My Purpose
Recite the missionary purpose word for word.
Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel thought faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.
Name all the points of Lesson 1: The Restoration in order.
(1)God is Our Loving Heavenly Father, (2)The Gospel Blesses Individuals and Families, (3)Heavenly Father Reveals His Gospel in Every Dispensation, (4)The Savior's Earthly Ministry and Atonement, (5)The Great Apostacy, (6)The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the prophet Joseph Smith, (7) The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, (8)Pray to Know the Truth through the Holy Ghost.
The central purpose of the Book of Mormon is to convince all people that _____ __ ___ ______.
Jesus is the Christ
Where can the missionary lessons be found?
Preach My Gospel Chapter 3
What kind of questions help us to understand the people we are teaching and allow them to think deeper about what they are learning?
open-ended questions
Where in the scriptures do we find the qualifications of baptism?
D&C 20:37
When should you commit the person you are teaching to be baptized?
Whenever the spirit prompts
The Book of Mormon combined with ___ ______ is your most powerful resource in conversion.
the spirit
Before you begin your first lesson you should start by explaining several of the points listed under this section in Preach My Gospel.
How to Begin Teaching?
What is one thing we should try to do when "talking with everyone?"
• Pray to feel God’s love for His children, to see them as He sees them.
• Greet others in a warm, authentic, friendly, and cheerful manner (Preach My Gospel, 161).
• Talk to people about their families and interests, and share about yourself (Preach My Gospel, 161).
• Listen sincerely to what people say to you. Offer to help (when appropriate) (Preach My Gospel, 161)
Your success as a missionary is measured primarily by your __________ to find, teach, baptize, and confirm people and to help them become faithful members of the Church who enjoy the presence of the Holy Ghost.
commitment
Correctly name the title of each lesson
(1) The Restoration, (2) The Plan of Salvation, (3) The Gospel of Jesus Christ, (4) The Commandments, (5) Laws and Ordinances
According to Preach My Gospel, the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion in what three ways?
1.) Witness of Christ, 2.) Fullness of doctrine, and 3.) Foundation of testimony (pg. 104)
What specific words to use to extend a direct commitment and promise blessings. "___ ___" and "___ ___"
"Will you..." and "You will..."
What is one thing we should do in "how to begin teaching?"
• Ask a few simple questions to help you understand their religious background (Preach My Gospel, 178–79).
• Ask a few simple questions to help you under- stand their expectations regarding your visits (Preach My Gospel, 178–79).
• Explain that you would like to begin and end each lesson with prayer. Suggest that you will offer the opening prayer (Preach My Gospel, 178–79).
Explain simply your purpose for this visit.
(This can be accomplished by inviting missionaries to share any of the principles listed in the bullet points in the “How to Begin Teaching” section in Preach My Gospel, 178–79)
Name a Book of Mormon chapter that teaches about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2 Nephi 31 OR 3 Nephi 27 OR Alma 7 OR Alma 32 OR a lot of other chapters. :)
"The lessons in this chapter contain the essential doctrines, principles, and commandments that you are to _____, _______, ____, and _____."
Study, believe, love, teach (pg. 29)
The 3 things we can gain a witness of as we read the Book of Mormon. (hint- found in the last paragraph of the introduction)
(1) that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, (2)that Joseph Smith is is his revelator and prophet in these last days, (3)that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord's kingdom once again on the earth.
Where can I find the baptismal interview questions in PMG?
Chapter 12 or page 208
What is one thing that we should do when reading the Book of Mormon with the people that we teach?
• Stop occasionally and discuss (Preach My Gospel, 116).
• Explain unfamiliar words and phrases (Preach My Gospel, 116).
• Liken to yourself and the people you are teaching what you have read (Preach My Gospel, 116).
•Share appropriate personal experiences (Preach My Gospel, 116).
•Point out key messages or important doctrine to look for as you read with them (Preach My Gospel, 116).
Show us how you would invite someone to be baptized. (bonus points for being worded as it is in Preach My Gospel)
"will you follow the example of Jesus Christ by being baptized by someone holding the priesthood authority of God?"
"The enabling power from Jesus Christ that allows us to obtain blessings in this life and to gain eternal life and exaltation after we have exercised faith, repented, and given our best effort to keep the commandments. Such divine help or strength is given through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ. We all need divine grace because of Adam’s Fall and also because of our weaknesses."
Grace (pg. 70)
This and other key definitions are found at the end of each lesson
President Ezra Taft Benson teaches that: "We are to use the Book of Mormon in handling __________ __ ___ ______"
objections to the church (pg. 108-109)
more on this topic in Teaching Skills Chapter 10 pg. 187
What The First Presidency says is the purpose of Preach My Gospel.
"intended to help you be a better-prepared, more spiritually mature missionary and a more persuasive teacher."
At the end of each of the first three lessons in chapter 3 is a list of words that may be unfamiliar to those you teach. Part of teaching for understanding is to make sure you explain words, phrases, and ideas so that other people understand you better. You can improve your ability to explain the gospel by: (Give at least one)
• Understanding the words you use
• Defining words others may not understand. Many words that mean special things to members of the Church are defined simply in approved Church resources.
• Asking people questions like, "Do you know what we mean when we say ....?" or "Can you restate what we just talked about in your own words"?