This week we had the amazing opportunity to look deeper into a popular story in the Book of Mormon. Those that are familiar with 1 Nephi know that Lehi's dream can be interpreted as an interesting look into our life here on earth.
The most interesting thing that I learned this week from our discussions on this story was how Christ really is the center of everything in this story. We often talk about how the tree represents the love of God, the rod is the word of God, the path is the gospel....etc. But, actually, deep down, all these things are symbols of Jesus Christ and His mission. Think about it. The love of God? That is Jesus Christ. He is the gift that our Heavenly Father has given all of us. Jesus Christ is the way (the path) and He is the word. No matter what you may consider each of the symbols to be, all of them will come back to Christ and all that He embodies.
It is the same in our life here on earth. Christ is the center of everything. He is the way, the truth, and the light.
This week was enlightening in so many ways. My testimony of Christ and His Atonement was strengthened as I studied the scriptures and reflected on the idea of repentance, forgiveness, and mercy.
I am so grateful for the insights that came from my classes this week. There is something that is so comforting about taking a few hours each week to sit in a religion class and learn about the gospel (and the Book of Mormon in particular). It reminds me of how easy it is to make Christ a bigger part of my day.
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