Doctrinal Mastery I
“I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost.”
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3
“How great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!”
Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16
How could a young man/woman who wants to serve a mission and get an education, but does not have enough money to do either, exercise faith in Jesus Christ as he/she works toward becoming more self-reliant.
-Get a job
-Pay tithing
-Live on a budget
Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–11
“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.”
Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20
Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description.”
Name the scripture reference that led Joseph Smith to go to the woods to pray and ask God which church he should join?
James 1:5
“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
Share a personal experience where your reliance on and faith in the Savior helped you overcome an obstacle.
Example
Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38
“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
James 1:5
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him as of God."
"Marriage is ordained of God."
Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17
“The only true and living church.”
Doctrine and Covenants 1:30
Imagine you have a friend who needs a little help to believe that Jesus Christ would really help them with the obstacles in their life. Which doctrinal mastery passage could help them feel Jesus’s desire and power to help.
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36: “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19
“I, [Jesus Christ], have suffered these things for all.”
Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6
The prophet’s “word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth.”
Quote the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme
I am a beloved son of God, and He has a work for me to do.
With all my heart, might, mind, and strength, I will love God, keep my covenants, and use His priesthood to serve others, beginning in my own home.
As I strive to serve, exercise faith, repent, and improve each day, I will qualify to receive temple blessings and the enduring joy of the gospel.
I will prepare to become a diligent missionary, loyal husband, and loving father by being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
I will help prepare the world for the Savior’s return by inviting all to come unto Christ and receive the blessings of His Atonement.
Quote the reference and any Doctrinal Mastery full scripture.
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A young man/woman deals with severe anxiety. Social situations, including school and employment, are very challenging. How could he/she exercise faith in Jesus Christ as he/she works toward becoming more self-reliant.
-Set a daily goal to speak to someone you don't know
-Build others up in social situations
-Assume the burden: find those who need a friend and be that friend
-Pray for help and courage to accomplish the above.
Share a personal experience where one of the Doctrinal Mastery scriptures or key phrases helped you.
Which one and how did it help?
Quote the Young Women's theme
I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.
As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him. I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister to others in His holy name.
I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places.
As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day. With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.
“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43
“I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory … and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years.”
Doctrine and Covenants 29:10–11
What is a truth we learn from this quote from President Nelson,
"My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you … is to start today to increase your faith. Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest. …
Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith."
As we increase our faith in Jesus Christ, He will increase our ability to overcome challenges.
Doctrine and Covenants 13:1
The Aaronic Priesthood “holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism.”
Quote the reference and any doctrinal mastery full scripture.
Scripture reference and text