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“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:1)

How does the Holy Ghost help me learn? Make connections

What do you do when you find yourself caught in a boring sacrament meeting?

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John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:9-14; 1 Nephi 10:19; Alma 5:45-46; Moroni 10:3-5; D&C 11:12-14; “The Quest for Spiritual Knowledge” Boyd K. Packer; “Converted to His Gospel through His Church” Donald L. Hallstrom; “Receiving by the Spirit” A. Roger Merrill; “Learning by the Holy Ghost” Preach My Gospel

Learning by the Holy Ghost Your gospel study is most effective when you are taught by the Holy Ghost. Always begin your gospel study by praying for the Holy Ghost to help you learn. He will bring knowledge and conviction that will bless your life and allow you to bless the lives of others. Your faith in Jesus Christ will increase. Your desire to repent and improve will grow. This kind of study prepares you for service, offers solace, resolves problems, and gives you the strength to endure to the end. Successful gospel study requires desire and action. “For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old” (1 Nephi 10:19). Like Enos, as you hunger to know the words of eternal life and as you allow these words to “[sink] deep into [your] heart” (Enos 1:3), the Holy Ghost will open your mind and heart to greater light and understanding.

Learning the gospel is also a process of receiving revelation (see Jacob 4:8). To Oliver Cowdery the Lord said: “Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me. But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right” (D&C 9:7–8). As you study, pay careful attention to ideas that come to your mind and feelings that come to your heart, particularly regarding the people you are teaching.

Scripture Study What is the Holy Ghost’s role in helping us learn the gospel? 2 Nephi 32:5

D&C 39:5–6

Alma 5:45–46

John 14:26

Moroni 10:5

John 16:13

D&C 11:12–14

1 Corinthians 2:9–14

“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:1) How can studying the scriptures help me learn about Heavenly Father?

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What happens to those who do not have or do not use the scriptures?

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Omni 1:17; Mosiah 1:3-7; Alma 37:8-9; D&C 1:37-39; D&C 18:34-36; “God” Bible Dictionary; “The Blessing of Scripture” D. Todd Christofferson

“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:1) How can I help others learn about Heavenly Father?

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What do we believe about Heavenly Father?

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Alma 18:24-40, Alma 22:4-23, Alma 30:12-15, 37-53, “God Is Our Loving Heavenly Father” Preach My Gospel, “Understanding Those You Teach” Teaching, No Greater Call, “God the Father” True to the Faith

God Is Our Loving Heavenly Father God is our Heavenly Father. We are His children. He has a body of flesh and bone that is glorified and perfected. He loves us. He weeps with us when we suffer and rejoices when we do what is right. He wants to communicate with us, and we can communicate with Him through sincere prayer. He has given us this experience on the earth so we can learn and grow. We can show our love for Him through our choices and our obedience to His commandments. Heavenly Father has provided us, His children, with a way to be successful in this life and to return to live in His presence. However, we must be pure and clean through obedience in order to do so. Disobedience moves us away from Him. Central to our Father’s plan is Jesus Christ’s Atonement. The Atonement included His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane as well as His suffering and death on the cross. Through the Atonement we can be freed from the burden of our sins and develop faith and strength to face our trials.

God the Father God the Father is the Supreme Being in whom we believe and whom we worship. He is the ultimate Creator, Ruler, and Preserver of all things. He is perfect, has all power, and knows all things. He “has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s” (D&C 130:22). Our Heavenly Father is a God of judgment and strength and knowledge and power, but He is also a God of perfect mercy, kindness, and charity. Even though we “do not know the meaning of all things,” we can find peace in the sure knowledge that He loves us (see 1 Nephi 11:17).

The Father of Our Spirits One of life’s great questions is “Who am I?” A beloved Primary song helps even little children answer this question. We sing, “I am a child of God, and he has sent me here.” The knowledge that we are children of God provides strength, comfort, and hope. You are a literal child of God, spiritually begotten in the premortal life. As His child, you can be assured that you have divine, eternal potential and that He will help you in your sincere efforts to reach that potential.

