Doctrine and Covenants section 18 contains many eternal truths that have been immortalized in song. By the end of this week’s study you’ll be able to remember that the worth of souls is great, your joy will be great with those you love, and faith, hope, and charity are great attributes to strive for. And hopefully when doubts or struggles come, this music can be there can bring the spirit and remind you that you are God’s favorite.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
D&C 18:15 (How great shall be your joy)
D&C 18:2,30 (Rely on revelation that is written)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
D&C 18:1-5 (Desired to know)
Music:
A Child’s Prayer by Janice Kapp Perry
Segment 3
Scriptures:
D&C 18:10 (The worth of souls)
2 Nephi 26:33 (All are alike)
Words of the General Authorities:
You might know something secret about yourself that makes you feel unlovable. However right you might be about what you know about yourself, you are wrong to think that you have put yourself beyond the reach of God’s love. We are sometimes cruel and impatient toward ourselves in ways that we could never imagine being toward anyone else. There is much for us to do in this life, but self-loathing and shameful self-condemnation are not on that list. However misshapen we might feel we are, His arms are not shortened. No. They are always long enough to “[reach our] reaching” and embrace each one of us. (Karl D. Hirst, “God’s Favourite”, October 2024 General Conference)
Music:
All Are Alike Unto God by Janice Kapp Perry
Segment 4
Scriptures:
D&C 18:11-15 (Joy with one soul)
John 10:27 (The shepherd knows His sheep)
John 21:15-17 (Lovest thou me)
Music:
How Great Shall be Your Joy by Janice Kapp Perry
Segment 5
Scriptures:
D&C 18:18-19 (Faith, hope, and charity)
Music:
I Walk By Faith by Janice Kapp Perry
When I Feel His Love by Janice Kapp Perry
Segment 6
Scriptures:
D&C 18:22-25 (Take upon the name of Christ)
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus by Janice Kapp Perry
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