September 28 –– Seeing Jesus on the Cross. Colossians 2:14 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross”.
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The scenario above is something unheard of in Mormonism. If ordinances are blotted out, there’d be no reason for the LDS Church to exist.
Share with a Mormon the importance of understanding why works/ordinances are no longer the proscribed method for God’s children. Living on this side of the cross affords us grace, and mercy! Their apostle directed members to see Jesus on the cross, so ask if they’ve ever visualized their sins are the reason why Jesus was crucified.
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“Like the shepherds of old, we need to say in our hearts, ‘Let us see this thing which is come to pass.’ We need to desire it in our hearts. Let us see the Holy One of Israel in the manger, in the temple, on the mount, and on the cross. Like the shepherds, let us glorify and praise God for these tidings of great joy!” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Can We See the Christ?“, 2010 First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 2010
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