“Take upon You My Whole Armor”
The scriptures sometimes refer to temptations as “the fiery darts of the adversary” (D&C 3:8; see also Ephesians 6:16; 1 Nephi 15:24; D&C 27:17). This lesson is about some of these temptations and the “armor” we can wear to protect ourselves from them.
OVERVIEW:
Reading assignment: Study the scripture passages listed in the Class Member Study Guide questions and in the scripture chain. Also review the pamphlet For the Strength of Youth (34285).
- Put on the whole armor of God.
- Live the law of chastity.
- Be honest.
- Use language that reverences God and is edifying.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: D&C-Church History Lesson 43.
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Continuing Revelation to Latter-day Prophets
- President, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
D&C 1:38, D&C 68:1–4. The members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are latter-day prophets, seers, and revelators. They continue to receive revelation to guide the Church. Their direction is “the will of the Lord, … the mind of the Lord, … the word of the Lord, … the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation” (D&C 68:4).
This lesson discusses a few examples of continuing revelation to guide the Church.
OVERVIEW:
Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 1:38; 68:1–4; 84:109–10; 107:25, 34, 93–98; 132:8; Official Declaration 2 (pages 293–94 in the Doctrine and Covenants); Our Heritage,pages 117–19, 125–27.
- Church correlation
- Revelation extending the blessings of the priesthood to every worthy male member of the Church
- Publication of new Latter-day Saint editions of the scriptures
- Additional Quorums of the Seventy
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: D&C-Church History Lesson 42.
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“Every Member a Missionary”
President Spencer W. Kimball said: “When I read Church history, I am amazed at the boldness of the early brethren as they went out into the world. They seemed to find a way. … As early as 1837 the Twelve were in England fighting Satan, in Tahiti in 1844, Australia in 1851, Iceland [in] 1853, Italy [in] 1850, and also in Switzerland, Germany, Tonga, Turkey, Mexico, Japan, Czechoslovakia, China, Samoa, New Zealand, South America, France, and Hawaii in 1850. … Much of this early proselyting was done while the leaders were climbing the Rockies and planting the sod and starting their homes. It is faith and super faith” (“When the World Will Be Converted,” Ensign, Oct. 1974, 6).
This lesson discusses a few ways in which the gospel is going forth into all the world.
OVERVIEW:
- The Church is coming forth out of obscurity.
- Latter-day prophets have challenged us to take the gospel to all the world.
- “Every member a missionary.”
- Nurturing new converts is our continuing responsibility.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: D&C-Church History Lesson 41.
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Finding Joy in Temple and Family History Work
This lesson discusses ways we can participate in temple and family history work. As we participate in this work, we gain a greater understanding of what it means to be part of an eternal family. Our hearts turn to our ancestors, their hearts turn to us, and the hearts of parents and children turn to one another. In our previous lesson, we discussed temple attendance and performance of priesthood ordinances for loved ones. In this lesson we review other ways in which we can expand our participation in temple and family history activities to benefit ourselves and others.
OVERVIEW:
- The Spirit of Elijah is prompting people to turn their hearts to their ancestors.
- Each member of the Church can participate in temple and family history work.
- The Church provides many resources to help us participate in temple and family history work.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: D&C-Church History Lesson 40.
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