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Old Testament Lesson 7: The Abrahamic Covenant

INTRODUCTION: I have been interested in a statement made about Abraham by Moses in Genesis 24:

Powerful Final Testimonies from Beloved Church Figures

12 Powerful Final Testimonies That Will Strengthen Yours

From ancient times to modern, some of our great leaders have left their testimony as an immortal witness of their Savior. Though this list is by no means comprehensive, it contains a handful of these powerful witnesses of Christ, shared not long before their bearers went to meet the Lord they testified of.

Latter-day Saint Life

Animals and the afterlife: Do all dogs go to heaven?

By Kelsey Berteaux

I remember the first time I went to put a dog down. Her name was Maggie. She was a beautiful, black Great Dane with a love for life and eating socks. But she was only 4 (barely middle-aged) when Wobbler syndrome necessitated we take her to the vet.

7: "To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness" (Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2)

Do you remember a time when you made a promise? And not just a silly pinky promise about something trivial, but a promise so serious it was practically an oath? Abraham knew all about making and keeping these kinds of promises. In this week's discussion, we're going to study about a covenant he made with God in Genesis 12–17 and Abraham 1–2 and learn how we can enter into that same promise.

19: “Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost” (Luke 12–17; John 11)

Once upon a time ... just those four simple words have the power to bring back fond memories of story time as a child. Can’t you just imagine yourself listening to your parent or teacher and getting lost in the story while imagining yourself as the hero on a great quest? If you’ve ever tried to see yourself in a storybook, you’re going to love this week’s Come, Follow Me study of Luke 12–17 and John 11. These chapters are filled with familiar parables that we can just as easily find ourselves in and learn an important lesson from at the end.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 20: "Woe Unto You...Hypocrites"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: I held up two glasses of water and asked my seminary class to tell me how they were different. It was a difficult assignment. The containers were identical, the amounts contained were equal, the water of the same apparent purity. They could see no difference, but were willing to concede that there might indeed be invisible, even deadly differences that they could not identify just by looking.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 11: "He Spake Many Things Unto Them in Parables"

By Ted L. Gibbons

READING: Matthew 13

4: “My Work Shall Go Forth” (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5)

No one likes the feeling of being in trouble—that sinking, gut-wrenching feeling that just makes you want to hide under a blanket forever. At one point, Joseph Smith and Martin Harris felt that to an extreme most people will never know. However, there was still hope for them. In this week’s study of Doctrine and Covenants 3–5, we’ll find out what led Martin and Joseph to feeling this way and hear the incredible message of mercy and love that can help all of us climb out from under our blankets.

D&C 46-48: Best Gifts

The early Church didn’t have manuals or study guides—they didn’t even have enough copies of the Book of Mormon to go around. But what they did have was ongoing revelation. Doctrine and Covenants 42–56 deal with organizing the Church better, resolving disputes between members, and combating deception. You could almost say these sections are like the earliest General Handbook for the Church. Sections 46–48 contain doctrine so vital to the organization of Christ’s Church that we still rely on it today.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 different meanings of Zion that Latter-day Saints believe in

By Robert L. Millet

As Latter-day Saints, we strive to build Zion on earth, but what does Zion really mean? Here are eight different meanings of Zion that can help you understand it better.