Sunday Soundbite

 The presidency message for the month followed the youth theme for the month, which is the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  Several key points made in the lesson include:

1. "We believe that Heavenly Father would first have us help His beloved daughters understand the doctrine of the Atonement of Jesus Christ." Sister Linda Burton (newly called General Relief Society President) "Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in our Hearts?"
2. "It is one thing to know that Jesus Christ came to the earth to die for us - that is fundamental and foundational to the doctrine of Christ.  But we also need to appreciate that the Lord desires, through His Atonement and by the power of the Holy Ghost, to live in us - not only to direct us but also to empower us." Elder David A. Bednar "The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality"
3. "The miracle of the Atonement is not just that we can live after we die, but that we can live more abundantly, not that we can be cleansed and consoled, but that we can be transformed." Brother Brad Wilcox, Sunday School General Board "His Grace is Sufficient"

We were reminded that the gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is for all.  It is up to us to accept it and act upon it.  Reference Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-13.

We hope that you will study and ponder these things.  Share with your family and friends as you come to better understand the doctrine of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.