Gospel Message Day 83

Christmas Scripture Advent Calendar, Part 16

Day 16 scripture - 1 Nephi 11:27, to which I also add verse 28-33:

And I looked and beheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my father had spoken; and I also beheld the prophet who should prepare the way before him. And the Lamb of God went forth and was baptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and abide upon him in the form of a dove.

And I beheld that he went forth ministering unto the people, in power and great glory; and the multitudes were gathered together to hear him; and I beheld that they cast him out from among them.

And I also beheld twelve others following him. And it came to pass that they were carried away in the Spirit from before my face, and I saw them not.

And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the heavens open again, and I saw angels descending upon the children of men; and they did minister unto them.

And he spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the Lamb of God going forth among the children of men. And I beheld multitudes of people who were sick, and who were afflicted with all manner of diseases, and with devils and unclean spirits; and the angel spake and showed all these things unto me. And they were healed by the power of the Lamb of God; and the devils and the unclean spirits were cast out.

And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked and beheld the Lamb of God, that he was taken by the people; yea, the Son of the everlasting God was judged of the world; and I saw and bear record.

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

These verses prophesied of what the Savior would do in and for this world. Though He was perfect, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness (since it is a requirement for exaltation) and to set an example for us. And He went about teaching (many blog posts about that a few weeks ago). He ministered unto others. He served them. He blessed them. He healed them. And He died for our sins. Every thing He did was because He selflessly and sincerely loved each one of us.

And that is the example for us to follow every day: peace on earth, good will toward men--because that's what the first gift of Christmas brought to us. And we need to continue to give it to others.