Today I Am Enough

John 12: Mary of Bethany Six days before Passover (and His death), Jesus went to Bethany. While there he had dinner with Mary, Martha, Lazarus (who he raised from the dead the chapter before) and several apostles. Verse 3. Interestingly - Mark and Matthew both mention she anointed His head, while John says the feet. These are both scared - so it very well could have been both. The ointment that she used is mentioned to be very expensive. Mark 14:5  300 pence was probably about $50 for us. However, the daily wage was about &0.17. If you multiply that by 300 (a yearly wage), then it’s $50. So really, it was an entire year's wage! Which is closer to $30,000 - $40,000 + for us today. This is a very expensive gift! - as Judas Iscariot points out. There is a lot of foreshadowing of what is to come from Judas.  Verse 5 + 6 say Jesus’ response I think is one that we all need to take in more often though. Verses 7 + 8 (JST in 7) Let’s break all this down a little bit more of w

This is back in John 8 - so two weeks ago in our reading. We start the chapter with Jesus teaching in the temple, when in come some pharisees with this woman who was “caught in the very act” of adultery. At the time they were following the Mosaic law - as we know. In the Book that I often quote from “Walk with the Women in the New Testament '' there are some interesting insights we can gain. Hannah tells us of the history of the women in that time who were taken in adultery and what happened to them. I’m going to quote from her book here for a moment to make sure you have a good picture. From “Sisters at the Well” page 91 it says: Page 418 of Hannah’s book Hannah goes on to say … Men were allowed to send their wife to experience this even if they just suspected that their wife had something - no evidence necessary.  So this woman is brought to the Savior - “caught in the very act” - had her punishment been even harsher before they brought her here? Maybe. They had decided

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Emma and I dive into the temple and the Priesthood today. We both want as many people to really understand the power of the Priesthood, not just the office. There are a lot of different parts. Let's dive into today so we can better understand all we can do! Follow Emma on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

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Matthew 18 + Luke 10 A Certain Woman:  Luke 10:38-42 The Invitation Verse 38 Jesus is in the home because Martha invited Him! This is her home. Also sat … Verse 39 The word also indicates that Marth has spent time at the feet of the Savior. Service Verse 40 Martha was serving. She was not making any bad choices. Quote from “Walking With the Women of the New Testament”. “The Lord cannot build His kingdom without Relief Society.” Julie B. Beck Oneness Verse 41 Christ is inviting both Mary and Martha to be a part of His discipleship. Oneness: To be one with Jesus Christ in the way that Jesus Christ is one with God. Find out the details about and sign up for my new course YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE.

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9 Woman expecting Miracles Mark 7:25-26 It is significant that we are told this woman is a Greek.  Jesus was mainly teaching the Jews. That was His mission. Those that were not Jews were outside of the inner circle - outcasts to a certain degree. So this woman was not included in that inner circle. However, she knew about Jesus.  She sought after Him - even though she knew He may not heal her daughter. Mark 7:27 We know Jesus is not cruel or mean.  This verse may seem that way - which is why we need to discuss it in a little more detail. If you’ve just made dinner - you’ve spent an hour or two on it, and your family sits to eat. Who will have priority? You, your husband, your children, right? Afterwards, if there are some leftovers maybe you’d let your dog have them.  Usually the dog doesn’t eat first though (usually of course). Jesus is reminding her that He is there to teach these people - that is His priority. Mark 7:28 She is not offen

Easter Birth + Resurrection Birth is miraculous. We don’t know a lot about how the women’s body can create that life - but it can.  While in the womb millions of cells become a human being. A baby is created from seemingly small things. This can give us hope in the resurrection - the bringing together of the human decayed body and making it whole and new again. Bones that are decayed can come together and be remade into the person they once were. BYU Scholar wrote: Pages 150-151 of book Matthew 28:9  First to touch Jesus Matthew 28:1 Mary Magdalene The other Mary (James + Joses mother) Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene Mary the mother of James + Joses Salome Luke 24:10 Mary Magdalene Joanna Mary the mother of James Other women that were with them, John 20: 1-3, 11-18 Mary Magdalene

