Hey guys!! Guess what?! I spoke in sacrament meeting today! I thought I would be scared, but I was actually pretty okay with it! I think part of it was that I was wearing a whole new outfit! (I'll put a picture of it on later.) But for the most part I think it was that I said a prayer and after that, I was so much more calm. I was actually calm enough to smile and not be monotone while I spoke!! Ha ha. Anyway, preparing this talk actually reminded me of Easter is truly about.
So, here's my talk:
Good morning. My name is Rachel Covert and today I've been asked to speak about the Atonement.
The Bible Dictionary says, "Jesus Christ, as the Only Begotten Son of God and the only sinless person to live on this earth, was the only one capable of making an atonement for mankind."
He lived perfectly, bled in the garden of Gethsemane, died on the cross and then, 3 days later, was resurrected.
In the garden of Gethsemane, Christ suffered for our sins. He trembled in agony, bleeding from every pore. Because of this, we are able to repent for the things we've done wrong and be forgiven. Without being able to repent, we wouldn't be able to obtain eternal salvation.
As a student in high school, I don't always see or hear the best things happening around me. It seems to me that it would be impossilbe to go from day to day without knowing that I can make up for the things that I've done wrong. I feel so sad for those who don't know about the Atonement, or for those who don't accept it.
Because of the Atonement, we will all be resurrected fro the .
In 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 it says "But now is Christ risen from the , and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came , by man came also the resurrection of the . For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
When Christ suffered in Gethsemane, he didn't just feel our sins, he felt the agony of all our physical, and emotional pains as well. Elder Merrill J. Bateman once said "The Atonement was an intimate, personal experience in which Jesus cam to know how to help each of us."
he can help us through all of our trials because, through the Atonement, he knows exactly how it feels to be in those situations. Our Savior felt each of our pains individually, so he knows how to help each of us personally.
The Atonement is infinite and it's for everyone. In Alma 34:10 it says "For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice."
I would like to close by bearing my testimony. (then I bore my testimony from the depths of my soul, and then. . .) In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
So . .. Did you like it? Well, if you didn't, keep it to yourself cuz it's too late cuz it's already been given. :)
Well, I hope you all have a Happy Easter! And remember, SMILE!! cuz you never know who might need it today.
Love y'all!
Love-
Rachel
PS. Changed the background again. . . as you've probably noticed. What?! I get bored a lot ok? Lol. Anyway, at the top under where it says "Don't Forget", it now says "tell it like a lie, live it like a movie" I was having troubles reading it, so I thought I'd let you know what it said in case you're having trouble too. That line is from a song called "Desperation" by Miranda Lambert which can be listened to on MyFaves at the bottom of the page. It's near the bottom of the playlist. It's a pretty amazing song, I suggest listening to it.
