41: “For the Perfecting of the Saints” (Ephesians)
Then-Elder Henry B. Eyring gave a landmark talk in 2002 called “Rise To Your Call” for “everyone, man or woman, girl or boy, who has been called or who will yet be”—so that means all of us. Elder Eyring wanted us to know four truths: 1. You are called of God. 2. The Lord will guide you by revelation. 3. Just as God called you and will guide you, He will magnify you. And lastly, all He asks is that you give your best effort and whole heart. Paul gives similar counsel to the Saints in Ephesus. In this week’s lesson, we get to take a closer look at callings and how we can best serve the Lord, even and especially when we feel inadequate.
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Segment 1
Scriptures:
Ephesians 2:1-5 (We are quickened together in Christ)
Ephesians 2:20 (Christ is our cornerstone)
Ephesians 1:2 (Grace and peace)
Ephesians 1:13 (Sealed with the spirit of promise)
Words of the Prophets:
1. You are Called of God, 2. The Lord will guide you by revelation just as He called you, 3. Just as God called you and will guide you, He will magnify you. And lastly, All He asks is that you give your best effort and your whole heart. Do it cheerfully and with the prayer of faith. (Henry B. Eyring, “Rise to Your Call”, October 2002 General Conference)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
Ephesians 1:4-5 (Foreordained to our calls)
Ephesians 1:10-11 (All according to God’s will)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 3:14-21 (Paul’s prayers for the Ephesians)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
Ephesians 4:1-2 (Walk worthy of your calling)
Ephesians 4:22-24 (Be a new man)
Ephesians 4:31 (Put away anger)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
Ephesians 5:1-8 (Followers of God; children of the light)
CR: John 8:12 (Christ is the light of the world)
Ephesians 6:10 (Be strong in the Lord)
Segment 6
Scriptures:
Ephesians 6:11-18 (The whole armor of God)
View transcript here.