Ether 10 - Moroni 10  Faith Ether 10 +  11 is a lot more of the same thing we’ve been reading about. Wars. The righteous become wicked, etc. Ether 12:2-4 In verse 6 Moroni pops in and wants to tell us more about faith. Throughout this chapter “faith” is mentioned 36 times!  In verse 6 Moroni gives us the definition of faith that we quote over, and over and over.  Moroni shares examples of faith with us so we can better understand what it really looks like: Jesus Christ coming to Earth, Law of Moses, Law of Moses fulfilled, Alma and Amulek causing the prison to tumble to the earth, Nephi and Lehi that caused a change in the Lamanite, Ammon's great miracles with the Lamanites, 3 Nephites. Miracles come AFTER our faith and when we FIRST show that we believe in Jesus Christ. Brother of Jared’s faith: verses 20-21, 30 Weakness: Ether 12:27 Seek Jesus: 12:39-41 War The Book of Ether ends with war. A LOT of war. In chapter 15 we are told that MILLIONS have died. Cariantumr

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Jesus’ Sisters In Matthew 13 (from last week) and Mark 6 (this week) we get a small glimpse into Jesus’ family. Jesus returns to Nazarath with His Disciples. He begins teaching in the synagogue and many are confused almost. They know Him. Isn’t this Mary and Joseph's son? His brothers James, Joses, and Juda and Simon? His sisters are here with us. We know from this that He has at least 2 sisters since it is plural. We also know those sisters still live at home, or perhaps are married and have stayed. It’s exciting to know that Jesus grew up with Sisters. He would have interacted and learned so much about women from, not only Mary, but them as well. They would have been the first women He interacted with, and who may have known of His divine calling. Herodias + her Daughter More often than not, we find righteous women in the scriptures. Today, we do not though. Go through this story. It is in several of the chapters this week. Herodias was Phill

4 Nephi - Ether 9 Pride Creeks Into Their Hearts - 4th Nephi 194 years of peace and everyone getting along! I love verses 15 + 16. Love of God = No contention. I can’t even imagine living in this world. My own home isn’t usually this peaceful, lol. This downfall is interesting though. In verse 20 it says a “small part” began to revolt. Then around 210 pride began to creep in and it took over! Other churches were built up and they were mocking and persecuting each other to get gain. It says in verse 28 that Satan had power over them. 29-34  Persecuting disciples of Jesus Christ. This all happened in a span of 20 years. By the year 300 everyone was wicked except the disciples of Jesus Christ. We Meet Mormon - Mormon 1 Mormon is TEN when Ammaron approaches him and tells him about the plates, and that in 14 years he’ll need to go and get them. But until then, he’ll be able to recall all that happens in those 14 years when the time comes! Whoa! Then we learn that there was a war, and then

Matthew 13, Luke 8, 13 Mary Magdalene This is our first introduction to Mary Magdalene. It is also interesting to note that she is listed first, in these verses as well as other verses we will get to. This may indicate that she was a leader or had seniority to some of the other women in the group. Luke tells us right away that she has been healed and had 7 devils cast out. We can assume that this was a severe case of mental health for her. That it was a miracle indeed for her to be able to function again. As we read these accounts, it seems like these devils create these people to not be in their right mind - like mental health struggles. Christ was healing these men and women. Elder Holland reminded us “Though we may feel we are “like a broken vessel,” as the Psalmist says, we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter. Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can

Sermon on the Mount Chapter 12-14 the people in Americas are getting the opportunity to hear the  Beatitudes Love your enemies (12:44) How to pray (13:6-8) Pattern of prayer (13:9-14 Lord’s Prayer) Seek first the kingdom of God (12:31-34) Ask, seek knock (14:7) False prophets (14:15) Wise man vs foolish man (14:24-27) These are the Other Sheep of My Fold - Chapter 15 Law of Moses is fulfilled in Him Nephites are the other sheep spoken of. They understood not THREE times. Other sheep TWO times. Healing and Blessing - Chapter 17 Heals + blesses children Sacrament - Chapter 18 Jesus teaches the sacrament Verses 15-24 are about praying alway and holding up your light. TALK ABOUT THIS. Desire for the Holy Ghost - Chapter 19 I love that in verse 9 we learn that the greatest desire to to receive the Holy Ghost. Then a few verse later Jesus goes up away from the people to pray. While he’s praying in 21-23 we get to read Jesus Christ advocating for the people! We get to read this in

Matthew 11-12 + Luke 11 Come Unto Me - Matthew 11:28-30 28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you crest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Footnote for 29a is for the word YOKE. It says, “Jesus Christ, Taking the Name of.” So when we take His yoke - we are taking His name, or making covenants by being baptized. When we are yoked WITH Him, He is able to offer us this help. Footnote 29c is for the work MEEK. The footnote for this says, “gentle and humble.” In the talk by Elder Bendar called “Meek and Lowly in Heart” Elder Bednar discusses in detail the attribute and gift of meekness. He says, “Please notice the characteristic the Lord used to describe Himself in the following scripture: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Instructivel