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How Saints in Africa Prepared for the Priesthood Revelation Years Before It Happened

Editor’s note: This article was originally published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the revelation declaring that all worthy males, regardless of race, may receive the priesthood. We are sharing it again to mark the 40th anniversary and to celebrate the continuing growth of the Church in Africa.

Lesson Helps

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 24: "Be Not Deceived, But Continue in Steadfastness"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Consider the following phrases:

Old Testament Lesson 6: "Noah Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: How about a little quiz to for starters?

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Parables from President Packer That Help Answer Tough Questions About Mormon Beliefs

By Boyd K. Packer

Although we all miss Elder Boyd K. Packer, his humor and wisdom live on in the many stories and parables he told throughout his life and service as a general authority. The following parables, taken from his book Memorable Stories and Parables, will help you an answer everyday questions and defend your faith in difficult situations.

Lesson Helps

Book of Mormon Lesson 8: "Oh How Great the Goodness of Our God"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Notice the language of Jacob, who had been called of God, and ordained after the manner of [the Lord’s] holy order, ". . . having been consecrated by [his] brother Nephi . . ." (2 Nephi 6:2). He addressed the people of Nephi over a period of a couple of days (see 2 Nephi 9:54). 2 Nephi 6-10 is a record of that sermon, but this was not his only sermon. He said, “ye know that I have spoken unto you exceedingly many things" (2 Nephi 6:2). Notice also that in these verses, Jacob will speak concerning things which are, and which are to come” (2 Nephi 6:4). Jacob tells us why he is delivering this message.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 30: "Come to the House of the Lord"

By Ted L. Gibbons

In 1980 I walked through Hezekiah’s tunnel. It was an astonishing stroll. We made our way through the darkness with the uncertain aid of flashlights and sang hymns about light: “Lead Kindly Light,” “The Lord Is my Light,” “There Is Sunshine in my Soul Today,” and so on. The tunnel is not straight. It bends and angles many times through nearly 1,800 feet. The Jews built the tunnel to bring water into the city as a hedge against an Assyrian siege.

Latter-day Saint Life

A Hawaiian Man Shares His Dream of Heaven That Might Change the Way You Pray

By Cameron C. Taylor

The following originally ran on LDS Living in June 2017 and is an excerpt from the book The Way of Aloha: Lanai by Cameron C. Taylor. You can also read about the powerful lessons Taylor learnedwriting the sequel to this book, The Way of Aloha: Moloka‘i, here.

Fun

5 times Obi-Wan Kenobi reminded us of gospel truths

By Jannalee Sandau

Though perhaps not as prolific or well known as Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi has shared many pieces of counsel that can also be applied to a gospel setting.

Latter-day Saint Life

The 6-step guide to thrive, not just survive, in your YSA ward

By Emily Linder

As a tried-and-true veteran of the YSA scene, I have some things you need to know.

Feature Stories

The Gatherer and the Thorn: BYU dean for diversity and inclusion on ‘rooting out racism’

By Lita Little Giddins

Lita Little Giddins explores how racism can be a “thorn in the flesh” for those who seek to gather Israel.