Death of the Virgin
by Fra Angelico, 1433-34
This lesson kind of bugs me. Ok, it bugs the crap out of me; there’s not a lot of practical advice on how to be helpful or speak to someone who is grieving. Are we really going to spout Joseph Smith’s advice to not mourn when our friend looses a [...]
From the Life of Joseph Smith
This section emphasizes Joseph Smith’s enthusiasm for proclaiming the gospel, and recounts an instance in which he “arose like a lion about to roar; and being full of the Holy Ghost, spoke in great power, bearing testimony of the visions he had seen, the ministering of angels which he [...]
By Eve
As always, there are many more questions here than could be covered in one lesson, but I hope that teachers can find something useful to their particular wards, branches, and circumstances.
Section 1: From the Life of Joseph Smith
This section describes the translation and printing of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the [...]
by Jana
Because I am a book lover, I would begin with an object lesson about books that will tie into the JS quotation from the lesson.
I would set out a variety of my most favorite books on the table, including some of my very oldest books from the early 19th century. I would begin [...]
By Deborah
Oh, I want to teach this lesson! I love this topic – love the idea that, by love and grace, we each have gifts that can benefit humanity. I believe that authentic self-worth has its roots in identifying what we have to offer, what we have to give – in seeing ourselves [...]
by Caroline
Just like most of these lessons, there’s too much to cover. I’m highlighting what I think will serve for the best discussion and be the most inspiring. The second part of the lesson is particularly centered on women’s relationships to the concept of priesthood.
First section: The priesthood is everlasting and has been held by prophets [...]
The lesson begins with a description of the Joseph Smith’s vision of John the Baptist on the banks of the Susquehanna River. I’d start there. I’m sure this story is told frequently in YM’s and Elder’s quorum, but I don’t know that I’ve heard it mentioned in YW or Relief Society more than [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Let me say upfront that I thought this was a very tough lesson to prepare. Here is how I would approach it if I were asked to give the lesson in my ward this Sunday:
Introduction
This lesson focuses on the events surrounding the restoration of the Aaronic priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by John [...]
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From the Life of Joseph Smith
–In the story of Martin Harris and the lost manuscript, where did Joseph go wrong? What did he need to repent of? How do you make sense of the fact that God eventually gave him permission to give Martin Harris the 116 pages?
–How does [...]
Eve got this to me early — quite a feat around here! — so I’m putting it up a couple of days in advance of our normal Tuesday schedule. Thanks, Eve!
Section 1: From the Life of Joseph Smith
This section describes Joseph Smith’s first encounter with the angel Moroni, his discovery of the plates, and [...]
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