Relief Society/Priesthood
The Destiny of the Church (Heber J. Grant Lesson 23)
Read the following article titled "The Destiny of the Church" by Richard O. Cowan to add to your study of the concepts discussed in Lesson 23 of the Heber J. Grant manual. The Destiny of the Church A t the Church's sesquicentennial conference in 1980, Elder Bruce R. McConkie spoke of...
The Still, Small Voice of Revelation (Heber J. Grant Chapter 20)
The following entry from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism on the Holy Ghost gives a greater understanding of the subject for the 20th Heber J. Grant Lesson. Holy Ghost T he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the Holy Ghost is a spirit man, a spirit son of God the...
Earnest, Honest, Sincere Prayer (Heber J. Grant Chapter 19)
Read another modern-day prophet's counsel on the importance of prayer to help understand the principles taught in chapter 19 of the Heber J. Grant lesson manual. A ll through my life the counsel to depend on prayer has been prized above almost any other advice I have ever received. It has...
The Song of the Heart (Heber J. Grant 18)
Read the following compilation of quotes and ideas addressing the significance of music in the lives of Latter-day Saints. Music We are to worship God by singing hymns. Joseph Smith, receiving the Word of the Lord And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred...
Being Loyal Citizens (Heber J. Grant 17)
The following article by Victor L. Ludlow discusses good government and how individuals can and should be involved in promoting it. The following article is an excerpt from the book Principles and Practices of the Restored Gospel by Victor L. Ludlow. Religious Life in a Modern...
Forgiving Others (Heber J. Grant Lesson 16)
The following excerpts from the chapter "As We Forgive Our Debtors," found in Spencer W. Kimball's book The Miracle of Forgiveness will add to your study of lesson 16 in the Heber J. Grant manual. As We Forgive Our Debtors Paul and Stephen Forgave Enemies A mark of true greatness is...
Teaching the Children (Teachings for Our Time Lesson 7)
The following essay by C. Richard Chidester will add to your study of Teachings for Our Time Lesson 7, Teaching the Children. This article was excerpted from the book Eternal Families edited by Douglas E. Brinley and Daniel K. Judd. Teach Thy Children A husband and wife who came to me for...
Labor for the Happiness of Others (Heber J. Grant Lesson 15)
Chapter 15 of the Heber J. Grant lesson manual focuses on finding happiness in service. Read the following talk by Katherine Boswell titled "Who Will Be Greatest" to increase your understanding of the principle of service. WHO WILL BE GREATEST? A s a Sunday School Gospel Doctrine teacher,...
Principles of Financial Security (Heber J. Grant Lesson 13)
The following is adapted from a talk given at a Church welfare meeting by Elder Marvin J. Ashton. Read his words titled "One For the Money" to add to your study of the principles taught in lesson 13. One for the Money R ecently I had the opportunity to visit with a choice young couple....
"Come, Come Ye Saints" (Heber J. Grant Lesson 14)
The history and far-reaching effects of the well-loved hymn "Come, Come Ye Saints" are disscussed in this paper by Paul E. Dahl. T he hymn "All Is Well," or "Come, Come, Ye Saints" as it is commonly referred to, composed on Locust Creek in April 1846, has an interesting history. Although...
Work (Heber J. Grant Lesson 12)
Read the following excerpt from Joan B. MacDonald's book, Holiness of Everyday Life to add to your study of this lesson. Work is sacred . . . not only because it is the fruit of self- denial, patience and toil, but because it uncovers the soul of the worker. —Hamilton W. Mabie...
Priesthood, "the Power of the Living God" (Heber J. Grant Lesson 11)
Read the following commentary to further your study of this lesson on the power of the priesthood. You men, most of you here, and many listening in, know that the man who stands at the head of the Melchizedek Priesthood-in fact of all the Priesthood of the Church-is the President of the Church....
The Magnificent Blessing of Priesthood Power (Teachings for Our Time Lesson 5)
Read this article to further your study on Teachings for Our Time lesson 5, "Blessings through the Priesthood." Sister Dew shares: "From an eternal perspective, we know little about the reasons specific assignments were given to men and women, and little about the reason for the division of responsibilities between men and women in the gospel kingdom. Because of this the adversary seeks to create confusion about something that need not be confusing."
The Power of Example (Heber J. Grant Lesson 10)
Read the following address, A City Set Upon a Hill, given by President Gordon B. Hinckley for further insight into lesson 10. A CITY SET UPON A HILL I n the fall of 1974, for the better part of a week I stood in the entrance to the Washington Temple as a host to special guests. These...
The Joy of Missionary Work (Heber J. Grant Lesson 9)
Enjoy this classic address on missionary work by President Ezra Taft Benson. I recall very vividly how the spirit of missionary work came into my life. I was about thirteen years of age when my father received a call to go on a mission. It was during an epidemic in the Whitney community....
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