Chapter 1 and 3
“Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.”
Page 1
“Preach the first principles of the Gospel—preach them over again; you will find that day after day, new ideas and additional light concerning them will be revealed to you. You can enlarge upon them so as to comprehend them clearly. You will then be able to make them more plainly understood by those you teach”
The Gospel of Christ and Doctrine of Christ
Pg 6
"As you strive to become more like Christ, you will better accomplish your purpose as a missionary. You will experience joy, peace, and spiritual growth as His attributes become part of your character. You will also establish a foundation for continuing to follow Him throughout your life."
PG 125
"Having the guidance of the Holy Ghost in your life requires spiritual work. This work includes fervent prayer and consistent scripture study."
Pg 101
"You are called and set apart to “[proclaim] glad tidings of great joy, even the everlasting gospel”
Pg 3
"Your success as a missionary is measured primarily by your commitment 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."
Pg 11
“The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it”
Jesus Christ’s Earthly Ministry and Atonement
Pg 36
"The first few moments with people are very important. Be genuine and respectful. Show sincere interest and love. Seek to earn their trust. One way to earn trust is when people feel the Spirit with you."
Pg 181
"Continue to do good even when it is hard or you are tired."
Pg 132
"We gain access to Christ’s redeeming power by exercising faith in Him unto repentance, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost through confirmation, and enduring to the end."
Pg 28
“The lessons in this chapter contain the essential doctrines, principles and commandments of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
25
“Without reservation I promise you that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God”
The Book of Mormon helps us draw nearer to God
Pg 117
“The Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability”
Pg 181
"Studying the scriptures and Preach My Gospel will help you make your teaching relevant to the needs of individuals"
Pg viii
“A united effort and focus where missionary planning and goal setting align with ward or branch planning and goal setting can be very helpful to accomplish the work of gathering Israel” (Quentin L. Cook, “Purpose and Planning,”
Pg 221
"After Jesus was crucified, He was resurrected, gaining victory over death by the power of Heavenly Father."
36
“Make a love for the word of God absolutely central to your mission culture. … Make familiarity with the revelations and regular use of the standard works one of the chief characteristics of your missionaries for the rest of their lives.
“When you teach your missionaries—and that is all the time—teach them from the scriptures. Let them see where you get your strength and inspiration. Teach them to love and depend on those accumulated revelations.
“[My] mission president taught from the Book of Mormon and [other] scriptures every time we were in his presence, or so it seemed. Personal interviews were laced with scripture. Outlines for … meetings were drawn from the standard works. …
“We didn’t know it at the time, but our president was arming us on the right hand and on the left, exhorting us with all the energy of his soul and with all the faculty he possessed to hold fast to the iron rod in order that we would never perish
Ideas for Study and Application Mission Leaders
PG 200
Devote yourself to studying the scriptures so you can teach from them effectively
Pg 183
“There is one language … that is common to each missionary—the language of the Spirit. It is not learned from textbooks written by men of letters, nor is it acquired through reading and memorization. The language of the Spirit comes to him who seeks with all his heart to know God and keep His divine commandments. Proficiency in this language permits one to breach barriers, overcome obstacles, and touch the human heart”
Pg 144
"Baptism and confirmation are not a final destination. Rather, these ordinances are the gate by which God’s children enter the covenant path. This path leads to the ordinances, covenants, and joyous blessings of the temple—and ultimately to eternal life"
Pg 209
"Because of Jesus’s atoning sacrifice, we can be cleansed of our sins as we repent and are baptized and confirmed. This brings us peace and makes it possible for us to return to God’s presence and receive a fulness of joy."
10
“When we come with broken hearts and contrite spirits, we can find voice in Jesus Christ and be encircled in His understanding arms of safety. Sacred ordinances offer covenant belonging and ‘the power of godliness’ to sanctify inner intent and outward action With His loving-kindness and long-suffering, His Church becomes our Inn”
After Baptism and Confirmation
PG 216
"Nephi said, “I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning” (1 Nephi 19:23). To “liken” means to apply the scriptures to your life."
Pg 183
"Balance your ______ study between long-term goals for creating a ______ foundation and short-term goals for specific activities and people you are teaching."
Pg 141
“Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.”
Pg 148