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Show Wednesday, December 4, 1996 Nephi, Utah tEfje Page 3 on books to give kids for Christ- Society Christmas Homemaking will be held on December 4th. a favorite treat to place on the tasters table to share with the Clxird) Revs. . . area Mark During His three years of ministry on earth, Jesus was constantly under scrutiny and received much criticism from the religious leaders of His day. The first twelve verses of Mark chapter 2 shows Jesus be- ing criticized for forgiving the sins of a crippled man who was let down through the ceiling. Jesus is criticized in w. 7 for associating with sinners. In w. Jesus and His disciples are criticized for not fasting, and in our text He is criticized for working on the Sabbath. Every time He turned around, the Lord was being condemned by the religious majority. In reality it was Jesus who was living righteously according to the laws of God, and the religious majority were the ones who had corrupted what God had given. Verse 23 says that the disciples began to pluck the ears of corn or grain, and in a parallel passage in Luke 6:1, we see that they ...did eat, rubbing them in their hands. According to the Jewish religious leaders, plucking was technically reaping, and rubbing them in their hands was grinding, thus both constituted work which was forbidden by the Law on the Sabbath. JESUS STANDS FIRM ON GODS WORD. Jesus shows them with the Word of God that human needs take precedent over ceremonial law. Jesus related the story of David in 1 Sam. 21:1-6- . He rebukes them with the phrase, Have you never read.. which gets their attention. The word read means to distinguish between, recognize, know accurately. In an emergency, David was allowed to eat the holy bread that was only to be eaten by the priests. The priests ate the bread on the Sabbath and set out new bread. In chapter 3:1-Jesus reinforces this concept. There is nothing Elder Alan Bosh 403 Buttercup Creek Blvd Apt C2 Cedar Park TX 13-1- 78613-371- 4 18-2- 2, Elder Alvin Spencer 8 Windsor Rd Westville 3630 R. S. A. Elder Jared Anderson (Pouch) 50 E North Temple, Chile Santiago S Mission Salt Lake City UT 84150-000- 1 black. While the candle is being lit, a principle is recited. Then, each person speaks about the importance of that principle to himself or herself. Those present then remember those who have died and reflect upon the great n leaders things done. The cerehave heroes and mony is followed by a meal and singing. Ta Chiu, a Taoist festival of peace and renewal, takes place in Hong Kong on Dec. 27. Participants summon the collective power ofall their gods and ghosts to renew their lives. Images of patron saints are put up, and African-America- 5, See Hanukkah on page 5 African-America- amiilai African-America- African-America- umoja ciples: kujichagulia FAREWELL Elder Joel D. Ockey has been called to serve in the Russia, Moscow Mission for the LDS Church. His missionary farewell will be held December 8th at 2:50 p.m. in the Mountain View Stake Center, 75 South 600 East, Payson. All friends and family are invited to the Ockey home following Sacrament meeting. Elder Ockey will enter the MTC on December 11, 1996. He is the son of Don and Julie Ockey and the grandson of J.E. (Ned) Johnson and Isabel Ockey. (unity), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economics), nia (purpose), kuumba (creativity) and imani (faith). One principle is highlighted each day of the holiday. A key element of Kwanzaa is a candleholder with seven candles, one black, three red and three green. The black candle repren sents the peored the ple; symbolizes their struggles; the green represents their hopes for the future. Each day of the celebration, family and friends gather and light 2:23-2- 8 wrong with regulation and rules of conduct in obedience to a Scriptural principle, however we are not to let the standards or regulations become the principle. The Lord showed the leaders that the problem was their view of the Sabbath. Jesus references Gen. 2:2-- where God rested. The word rested translates to Sabbath. Neither Jesus nor the Pharisees believed God needed rest but simply ceased from creating. God didnt need the rest but His creation would, so He blessed it and hollowed it for them. When we look at Exo. 20:8-1- 1 and Deu. 5: we see that the Sabbath or rest was for those who work hard during the week. Jesus point here is that the Sabbath was meant to be a blessing for mankind to meet a need that their creator knew they would have. We were not to be a slave to it, it was for us. JESUS IS LORD OVER THE SABBATH. Jesus identifies Himself with man in that the Sabbath was meant for man and He is mans representative before God. In verse 27, Mark used the term man but in verse 28, he used the term Son of man. This differentiation shows that Jesus was more that just a man. This phrase identifies Jesus as God. Son of man means the MessiahGod in the flesh. The word therefore means so that or consequently. The Bible is saying that Jesus is Lord; He is God in the flesh and consequently has authority over that which He created and sanctified for mankind. The Pharisees completely understood this truth because after this claim and the subsequent healing in chapter 3, the Pharisees begin to form a strategy to destroy Jesus. Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath because it was He who created it for man. Jesus is God in the flesh. When we put all of our faith in Him and receive Him as our Saviour, the Bible says we become the sons of God and are given everlasting life. 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Address CELLULAR?!!' 4-- D Plumbing & network Builders 66 South Main, Nephi, Utah Supply City Telephone There will be a great dinner-ro- ast beef with stuffing, vegetables, and a desert and a program. A special guest will bring a treat for the children. There is no charge. Please bring your own dishes. First Baptist Church Elder Travis Keyte Lange Rua Sao Francisco 110 Sala 102 Derby 52010-02- 0 Recife PE, Brasil they found only one jar of oil, which would last just one day. Miraculously, that oil burned for eight days and nights, giving them enough time to prepare fresh consecrated oil. To honor this miracle of light, as well as the triumph of weak over strong, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah for eight days. Each night, the family gathers around the menorah, a candelabrum used during the celebration. On the first night, one candle is lit; on the second night, two candles are lit, and so on, until all candles are lit on the eighth night. The family celebrates together, and gifts are given each night. Beginning Dec. 26 and lasting for seven days, celebrate Kwanzaa to reflect upon their rich heritage. It was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana (Ron) Karenga, a coln lege professor and leader, who believed that a holiday could help build strong families, learn about their history and create a sense of unity. He created the day as a harvest celebration, an ingathering of family, cultural heroes, achievements and dreams. Kwanzaa is based on seven prin- wrap- By Pastor Keith E. South Elder Brett A. Wilkey 904 Wind River Ln Ste 103 North Potomac MD 20878-197- 6 The holiday season is a time of celebration. Not only are there Christmas festivities, but people of other religions and ethnic backgrounds are celebrating holidays also. Hanukkah, a Jewish celebration that occurs around the time of the winter solstice, celebrates the victory of Judas Maccabee over the Syrian tyrant An tiochus more than 2,000 years ago. After the victory, Judas and his followers returned to Jerusalem to rededicate the temple, which Antiochus had desecrated. When they went to light the Holy Light, mas, and some unique gift ping ideas. 2nd Ward Christmas Party Thursday LORD OF THE SABBATH 482-48- Season Celebrates History and Heritage Christmas, thoughts Those attending will make other women There bees wax candles and will have will be blank attending. cards for recipe g a demonstration on those who would like a copy of Made Easy. the recipe to copy their own. There will be a home manageThe meeting will start at 6:30 ment lesson, a visiting teaching p.m. Elder Jason Ricks England London South Mission 4 London Road Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4ED England Teresa Menlove. to de-stre- ss Bow-Tyin- Missionaries HOMECOMING Sister Mary Ann Menlove has recently returned from serving in the Ireland Dublin Mission. She will report on her mission to the members of the 4th LDS Ward on Sunday, November 8th, at 2:20 p.m. She is the daughter of Neal and the Christmas Machine on how The Nephi 2nd LDS Ward Those planning to attend Christmas Party will be ThursNephi 2nd LDS Ward Relief should bring a favorite recipe for day, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. Address of HOMECOMING Elder Scott A. Kenison, son of Alan B. and Sheree Kenison, has returned from service in the Perth Australia Mission. He will give his report in the Sacrament meeting in Levan on December 8th at 10:50 a.m. message, a book review, Unplug 2nd Ward RS Homemaking meeting today State .Zip. l |
