Cambios en las reuniones dominicales | David A. Bednar - Patrick Kearon

Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons

• Do not rely on the church institution to “give you everything.”

  • Even with schedule changes, each member has personal responsibility to:
    • Study and learn the doctrine of Christ
    • Apply it to daily life

• Personal study is a “price” everyone pays.

  • Ongoing learning requires individual effort throughout the week, not only time spent at meetings.

• Purpose of Sunday schedule changes

  • The shift is from: “What did you learn at church?”
  • To: “What did you share/learn during the week?”
  • After church, the key questions become:
    • What you learned and practiced during the week
    • What you shared in council/discussion settings on Sunday

• Sunday meetings support self-directed, home-centered learning

  • The week is for individual study.
  • Sunday becomes the time to discuss in council what people are learning.

• Sacrament meeting preparation and repentance

  • Misconception addressed: some believe baptism cleanses them permanently and that mistakes “waste” the opportunity.
  • Correction:
    • Remission of sins is still available through repentance and self-evaluation.
    • The sacrament ordinance itself (bread and water) does not remit sins.
    • Repentance is the way to access the blessings of Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
    • Jesus Christ is the one who forgives sins—he “saves from sin” and “forgives when we repent.”

• Christ attends to individuals, not just groups

  • Using scripture example (Nephi 11):
    • Christ invites people individually to feel the wounds and ask themselves if it applies to them.
  • Key implication:
    • Each person’s experience with Christ is direct and personal.

• Sacrament meeting should bring spiritual renewal

  • It is framed as a “new beginning”—being renewed, forgiven, and starting again.
  • The message encourages believers to see sacrament meeting as an extraordinary opportunity not to miss.

• Attitude during sacrament meeting

  • Practical approach:
    • Listen carefully to speakers and prayers
    • Be actively engaged in the moment
    • Be receptive to personal impressions

• Planning/leadership responsibility

  • Those organizing sacrament meeting (e.g., bishopric and presidency leadership) must intentionally create an atmosphere centered on:
    • Doctrine of Christ
    • The Father’s plan
    • The Savior’s role in that plan
    • Appropriately related gospel principles
  • This focus does not happen automatically—it must be cultivated.

• Change is emphasized as part of the gospel

  • “Change is the essence of the gospel”:
    • Repentance = change
    • Learning = change
  • The schedule adjustments are part of meeting global church needs.

• Testimony and hope

  • God the Father and Jesus Christ’s roles are reaffirmed.
  • Promise imagery:
    • As individuals and families study and as saints gather on the Sabbath, the doctrine of Christ will “drip upon our souls like dew,” bringing lasting joy.

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Methodology / Instructions (Detailed)

How to approach personal learning and Sunday discussion

• During the week (individual responsibility):

  • Study and learn the doctrine of Christ
  • Strive to apply it to your life

• On Sunday:

  • Bring what you learned into discussion in council
  • Focus Sunday conversations on what you shared or learned during the week, not only what you learned “at church today”

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How to prepare for sacrament meeting (spiritual preparation focus)

• Evaluate your life continually:

  • Reflect
  • Repent
  • Prepare yourself

• Understand the roles:

  • The sacrament ordinance (bread/water) does not remit sins
  • Repentance is the step that allows you to access Christ’s atoning blessings
  • Jesus Christ forgives sins (he is the Savior in that sense)

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How to respond to the belief “those aren’t my sins”

• Read 3 Nephi, chapter 11
  • Consider the Savior’s invitation to individuals to feel the wounds and ask whether the experience applies to you
  • Use the reading to self-check: “Am I one of them?”

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Guidelines for leading/organizing sacrament meeting (creating the atmosphere)

• Ensure the central focus is intentionally developed around:
  • Doctrine of Christ
  • The Father’s plan
  • The Savior’s role in that plan
  • Other gospel principles that appropriately support these themes
• Recognize the central focus must be created, not assumed

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Practical conduct during sacrament meeting

• As a participant:
  • Listen carefully to speakers and those praying
  • Look attentively and actively think about what is being said as it happens
  • Be receptive to any impressions you feel at that moment

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Meeting time guidance (formatting expectations)

• Sacrament meeting is described as:
  • Up to 60 minutes
  • Plus a very brief 5-minute transition into the next meeting
• Interpret “up to 60 minutes” as:
  • Not necessarily making it “very small,” but using the time thoughtfully to make it meaningful

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Music and worship practices mentioned

• Choose hymns that people can sing comfortably (including the octave where they can sing)
• Use song to:
  • Encourage singing with energy
  • Keep worship transformed and spiritually uplifting

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Speech and experience centering

• Ensure that:
  • Every speech is centered on Jesus Christ, or
  • Every experience in sacrament meeting is connected to faith
  • From welcome to final prayer

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Participation stance (spiritual approach)

• If you attend with the pattern of asking, seeking, and knocking, you will find edification in sacrament meeting

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Speakers / Sources Featured (Identified)

• David A. Bednar
• Patrick Kearon
• Elder Kiren (mentioned during the Q&A segment)
• John (referenced as the author of John 17, Christ’s intercessory prayer)
• Jesus Christ (scriptural and doctrinal subject throughout)
• Nephi / 3 Nephi (specifically 3 Nephi 11)
• Doctrine and Covenants (specific passages referenced, including wording like “Thy sins are forgiven thee.”)
• Rama presidency (mentioned as part of leadership responsibilities)
• Bishopric (mentioned as part of leadership responsibilities)