The Supreme Creator Heavenly Father is the Supreme Creator. Through Jesus Christ, He created heaven and earth and all things in them (see Moses 2:1). Alma said, “All things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator” (Alma 30:44). From time to time, ponder the beauties of creation: trees, flowers, animals, mountains, the waves of the ocean, a newborn child. Take time to gaze into the heavens, where the courses of the stars and planets are evidence of “God moving in his majesty and power” (see D&C 88:41–47).

The Author of the Plan of Salvation

Our Father in Heaven wants us to dwell with Him eternally. His work and glory is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). In order to make this possible, He prepared the plan of salvation. He sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to loose the bands of death and atone for the sins of the world: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” ( John 3:16). This sacrifice is the greatest expression of our Father’s love for us.

Coming to Know God the Father As children of God, we have a special relationship with Him, setting us apart from all His other creations. Seek to know your Father in Heaven. He loves you, and He has given you the precious opportunity to draw near to Him as you pray. Your prayers, offered in humility and sincerity, are heard and answered. You can also come to know your Father by learning about His Beloved Son and applying the gospel in your life. The Savior taught His disciples: “If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. . . . He that hath seen me hath seen the Father” ( John 14:7, 9). You draw near to God the Father as you study the scriptures and the words of latter-day prophets and as you give service. When you follow God’s will and live as He would have you live, you become more like Him and His Son. You prepare yourself to return to live in Their presence. Additional references: John 14:6, 21–24; 17:3; Mosiah 4:9; D&C 132:22–24; Articles of Faith 1:1 See also Creation; Godhead; Plan of Salvation

“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:1) How can I learn to see Heavenly Father’s hand in all things?

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Psalm 145:9; 1 Nephi 1:20; Alma 30:44; Moses 6:63; D&C 59:21; “O Remember, Remember” Henry B Eyring; “The Tender Mercies of the Lord” David A Bednar; “Quick to Observe” David A. Bednar; “How Great Thou Art” Hymns #86

“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:1) How does the Holy Ghost help me teach the gospel?

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What does it mean to teach by the spirit?

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John 15:26, D&C 50:13-22, D&C 52:9, 2 Nephi 33:1-2, Alma 17:3, D&C 11:21, D&C 84:85, D&C 42:11-17, “Teaching and Learning by the Spirit” Dallin H. Oaks, “Teaching after the Manner of the Spirit” Matthew O. Richardson, “The Power of the Spirit of Conversion” Preach My Gospel, “Teach by the Spirit” Teaching, No Greater Call

The Power of the Spirit in Conversion The power of the Holy Ghost is central to conversion. Strive to understand the doctrine of conversion and also the experience of conversion. President Boyd K. Packer explained the central role of the Spirit in conversion: “When conversion takes place, it is through the power of the Spirit. In order to succeed in missionary work, these three things must occur: “We must understand what an investigator must feel in order to receive conversion. “We must understand how a missionary must feel in order to teach with the converting power of the Spirit. “And then we must understand how a member must feel to succeed in participating in the conversion experience” (mission presidents’ conference, 3 Apr. 1985). The better you understand how investigators, missionaries, and members feel when they receive the witness of the Spirit, the better you will understand your own role, which is to: • •

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Be edified and have your mind enlightened as you search the scriptures and teach the doctrine. Create a climate when you teach in which the Holy Ghost can bear witness. You do this by teaching and testifying of the message of the Restoration. Teach as directed by the Spirit, and testify that you know by the power of the Holy Ghost that what you teach is true. Follow the guidance of the Spirit in adapting the message to each person’s needs. Invite people to act. Their faith will grow as they repent, obey the commandments, and make and keep covenants.

Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke of the power of the Spirit: “True conversion comes through the power of the Spirit. When the Spirit touches the heart, hearts are changed. When individuals … feel the Spirit working with them, or when they see the evidence of the Lord’s love and mercy in their lives, they are edified and strengthened spiritually and their faith in Him increases. These experiences with the Spirit follow naturally when a person is willing to experiment upon the word. This is how we come to feel the gospel is true” (“Now Is the Time,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 75). The Holy Ghost works in the hearts of people to bring about these changes. As people choose to keep commitments, they will feel the power of the Holy Ghost more strongly and will develop the faith to obey Christ. Thus, you should help the people you work with grow in faith by inviting them to repent and to make and keep commitments.

Why is learning an important part of Heavenly Father’s plan?

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What have you learned about the plan of salvation?

