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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.

For more insight, read Bill's latest posts to his LDS Blog, The Gospel Doctrine Class.


Book of Mormon: 2008 Lesson Summaries

Lesson 23 - "More Than One Witness" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will increase our understanding of the plan of redemption and the power of having more than one witness to testify of gospel truths.
Lesson 22 - "Have Ye Received His Image in Your Countenances?" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand what it means to experience a change of heart and continue in the process of conversion.
Lesson 21 - "Alma … Did Judge Righteous Judgments" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand righteous principles of government and avoid priestcraft and pride.
Lesson 20 - "My Soul Is Pained No More" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will inspire us to continually apply the principle of repentance, become converted, and share the gospel.
Lesson 19 - "None Could Deliver Them but the Lord" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help inspire us to continually apply the principle of repentance, become converted, and share the gospel.
Lesson 18 - "God Himself … Shall Redeem His People" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us appreciate the importance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and stay true to our testimonies of the Atonement.
Lesson 17 - "A Seer … Becometh a Great Benefit to His Fellow Beings" May 28, 2008
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to follow the counsel of Church leaders, particularly those whom the Lord has called as prophets, seers, and revelators.
Lesson 16 - "Ye Shall Be Called the Children of Christ" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to seek and maintain the "mighty change" of heart that comes through exercising faith in Jesus Christ.
Lesson 15 - "Eternally Indebted to Your Heavenly Father" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will increase our understanding of our indebtedness to God and encourage us to "[put] off the natural man ... through the atonement of Christ the Lord" (Mosiah 3:19).
Lesson 14 - "For a Wise Purpose" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will emphasize that the scriptures have been prepared and preserved to guide and direct us.
Lesson 13 - The Allegory of the Olive Trees May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us better understand Zenos’s allegory of the olive trees and how it applies in our day.
Lesson 12 - "Seek Ye for the Kingdom of God" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us feel a greater desire to magnify our callings, be chaste, and invite others to come unto Christ.
Lesson 11 - "Press Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand the doctrine of Christ and have an increased desire to press forward, feasting on His words.
Lesson 10 - "He Inviteth All to Come unto Him" May 11, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that through the Restoration of the gospel and the teachings of the Book of Mormon, the Lord will cause truth to triumph over evil.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 9 - "My Soul Delighteth in the Words of Isaiah" Feb 17, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help inspire us to read the prophecies of Isaiah and to help them understand how these prophecies apply in our lives.

Gospel Doctrine Lesson 8 - "O How Great the Goodness of Our God" Feb 17, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand our need for the Atonement of Jesus Christ and teach us how to receive all the blessings of the Atonement.

Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7 - "I Know in Whom I Have Trusted" Feb 17, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us strengthen our testimonies of the Prophet Joseph Smith and encourage us to find happiness through trusting in the Lord and keeping His commandments.

Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6 - "Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life" Feb 17, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us have a greater desire to "choose liberty and eternal life" through Jesus Christ, "the great Mediator of all men" (2 Nephi 2:27).
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 5 - "Hearken to the Truth, and Give Heed unto It" Jan 15, 2008
       A study of this lesson will inspire us to follow Nephi's example of faith and willing obedience.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 4 - "The Things Which I Saw While I Was Carried Away in the Spirit" Jan 15, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand Nephi's vision of the future and how the warnings and promises in it apply to us today.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 3 - "The Vision of the Tree of Life" Jan 15, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand the symbols in the vision of the tree of life and the application of these symbols in our lives.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 2 - "All Things According to His Will" Jan 15, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us see, through the examples of Lehi and Nephi, that safety and salvation come through obedience to the Lord.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 1 - "The Keystone of Our Religion" Jan 15, 2008
       A study of this lesson will help us understand how the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to God.


