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LDSFiles.com Gospel Doctrine Lesson Summaries

Each week, LDSFiles.com invites Gospel Doctrine teacher Bill Beardall to provide a summary of the week's gospel doctrine lesson. This handy head-start is great for both teachers and students preparing for upcoming lessons.

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Gospel Doctrine: 2009 Lesson Summaries

Lesson 25 - Priesthood: "The Power of Godliness" Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 84:33-44; D&C 121:34-46; D&C 107 - The restoration of priesthood authority. History of priesthood quorums. The oath and covenant of the priesthood. Principles for using the priesthood.
Lesson 24 - Be Not Deceived, but Continue in Steadfastness Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 26; D&C 28; D&C 43:1-7; D&C 50; D&C 52:14-19 - Satan wages war upon the Saints. Deceptions of Satan that lead to apostasy. We can remain valiant in our testimonies and avoid deception.
Lesson 23 - Seek Learning, Even by Study and Also by Faith Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 88:76-80, 122-125 - The School of the Prophets and other Kirtland schools. A tradition of education throughout Church history. Seek learning by study and faith.
Lesson 22 - The Word of Wisdom:"A Principle with Promise" Jun 12, 2009
       D&C Section 89 - The Lord's counsel about what is not good for the body. The Lord's counsel about what is good for the body. The Word of Wisdom was given as "a principle with promise".
Lesson 21 - Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come May 18, 2009
       D&C 29:9-29; D&C 34:5-12; D&C 45:16-75; D&C 88:86-99; D&C 101:22-34; D&C 133 - Learn to understand and recognize the signs of the Second Coming.
Lesson 20 - The Kingdoms of Glory May 18, 2009
       D&C 76; D&C 131; D&C 132:19-24; D&C 137 - A comparison of religious beliefs on life after death. Historical background for Section 76. The vision of the kingdoms of glory.
Lesson 19 - The Plan of Salvation May 18, 2009
       Moses 4:2, D&C 19:16-19, D&C 76:40-42 - An introduction to the plan of salvation. Our pre-mortal life. Mortality is necessary in order to continue our eternal progression. Life after death.
Lesson 18 - Establish … a House of God Apr 29, 2009
       D&C 95; D&C 109; D&C 110 - The Kirtland Temple: A commandment to build the temple, its construction, the day of dedication, and the restoration of vital priesthood keys.
Lesson 17 - The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast Apr 23, 2009
       The Lord has commanded us to pay tithing. A brief history of tithing in the latter-day church. The Lord has promised great blessings to those who obey this commandment. The use of tithing funds. The law of the fast. The Lord has command us to pay a generous fast offering.
Lesson 16 - Thou Shalt ... Offer Up Thy Sacraments Upon My Holy Day Apr 23, 2009
       D&C 59 - The Lord established the Sabbath. Historical background to Section 59. Remembering the Sabbath day. The Lord blesses those who keep the Sabbath day holy.
Lesson 15 - Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts Mar 28, 2009
       Historical background - Section 46. Gifts of the Spirit. We are to seek earnestly the best gifts.
Lesson 14 - The Law of Consecration Mar 28, 2009
       The law of consecration and its historical background. The law of consecration in our lives.
Lesson 13 - This Generation Shall Have My Word through You Mar 12, 2009
       Our Heritage, pages 23–25, 41, 58 - 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 12 - The Gathering of My People Mar 05, 2009
       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 11 - The Field Is White Already to Harvest Mar 05, 2009
       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 10 - This Is My Voice unto All Feb 20, 2009
       D&C 25 - 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 9 - The Only True and Living Church Feb 13, 2009
       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 8 - The Restoration of the Priesthood Feb 06, 2009
       The restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods. The authority and blessings of both priesthoods.
Lesson 7 - The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Feb 06, 2009
       Class Member Study Guide - Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance. Baptism, an essential ordinance. The gift of the Holy Ghost. Endure to the end.
Lesson 6 - I Will Tell You In Your Mind and In Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost Feb 01, 2009
       D&C 6; 8; 9; 11 - How the Holy Ghost communicates with us. Cautions about personal revelation. When revelation is not received or recognized.
Lesson 5 - This Is The Spirit Of Revelation Jan 03, 2009
       Historical summary 1828-1829. The need for personal revelation. How we obtain personal revelation.
Lesson 4 - Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon Jan 02, 2009
       Joseph and the angel Moroni. Annual visits to the Hill Cumorah 1823-1827. Joseph receives the plates. The translation begins. The lost manuscript.
Lesson 3 - I Had Seen a Vision Jan 01, 2009
       Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 - 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 2 - Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World Jan 01, 2009
       The Doctrine & Covenants testifies of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants Jan 01, 2009
       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.

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