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Think about a part of the plan of salvation that you would like to teach to a friend or family member. What can you do to learn about that topic?

2 Nephi 28:27-30; D&C 98:11-12; Alma 12:9-11; D&C 50:40; D&C 88:77-80; “Learning and Latter-day Saints” Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks; “Education” For the Strength of Youth; “Plan of Salvation” True to the Faith

Why is teaching the gospel important in the plan of the salvation?

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Why is teaching important in God’s plan for His children?

How can you help fulfill Heavenly Father’s plan by taking advantage of teaching opportunities?

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Luke 2:46-52; 2 Nephi 2:8; D&C 43:8; D&C 88:77-80; Teaching, No Greater Call pgs 3-4

What is the role of agency in learning the gospel?

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What was your favorite lesson in which you actively participated? What did you do to participate? How did your participation help you learn better? What are some other ways to participate in learning?

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John 7:17; James 1:22; 1 Nephi 10:19; 2 Nephi 2:26; D&C 50:24; D&C 88:118; “Seek Learning by Faith” David A. Bednar

How can I help others participate in learning? Make connections

What are the disadvantages of being in a class where the teacher does all the talking and class members are not encouraged to participate? What are the different ways learners can participate in learning? How can a teacher encourage these kinds of participation?

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Matthew 16:13-16; Matthew 28:18-19; Luke 10:1-9; Mark 10:17-21; Luke 7:36-43; John 3:1-13; 3 Nephi 11:13-15; 3 Nephi 17:1-3; D&C 88:122; “Watching with All Perseverance” David A Bednar; “Invite Diligent Learning” Teaching, No Greater Call

How can I use Church music to learn about the plan of salvation?

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Colossians 3:16, D&C 25:12; “Worship through Music” Dallin H. Oaks; “Music and Dancing” For the Strength of Youth; “First Presidency Preface” Hymns; “Enhancing Lessons with Music” Teaching, No Greater Call

How can I help others understand the doctrine of Christ?

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What is the doctrine of Christ?

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2 Nephi 25:26; 2 Nephi 31; 3 Nephi 11:32-41; 3 Nephi 17:13-21; Articles of Faith 1:4; “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” Preach My Gospel; “The Doctrine of Christ” D. Todd Christopherson

“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41) How can I use the words of living prophets and apostles to strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

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Jacob 7:11-12; Mosiah 13:33-35; Mosiah 15:11-12; D&C 27:12; D&C 107:23; D&C 76:22-24; “Apostle” Bible Dictionary; “The Atonement” Boyd K. Packer; “He Lives! All Glory to His Name!” Richard G. Scott; “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles”

“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41) What can the scriptures teach me about the Atonement of Christ?

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Genesis 22:1-14; Jacob 4:5; 2 Nephi 11:4; Moses 6:63; Mosiah 13:33-35

“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41) How can the Book of Mormon help me strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

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Title page and Introduction to the Book of Mormon; 2 Nephi 25:26; 3 Nephi 27:13-14; “The Book of Mormon: Strengthening Our Faith in Jesus Christ” Neil L. Anderson

“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41) How can relying on the Savior’s grace help me become a better teacher?

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Jeremiah 1:5-9; Moses 6:31-34; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31; D&C 1:19-23; Jacob 4:7; Ether 12:23-29; Alma 17:9-11; Alma 29:9; “In the Strength of the Lord” David A Bednar; “No Greater Call” Teaching, No Greater Call; “Gospel Learning and Teaching” David M. McConkie

“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41) How can I use comparisons to teach others about the Atonement?

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Isaiah 1:18; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Nephi 1:15; “The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope” James E. Faust; “The Atonement and Faith” Dallin H. Oaks; “Comparisons and Object Lessons” Teaching, No Greater Call

“I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph” (D&C 35:17). What does Joseph Smith’s example teach me about learning the gospel?

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D&C 76:15-21; Joseph Smith – History; “Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith; “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer” Hymns #26

“I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph” (D&C 35:17). How can I recognize the difference between truth and error?

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John 8:31-32; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:37; 2 Nephi 15:20; Moses 4:3-4; Moroni 7:12-19; Moroni 10:5; D&C 46:78; Joseph Smith – History 1:8-20; “Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes” Neil L. Andersen; “Learning with Our Hearts” Walter F. Gonzalez

“I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph” (D&C 35:17).