New Testament: 2007 Lesson Summaries

Gospel Doctrine Lesson 46 - "He Will Dwell with Them, and They Shall Be His People" Nov 24, 07 | 10:42 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to face the future with hope because we know that the forces of evil will be overcome and the Savior will reign in triumph.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 45 - "He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things" Nov 23, 07 | 10:37 am
       A study of this lesson will help us understand some of the blessings that will come to those who overcome the trials of mortality through their testimony of Jesus Christ.
Gospel Doctrine Lesson 44 - "God Is Love" Nov 23, 07 | 9:35 am
       A study of this lesson will help us understand how the Father and the Son show their love for us and how we should show our love for them.
Lesson 43 - "A Chosen Generation" Oct 27, 07 | 10:55 am
       A study of this lesson will help live in holiness and be a chosen generation.
Lesson 42 - "Pure Religion" Oct 27, 07 | 10:54 am
       A study of this lesson will help us understand the characteristics we should develop to live our religion more fully.
Lesson 41 - "I Have Finished My Course" Oct 27, 07 | 10:52 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to learn and teach true doctrine and be righteous examples for others.
Lesson 40 - "I Can Do All Things through Christ" Oct 07, 07 | 7:27 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to develop the characteristics of true followers of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 39 - "For the Perfecting of the Saints" Oct 07, 07 | 7:25 am
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that the process of "perfecting … the saints" (Ephesians 4:12) requires us to increase our faith in Christ, follow the teachings of the apostles and prophets, and protect ourselves from the wickedness of the world.
Lesson 38 - "Thou Hast Testified of Me" Oct 07, 07 | 7:24 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to follow Paul’s example and be faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ even in the midst of trials and tribulation.
Lesson 37 - Jesus Christ: "The Author and Finisher of Our Faith" Oct 07, 07 | 7:22 am
       A study of this lesson will remind us that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to his commandments.
Lesson 36 - "Beloved of God, Called to Be Saints" Oct 07, 07 | 7:21 am
       A study of this lesson will remind us that we are children of God and encourage us to live worthy of our divine inheritance.
Lesson 35 - "Be Ye Reconciled to God" Oct 07, 07 | 7:19 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to be true disciples of Jesus Christ through applying Paul’s counsel in 2 Corinthians.
Lesson 34 - "Keep the Ordinances, As I Delivered Them" Aug 24, 07 | 8:51 am
       A study of this lesson will help us recognize the importance of living according to the doctrines of the gospel and receiving priesthood ordinances.
Lesson 33 - "Ye Are the Temple of God" Aug 24, 07 | 8:50 am
       A study of this lesson will inspire us to seek the blessings that come from being unified in Christ, following the Spirit, and being morally clean.
Lesson 32 - "Live in the Spirit" Aug 24, 07 | 8:48 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to seek promptings from the Holy Ghost and to avoid attitudes and actions that will keep them from receiving these promptings.
Lesson 31 - "And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith" Aug 24, 07 | 8:47 am
       A study of this lesson will help us learn from Paul’s teachings about how to share the gospel and how to live as Saints.
Lesson 30 - "God Is No Respecter of Persons" Aug 24, 07 | 8:44 am
       A study of this lesson will help us recognize that the gospel is for all people and that the Church is guided by continuing revelation.
Lesson 29 - "The Number of the Disciples Was Multiplied" Aug 24, 07 | 8:42 am
       A study of this lesson will help us recognize that the work of the Church is done by many people, all of whom contribute their talents and testimonies to strengthen the Church.
Lesson 28 - "We Are Witnesses" Aug 24, 07 | 8:40 am
       A study of this lesson will remind us of our responsibility to be witnesses of Jesus Christ and help us see how the gift of the Holy Ghost helps us do so.
Lesson 27 - "He Is Not Here, for He Is Risen" Aug 24, 07 | 8:39 am
       A study of this lesson will help us feel gratitude for the Savior's Resurrection and the blessings it brings us.
Lesson 26 - "To This End Was I Born" Aug 24, 07 | 8:38 am
       A study of this lesson will help us feel the Savior’s love and increase our love for him and our gratitude for his atoning sacrifice.
Lesson 25 - "Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done" Aug 24, 07 | 8:36 am
       A study of this lesson will strengthen our testimonies so that we can receive forgiveness, peace, and eternal life because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 24 - "This is Life Eternal" Jun 02, 07 | 8:15 pm
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to be receptive to the influence of the Holy Ghost and to draw nearer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Lesson 23 - "Love One Another, As I Have Loved You" Jun 02, 07 | 8:13 pm
       A study of this lesson will inspire us to follow Jesus' example by loving and serving others.
Lesson 22 - "Inherit the Kingdom Prepared for You" Jun 02, 07 | 8:12 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us prepare ourselves for the Second Coming through living righteously, developing our talents, and serving others.
Lesson 21 - "What Is the Sign of Thy Coming?" Jun 02, 07 | 8:11 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us recognize the signs that will precede the Savior’s Second Coming and to encourage us to prepare ourselves for this great event.
Lesson 20 - "Woe unto You, Hypocrites" Jun 02, 07 | 8:09 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us recognize and avoid hypocrisy and thus strengthen our commitment to Jesus Christ.
Lesson 19 - "Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee" Jun 02, 07 | 8:08 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us develop greater faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Lesson 18 - "He Was Lost, and Is Found" Jun 02, 07 | 8:06 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us understand the joy that comes when we repent and when we help others repent.
Lesson 17 - "What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?" Jun 02, 07 | 8:04 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that we must be willing to sacrifice the things of this world to obtain a place in the kingdom of heaven.
Lesson 16 - "I Was Blind, But Now I See" Apr 12, 07 | 8:49 am
       A study of this lesson will help us have a greater understanding and appreciation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd.
Lesson 15 - "I am the Light of the World" Apr 12, 07 | 8:48 am
       A study of this lesson will help us strengthen our testimonies that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that by following him we can gain true freedom.
Lesson 14 - "Who is my Neighbor?" Apr 12, 07 | 8:47 am
       A study of this lesson will help us humble ourselves, forgive others, and show charity for one another.
Lesson 13 - "I Will Give Unto Thee the Keys of the Kingdom" Apr 12, 07 | 8:45 am
       A study of this lesson will help strengthen our testimonies that Jesus is the Christ and that the priesthood keys bestowed on the Mount of Transfiguration have been restored.
Lesson 12 - "I am the Bread of Life" Apr 12, 07 | 8:44 am
       A study of this lesson will help us look to Jesus Christ as "the bread of life," the source of everlasting life (John 6:47-48).
Lesson 11 - "He Spake Many Things unto Them in Parables" Mar 01, 07 | 9:04 am
       A study of this lesson will help us develop "ears to hear" so we can understand how Jesus' parables apply to us (Matthew 13:9).
Lesson 10 - "Take My Yoke upon You, and Learn of Me" Mar 01, 07 | 9:02 am
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that as we take the Savior's yoke upon us and do his will, we will find the peace and joy that he has promised.
Lesson 9 - "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God" Feb 17, 07 | 2:04 pm
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to become more dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 8 - The Sermon on the Mount: "A More Excellent Way" Feb 04, 07 | 5:57 pm
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to come unto Christ by applying the principles he taught in the Sermon on the Mount.
Lesson 7 - "He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sicknesses" Jan 27, 07 | 3:10 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us understand some of the reasons the Savior performed miracles.
Lesson 6 - "They Straightway Left Their Nets" Jan 27, 07 | 3:07 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that Apostles are called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ and that we are blessed when we sustain and follow them.
Lesson 5 - "Born Again" Jan 14, 07 | 6:26 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us understand that to receive everlasting life, we must be "born again" and continue to follow Jesus Christ.
Lesson 4 - "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" Jan 14, 07 | 6:24 pm
       A study of this lesson will inspire us to draw near to the Savior by repenting of our sins, keeping our baptismal covenants, and withstanding temptation.
Lesson 3 - "Unto You is Born ... a Saviour" Jan 14, 07 | 6:20 pm
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ and follow the example he set in his youth, "[increasing] in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man".
Lesson 2 - "My Soul Doeth Magnify the Lord" Jan 14, 07 | 6:18 pm
       A study of this lesson will help us develop greater faith in Jesus Christ through a review of the lives of Elisabeth, Zacharias, John the Baptist, Mary, and Joseph.
Lesson 1 - "That Ye Might Believe That Jesus Is the Christ" Dec 23, 06 | 5:43 am
       A study of this lesson will encourage us to strengthen our testimonies of Jesus Christ by studying the New Testament. The material presented in this outline is intended to supplement the material in the Gospel Doctrine Teacher's Manual and to assist the student of the New Testament in preparing for the 2007 Sunday School study of this wonderful book of scripture.

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