The Impact of Example

In 1 Corinthians 4:2, Paul tells us that we must be faithful to be servant of the Lord. He has called apostles to be our examples. But being an example is not limited to the apostles. We can be examples by following the counsel of the apostles and the prophet and applying that guidance to our lives.

In Alma 39, we are told that it is not enough just to know what it right. We must refrain from sin because sin can effect others' testimonies. We must not lead people away from righteousness through our iniquity.

Those who live what they know can be cleansed from the bonds of sin and work miracles.

Acts 19-20 Proper Authority and Ministering to the People

There are 5 priesthood ordinances that Paul performs in Acts 19 and 20:

1. Baptism (19:5)
2. Confirmation (19:6)
3. Blessing the Sacrament (20:7)
4. Blessing the Sick (19:12)
5. Raising the Dead (20:10-12)

When Paul came across Corinthian saints, he asked them about their baptism and confirmation. They had never been confirmed with the Holy Ghost so Paul baptized and confirmed them in the name of Jesus Christ. When Paul bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost to the Corinthian saints, he laid his hands on their heads.

Many people not of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints wonder why it is necessary to be baptized again in our church if they have already been baptized in their church. Baptism must occur under the proper authority-- which is the priesthood. Without this priesthood, the baptism and confirmation cannot be done in the name of Jesus Christ and recognized in the eyes of God.

In Acts chapter 20, it talks about the disciples coming together and breaking bread. This happened on the first day of the week which is Sunday. In John, it talks about the Resurrection, and the Savior returning to the earth on the first day of the week and appearing to Mary and his disciples. This is why the Sabbath day was changed to Sunday -- because of the Resurrection.