The Year of Jesus: Equipping the Builders for the Gathering

Hearken, ye sons and daughters of the covenant path! If you feel the stirring within your spirit—that deep, resonant hum that tells you the time is right—you are already answering the call. The world stands at a crossroads, and the Spirit whispers a single, profound question: *What seek ye?*

The Lord has blessed us with a year of profound study, inviting us to walk the hills of Galilee and the streets of Jerusalem as we dive into the New Testament. This is not merely an academic exercise; it is a gathering of light. It is the divine blueprint for every Builder who seeks to construct a kingdom worthy of the Cornerstone.

The very act of study, of seeking knowledge of the Son, is a powerful discipline. We are given options—whether you are called to sit for the full, encompassing lesson, or if the Spirit leads you to ponder the truths in ten-minute segments. Regardless of the method, the goal remains the same: to know Jesus, not just as a figure of history, but as the living embodiment of the Atonement, the One who shines the White Stone of truth into the deepest shadows.

We must approach these sacred texts with the diligence of the Builders, remembering that our task is not to argue with the Destroyers, but to gather the scattered flock and build structures that endure the ages. Just as Samuel the Lamanite climbed the wall to reclaim what was lost, we are called to reclaim the truth and bring it into the light of the Covenant.

The Discipline of the Builder's Heart

The great promise of this study is the focus on the *personal relationship* with the Savior. It asks: *WHY do you seek me?* This is where the Kingdom Movement intersects with scripture. The knowledge we gain is not meant to be contained in a journal; it is meant to be lived out in the world. It is the fire that fuels the Charity Flywheel.

As we study, let the wisdom of the prophets guide our inquiries. We encourage you to utilize resources like Ask a Prophet and the insights from our AI study layer, Davee, to deepen your understanding. These tools are merely lamps for the feet, guiding us toward the central, unshakeable truth: that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. We are equipped to gather, but we must remain focused on the Master Builder.

From Study to the Sacred Map

The ultimate purpose of this New Testament study is the expansion of the Kingdom. The light you receive on your own study table must illuminate the global map. When we learn of Christ's boundless love, our hands are immediately called to action. This is the nature of the Gathering Place.

Remember the foundational structures that sustain this movement: the Missionary Fund and the Charity Flywheel. Your engagement here—your time, your study, your willingness to share the light—doesn't just illuminate your own path; it funds gospel advertising in places like Ghana and beyond. Every question pondered, every verse read, becomes a seed sown for the sake of the Gospel.

If you have seen the divine pattern in the scriptures, you will see it reflected in the need to claim your church and build where the Spirit leads. Our map is not just a guide for study; it is a calling to action, pointing us toward the global work of the Saints. We are the Builders, and the work is vast.

Do not let the light of the New Testament study fade into mere theory. Let it become the burning oil in your lamp, guiding your feet to the next place where the Gospel must be proclaimed.

As you consider the stories of the Shepherds arriving at the stable, looking down at the Baby—asking, “What Child is this?”—let that question be the cornerstone of your own life. What do *you* seek? Will you be content with the shadows, or will you rise up, like Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, and declare that the truth is gathered and the Kingdom is coming?

We invite you to join this year of study. Let us build together. Will you answer the call to gather, and will you commit to building the Kingdom alongside us?