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34: “I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul” (Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86)

Growing up, did you ever learn about the three Rs of education? They stand for three basic skills taught in school: reading, writing, and arithmetic—which is a little confusing as only one of those words actually starts with the letter “r.” But just as those three subjects are fundamental to education systems, there are six Rs that are fundamental to this week’s lesson. As we study Psalms chapters 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; and 85–86, we’ll learn what those six Rs are and what they have to do with our relationship with Christ.

Book of Mormon Lesson 19: "None Could Deliver Them But the Lord"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Mosiah 18-24

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Book of Mormon Lesson 19: “None Could Deliver Them but the Lord”

By Ted L. Gibbons

One of the overarching messages of these accounts from the end of the book of Mosiah is that God keeps his promises. Over and over again as these dramas unfold, we see evidence powerful evidence of the truthfulness of the Lord’s declaration in D&C 1:38:

20: "That Which Is of God Is Light" (Doctrine and Covenants 49–50)

One word for "evil" in Greek is ponos. But unlike the English definition of evil, the word ponos means pain, anguish, distress, or suffering. In most cases, ponos could describe what we feel when we make a mistake or commit sin. The Savior knows this pain because He suffered for us. He will always be the first to meet us and the last to judge us. That’s what this week’s lesson from Doctrine and Covenants 49–50 is all about: Christ coming to meet us where we are and helping us understand the great blessings He has in store for us.

5: "The Lord Called His People Zion" (Moses 7)

What is something you are super dedicated to? Maybe you love exercising every day or practicing a musical instrument. Or maybe there is a good cause you feel strongly about and want to spread awareness of. Whatever it is you’re dedicated to, we all know that those feelings of commitment don’t just come out of the blue; there is a reason for them. This week we'll dig into Moses chapter 7 to learn all about what it means to be dedicated to the Lord, and how that dedication can support us—no matter what trials come our way.

28: “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me” (Acts 1-5)

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland once said that a more complete title for the book of Acts could be “The Acts of the Resurrected Christ working through the Holy Spirit in the Lives and Ministries of His Ordained Apostles.” Isn’t that interesting? According to Elder Holland, the “acts” we refer to were Christ’s—not solely those of the Apostles left behind after His death. In today’s lesson, we will dive into Acts 1–5 and see how from the very beginning, the Holy Spirit was influencing the Apostles, and we will also be reminded of the active role the Savior desires to have in our lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

When Body Snatchers Targeted Mormons + the Miraculous Dream That Saved a Slain Missionary's Body

By LDS Living Staff

When the Latter-day Saints moved west to escape persecution, they weren't just forced to leave behind homes and valuables. Many of them were most heartbroken to leave behind the bodies of their deceased loved ones—possibly to fall into the hands of unscrupulous body snatchers, also commonly called "resurrectionists."

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FHE: Be A Missionary

By Shauna Gibby

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Latter-day Saint Life

From Atheism to Disfellowship and Back to God: How a Sacrament Prayer Changed Everything for Me

By Samuel Brown

The following excerpt has been republished with permission from faithmatters.org.

How Our Biggest Strengths Can Change into Glaring Weaknesses

By Nate Bagley

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we enjoy the benefits of the fullness of the restored gospel of Christ. We invite others to bring with them all the good they have and “let us add to it.”