2 Nephi 2:25
Adam fell that _______ might be and _____ are that they might have joy.
men
men
This isn’t punishment for sin; it is the way the Savior frees us from sin.
Repentance
“To repent means to change—to turn away from sin and toward God. It means to improve and receive forgiveness. This kind of change is not a one-time event; it’s an ongoing process.”
Name this hymn
“…By this shall men know
Ye are my disciples,
If ye have love
One to another.”
Love one another
The first prophet of the Book of Mormon
Lehi
14 year old Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in this location
Sacred Grove
Mosiah 2:17
And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the _______ of your fellow beings ye are only in the ________ of your God.
service
service
The two greatest of all commandments
Love God and love your neighbor (everyone else)
“All people are your brothers and sisters—including, of course, people who are different from you or disagree with you. Heavenly Father wants His children to love each other. When you serve His children, you are serving Him.”
Name this hymn
“To Nephi, seer of olden time,
A vision came from God,
Wherein the holy word sublime…”
The Iron Rod
This prophet author was slain in battle
Mormon
The Gold Plates were found in this hill.
Hill Cumorah
Moses 1:39
For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the _________ and ________ ________ of man.
immortality
eternal life
How should we treat our own and others’ bodies?
With respect
“As you make decisions about your clothing, hairstyle, and appearance, ask yourself, “Am I honoring my body as a sacred gift from God?” Heavenly Father wants us to see each other for who we really are: not just physical bodies but His beloved children with a divine destiny. Avoid styles that emphasize or draw inappropriate attention to your physical body instead of who you are as a child of God with an eternal future. Let moral cleanliness and love for God guide your choices.”
Name this hymn
(Play hymn # 249 instrumental)
Called to Serve
This prophet prayed all day and all night for forgiveness of his sins
Enos
Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed in this jail
Carthage Jail
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the ____, the ____, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
way
truthHow do we invite the spirit in our life?
Seek that which uplifts and inspires
Making good choices
Reading Scriptures
“As you make choices about what to watch, read, listen to, or participate in, think about how it makes you feel. Does it invite good thoughts? Stay away from anything that mocks sacred things or that is immoral. Don’t participate in anything that dulls your judgment or sensitivity to the Spirit, such as violence, alcohol, and harmful drugs. Have the courage to turn off a video or game, walk out of a movie or a dance, change your music, or turn away from anything that is not consistent with the Spirit”
Name this hymn
“
We’ll sing and we’ll shout with the armies of heaven,
Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb!
Let glory to them in the highest be given,
Henceforth and forever, Amen and amen!”
The Spirit of God
This king was also a seer and translated the Jaredite record.
King Mosiah II
Joseph and Oliver Cowdery saw Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah in this holy place.
Kirtland Temple
Ether 12:6
And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that _____ is things which are _____ for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no _____ until after the trial of your faith.
faith
hoped
witness
What covenants do you make when you are baptized?
Keep the commandments
Always remember Jesus
Take is Jesus’ name upon us
“At baptism you enter a joyful covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. In the temple, you will make additional covenants that can strengthen that relationship. Each week during the sacrament, you renew your covenants. You express your willingness to keep the commandments, and the Lord blesses you with the opportunity to have the Holy Spirit as your constant companion. It is one of His greatest gifts to you.”
Name this hymn
(Play hymn # 26 instrumental)
Joseph Smith’s First Prayer
This woman was a servant to a Lamanite queen who had secretly been “converted unto the Lord for many years, on account of a remarkable vision of her father”.
Abish
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery recieved the Aaronic Priesthood from John the Baptist by this river
Susquehanna River