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D&C Lesson Helps from BYU Studies, Lesson 2:
(From "The Necessity of a Sinless Messiah," by Ronald H. Reiner)

Christianity intrinsically relates to the earthly mission and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It relates to the remarkable necessity of a single special individual born into mortality to save all of mankind, this individual to be the first-begotten of the Father in the spirit world and the only-begotten of the Father in this mortal world. Furthermore, and even more remarkable, the saving plan of the Father would entail great suffering to be experienced by this special individual who, among all of the Father's children, was the only one who had been perfectly obedient from the beginning.

This requirement of supreme sacrifice must have been due to persuasive and righteous reasons; otherwise it would not have been part of God's plan. But, even so, one wonders why Christ's atoning mission in just this form was necessary. Alma says:

And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement be made, therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also. [Alma 42:15]

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D&C and Church History Lesson 2: “Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World”

INTRODUCTION:

If the major purpose of all scripture is to bear testimony of Christ, (and I believe it is) then the D&C makes a remarkable contribution to that testimony. With few exceptions, everything the D&C teaches us about the Savior is taught in the actual words of the Savior. Almost all scriptures is in some way about Christ. But the D&C is by Christ. The words are his words. The voice is his voice. Most of the information in the Doctrine and Covenants is given in the first person singular by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. Much of the information in the following lesson is taken from a paper prepared by Robert J. Matthews for the CES Symposium held at BYU In August of 1989.

1. THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS TESTIFIES OF CHRIST.

Turn to the “Explanatory Introduction” and note (mark?) the final sentence of the eighth paragraph: Finally, the testimony that is given of Jesus Christ—his divinity, his majesty, his perfection, his love, and his redeeming power—makes this book of great value to the human family and of more worth than...

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Young Women Lesson 2: "Jesus Christ, the Savior"

I am a devout Christian who is exceedingly fortunate to have greater knowledge of the true “doctrine of Christ” since my conversion to the restored Church.

Christianity celebrates the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God the Eternal Father. Christian churches with great variations of doctrine dot the land the world over. When 14-year-old Cortnee, a daughter of a mission president, entered a new high school as a freshman, she was asked by classmates if she was a Christian. They scoffed at her response that she was a Mormon, a common reference to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon arriving home she asked her mother, “Mom, are we Christians?”

Growing up in my family, we lived as devout members of another Christian faith. I was baptized a member of that church shortly after my birth. Our family went to church each week. For many years my brothers and I assisted the pastors who conducted our Sunday services. I was taught the importance of family prayer as our family prayed together each day. I thought that someday I would enter the...

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Young Men Lesson 2: "The Calling of a Deacon"

If you trust the Lord and obey Him, … He will help you achieve the great potential He sees in you.

My dear brethren, it is wonderful and humbling to be with you in this worldwide assembly of priesthood holders. I love and admire you. I feel honored to be counted as one of you. I salute you who have the authority to act in the name of God and to perform ordinances which are a vital source of eternal strength and energy for the well-being of mankind.

I will speak today to you wonderful young men who are preparing to make a difference in the world—you who have entered the ranks of the Aaronic Priesthood and you who have already received the sacred oath and covenant of the Melchizedek Priesthood. The priesthood you bear is a wonderful force for good. You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy...

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