Let me just start off by saying that I am really glad that I picked up the manual that goes along with this class. It is “The Life and Teachings of Jesus & His Apostles.” I can already tell that I will use this book beyond this class. It is really organized and I love the quotes in it. I starting thinking about how I could incorporate what I read today into a sacrament talk. I think it will really enrich my study of the New Testament.
Today’s reading assignment was about Jesus, who he is, and what he is to us. The first major impression that I got was the inconceivability of the creation of our galaxy. Jesus has performed many miracles, but organizing our earth, in addition to the many other worlds is, quite frankly, amazing. I don’t even have to think about the astronomical systems created beyond that to be humbled and in awe of the powerful Man that is Jesus Christ. When the guide said “how simple that must have been to a Deity to made universes” in reference to creative miracles, like turning water into wine, I realized that I tend to focus on these smaller creative miracles. This is not a bad thing, but I am glad that I was reminded today of Earth’s creation and the creation of universes and galaxies. I think today was also the first time that I really saw a strong connection between Christ creating other worlds and Moses 1:39 “For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” I think I had read this verse so much on its own that I forget to read prior and get the context of its full meaning.
Today I felt that I identified with Moses when he was transfigured and God reveals himself to Moses. Now I have not been transfigured or anything like that, but I could relate to having Satan try to tempt me. Like Moses, shortly after I have a great spiritual experience, I feel like Satan is trying to get at me even harder. It is like he realizes that I have improved myself and wants to bring me back down.
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