Why is it important to teach pure doctrine?

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Luke 24:32; Joseph Smith – History 1:11-12; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Mosiah 18:19; Alma 4:19; Alma 31:5; Moroni 10:5; Teaching, No Greater Call pgs 52-53; “The Doctrine of Christ” D. Todd Christofferson

“I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph” (D&C 35:17). How can I liken the events of the Apostasy and the Restoration to my life?

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How can Joseph Smith’s example help you improve your own study of the scriptures?

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1 Nephi 19:23-24; D&C 61:36; Joseph Smith – History 1:5-20; “Apostasy” True to the Faith; “Learning the Lessons of the Past” M. Russell Ballard; “Likening” Teaching, No Greater Call

“I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph” (D&C 35:17). How can I explain the Apostasy and the Restoration to others?

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Amos 8:11-12; Acts 3:20-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; Ephesians 2:20; ”The Only True and Living Church” Dallin H. Oaks; “Bear Testimony Frequently” Preach My Gospel; “Object Lessons” Teaching, No Greater Call; “The Great Apostasy”, “The Restoration of the Gospel of the Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith” Preach My Gospel

“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” Articles of Faith 1:9

What can I learn from living prophets and apostles?

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Mosiah 8:16-18; D&C 1:38; D&C 68:3-4; “As We Gather Once Again” Thomas S. Monson; “An Ensign to the Nations” Jeffrey R. Holland

“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” Articles of Faith 1:9

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Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment.

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Isaiah 34:16; 1 Nephi 10:19; D&C 88:63; D&C 88:118; 1 Nephi 19:23; 2 Nephi 4:15-16; D&C 138:1-11; Joseph Smith – History 1:11-13; 2 Nephi 32:3; D&C 11:22; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:37; Teaching, No Greater Call pgs 56-59 and 137-38; “A Discussion on Scripture Study” Henry B. Eyring; “A Reservoir of Living Water” David A. Bednar

“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” Articles of Faith 1:9

How does reverence help me receive revelation?

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How might you change your behavior or your surroundings in order to better receive personal revelation?

1 Kings 19:12; 3 Nephi 11:1-7; Psalm 46:10; D&C 63:64; D&C 84:54-57; “Reverence Invites Revelation” Boyd K. Packer; “To Hold Sacred” Paul B. Pieper; “Reverence” True to the Faith

“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” Articles of Faith 1:9

What does it mean to bear testimony? Make connections

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Matthew 16:13-19; Mosiah 3:17; Alma 5:45-48, 7:13; D&C 76:22-24; Alma 4:18-20, 11:39-41, 12:1, 15:12; “Witnesses for God” Henry B. Eyring; “The Power of a Personal Testimony” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “Testimony” Dallin H. Oaks; “Bear Testimony Frequently” Preach My Gospel; “Teaching with Testimony” Teaching, No Greater Call

“We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” Articles of Faith 1:9

What can I learn from President Monson about following the spirit?

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Why is it sometimes hard to act on promptings from the Holy Ghost? How can we overcome these difficulties? What are the blessings that come from following promptings?

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Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Nephi 3:7; 2 Nephi 32:1-5; D&C 8:2-3; “Consider the Blessings” Thomas S. Monson; “Stand in Holy Places” Thomas S. Monson; “Tabernacle Memories” Thomas S. Monson; “President Thomas S. Monson: In the Footsteps of the Master” Jeffrey R. Holland

“The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth” (D&C 65:2). How can I participate effectively in councils in the Church?

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Matthew 18:20; Moroni 6:4-5; D&C 38:27; D&C 88:122; “Learning in the Priesthood” Henry B. Eyring; “Acting on the Truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth” (D&C 65:2). How do women and priesthood holders work together to build the kingdom of God?

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“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”; “LDS Women Are Incredible!” Quentin L. Cook; “Blessings of the Priesthood for All: An Inseparable Connection with the Priesthood” Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society

“The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth” (D&C 65:2). Why is it important to follow the counsel given by priesthood leaders?

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Ephesians 4:11-14; D&C 1:38; D&C 21:4-5; D&C 124:45-46; “Two Lines of Communication” Dallin H. Oaks

“The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth” (D&C 65:2). How can using scripture study skills help me learn more about the priesthood?

