GM1 Gospel Doctrine – D&C and Church History Lesson #5 [Sunday, 1 February 2009]

“This Is the Spirit of Revelation” As faithful children, youth, parents, teachers, and leaders, we may receive personal revelation more frequently than we realize. The more we receive and acknowledge personal revelation, the more our testimonies grow. (Robert D. Hales, “Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets,” Ensign, Nov 2007, 86–89) Since the [...]

GM1 Gospel Doctrine – D&C and Church History Lesson #4 [Sunday, 25 January 2009]

“Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon” The coming forth of the Book of Mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17-year-old Joseph Smith. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the Latter-day Saints was published for the world. “The Book of Mormon [is] the [...]

GM1 Gospel Doctrine – D&C and Church History Lesson #3 [Sunday, 18 January 2009]

“I Had Seen A Vision” This lesson discusses how the Lord prepared the right time and the right place for the restoration of His gospel after the many centuries of the Apostasy. In addition, God chose and prepared the right man-Joseph Smith-to be the prophet through whom the gospel would be restored. OVERVIEW: After the [...]

GM1 Gospel Doctrine – D&C and Church History Lesson #2 [Sunday, 11 January 2009]

“Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World” The purpose of the scriptures is to testify of and teach about Christ. We have perhaps often thought of the Doctrine and Covenants as a source of administrative directives and laws for Church government and missed the doctrinal message and witness for Jesus Christ that [...]