Chapter 41 - “This Is My Gospel”

• • Jesus’ twelve Nephite disciples asked Him what they should call His Church (See 3 Nephi 27:3). What was His answer to their question? (See 3 Nephi 27:4–9.) The Lord has commanded that His restored Church, like His Church among the Nephites, be called after His name (D&C 115:4). Why is it important for us to remember that the Church is called after the name of Jesus Christ?
  > There is no other name whereby man can be saved.  We take upon us the name of Christ at baptism. We worship Him, he is the creator, he will be the judge.  If our very existence is Christ centered, why shouldn't the name of the church.
• • Study 3 Nephi 27:13–21, looking for different aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What did the Savior promise to those who live according to His gospel? (See 3 Nephi 27:21–22.)
• • In response to their request, three Nephite disciples were transfigured, meaning that their bodies were changed temporarily so they “could behold the things of God” (3 Nephi 28:13–15). Then they were translated. What does the account in 3 Nephi 28 teach about translated beings?
  > They are not yet as truly resurrected beings?
• • For many years after Jesus’ visit among the Nephites, there was not “any manner of -ites” (4 Nephi 1:17). What does this mean? (See 4 Nephi 1:2–3, 15–17.) What problems exist today because of distinctions between groups of people? In what ways can the gospel help us become united, despite our differences?
  >Our understanding of our relationship with our Heavenly Father should preclude us from any false ideas that one ethnicity is any better or even that different than another.  And so we should work together and appreciate one another.  Have you ever listened to someone for whom English is a second language and assumed that they weren't very smart?  I think it happens all the time and most don't even think about it.