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What do you do when you come across a scripture that you do not understand? What scripture aids are available to help you? What else do you do to deepen your understanding of the scriptures?

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D&C 20:46-59; D&C 121:34-46; D&C 84:33-44; “Melchizedek Priesthood” Bible Dictionary; “What Every Elder Should Know – and Every Sister as Well” Boyd K. Packer; “Teaching from the Scriptures” Teaching, No Greater Call; “Priesthood” True to the Faith

“The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth” (D&C 65:2). How can I use stories to teach others about the priesthood?

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Matthew 10:1; Acts 3:1-9; Acts 8:14-24; 3 Nephi 18:1-9; “Be Your Best Self” Thomas S. Monson; “The Powers of Heaven” David A. Bednar; “The Priesthood of Aaron” L. Tom Perry; “Stories” Teaching, No Greater Call

“In the ordinances … the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20) What spiritual truths can I learn from the ordinances of the gospel?

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Luke 22:19-20; 3 Nephi 18:1-11; Romans 6:3-6; D&C 76:51; D&C 84:19-22; “The Holy Temple” Boyd K. Packer; “Ordinances and Covenants” Dennis B. Neuenschwander; “Remembering the Savior and His Atonement” True to the Faith; “Ordinances” True to the Faith; “Comparisons and Object Lessons” Teaching, No Greater Call

“In the ordinances … the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20)

How can I deepen my understanding of covenants?

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Mosiah 18:8-10; D&C 20:37; D&C 20:77; D&C 20:79; D&C 84:33-44; Abraham 2:8-11; “Covenants” Russell M. Nelson; “The New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage” True to the Faith; Preach My Gospel pgs 63-64; Preach My Gospel pg 85

“In the ordinances … the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20) How can I make the sacrament more meaningful to me?

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Matthew 26:26-28; 3 Nephi 18:1-13; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; 3 Nephi 9:20; D&C 20:37; D&C 59:8-12; “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament” Dallin H. Oaks; “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service” Robert D. Hales; “Blessings of the Sacrament” Don R. Clarke; “Sacrament” True to the Faith

“In the ordinances … the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20) How do I keep my covenant to always remember the Savior?

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How can I remember the Savior always?

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John 8:29; John 14:26; 3 Nephi 11:32; Alma 37:36-37; Helaman 12:1-5; D&C 6:36; D&C 20:77; D&C 20:79; “O, Remember, Remember” Henry B. Eyring; “This Do in Remembrance of Me” Jeffrey R. Holland; “To Always Remember Him” D. Todd Christofferson

“In the ordinances … the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20)

How can I prepare to receive temple ordinances?

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Psalm 24:3-4; D&C 97:15-17; “The Holy Temple – a Beacon to the World” Thomas S. Monson; “Prepare for the Blessings of the Temple” Russell M. Nelson; “Making the Temple a Part of Your Life” Ensign Oct. 2010; “Commonly Asked Questions” Ensign Oct. 2010; Message to the Youth from the First Presidency” For the Strength of Youth

How will keeping a personal journal bless me and my family?

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1 Nephi 1:1-3; Alma 37:8-9; Moses 6:5; Moses 6:45-46; 1 Nephi 6:3-6; 3 Nephi 23:6-13; “O Remember, Remember” Henry B. Eyring; “The Angels May Quote from It” Spencer W. Kimball

Why is it important to learn about my family history?

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1 Corinthians 15:29; 1 Peter 3:18-20; 1 Peter 4:6; D&C 2:1-3; D&C 110:13-16; D&C 128:16-18; “The Joy of Redeeming the Dead” Richard G. Scott; “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn” David A. Bednar; “Family History Work and Genealogy” True to the Faith; Website: “Youth and Family History”

How can I teach others how to do family history work?

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“Your fingers have been trained to text and tweet to accelerate and advance the work of the Lord – not just to communicate quickly with your friends” Elder David A. Bednar.

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D&C 128:16-18; D&C 138:46-48; “Generations Linked to Love” Russell M. Nelson; “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn” David A. Bednar

How can I explain the importance of marriage and family to others?

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“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”; “Marriage” True to the Faith; “Eternal Marriage” and “Temples and Family History Work” Preach My Gospel; “Temple Marriage” (MormonNewsroom.org article)

What opportunities are there for learning and teaching in the home?

