1. God's approval gives us confidence and helps us overcome anxiety. 2. Voting to sustain church leaders can be an experession of unity. 3. When we realize how freely God has blessed us, we are inclined to be more generous. 4. Temporal things can serve spiritual purposes.
Doctrine and Covenants 20-22: “The Rise of the Church of Christ” (March 10-16)
1. The blessings of the Savior's Atonement are both far-reaching and personal. 2. The sacrament can remind us of prior spiritual experiences. 3. The words of prophets challenge you to be better than you've ever been. 4. The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel.
Doctrine and Covenants 19: “Learn of Me” (March 3-9)
1. Jesus chose not to "shrink" from His atoning sacrifice. 2. He absorbed the consequences of our sins. 3. His disciples pray constantly. 4. The gospel is joyful. 5. God's words will bring us peace.
Doctrine and Covenants 18: “The Worth of Souls Is Great” (February 24-March 2)
1. God wants to save us. He feels joy when we grow and progress. 2. Every child of God is precious because of their infinite potential. 3. God's grace is sufficient for each of us.
Doctrine and Covenants 12–17; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75: “Upon You My Fellow Servants” (February 17-23)
1. God gives us responsibilities and helps us live up to that trust. 2. Baptism by immersion is symbolic of consecration. 3. The Holy Ghost sanctifies, enlightens, and motivates us. 4. The Savior's light can help us see clearly and overcome confusion. 5. Angels minister to us, even if we don't see them.
Doctrine and Covenants 10-11: “That You May Come Off Conqueror” (February 10-16)
1. God's wisdom is greater than Satan's cunning. 2. Even when we are surrounded by darkness, we can be filled with the Savior's light. 3. Repentance is a central theme of the gospel. Everyone needs to repent. 4. We make better decisions when we love God and our neighbor. The Spirit of the Lord leads us to "do justly, walk humbly, [and] to judge righteously,."
Doctrine and Covenants 6-9: “This Is the Spirit of Revelation” (February 3-9)
1. God is eager to bless us and will answer our prayers. 2. The wounds in the Savior's resurrected body represent His suffering for us. 3. God has all power, including power over death. 4. The Holy Ghost speaks directly to our heart and mind.
Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: “My Work Shall Go Forth” (January 27-February 2)
1. God is unchanging, and He is therefore reliable. 2. God entrusts us with responsibilities to help us grow. 3. Faith in God includes trusting His words over the words of other people. 4. God answers our prayers and knows us personally.
Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” (January 20-26)
1. God has a work for each of us. 2. We can pray with confidence. 3. The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel. 4. God speaks through many messengers. 5. Difficult days will precede the Second Coming. 6. God sent Elijah to strengthen families.
Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light” (January 13-19)
1. Contention is incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. God answers our sincere prayers. 3. Our Father in Heaven loves His Son, Jesus Christ. 4. Hypocrisy separates us from God. 5. Universal truth exists, independent of our opinions and desires.