LDS Gospel Doctrine

D&C Lesson 14 - The Law of Consecration

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:28:00 +0000

The law of consecration and its historical background. The law of consecration in our lives.

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 42:30–42; D&C 51; D&C 78; D&C 82; D&C 104:11–18; Our Heritage, page 26

Lesson Summary

The law of consecration and its historical background. The law of consecration in our lives.

Lesson Highlights

The Lord revealed the law of consecration to the Saints.

The law of consecration is an eternal law.

We can consecrate our lives to the Lord now.

A study of this lesson will help us understand the law of consecration and its eternal purposes and desire to consecrate our lives more fully to the service of God.

D&C Lesson 13 - This Generation Shall Have My Word through You

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:03:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

Our Heritage, pages 23–25, 41, 58

Lesson Summary

The Lord declared that the people in this dispensation would receive His word through Joseph Smith. Ancient and latter-day scriptures have come through Joseph Smith. Plain and precious doctrines of the gospel have been restored through Joseph Smith.

Lesson Highlights

The Lord declared that the people in this dispensation would receive His word through Joseph Smith.
Many ancient and latter-day scriptures have come through Joseph Smith.
Plain and precious doctrines of the gospel have been restored through Joseph Smith.

A study of this lesson will help us appreciate the Prophet Joseph Smith’s role in bringing forth the word of the Lord in this dispensation.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 12 - The Gathering of My People

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:21:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 29:1–8; D&C 33:3–7; D&C 37; D&C 38:24–41; D&C 52:2–5, D&C 52:42–43; D&C 57:1–3; D&C 110:11; Articles of Faith 1:10;

Lesson Summary

The gathering of Israel. The purpose of gathering. The latter-day gathering begins. The Saints commanded to go to Ohio. The call to gather to Missouri is issued. The gathering continues in our day.

Lesson Highlights

The Lord is gathering His people.
The Saints gathered in Ohio.
The Saints gathered in Missouri.
The Saints now gather to the stakes of Zion in their own lands.

A study of this lesson will help us understand how latter-day Israel was gathered in the early days of the Church, how it is being gathered today, and how we can participate in this gathering.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 11 - The Field Is White Already to Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:01:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 4, D&C 11, D&C 12, D&C 14, D&C 15, D&C 16, D&C 18, D&C 31, D&C 33, D&C 75

Lesson Summary

There are great opportunities for missionary work. It is essential that this work moves forward. The attributes the Lord desires in those who serve him. What the Lord's servants should teach.

Lesson Highlights

"Serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength."
Prepare to serve the Lord.
"The field is white."
"Open your mouths and they shall be filled."
The Lord promises great blessings to those who labor in His service.

A study of this lesson will help us resolve to strengthen the kingdom of God through diligent service, particularly by sharing the gospel through missionary work.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 10 - This Is My Voice unto All

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 25

Lesson Summary

Historical summary April to July 1830. Husbands and wives to support and comfort one another. We are to be meek and avoid pride. Rejoice and be of good cheer.

Lesson Highlights

Husbands and wives should support and comfort each other.
We should be meek and avoid pride.
We should rejoice and be of good cheer.

A study of this lesson will help us learn to apply in our own lives the instructions the Lord has revealed to other individuals in the scriptures.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 9 - The Only True and Living Church

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:59:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 20:1–36, D&C 20:68–69, D&C 20:75–79; D&C 21; D&C 27; D&C 115:1–4;
Our Heritage, pages 14–16

Lesson Summary

The Church is organized. Instructions to follow the prophet. The members to meet together often and partake of the sacrament. Duties of Church members.

Lesson Highlights

The Church is organized in the latter days.
The Lord commands Church members to follow the prophet.
The Lord encourages Church members to meet together often to partake of the sacrament.
The Lord explains the duties of Church members.

A study of this lesson will teach us about the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ through the Prophet Joseph Smith, help us appreciate the blessings of Church membership, and encourage us to show the Lord our gratitude for membership in His Church.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 8 - The Restoration of the Priesthood

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:55:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 13; D&C 20:38–67; D&C 27:12–13; D&C 84:6–30; D&C 107:1–20; D&C 110:11–16; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–73

Lesson Summary

The restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods. The authority and blessings of both priesthoods.

