Use the Scriptures
What is one reason why it is vital to use the scriptures as the basis for your teaching ?
The scriptures invite the Holy Ghost into your teaching.
The scriptures have a more powerful effect on the minds of people than anything else.
The scriptures address the great questions of the soul
The scriptures give authority and validity to your teaching.
The Lord and His prophets have said to do so.
How many lessons should you plan to have a member participate in.
As many as possible/all of them
Spiritual truths are taught by the power of ___ _____ ______
The Holy Ghost
True or false: You may combine principles from different lessons to adress a person's needs and interests.
True
Seek to teach as...
What do you do before you share a scripture ?
Introduce the scripture
When can you counsel about which ward members to use in your teachings ?
Weekly coordination meeting
Who said this:
“The Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability”
Ezra Taft Benson
What guides the order in which you teach the lessons?
The Spirit
Some of Jesus's most powerful interactions were very brief or in unusual settings. He taught through His _______ aswell as His _____.
Actions, words
Your ability to teach from the scriptures will improve as you...
Study them every day
What is one way members can give valuable support to people between teaching visits.
They can text, read scriptures together, invite people to their homes or to activities, or invite them to sit together at church. They can answer questions and show what their lives are like as members of the Church.
“And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit __ _____ ___ _____"
Ye shall not teach
Keep your teaching _______ and _______. People are more likely to meet with you when you respect their time and requests.
Simple and Brief
The more you cleary you teach, the better the opportunity for the _____ _____ __ _________ __ ____.
Holy Ghost to testify of truth
You can help others to begin to study the scriptures on their own by...
Using the scriptures in your teaching.
Before lessons, plan with members how to work together by...
talking and confirming things like what you will be teaching, who will pray, who will lead the conversation, and other details.
The Spirit will help you know what to say by...
Bringing the doctrine you have learned to your remembrance
As you plan to teach be sensitive about ___ _____ ___ _________ ___ _____
Name 3
Try not to ask questions that...
Have obvious answers.
Might embarrass someone if he or she does not know the answer.
Include more than one idea.
Pertain to doctrine you have not yet taught.
Do not have a clear purpose.
Are excessive.
Are prying or could irritate and offend people.
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3 : 15-17
What are the three primary roles of a member in a lesson?
Offer sincere testimony, share brief personal experiences, and develop a relationship with those being taught
You and those who receive what you teach by the Spirit will be ____, ______, ______, (You have to get all three)
edified, understand one another, and rejoice together.
Focus on helping them with actions that will build a ____________ __ ______, such as praying, reading, and attending church.
foundation of faith
If people have questions or concerns, first seek to understand them clearly. Sometimes people's concerns are like an...
Iceberg