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The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament - Save 10%

This book utilizes that research to provide a concise, at-a-glance reference book that teachers and students of the scriptures can use to quickly find any and every change the Prophet made to the New Testament- compared side-by-side with the corresponding verse of the King James Version. This is the most correct and handy edition of the Joseph Smith Translation available. It will enrich your study of the New Testament and enhance your understanding of the principles it teaches.

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Family Activities for the Sabbath

"Music Learning"

Spend this activity learning more about music. You could do any and all of the following activities, perhaps in workshops:

Learn how to conduct music
Learn the basics of playing an instrument
Learn a hymn to perform in sacrament meeting
Learn to read music

You may even ask your children to bring or make something that could be used as an instrument for your “homemade orchestra.” Some ideas could be shakers, nails in a can, spoons, etc. Play your instruments together, maybe even for a youth talent show.

Gospel Doctrine

New Testament
Lesson 4

"Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord"

John the Baptist is one of the great figures in sacred literature. Though his mortal ministry was brief and was limited to a small portion of the Holy Land, he is widely acclaimed in scripture and is spoken of in all four standard works. He was, in effect, the last prophet of the Old Testament, the first prophet of the New Testament, and a central participant in the dispensation of the fulness of times.

A Child of Promise

Most Latter-day Saints know that John baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River and that, as a resurrected being, he ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood in 1829. Although these aspects of his ministry are significant, there is a great deal more to his life, character, and ministry.

John's mission was important enough that it was made known to prophets and seers hundreds of years beforehand. (See Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; 1 Ne. 10:7-10; 1 Ne. 11:27; 2 Ne. 31:4, 8.) Although these prophecies do not mention him by name, there can be no mistaking that John's mission is the topic. His forthcoming birth was announced by the angel Gabriel and was attended by miraculous circumstances. (See Luke 1.) The Savior himself emphatically and singularly praised John as a "burning and a shining light" (John 5:35); a prophet without peer (see Matt. 11:7-15); and an example of righteousness whose testimony would condemn in the Day of Judgment all who refused to obey what he taught (see JST, Matt. 21:32-34; JST, John 5:34-36).

The Prophet Joseph Smith said that John the Baptist "had his authority from God, and the oracles of God were with him, and the kingdom of God for a season seemed to rest with John alone. ... [He] was a priest after his father, and held the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood, and ... was a legal administrator ... ; for no man could have better authority to administer than John; and our Savior submitted to that authority Himself, by being baptized by John." (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1938, pp. 272-73.)

At the baptism of Jesus, John saw the "Spirit descending from heaven like a dove" as a sign that Jesus was the Messiah. (John 1:32.) He also heard the voice of the Father proclaim Jesus as his beloved Son in whom he was well pleased. (See JST, Matt. 3:45-46; D&C 93:15-16.) This personal experience with the three members of the Godhead made John one of the most able of witnesses.

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Primary

February Sharing Time

"Who is Jesus?"

This sharing time will engage the children in an activity that will help them think more about Jesus Christ and his role in our lives.

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The Peacegiver - Save 10%

How is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with child, parent or sibling? What if I am being mistreated-- what does the atonement say about that? The Peacegiver is a book about the answers to these questions. In both content and form it is unlike other books about the atonement, for it unfolds as compelling story in which the characters learn about the Atonement as they struggle over the problems in their lives.

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Daily Thought

"Holding the priesthood does not mean that a man is a power-broker, or that he sits on a throne, dictating in macho terms, or that he is superior in any way. Rather, he is a leader by authority of example."

—James E. Faust (Ensign, May 1988, p. 36.)