Lesson Highlights

Definition and purpose of the priesthood.
The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood.
The restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Blessings of the priesthood for all people.

A study of this lesson will increase appreciation for the restoration of the priesthood, to encourage brethren to magnify their offices and callings in the priesthood, and to help all members enjoy more fully the blessings of the priesthood.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 7 - The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:53:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

See Class Member Study Guide

Lesson Summary

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance. Baptism, an essential ordinance. The gift of the Holy Ghost. Endure to the end.

Lesson Highlights

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel.
Through sincere repentance, we can partake of the blessings of the Atonement.
Baptism is an essential ordinance.
Through the ordinance of confirmation, we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We must endure to the end in faith to receive eternal life.

A study of this lesson will help us understand and seek the blessings that come from the first principles and ordinances of the gospel: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and confirmation.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 6 - I Will Tell You In Your Mind and In Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:52:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 6; 8; 9; 11

Lesson Summary

How the Holy Ghost communicates with us. Cautions about personal revelation. When revelation is not received or recognized.

Lesson Highlights

Understanding how the Holy Ghost communicates with us.
Cautions about personal revelation.
When revelation is not received or recognized.

A study of this lesson will help us learn to recognize personal revelation through the Holy Ghost and to encourage us to seek this blessing in our lives.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 5 - This is the Spirit of Revelation

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:51:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

D&C 6, D&C 8, D&C 9, Joseph Smith—History 1:8–17

Lesson Summary

Historical summary 1828-1829. The need for personal revelation. How we obtain personal revelation.

Lesson Highlights

Our need for personal revelation.
Understanding what we should do to receive revelation.

A study of this lesson will help us understand how to prepare to receive personal revelation and encourage us to do so.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 4 - Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:49:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

JS-History 1:27–65; D&C 3; D&C 5; D&C 10; D&C 17; D&C 20:5–15; D&C 84:54–62

Lesson Summary

Joseph and the angel Moroni. Annual visits to the Hill Cumorah 1823-1827. Joseph receives the plates. The translation begins. The lost manuscript.

Lesson Highlights

Joseph Smith's preparation to receive and translate the Book of Mormon.
The miracle of the Book of Mormon's preservation.
Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Our duty to "remember the new covenant, even the Book of Mormon."

A study of this lesson will help us recognize the Lord’s hand in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and to encourage us to study the Book of Mormon, follow its teachings, and share it with others. Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 3 - I Had Seen a Vision

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:48:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26

Lesson Summary

The Great Apostasy and preparation for a restoration. The ancestors and family of Joseph Smith. A period of great religious excitement. Joseph Smith's first vision.

Lesson Highlights

After the Apostasy, God prepared the way for the Restoration.
God prepared Joseph Smith to be the prophet of the Restoration.
The First Vision ushered in the restoration of the gospel.
Many truths were revealed in the First Vision.

A study of this lesson will strengthen our testimonies of the First Vision and of Joseph Smith’s calling as the prophet through whom God restored the fulness of the gospel to the earth.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 2 - Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +0000

The Doctrine & Covenants testifies of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes.

This Week's Reading Assignment

Review Class Member Study Guide for Lesson 2

Lesson Summary

The Doctrine & Covenants testifies of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes.

Lesson Highlights

The Doctrine and Covenants testifies of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ "suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him."
The Doctrine and Covenants helps us understand the Savior's roles and attributes.

A study of this lesson will help us feel the powerful witness of the Savior that comes through the Doctrine and Covenants and to help us strengthen our testimonies of the Savior’s Atonement. Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.

D&C Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants

noreply@blogger.com (LDSFiles.com) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:43:00 +0000

This Week's Reading Assignment

No Reading Assignment

Lesson Summary

An introduction to a study of the Doctrine & Covenants and Church History. The revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants address the needs of our day. The Lord authored the preface to the Doctrine and Covenants. Our work is to carry the everlasting gospel to every nation and people.

Read all of Bill Beardall's lesson text here.