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Mosiah 4:14-15; D&C 68:25-28; “Becoming Goodly Parents” L. Tom Perry; “Family Home Evening” True to the Faith; “Family Prayer” True to the Faith; “Importance of Daily Scripture Study” True to the Faith; “The Home and the Church” Handbook 2: Administering the Church

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41). How do the commandments help me learn to be more like Heavenly Father?

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Why has God given us commandments?

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Deuteronomy 10:12-13; D&C 82:8-10; Matthew 22:34-40; John 14:15; 1 John 5:1-3; D&C 88:22; D&C 93:20; “Forget Me Not” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments” Robert D. Hales; “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” D. Todd Christofferson; “Obedience” True to the Faith

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41).

How can I help others understand my standards?

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Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:7-8; 2 Nephi 8:7; 1 Timothy 4:12; 3 Nephi 11:29; D&C 11:21; D&C 84:85; D&C 100:5-8; “Preparation Brings Blessings” Thomas S. Monson; “Obedience” True to the Faith

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41). How does keeping the commandments affect my ability to learn the gospel?

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Daniel 1; John 7:17; 2 Nephi 28:30; D&C 42:61; D&C 50:24; D&C 76:5-10; “A Living Testimony” Henry B. Eyring; “How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life” Richard G. Scott

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41).

How can I inspire others to obey the commandments?

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Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Timothy 4:12; Alma 17:11; Alma 39:11; Alma 4:19; “Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear” L. Tom Perry; “Arise and Shine Forth” Ann M. Dibb; “Living What You Teach” Teaching, No Greater Call

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41). What blessings does Heavenly Father promise if I obey the commandments?

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Isaiah 55”6-11; Jeremiah 7:23-24; D&C 1:14-15; D&C 58:29-33; Malachi 3:10-12; D&C 14:7; D&C 82:10; D&C 130:20-21; D&C 20:77; D&C 20:79; D&C 59:9-20; D&C 89:18-21; “Obedience” True to the Faith; “Promise People Blessings” Preach My Gospel

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) How can I invite others to become more like the Savior?

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Mark 10:17-22; Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 11:28-30; Moroni 10:32; “Come unto Christ” Henry B. Eyring; “Let Us Raise Our Voice of Warning” Henry B. Eyring; “How Do I Help People Make and Keep Commitments?” Preach My Gospel

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6)

How can I show love for those I teach? Make connections

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John 13:34; Mosiah 28:1-3; Alma 17:21-39; Alma 20:21-27; Moroni 7:45; “Examples of Great Teachers” Thomas S. Monson; “Love Those You Teach” Teaching, No Greater Call

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) How did the Savior compare gospel truths to familiar objects and experiences?

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Matthew 20:1-15; Matthew 25:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 8:4-15; Luke 15:1-7; Luke 15:8-10; Luke 15:11-32; Matthew 18:1-6; Matthew 5:14-16; “The Laborers in the Vineyard” Jeffrey R. Holland; “Ye Must Be Born Again” David A. Bednar; “Comparisons and Object Lessons” Teaching, No Greater Call, “Stories” Teaching, No Greater Call

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) How can I use the scriptures to help others become more Christlike?

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Matthew 12:1-8; Matthew 13:28-41; Luke 4:17-27; 3 Nephi 23:1-6; “Teach from the Scriptures” in Jeffrey R. Holland, “Teaching and Learning in the Church”; “Teaching from the Scriptures” Teaching, No Greater Call

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6)

How can I use questions effectively as I teach?

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Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 16:13-17; Matthew 16:24-26; Alma 5:14-30; “The Merciful Obtain Mercy” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “Teaching with Questions” Teaching, No Greater Call

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) What can I learn about gospel learning from the Savior’s example?

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Luke 2:40-52; John 5:30; 1 Corinthians 2:14; D&C 1:26-28; D&C 112:10; D&C 93:11-20; D&C 130:18-19; “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” Richard G. Scott; “Being Teachable” Robert R. Steuer

“The power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves” (D&C 58:28)

How can I become spiritually self-reliant? Make connections

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Matthew 25:1-13; Mormon 9:27; Moroni 10:3-5; D&C 58:26-28; D&C 130:18-19; “The Power of a Personal Testimony” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service” Robert D. Hales; “Converted unto the Lord” David A. Bednar

“The power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves” (D&C 58:28) How can I find answers to my own gospel questions?

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Why does the Lord want us to be a question-asking people? What is the difference between asking questions about the gospel and doubting its truthfulness?

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1 Nephi 15:2-11; Alma 40:1-12; Ether 2:18-23; Joseph Smith – History 1:10-18; D&C 6:14-15; D&C 9:8-9; “The Reflection in the Water” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “The Book of Mormon Answers Questions of the Soul” Preach My Gospel

“The power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves” (D&C 58:28)

How can I learn to make my own decisions? Make connections

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Alma 37:37; D&C 9:7-9; D&C 58:26-29; “Good, Better, Best” Dallin H. Oaks; “To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision” Robert D. Hales; “Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer” Richard G. Scott

“The power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves” (D&C 58:28) How can setting goals help me become self-reliant?

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1 Kings 18:21; Matthew 6:24; Philippians 3:13-14; 2 Nephi 32:9; Alma 34:32-33; D&C 58:27-29; “The Power of a Personal Testimony” Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “Raising the Bar” L. Tom Perry; “How to Set Goals” Preach My Gospel

“The power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves” (D&C 58:28)

How can I prepare to be financially self-reliant?

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Malachi 3:10-11; 2 Nephi 9:30; Jacob 2:13-14; Jacob 2:17-19; Alma 1:29-30; Alma 4:6-8; D&C 19:35; “Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually” Robert D. Hales; “Debt” True to the Faith; “Tithes and Offerings” For the Strength of Youth; All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances (pamphlet)

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6) How can I learn to serve more effectively in the Church?

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Jeremiah 1:5-9; Mosiah 2:11; Moses 6:31-34; John 15:16; Articles of Faith 1:5; Jacob 1:17-19; D&C 4; D&C 107:99; D&C 121:34-36; D&C 25; “The Savior’s Call to Serve” Thomas S. Monson; “Rise to Your Call” Henry B. Eyring

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6)

How can I be a better leader? Make connections

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Exodus 18:13-26; Matthew 20:20-28; Matthew 23:11; D&C 50:26; John 13:4-15; 3 Nephi 18:16; 3 Nephi 27:21; 3 Nephi 27:27; Mosiah 2:11-19; D&C 121:24-46; “Examples of Righteousness” Thomas S. Monson; “Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ” Handbook 2: Administering the Church

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6)

How can I become a better teacher? Make connections

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Ether 12:27; D&C 42:14; D&C 88:78; “Gospel Teaching” Dallin H. Oaks; “Making a Plan to Improve Your Teaching” Teaching, No Greater Call; “Teaching the Gospel” True to the Faith; “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” Teaching the Gospel in the Savior’s Way

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6) What are effective ways to share the gospel with others?

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Why should we share the gospel? How should we share the gospel?

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Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 1:16; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 3:15; D&C 1:23; D&C 11:21; D&C 33:8-10; D&C 88:81; D&C 100:5-8; “Sharing the Gospel Heart to Heart” Henry B. Eyring; “Faith, Family, Facts, and Fruits” M. Russell Ballard; “Be Thou an Example of the Believers” Russell M. Nelson; “Seven Simple Suggestions for Sharing the Gospel” on LDS.org; “Using Media for Sharing the Gospel” on LDS.org

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6) How can I understand the symbols used to teach about the Second Coming?

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Matthew 13:24-30; D&C 86:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-8; 2 Peter 3:10-14; D&C 106:4-5; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:46-48; Matthew 25:1-13; D&C 45:56-57; D&C 63:54; D&C 45:34-39; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:49-54; “Preparation for the Second Coming” Dallin H. Oaks; “Comparisons and Object Lessons” Teaching, No Greater Call

“May the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come” (D&C 65:6) What can I learn from the scriptures to help me prepare for the Second Coming?

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The Second Coming: What will happen? What can I do to prepare? What else do I learn?

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Luke 21:34-36; 2 Peter 3:10-13; 1 Nephi 22:17; D&C 45:26-44; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:21-36; D&C 45:26-44; Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:40; “The Second Coming of Jesus Christ” True to the Faith