By Elder Jay E. Jensen
Of the Presidency of the Seventy
Jay E. Jensen, "The Savior, the Master Teacher", Ensign, Jan. 2011, 42–47
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Under the direction of His Father, Jesus Christ created worlds without number. He was the great Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament. He was born of a mortal mother, Mary, and of God the Eternal Father. He was the greatest being to live on earth. He said He came "to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work" (John 4:34).
His message and ministry were declarations without equivocation that He is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah.
In His teachings He often cited Old Testament scriptures. He used the scriptures to prepare for His ministry, to resist evil and temptation, to honor and affirm the validity of past prophets, and to strengthen others. From His example we may learn to use the scriptures more effectively in our responsibilities as parents, leaders, and teachers—He having set a perfect example in all things, including as the master teacher.