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Teachings of George Albert Smith 11: Revelation from God to His Children
Mormon Life says: "Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received." -Richard G. Scott
Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study...
Podcast: Recognizing “the Spirit”
Most of us were raised with the idea that even amidst all of life’s confusion, if we live in a certain way and follow clear steps to put ourselves in the right frame of mind and heart, we have the right and ability to know for certain God’s will and wisdom for us through communication via the Holy...
If God whispers to us, why do we shout to others?
They were on my aisle, but I could have heard her yelling from across the grocery store. The woman — presumably a mother — was reprimanding her son for grabbing items off the shelves. "I'm speaking to you," she shouted. "Do you hear me?" We all do, I thought, and I might have been...
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Elder Zwick counsels leaders 'to let the Spirit guide them'
When the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ visited the Nephites and instructed them, the 12 disciples whom the Lord had chosen knelt and prayed to the Father in the name of Jesus for "that which they most desired" (see 3 Nephi 19:9). Elder W. Craig Zwick finds it striking that of all the things...
Young Men Lesson 6: The Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: "The spirit of revelation is real—and can and does function in our individual lives and in the Church." -David A. Bednar
Discussion Questions• What can I do to receive daily promptings from the Holy Ghost?• How can the Holy Ghost help me be morally clean and avoid temptations like pornography?Excerpt from "The...
Young Women Lesson 4: Seeking Companionship of the Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: "These four words—'Receive the Holy Ghost'—are not a passive pronouncement; rather, they constitute a priesthood injunction—an authoritative admonition to act and not simply to be acted upon." -David A. Bednar
Discussion Questions• How do we feel impressions from the Holy Ghost? Do all people feel promptings and impressions in the same way?• How can we qualify for the companionship, guidance, and...
Elder Jensen Testifies of Holy Ghost at CES Devotional
Elder Jay E. Jensen of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke about “the importance of the Holy Ghost and the unspeakable gift that He is,” as mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 121:26, at a Church Educational System devotional on Sunday, January 8, 2011. The devotional was broadcast from Brigham...
Where Do You Find God?
Mormon Life says: A great discussion about the various (and unexpected) ways Heavenly Father can reach out to us.
I was sitting on the floor in the religion section at Barnes and Noble with tears streaming down my face. This was a very odd experience for me; I don’t cry often, and almost never in public. And...
New Testament Lesson 32: Live in the Spirit
INTRODUCTION: Paul was a witness of God in every situation in which he found himself. He had been given this direction at the time of his conversion. Ananias said to him on the day he was healed and baptized,The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see...
Young Men Lesson 17: The Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: By careful practice, through the application of correct principles, and by being sensitive to the feelings that come, you will gain spiritual guidance.
Discussion Questions:How do you know when you are being influenced by the Holy Ghost?What experiences have you had where you have been comforted, warned, or inspired by the Holy Ghost?What can you...
FHE: Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed only after proper and authorized baptism and by the laying
on of hands by those holding the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Conference Talk:For more information on this topic read "Receive the Holy Ghost" by David A. Bednar, Ensign, Nov. 2010, 94–98.)Thought:The Holy Ghost is manifested to men and women on the earth both...
Young Men Lesson 1: The Godhead
Mormon Life says: “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (A of F 1:1).
Discussion QuestionsWhat role does each member of the Godhead have in your life?How would you explain our belief about the Godhead to a friend of another faith?What experiences have you had where...
