Elder Juan A. Uceda - The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Minister
Jun 13, 2023
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Elder Juan A. Uceda teaches about following Jesus Christ in ministering to one another in love. Topics discussed include the importance of individually ministering to people, examples from scripture, a personal story of a faithful member, and the power of love in ministry.
Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd and we should follow Him and His teachings as we minister in love.
Ministering to individuals one by one with love and care is essential, as exemplified by Jesus in the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son.
Deep dives
The Good Shepherd
The podcast episode explores the concept of Jesus Christ as the good shepherd. The speaker highlights various scriptures from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants that refer to Jesus as the good shepherd. It is emphasized that Jesus is not only a shepherd but also a bishop and the great shepherd. The main takeaway is that as followers of Christ, we are called to emulate his love and care for all individuals, ministering to them one by one.
Ministering to Individuals
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of ministering to individuals in the same way that Jesus did. The speaker shares the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son to underscore the lesson that every person matters. Examples are given of an undershepherd in Central America who went through divorce and stopped attending church. The speaker reaches out to him, expressing love and extending an invitation to meet. This act prompted the man to return to church, symbolizing the power of ministering to individuals with the pure love of Christ.