Sunday School
D&C Lesson 22: The Word of Wisdom: "A Principle with a Promise"
"The Word of Wisdom does not promise you perfect health, but it teaches how to keep the body you were born with in the best condition and your mind alert to delicate spiritual promptings." - Pres. Boyd K. Packer INTRODUCTION: Among other things, the Word of Wisdom is evidence that the...
D&C Lesson 21: "Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come"
"If you sense that one day every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, why not do so now?" - Elder Neal A. Maxwell INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this lesson is to give some instruction in recognizing the signs of Christ's coming, and to give...
D&C Lesson 20: "The Kingdoms of Glory"
"And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the atestimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he blives! For we asaw him, even on the bright hand of cGod; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the dOnly Begotten of the Father." D&C 76:22-3
D&C Lesson 19: "The Plan of Salvation"
“The great plan of salvation is a theme which ought to occupy our strict attention, and be regarded as one of heaven's best gifts to mankind.” - The Prophet Joseph Smith INTRODUCTION : Hugh Nibley gave an interesting insight in to the plan of salvation as he reported and commented on a...
D&C Lesson 18: "Establish a House of God"
"Therefore, I command you to build a house unto me, for the gathering together of my saints, that they may worship me." D&C 115:8 INTRODUCTION: Over the past several years I have witnessed the dedication of several temples. I suspect that many of you have also. I have a painting in my office...
D&C Lesson 17: "The Law of the Tithing and the Law of the Fast"
"Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house; and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it." 3 Nephi: 24:10 INTRODUCTION: In 3...
D&C Lesson 15: "Thou Shalt . . . Offer up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day"
“And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day.” (D&C 59:9) INTRODUCTION: The Lord commanded: “Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels...
D&C Lesson 15: "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"
"Seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me." D&C 46:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Consider this quote from Brigham Young on the necessity of the gifts of the Spirit in the Church. I have...
D&C Lesson 14: "The Law of Consecration"
The Law of Consecration is a privilege and a blessing for the Lord's people, whether it be in pioneer times or these last days. Imagine that you are a father or mother and that you have twin sons whom you love equally because they both try to obey you and serve you with equal diligence. Because...
D&C Lesson 13: "This Generation Shall Have My Word Through You"
Try to imagine your life without any contribution or influence from Joseph Smith. A myriad of blesssings would be lost without the work and revelations of the prophet of the Restoration. INTRODUCTION: Amos wrote of a time when the world would experience a famine. Behold, the days come,...
D&C Lesson 12: "The Gathering of My People"
In the early days of the Church, the Saints were asked to gather to Zion, a specific place in the United States. But now Zion can be found around the world, in every country and among every people. INTRODUCTION: A small tent, held in place by a tent peg (or stake) on each corner could be...
D&C Lesson 11: "The Field Is White Already to Harvest"
With such a missionary buzz in the air, preparing ourselves spiritually for the work is just as important as doing the work. INTRODUCTION : Part of the information sent to prospective missionaries is a list of needed clothing, supplies, and incidentals. The Missionary Department is...
D&C Lesson 10: "This Is My Voice unto All"
Personal revelation is vital to our testimonies, but many times our answer to prayer comes through revelation that the Lord has given to his whole church. INTRODUCTION: There is an economy in revelation. The Lord does not seem to waste anything, including his words, and expects that...
D&C Lesson 9: "The Only True and Living Church"
When the "only true and living church" was organized in only a small home with a handful of believers, some of them may have found it hard to believe that it would roll forth to fill the whole earth with the gospel of Jesus Christ. But the Church's fate would only be surprising to those with no vision.
D&C Lesson 8: "The Restoration of the Priesthood"
The keys of the priesthood were essential to the restoration of Christ's church, but do we often think of the immense blessings that have come through the priesthood since? INTRODUCTION: It would be a mistake to over-simplify the restoration and purposes of the priesthood, but perhaps an...
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