Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
More than 2,000 years ago Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. Joseph tried to find a place for them at an inn, but there was no room. They found a stable where Mary could give birth. This was the first Christmas. There were no large family gatherings. There were no decorations. There were no brightly wrapped presents. But there were carols and singing and rejoicing. The angels in heaven joined…
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In 2 Nephi 26 we learn that God manifests “himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost; yea, unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, working mighty miracles, signs, and wonders, among the children of men according to their faith. ” (2 Ne 26: 13) This scripture teaches us that God will work miracles for every person or nation according to their faith….
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This is a story about when Jesus showed the people he had power over death. The story is found in the scriptures in Luke 10 and John 11. This is an easy-to-read version from New Testament Stories: A man named Lazarus lived in Bethany. He lived with his sisters, Mary and Martha. They loved Jesus very much. Lazarus became very sick. Jesus was teaching in another town. Mary and Martha…
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[excerpt from a talk by President Hinckley] Jesus came to earth, the Son of God, with power over life and death. He healed the sick, opened the eyes of the blind, caused the lame to walk, and the dead to rise. He was the man of miracles who “went about doing good.” (Acts 10:38.) “So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee. … And there was a certain nobleman, whose…
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One night, a man named Nicodemus came to Jesus and said “Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him” (John 3:2) Jesus performed many miracles. The first miracle we know of was when he turned water to wine at the wedding. He healed many sick people. He cast out devils. He healed…
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One day a lawyer asked Jesus Christ, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The Savior asked what the lawyer thought that the law said he needed to do, and the lawyer replied, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.” “Thou hast answered right: this…
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This weeks’ Primary theme is Jesus went about doing good. Our former prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckely, talked about a missionary who followed Jesus and “went about doing good”: It was said by the Apostle Peter long ago that Jesus went about doing good. As His ambassadors, missionaries in our generation have gone and continue to go throughout the world doing good in the true spirit of the Master. Let…
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[child holds up picture of the Savior] This is a picture of what Jesus Christ might look like. He is the Son of God. Hebrews chapter 5 verse 8 reads: “Though [Jesus Christ] were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;” Jesus came to Earth to help us. He showed us how to be obedient by his example. Jesus never told a lie. Jesus was…
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I would like to begin my talk by reading part of a scripture: “Every soul who believeth … , and is baptized by water for the remission of sins, shall receive the Holy Ghost (D&C 84:64).” President Packer spoke about the Holy Ghost in the following October 1994 General Conference. I will read some part of his talk: Following baptism, in the ordinance of confirmation, you received, or will receive,…
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This is a true story about how the Holy Ghost can protect and guide us from the life of Willard Rosander. It was recorded in the Friend magazine in August 2008 and written as if Willard was telling the story to you: In 1878, President John Taylor called Saints to settle in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. Early in the twentieth century, Pa moved our family to that…
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[Display a wrapped gift (or a picture of a present — see below) Do you like presents? Would you like to receive a special gift from God? After you are baptized, worthy Priesthood holders will place their hands on your head to give you the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is a wonderful gift! The Holy Ghost can comfort us. [Read D&C 88:3]: “Wherefore, I now send…
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Print and display the following visual aid from “Lesson 13: The Baptismal Covenant,” Primary 3: Choose the Right B, (1994) while the child gives this short talk: A covenant is a two-way promise between God and a person. If you make a covenant, you will makes promises to God, and God makes promises to you. If you do not keep your end of the covenant, God can not keep His…
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