer early because one day as I was playing in the back yard, I lost my favorite bracelet. I immediately thought that I should pray so I could find it, so I did. I remember the thought popping into my head that I should look over by a certain tree and sure enough, there was my bracelet. It was simple, but it really confirmed to me that the Gospel is true.