DM 1
Where do our spirits go RIGHT after we die?
Spirit World
“I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost.”
D&C 8:2-3
Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description.”
JSH 1:15-20
Raina wants to invite her friend to Young Women's this week, but she is scared.
D&C 18:15-16
How can Sarah keep an eternal perspective?
Sarah wants to wear clothes that her parents feel are immodest. They often fight about her outfit choices before school.
D&C 1:30
The Church of Jesus Christ is “the only true and living church.”
Doctrinal Mastery A.S.K.
When you have a question:
Act in Faith
Eternal Perspective
Divinely Appointed Sources
D&C 6:36
“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Josie struggles to receive revelation for her questions.
D&C 8:2-3
Instead of finding a scripture, how can Rob keep an eternal perspective?
Rob has been troubled by news reports of war, violence, and disaster. He has started to feel that this world is not a place where he would want to raise a family.
“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
D&C 58:42-43
“How great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!”
D&C 18:15-16
D&C 1:37-38
“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Troy’s parents divorced when he was young. He has a good relationship with both of his parents, but it seems to him like his parents wish they never got married. He has also witnessed many disagreements and much stress. He wonders if marriage is worth it. He feels unsure if he ever wants to get married.
D&C 49:15-17
Chase works hard in school and in his extracurricular activities but never feels like he is doing well enough. He feels his confidence, happiness, and connection with God giving way to discouragement.
D&C 18:10-11
“Marriage is ordained of God.”
D&C 49:15-17
D&C 18:10-11
“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.”
The Aaronic Priesthood “holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism.”
D&C 13:1
Kate’s family is struggling with unemployment, which has brought a lot of stress to her home. Additionally, her peers at school often say insensitive and hurtful things to her. Dealing with these challenges has left her feeling emotionally and spiritually empty.
D&C 6:36
D&C 18:10-11
D&C 19:16-19
Explain how she can act in faith AND find a scripture
Mackayla is worried about the Second Coming. She fears the natural disasters and wars that are coming.
D&C 21:4-6
The prophet’s “word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth.”
D&C 19:16-19
“I, [Jesus Christ], have suffered these things for all.”
D&C 29:10-11
“I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory … and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years.”
Josh does not feel like God would ask him to leave his friends, girlfriend, and family to serve a mission. How can he find out for himself?
D&C 8:2-3
D&C 1:37-38
D&C 18:15-16
Find a scripture
Allison has repented but still feels really guilty.