February 20 - 26 | Matthew 6 - 7 | “He Taught Them as One Having Authority” - Episode 9

Episode 9

February 20 - 26 | Matthew 6 - 7 | “He Taught Them as One Having Authority”

Dishes for God

What flower are you?

You have something in your eye

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Join hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum on this New Testament episode of Talk of Him as we explore these important themes, topics, and questions from Matthew 6-7:

Feeling discouraged when we don’t feel rewarded for our efforts

How can we be more like a flower when it comes to trusting God?

The eternal law of restoration (what we send out in part returns to us in full)

God’s forgiveness and forgiving others

Seeing ourselves and others through the eyes of God

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Invitation:

For this next week, we invite you to treat everything you are doing as if it is an offering to God. Whether it’s washing the dishes or paying bills, don’t expect anything in return. Journal about how this approach affected your motivation.

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Quotes & Links:

Link to FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide:

https://www.seagullbook.com/find-him-new-testament-come-follow-me-guidebook.html

“God’s greatest reward goes to those who serve without expectation of reward. It goes to those who serve without fanfare; those who quietly go about seeking ways to help others; those who minister to others simply because they love God and God’s children” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Greatest among You,” Ensign, May 2017).

Link to John’s Our Turtle House Digital Fireside: “Forgiveness: The Process” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VSI7bp7aF0

“Understanding how God sees us prepares the way to help us see others as He does. … Jesus Christ sees people deeply. He sees individuals, their needs, and who they can become. Where others saw fishermen, sinners, or publicans, Jesus saw disciples; where others saw a man possessed by devils, Jesus looked past the outward distress, acknowledged the man, and healed him. Even in our busy lives, we can follow the example of Jesus and see individuals—their needs, their faith, their struggle, and who they can become.” (Michelle D. Craig, General Conference, “Eyes to See,” October 2020)

“When we see our own imperfections more clearly, we are less inclined to view others “through a glass, darkly.” We want to use the light of the gospel to see others as the Savior does—with compassion, hope, and charity. The day will come when we will have a complete understanding of others’ hearts and will be grateful to have mercy extended to us—just as we extend charitable thoughts and words to others during this life.” (Jean B. Bingham, General Conference, “I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home,” October 2016)  

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Talk of Him is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.