Tagged with "Sabbath"
D&C Lesson 15: "Thou Shalt . . . Offer up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day"
“And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day.” (D&C 59:9) INTRODUCTION: The Lord commanded: “Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels...
Opinion: Should LDS athletes play on Sunday?
MR says: What do you think? So what about football and the Sabbath? Are they compatible? It’s an issue that has been discussed for decades. In a Sports Illustrated story that will be published this week, writer Mark Oppenheimer attempts to address the complex dynamic. The issue: Is pro football really...
{LDS How-to} Keep Your Kids Reverent in Church
We know hoping for reverent children in church is like dreaming the impossible dream. But there are a few surprisingly simple ways to achieve it. If I were to walk into a sacrament meeting and see children sitting quietly, engaged by the sacrament speakers instead of their Cheerios or coloring...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 6: Sustaining Those Whom the Lord Sustains
"Those called, sustained, and set apart are entitled to our sustaining support." -James E. Faust Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study on...
Young Women Lesson 12: Maturing and Growing in Self-Reliance, Part 2
"The Lord is depending on you to assist in the exaltation of your eternal family." -Mary N. Cook Discussion Questions • How can we strengthen our relationships with our parents? • How can we keep our parents’ trust? • How can we keep Heavenly Father’s trust? Excerpt from "Strengthen...
Young Men Lesson 12: Following the Living Prophet
"What a great blessing it is to have prophets in our day!" -Claudio R. M. Costa Discussion Questions • What does the Lord promise when we follow the prophet? (see D&C 21:5–6). • What are some specific examples of when you or your family has been blessed for following the prophet?...
Young Women Lesson 11: Growing and Maturing in Self-Reliance, Part 1
"People need to realize that regardless of their circumstances, as desperate as those may be, they are entitled to the Light of Christ in their lives." -M. Russell Ballard Discussion Questions • What does it mean to “govern yourself”? (See Young Women manual 1, 43). • How does following...
Book of Mormon Lesson 9: "My Soul Delighteth in the Words of Isaiah"
Nephi's small plates are a wonderful witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, and his inclusion of these chapters from Isaiah is an important element of this testimony. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: It just may be that my salvation (and yours also) does in fact depend upon our ability to understand...
Young Women Lesson 9: Honoring Parents
"There are countless ways in which you can show true love to your mothers and your fathers. . . .They have sacrificed much and continue to sacrifice in your behalf." -Thomas S. Monson Discussion Questions • What can you do to strengthen your relationship with your parents? • How can we show...
Young Men Lesson 9: Respect for Mothers and Their Divine Role
"Perhaps the reason we respond so universally to our mothers’ love is because it typifies the love of our Savior." -Bradley D. Foster Discussion Questions • How has your mother influenced your life for good? • How is your family blessed when you respect and honor your mother? Excerpt...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 5: The Holy Priesthood - For the Blessing of God's Children
"A feeling of responsibility for others is at the heart of faithful priesthood service." -Henry B. Eyring Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your...
Book of Mormon Lesson 8: "O How Great the Goodness of Our God"
As you study these chapters of the Book of Mormon, ask yourself: if Jacob had spoken many things, what is there about this message that is so important for us that it was recorded on the small plates? QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Let this message be sounded in every ear with an angelic trump. Let...
Young Men Lesson 8: "Honour Thy Father"
"Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf Discussion Questions • How has your father influenced your life for good? • What are some qualities your father has that you would like to emulate in your...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 4: The Prophet Joseph Smith: God's Instrument in Restoring Truth
"Through Joseph Smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation." - Tad R. Callister Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference...
Book of Mormon Lesson 7: "I Know in Whom I Have Trusted"
We can learn a great deal from Nephi's resolve to stay close to the Lord and flee from the wickedness he faced among his brothers. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Speaking of the new editions of the Scriptures, Elder Packer said: The stick or record of Judah - the Old Testament and the New Testament -...
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