Love Others
Who should we love?
Everybody!
How can we show others that we love them?
Fill in the blank: If ye are prepared ye shall not ____
See D&C 38:30
Fear
Why don't we need to fear if we are prepared?
What does it mean to gather?
Meet together, be in one place, etc.
What are some ways we can gather today?
What is a promise?
When you agree to do something for someone else.
Why is it important to keep a promise?
Fill in the blank: "And let every man esteem his _____ as himself,..."
See D&C 38:24
Who would be considered to be your "brother"?
What would you need to prepare for a movie night?
Movie, popcorn, candy, etc.
What things does Heavenly Father want us to prepare for?
Where did the Lord tell the saints to go?
See D&C 37
Ohio
How far away is Ohio?
Google Maps shows that it is a 36 hour drive from Kent to Ohio! That is 3 days driving! These people did not have cars though, walking would be 42 days!
Who was James Covel?
See the header for D&C 39
Someone who made a promise to the Lord to obey any command that the Lord would give to him.
When do we make a similar promise?
Why did the Lord want the members to move to Ohio?
To be more united.
How can we be more "united with others?
What things could/did you do to prepare to be baptized?
Pray, read the scriptures, attend church, etc.
In D&C 37:3, what did the Lord command the church to do?
Assemble together
While we are not commanded to go to Ohio anymore, how else can we gather together as a church?
Why did James Covel reject the word of the Lord?
See D&C 40:2
Fear of persecution and the cares of the world.
What things could you do to make sure that you can overcome these fears?