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Monday, March 26, 2018

March 26, 2018, "Jesus Christ"


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          I am absolutely loving it here in Thermopolis! There is so much work going on here! Everyone is so prepared! We are literally starting the lessons with at least 6-7 house holds this week that we just found last week! It is perfect for Elder Gonzalez's training! He is an amazing trainee, he is just so ready to learn, teach and find. I am so happy to be serving with him!
           I love all the people here it has been so sweet to see all of my family and friends again. I know the Lord has allowed me to come back here for a reason! These last 11 weeks of my mission are going to be some of the busiest and most good done. We trust in the God of Israel and there is none in our way to stop us, save it be ourselves.

"Jesus Christ"

             As the days and weeks go on I am realizing that the time I have to bear my witness of the Living Christ in this unique way is quickly coming to a close. With the few weeks I have left I want to share my most precious possession with all of you.
              Family and friends, I know that Jesus Christ is the only one and true way back to God. By Him, all good things come. I love Him, He is my personal Savior and Redeemer. I know He loves you, I know He so desperately wants to give you His redeeming power to impact your life for peace and joy. He weeps when you weep and rejoices when you rejoice. He is the Son of God! God be thanked for His Divine Son!
               

Elder Philip R. Bredsguard
Current Address- 917 Amoretti Thermopolis, WY 82443

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March 19, 2018, "Christ in the Book of Mormon"


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          We had the baptism of April Curruth yesterday! She is so amazing and her and her fiancé are moving down to Mesa here is a month or two! We have had a great week!
           We got transfer news this week! I'm am getting transferred to Thermopolis, WY to finish my mission!! I will be training a brand new missionary. By the time I go home I will have served in Thermopolis in 2016, 2017, and 2018. I will have served there in every month of the year except Feb. Making it a total of 10 months. 
            Needless to say I am very excited we are getting doubled in to replace Sisters there.

"Christ in the Book of Mormon"

  • "And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophecy of Christ.." (2 Nephi 25:26)
  • Christ's name is mentioned every 1.7 verses in the Book of Mormon
  • Christ's Death and Crucifixion is discussed 36 times
  • His Resurrection 88 times
  • There is 117 names for Christ in the Book of Mormon
  • "Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world." (3 Nephi 11:10)
  • 12,021 words spoken by Christ in 3 Nephi
  • 166 years of peace after Christ visit
  • Number of names used for Christ by major Book of Mormon authors
    • Lehi...17
    • Nephi...38
    • Jacob...22
    • Abinadi...10
    • Benjamin...15
    • Alma...22
    • Amulek...14
    • Samuel...16
    • Mormon...20
    • Moroni...21
  • 2,500 men, women, and children touched the Living Christ (see 3 Nephi 17:25)
               

Elder Philip R. Bredsguard
Current Address- 917 Amoretti Thermopolis, WY 82443

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Monday, March 12, 2018

March 12, 2018, "Enter Therein"


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          Hey familia! My companion had the flu this week so we had to stay inside for 4 days, haha I got a lot studying in! I learned a lot this week. We got to go to the temple as well. And I am continually amazed  at the beauty and the symbolism in there.
           We made a fort and a lot of paper airplanes but we got lots of good work in at the end of the week. I love you!

"Enter Therein"

              As I was reading in Helaman 14 this morning I came across verse 15 which states "For behold, [Jesus Christ] surely must die that salvation may come; yea, it behooveth him and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be brought into the presence of the Lord."
               When I came across this verse my mind was then opened to see, that both symbolically and literally, the death of Jesus Christ prepares us to enter into the presence of God. By his resurrection we receive our immortal body clothed in purity even in the robes of righteousness. (see 2 Nephi 9:14) To be crowned with the crowns of celestial glory (see 1 Peter 5:4, D&C 75:5). His everlasting Atonement can cover us as we are all naked and ashamed as consequence of our sins, for we are fallen man and have gone contrary to the nature of God, even the nature of happiness. 
               May we all come unto Christ, that we may find peace and eternal joy as He covers us by His endless mercy, and when the time comes we will receive our Fathers sacred embrace (Luke 15:20, 2 Nephi 1:15) as we pass through the veil and enter into His glorious presence. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
               

Elder Philip R. Bredsguard

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Monday, March 5, 2018

March 5, 2018, "Love"


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          This week was great! We have been doing so much good work! We are finding the definition of elect investigators! We have a whole family, another who is on date for the 18th and another who when we left her the Book of Mormon to read, could not put it down! The work is booming here!
           We go on so many exchanges here. I feel 40% of our time and energy is spent comforting and encouraging the Elders here in the Zone. A lot of them are in the midst of their own refiners fires to prepare them for what is to come for them. It is not easy for them, and I am thankful to God for the opportunity he has given to serve and love these Elders in the moment of their troubles
             It was a crazy week! We had some cool service! We watched a Picasso painting get actioned off for $65,000 during our service. One of the Elders in our Zone is on a mini mission from Idaho Falls and he got his mission call this week to Alabama. He is pretty exited! It's been a great week!

"Love"

              The thing which I desire most in my life is peace and love. There is such joy from these qualities. President Monson once said "Brethren, we do not honor the priesthood of God if we are not kind to others. My dear friend and associate Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin was truly a kind man. Said he:
               “Kindness is the essence of a celestial life. Kindness is how a Christlike person treats others. Kindness should permeate all of our words and actions at work, at school, at church, and especially in our homes. Jesus, our Savior, was the epitome of kindness and compassion.” (1)
               Kindness, gentleness, compassion, may these rule our day. I beg of you, please let these into you life and especially in your home. I know Jesus Christ can lead us by his loving hand into eternal bliss and joy. He is our Savior. I love Him.
               

Elder Philip R. Bredsguard

Notes

  1. "Kindness, Charity, and Love" By President Thomas S. Monson

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