This section is a great discourse on the importance and use of the Aaronic Priesthood. John the Baptist was the greatest example of an Aaronic Priesthood bearer. Thus, perhaps, he was chosen to restore the Aaronic Priesthood in this dispensation. John the Baptist. Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. … Continue reading John the Baptist, an Example to Young Men
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Topic Study: God, Agency Of
(February 2007) There is no TG or Index entry for this topic. However, I believe it is a true attribute of God, that he has agency. Agency is necessary for existence: 30 All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, to act for itself, as all intelligence also; otherwise there … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Agency Of
Topic Study: Feast Upon The Word
(September 2006. Topic prepared for a sacrament meeting talk on Sept 17, 2006 in the Woodridge II Ward) Overview Nephi learned in his life about the importance of feasting upon the word of God, the scriptures. This talk presents how Nephi came to learn that, and what he did to feast upon the scriptures. Introduction … Continue reading Topic Study: Feast Upon The Word
Topic Study: Habit
(September 2006 Prepared as a YM/YW Combined Lesson December 2006) Overview The Mutual theme for 2007 is from D&C 121:45:”…Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly.” Why do you think the YM and YW General Presidencies would have selected this theme? What in today’s world would cause them to be worried about what youth think about? … Continue reading Topic Study: Habit
God, Family of
(August 2006) This is a tremendous quote from Elder McConkie: Immortality, by definition and in its nature, is to live everlastingly with a body of flesh and bones; it is to be resurrected; it is to have body and spirit inseparably connected. Eternal life, on the other hand, is, for one thing, to live eternally … Continue reading God, Family of
Topic Study: Tithing
(July 2006 TG Entry: Tithing. Sacrament Meeting talk given in Watseka, Illinois, July 9, 2006) I Church Activity I wondered for a number of years about this famous tithing scripture. 23 Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a … Continue reading Topic Study: Tithing
Topic Study: Covenants
(June 2006 TG Entry: Covenants Prepared for a Combined YM/YW Lesson) I Horse Power Who here as ridden a horse? Can you describe to me what that is like? Did you have to put on the saddle and bridle? To do so, were you able to wrestle the horse to the ground or force it … Continue reading Topic Study: Covenants
Topic Study: The Spirit
(June 2006) I Overview Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, p.61 The Holy Ghost as a personage of Spirit can no more be omnipresent in person than can the Father or the Son, but by his intelligence, his knowledge, his power and influence, over and through the laws of nature, he is and can be omnipresent … Continue reading Topic Study: The Spirit
Topic Study: Baptismal Covenants
(June 2006 TG Entry: Baptism TG Entry: Covenants) Overview Consider Mosiah 18:8-10 for a moment. Why would, in our quest to become like God, the first step we undertake be these covenants? Consider the covenant we make at the second gate, even eternal marriage. To be a God, we are not alone. We are joined … Continue reading Topic Study: Baptismal Covenants
Failure
(May 2006) There are a lot of talks out there about how to be successful. There are many speakers that will tell people how to succeed in life. This talk is not one of those talks. This talk is about (1) why that isn’t always possible, (2) why always being successful isn’t important, and (3) … Continue reading Failure
