Posted on 6 February 2010 by Doug
“If Thou Doest Well, Thou Shalt Be Accepted”
Elder Thomas S. Monson: Each time we watch the news on television or pick up a newspaper, we learn of terrible human suffering as a result of tornadoes, floods, fires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes, conflicts of war. I ask the question: Do we have a responsibility to do something about such suffering? Long years ago a similar question was posed and preserved in holy writ, even the Holy Bible, and I quote from the book of Genesis: “And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?”
The answer to that vital question is: Yes, we are our brothers’ keepers. (from an address given in Salt Lake City to Rotary International on 20 November 1997)
The statements in the two lists above were made by two men we learn about in this week’s lesson. Consider what can be determined about each man based on his set of statements. The statements on the left side were made by Cain, who chose to follow Satan. The statements on the right side were made by Enoch, who chose to follow the Lord. Each man’s statements reflect his attitude toward God.
OVERVIEW:
Reading Assignment – study the following scriptures: Moses 5–7.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: Old Testament Lesson 5.
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Posted on 30 January 2010 by Doug
“Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened”
Elder Bruce R. McConkie said that our salvation is made possible because of “three divine events—the three pillars of eternity” (A New Witness for the Articles of Faith [1985], 81). He said that these pillars are the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement, which are all part of God’s plan for our salvation.
This lesson helps us understand how the Fall was a necessary part of Heavenly Father’s plan to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life (Moses 1:39).
OVERVIEW:
Reading Assignment – study the following scriptures: Moses 4; 5:1–15; 6:48–62.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: Old Testament Lesson 4.
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Posted on 23 January 2010 by Doug
Green Mountain 1st Ward Conference
Green Mountain Building
This Sunday, members of the Green Mountain 1st Ward are participating in our annual ward conference. We will not cover the Old Testament lesson material this week. Stake leaders will conduct the various meetings.
I have posted handouts covering lessons through the first Sunday in March. I encourage you to study ahead. Next week’s lesson is #4: “Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened”, Moses 4; 5:1–15; 6:48–62.
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Posted on 15 January 2010 by Doug
The Creation
This week we discuss the Creation and insights we gain from Moses’ writings in Moses 1:27–42; 2–3. Presently, our understanding of the Creation is limited. The Lord has revealed only that portion of eternal truth that our mortal minds can understand and that we need to know to gain salvation. This lesson reviews those truths the Lord has revealed about the Creation, particularly the great miracle of God’s creation of the earth and everything that lives on it. An understanding of the Creation helps us understand the nature of our mortal probation and enables us to understand the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
OVERVIEW:
Reading Assignment – study the following scriptures: Moses 1:27–42; 2–3.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: Old Testament Lesson 3.
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