Introduction
In a meeting with the Twelve Apostles, the Prophet Joseph Smith “told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book”. This study guide is designed as a companion to your study of the Book of Mormon. It is divided into numbered sections that correspond with the lessons in the Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine course. Each section provides the week’s reading assignment and questions to enhance your study. You may use these questions to improve personal application of the scriptures and to prepare to make meaningful contributions to class discussions.
You share with your Gospel Doctrine teacher the responsibility to help the class be successful. The Lord has said that teachers need to “preach . . . by the Spirit of truth” and that those who receive “the word of truth” should “receive it by the Spirit of truth” (D&C 50:17, 19). Come to class prepared to contribute insights, ask questions, share appropriate experiences, bear testimony, and listen attentively to the teacher and the other class members. When you have studied the reading assignments and pondered the questions in this study guide, you will be better prepared to experience the fulfillment of the Lord’s words when He said, “He that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together” (D&C 50:22).
This study guide is a valuable resource for families. You may use the study questions to prompt gospel centered discussions among family members. Also, each section contains a suggestion for family discussion. Family members may want to refer to these suggestions as they prepare lessons for family home evenings.
Scripture
Doc and Cov 50:17-20
17 Verily I say unto you, he that is ordained of me and sent forth to preach the word of truth by the Comforter, in the Spirit of truth, doth he preach it by the Spirit of truth or some other way?
18 And if it be by some other way it is not of God.
19 And again, he that receiveth the word of truth, doth he receive it by the Spirit of truth or some other way?
20 If it be some other way it is not of God.
Notes
Teaching by the spirit of God -- or -- it is not of God. If we teach the gospel we must seek the spirit so that the messages taught will be conveyed by the power of the holy ghost. By this method both the teacher and the student is edified by the spirit of God.
Key to receiving the spirit:
o Studied the reading assignments and
o Pondered the Questions then
o You will be better prepared to to receive the Spirit of God as the lesson is taught.
Thoughts
- I will get more out of the lessions if I prepare to receive the spirit.
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Participate in the Lesson - class discussions.
- Express thoughts about lesson topics.
- How important is it to Teach by the Spirt
- How important is it to Listen by the Sprit
- Is it important that both the Teacher and the Student be prepared to teach / receve the lessons.
Resources
Quotes
“The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. (See 2 Ne. 3:12.) It fortifies the humble followers of Christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. The type of apostates in the Book of Mormon are similar to the type we have today. God, with his infinite foreknowledge, so molded the Book of Mormon that we might see the error and know how to combat false educational, political, religious, and philosophical concepts of our time” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1975, 94–95; or Ensign, May 1975, 64).
“There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. … When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 6; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 7).
Thoughts
- What are some of the benefits that come when studying the "Book of Mormon" with "real intent".
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