Fulfilling Scripture: The Triumphal Entry

The Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a tacit affirmation of His knowledge and use of scriptures: "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord" (Zechariah 9:9; see also Matthew 21:4–5).

From the beginning of His mortal ministry to the Garden of Gethsemane, the cross, and the empty tomb, Jesus the Christ had established—through ancient scripture and His ministry, miracles, and messages—that He was the promised Messiah.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42). This declaration of His submissiveness and His accomplishment of the infinite atoning sacrifice testifies that He is the Son of God, the greatest teacher who has ever or will ever live.

The scriptures testify and teach of Jesus Christ. When we immerse ourselves in them, we will come to know Him and His voice: "These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man" (D&C 18:34). I have found that when I immerse myself in the scriptures first at home with my wife and family, I am more effective in my service in the Church.

I love the scriptures. I testify that they are the word of God. May we teach from them, as the Savior did, in our homes and in our callings, that "the virtue of the word of God" might have a "powerful effect" upon those we teach (Alma 31:5).