PECULIAR PEOPLE Exodus 17-19

How do you metaphorically hold up Thomas S. Monson? Exodus 17:8-13 How do you metaphorically hold up Thomas S. Monson?

Jethro An Old Testament prince and priest of Midian who gave Moses a home after Moses fled from Egypt. Moses married Jethro’s daughter Zipporah. Jethro taught Moses to delegate. Moses received the Melchizedek Priesthood from Jethro (D&C 84:6–7). Guide to the Scriptures, lds.org Also, Jethro was a High Priest (JST Exodus 18:1)

Read Exodus 18:13-26 with a partner Explain the story in your own words. Describe how Jethro’s plan is used in the Church today.

Peculiar Exodus 19:3-5 Definition: Strange or odd; unusual. Synonyms: bizarre, eccentric, strange, odd, weird, funny, unusual, abnormal, unconventional, outlandish, quirky, wacky, freakish, oddball, offbeat, off the wall, wacko.

Peculiar? Me? In the Old Testament, the Hebrew term from which peculiar was translated is segullah, which means valued property or treasure. In the New Testament, the Greek term from which peculiar was translated is peripoiesis, which means possession or an obtaining. Thus we see that the scriptural term peculiar signifies valued treasure made or selected by God. For us to be identified by servants of the Lord as his peculiar people is a compliment of the highest order.

Peculiar? Me? Russell N. Nelson, April 1995 Gen. Conf. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew term from which peculiar was translated is segullah, which means valued property or treasure. In the New Testament, the Greek term from which peculiar was translated is peripoiesis, which means possession or an obtaining. Thus we see that the scriptural term peculiar signifies valued treasure made or selected by God. For us to be identified by servants of the Lord as his peculiar people is a compliment of the highest order.

Peculiar People List some ways that followers of Christ are peculiar people. What are some things that you can do to become more peculiar for the Lord?

Peculiar People Regular people don't let other cars merge while in traffic, but peculiar people do. Regular people don't wipe off the equipment at the gym after exercising, but peculiar people do. Regular people don’t put away shopping carts, but peculiar people do. Regular people only use one finger when cut off in traffic, but peculiar people wave with all 5 fingers. Regular people copy and share homework answers, but peculiar people don’t. Regular people don’t return extra change when the cashier makes a mistake, but peculiar people do. Regular people watch any movie and play any game, but peculiar people only view media that the Holy Ghost can view as well. Regular people are…regular. Peculiar people are the Lord’s Treasure.

PECULIAR PEOPLE Exodus 17-19