It answer the "WHY"
Doctrine
Preface
Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants
Because of this widespread apostasy, the Lord took the this away from the people.
Priesthood authority (keys)
The Scriptural Reference that describes Heavenly Fathers Occupation.
Moses 1:39
The free gift that comes to us though the Atonement.
Resurrection - Immortality
It answer the "WHAT"
Principles
The section introduction helps us to understand
Context
Four pictures that described things not available to individuals and families during the apostasy
In the pre-existance Heavenly Father had two things that we lacked
A perfected body of flesh and bone
A perfected character
While experiencing the suffering for our sins he saw.
...when his soul has been made an offering for sin he shall see his seed.
Mosiah 15:10
Hidden item in the class room object lesson
If you don't know what you are looking for in the scriptures, you probably won't find it.
Understanding of the context and content of a scripture passage helps us
Identify the gospel truths it contains
Essential Elements of Jesus Christ’s Church taught in
Ephesians 2:20
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
He said, “God’s life is eternal life; eternal life is God’s life —the expressions are synonymous”
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
The scriptural reference that talks about us being like him when He comes.
Morini 7:48
The "Orange" object lesson explains
Doctrine and Principles
Mosiah 5:13
We come to know the Savior personally as we serve him.
He said, “The truths and doctrine we have received have come and will continue to come by divine revelation. In some faith traditions … doctrinal matters may become a contest of opinions. … "
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Scriptural Reference: that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God
Moses 6:57
The three pictures in the diagram of the Plan Of Salvation
1. Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
2. Jesus on the cross.
3. The resurrected Jesus with Mary at the tomb.
He said, “One cannot honestly study the scriptures without learning gospel principles because the scriptures have been written to preserve principles”
Marion G Romney
November 1, 1831
Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants
He said, “The most precious thing lost in the Apostasy was the authority held by the Twelve—the priesthood keys. For the Church to be His Church, there must be a Quorum of the Twelve who hold the keys and confer them on others”
President Boyd K. Packer
The central fact, the crucial foundation, and the chief doctrine of the great and eternal plan of salvation
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
Scriptural reference: We can know Him personally.
Mosiah 5:13
For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart?