The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
How many main points are in the message of the Restoration?
7
Teach The Creation
Under God’s direction, Jesus Christ created the earth.
Name ALL the main points in the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ
Faith in Jesus Christ
Repentance
Baptism: Our First Covenant with God
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Endure to the End
The Gospel of Jesus Christ Blesses All of God’s Children
What Chapter in PMG is titled "Help people make and keep commitments"
Chapter 11
Name ALL the main points in the Message of the Restoration
God Is Our Loving Heavenly Father
God Reveals the Gospel through Prophets in Every Dispensation
Jesus Christ’s Earthly Ministry and Atonement
The Falling Away
The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Pray to Know the Truth through the Holy Ghost
How many main points are in the Plan of Salvation?
8
Teach Baptism: Our First Covenant with God
Baptism is how we first enter a covenant relationship with God.
Baptism has two parts: baptism by water and by the Spirit. When we are baptized and confirmed, we are cleansed of our sins, giving us a new start in life.
We are baptized by immersion, following Jesus’s example.
Children are not baptized until they are eight years old. Children who die before that age are redeemed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
We partake of the sacrament each week in remembrance of Jesus’s sacrifice and to renew our covenants with God.
List 3 Christlike attributes listed in PMG Chapter 6?
Faith in Jesus Christ
Hope
Charity and Love
Virtue
Integrity
Knowledge
Patience
Humility
Diligence
Obedience
Teach Pray to Know the Truth through the Holy Ghost
Prayer is a two-way communication between God and His children.
Through sincere prayer, we can know that the message of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ is true.
As we pray, the Holy Ghost teaches and confirms truth to us.
Teach Premortal Life: God’s Purpose and Plan for Us
We are all spirit children of God. He created us in His own image.
We lived with God before we were born on earth. We are members of His family. He knows and loves each of us.
God has provided a plan for our happiness and progress in this life and in eternity.
In our premortal life, we chose to follow God’s plan. This meant coming to earth so we could take the next step in our eternal progression.
Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan. He makes it possible for us to have immortality and eternal life.
What is one invite you might extend under the heading "Invitations you might extend"
Will you ask God in prayer to help you know that what we have taught is true? (See “Teaching Insights: Prayer” in the last section of lesson 1.)
Will you attend church this Sunday to learn more about what we have taught?
Will you read the Book of Mormon and pray to know that it is the word of God? (You might suggest specific chapters or verses.)
Will you follow Jesus’s example and be baptized? (See “The Invitation to Be Baptized and Confirmed,” which immediately precedes lesson 1.)
May we set a time for our next visit?
What are the 4 technology safeguards?
Be in Tune with Spiritual Promptings
Be Focused on Your Missionary Purpose
Be Disciplined
Be One
Teach Jesus Christ's Earthly Ministry and Atonement
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
During His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.
Jesus called twelve Apostles and gave them authority to lead His Church.
At the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins by His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and during the Crucifixion. After Jesus’s death, He was resurrected.
Because of Jesus’s atoning sacrifice, we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins as we repent. This brings us peace and makes it possible for us to return to God’s presence and receive a fulness of joy.
Because of Jesus’s Resurrection, we will all be resurrected after we die. This means that each person’s spirit and body will be reunited and live forever.
Teach The Fall of Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve were the first of God’s spirit children to come to earth. God created their bodies and placed them in the Garden of Eden.
Adam and Eve transgressed, were cast out of the garden, and were separated from God’s presence. This event is called the Fall.
After the Fall, Adam and Eve became mortal. As mortals, they were able to learn, progress, and have children. They also experienced sorrow, sin, and death.
The Fall was a step forward for humankind. The Fall made it possible for us to be born on earth and progress in Heavenly Father’s plan.
Teach The Gospel of Jesus Christ Blesses All of God’s Children
Living the gospel deepens our joys, inspires our actions, and enriches our relationships.
We are most likely to be happy—both as individuals and as families—when we live by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, families are blessed in this life and can be united for eternity and live in the presence of God.
What is one question under the heading "Consider This" in Chapter 5?
How is the Book of Mormon the keystone of our religion?
Why is the Book of Mormon so powerful in the conversion process?
What does the Book of Mormon teach about Jesus Christ?
How can I use the Book of Mormon to help myself and others draw closer to God?
How does the Book of Mormon address the questions of the soul?
How can I help people read and gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon?
What is one question from "Questions you might ask people" in the message of the Restoration
What do you believe about God?
How would feeling closer to God help you?
What do you know about Jesus Christ? How have His life and teachings influenced you?
How do you find reliable answers in today’s confusing world?
How would it help you to know that there is a living prophet on the earth today?
Have you heard of the Book of Mormon? May we share why it is important?
Would you share your beliefs about prayer? May we share our beliefs about prayer?
What is one question from "Question you might ask people" in the Plan of Salvation
What do you feel is the purpose of life?
What brings you happiness?
What challenges do you need God to help you with?
What have you learned from the challenges you have faced?
What do you know about Jesus Christ? How have His life and mission affected your life?
What is one question from "Question you might ask people" in The Gospel of Jesus Christ
What do you know about Jesus Christ?
What does it mean to you to have faith in Jesus Christ?
What changes do you want to make in your life?
What is your understanding of repentance?
What is your understanding of baptism? What can you do now to prepare for baptism?
How could the Holy Ghost help you in your journey to return to God’s presence?
What is a challenge that you or your family is facing? May we share some ways the gospel of Jesus Christ could help?
What are the qualifications for baptism as described in PMG CH. 12?
Humble yourself before God.
Desire to be baptized.
Come forth with a broken heart and contrite spirit.
Repent of all your sins and pray for forgiveness.
Be willing to take upon yourself the name of Christ.
Have a determination to serve Christ to the end.
Show by your works that you have received the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of your sins.