“The Field Is White Already to Harvest” Along with majestic temples, nothing is more iconic of Mormonism than black-tagged missionaries. Missionary work has from the beginning played a vital role in the life of Mormonism. This lesson will discuss The early history of missionary work in the Church, including the historical background of the assigned… Continue Reading
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“This Is My Voice unto All” The theme of this lesson is to “liken the scriptures to ourselves”, which means it is about nothing less than how to study the scriptures. How do we apply the scriptures to our lives? How do we determine what to focus on, what is valuable? What is our standard… Continue Reading
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“The Only True and Living Church” It is a shame we shorten this phrase to “The only true Church”, because I think “living” is a very important part of the statement. What does it mean to say the LDS Church is the “only true and living Church”? How do our Heavenly Parents interact with their… Continue Reading
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Reader in .mobi format (Kindle) Reader in .epub format Jon, a Mormon Sunday School listener has completed the Gospel Doctrine Reader in both .epub and .mobi formats! It is very impressive, pleasing to look at, and easy to use. These will make reading along with the lessons very easy. I have been including my… Continue Reading
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Restoration of the Priesthood The priesthood permeates pretty much everything we do in the LDS Church. Much of the reason to be a member is tied up in the power and authority restored through Joseph Smith, culminating in saving temple ordinances. For these reasons, this lesson is a very important one. I confess that this… Continue Reading
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“The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel” This lesson covers topics so frequently reviewed that we risk taking them for granted. We will dig deeply into the issues of faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. What is faith? Why does it need to be in Jesus Christ?… Continue Reading
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“I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost” In this lesson we will discuss a topic of vital importance. How do we interpret revelation? How do we distinguish inspiration from God and our own thoughts, feelings, and desires? Once we can identify that we are receiving a prompting… Continue Reading
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“This Is the Spirit of Revelation” I would submit that the topic of the next two lessons is the single most important subject in all the gospel. Simply put, revelation is our access to everything else. It is our conduit and connection to spiritual life, to inspiration, to wisdom and guidance. It is the key… Continue Reading
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Student Reading D&C 6:20–21, 32–37; 19:1–3; 29:1–2; 38:1–3; 45:3–5; 50:44; 93:5–19; 133:42–52 (also D&C 19:16–19; 18:10–11; 19:19, 24; 34:3. D&C 88:14–18; 93:33; Alma 11:42–44. D&C 18:11–12; 19:16–17, 20; 58:42; 76:62–70) 6: 20 Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be… Continue Reading
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Explanatory Introduction History: This was prepared by committee for the 1981 edition. The Doctrine and Covenants is a collection of divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of God on the earth in the last days. Although most of the sections are directed to members of The Church… Continue Reading
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