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LDSFiles.com Gospel Doctrine Lesson Summaries

Each week, LDSFiles.com invites Gospel Doctrine teacher Bill Beardall to provide a summary of the week's gospel doctrine lesson. This handy head-start is great for both teachers and students preparing for upcoming lessons.

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Gospel Doctrine: 2009 Lesson Summaries

Lesson 45 - The Family is Ordained of God Nov 19, 2009
       A review of the Proclamation on the Family. The family is central to God's plan and can be together forever. Children are a heritage from the Lord. We have a sacred duty to care for each other and to teach our children.
Lesson 44 - Being Good Citizens Nov 19, 2009
       Governments instituted by God for the benefit of man. The purposes of governments. What we can do to fulfill our obligations as citizens. We are to obey the laws of the land. The relationship between religion and civil government.
Lesson 43 - Take Upon You My Whole Armor Nov 19, 2009
       In a world of changing values it becomes essential for us to put on the whole armor of God. Satan is attempting to find weaknesses in our armor. We need to be diligent in living the law of chastity, being honest, and in using appropriate language.
Lesson 42 - Continuing Revelation to Latter-day Prophets Nov 19, 2009
       The Church continues to be guided by revelation as evidenced by the ongoing development of the correlation program, the revelation extending the blessings of the priesthood, the Latter-day Saint edition of the scriptures, and the expansion of the quorums of Seventy.
Lesson 41 - Every Member a Missionary Nov 19, 2009
       The Church is coming forth out of obscurity. The call to missionary work from Joseph Smith to Gordon B. Hinckley. Every member a missionary. Nurturing new converts.
Lesson 40 - Finding Joy in Temple and Family History Work Oct 08, 2009
       The most glorious of all subjects. The Spirit of Elijah is prompting people to turn their hearts to their ancestors. The importance of temple work, genealogy, and family history.
Lesson 39 - The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers Oct 08, 2009
       The redemption of the dead - events from Church history in the development of this great principle. Joseph F. Smith - A vision of the Savior's visit to the dead. Temple building in this dispensation.
Lesson 38 - In Mine Own Way Sep 18, 2009
       Developing spiritual and temporal self-reliance. Independent of the world - notes from Church history, including the development of the welfare program.
Lesson 37- We Thank Thee O God For a Prophet Sep 18, 2009
       The need for a living prophet. Latter-day prophets - from Joseph Smith to Heber J. Grant
Lesson 36 - The Desert Shall Rejoice, and Blossom as the Rose Aug 29, 2009
       The work of building the Kingdom of God in the west begins. Brigham Young's return to Winter Quarters. The first winters in the Great Basin. Gold in California. The Perpetual Emigrating Company.
Lesson 35 - A Mission of Saving Aug 29, 2009
       The Martin and Willie handcart companies. The rescue of the handcart companies. We are rescued by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 34 - Faith in Every Footstep Aug 24, 2009
       D&C 136 - The exodus from the eastern states: the ship Brooklyn to California and the Mississippi Company of Saints. The Mormon Battalion. Word and will of the Lord concerning the Camp of Israel. The 1847 trek west.
Lesson 33 - President Brigham Young Leads the Saints Aug 24, 2009
       D&C 107:22–24 - Succession in the Presidency: Brigham Young and the Twelve lead the Saints. A brief summary of apostate groups that sprung up after the death of Joseph Smith. The last days of the Saints in Nauvoo. The exodus from Nauvoo begins. A brief history of Brigham Young.
Lesson 32 - To Seal the Testimony Aug 24, 2009
       D&C 135 - Joseph Smith's final months in Nauvoo. Events leading up to the martyrdom of the Prophet. The Prophet Joseph Smith sealed his testimony with his blood. Events following the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum.
Lesson 30 - The Prisoners Shall Go Free Jul 24, 2009
       D&C 2; D&C 124:25-55; D&C 127; D&C 128; Joseph Smith History 1:36-39 - Priesthood ordinances for the dead. The Nauvoo Temple.
Lesson 31 - Sealed for Time and for All Eternity Jul 24, 2009
       D&C 131:1-4; D&C 132:4-33 - Historical background to the revelations on marriage. The Celestial Law applied to Marriage.
Lesson 29 - Building the Kingdom of God in Nauvoo, Illinois Jul 23, 2009
       D&C 124:1-21, D&C 124:87-90, D&C 124:97-110; D&C 126 - The early Saints worked to build the kingdom of God in Nauvoo
Lesson 28 - O God, Where Art Thou? Jul 23, 2009
       D&C 121:1-33; D&C 122 - Joseph Smith's prayer in Liberty Jail, and the Lord's response.
Lesson 27 - They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham Jul 08, 2009
       D&C 101; D&C 103; D&C 105; Our Heritage, pages 27-29, 37-45
Lesson 26 - Go Ye into All the World, and Preach My Gospel Jul 08, 2009
       The Kirtland period - a time of restoration. The expansion of missionary work in the United States, Canada, and England. Economic difficulties in Kirtland.
Lesson 25 - Priesthood: "The Power of Godliness" Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 84:33-44; D&C 121:34-46; D&C 107 - The restoration of priesthood authority. History of priesthood quorums. The oath and covenant of the priesthood. Principles for using the priesthood.
Lesson 24 - Be Not Deceived, but Continue in Steadfastness Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 26; D&C 28; D&C 43:1-7; D&C 50; D&C 52:14-19 - Satan wages war upon the Saints. Deceptions of Satan that lead to apostasy. We can remain valiant in our testimonies and avoid deception.
Lesson 23 - Seek Learning, Even by Study and Also by Faith Jun 12, 2009
       D&C 88:76-80, 122-125 - The School of the Prophets and other Kirtland schools. A tradition of education throughout Church history. Seek learning by study and faith.
Lesson 22 - The Word of Wisdom:"A Principle with Promise" Jun 12, 2009
       D&C Section 89 - The Lord's counsel about what is not good for the body. The Lord's counsel about what is good for the body. The Word of Wisdom was given as "a principle with promise".
Lesson 21 - Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come May 18, 2009
       D&C 29:9-29; D&C 34:5-12; D&C 45:16-75; D&C 88:86-99; D&C 101:22-34; D&C 133 - Learn to understand and recognize the signs of the Second Coming.
Lesson 20 - The Kingdoms of Glory May 18, 2009
       D&C 76; D&C 131; D&C 132:19-24; D&C 137 - A comparison of religious beliefs on life after death. Historical background for Section 76. The vision of the kingdoms of glory.
Lesson 19 - The Plan of Salvation May 18, 2009
       Moses 4:2, D&C 19:16-19, D&C 76:40-42 - An introduction to the plan of salvation. Our pre-mortal life. Mortality is necessary in order to continue our eternal progression. Life after death.
Lesson 18 - Establish … a House of God Apr 29, 2009
       D&C 95; D&C 109; D&C 110 - The Kirtland Temple: A commandment to build the temple, its construction, the day of dedication, and the restoration of vital priesthood keys.
Lesson 17 - The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast Apr 23, 2009
       The Lord has commanded us to pay tithing. A brief history of tithing in the latter-day church. The Lord has promised great blessings to those who obey this commandment. The use of tithing funds. The law of the fast. The Lord has command us to pay a generous fast offering.
Lesson 16 - Thou Shalt ... Offer Up Thy Sacraments Upon My Holy Day Apr 23, 2009
       D&C 59 - The Lord established the Sabbath. Historical background to Section 59. Remembering the Sabbath day. The Lord blesses those who keep the Sabbath day holy.
Lesson 15 - Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts Mar 28, 2009
       Historical background - Section 46. Gifts of the Spirit. We are to seek earnestly the best gifts.
Lesson 14 - The Law of Consecration Mar 28, 2009
       The law of consecration and its historical background. The law of consecration in our lives.
Lesson 13 - This Generation Shall Have My Word through You Mar 12, 2009
       Our Heritage, pages 23–25, 41, 58 - The Lord declared that the people in this dispensation would receive His word through Joseph Smith. Ancient and latter-day scriptures have come through Joseph Smith. Plain and precious doctrines of the gospel have been restored through Joseph Smith.
Lesson 12 - The Gathering of My People Mar 05, 2009
       The gathering of Israel. The purpose of gathering. The latter-day gathering begins. The Saints commanded to go to Ohio. The call to gather to Missouri is issued. The gathering continues in our day.
Lesson 11 - The Field Is White Already to Harvest Mar 05, 2009
       There are great opportunities for missionary work. It is essential that this work moves forward. The attributes the Lord desires in those who serve him. What the Lord's servants should teach.
Lesson 10 - This Is My Voice unto All Feb 20, 2009
       D&C 25 - Historical summary April to July 1830. Husbands and wives to support and comfort one another. We are to be meek and avoid pride. Rejoice and be of good cheer.
Lesson 9 - The Only True and Living Church Feb 13, 2009
       The Church is organized. Instructions to follow the prophet. The members to meet together often and partake of the sacrament. Duties of Church members.
Lesson 8 - The Restoration of the Priesthood Feb 06, 2009
       The restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods. The authority and blessings of both priesthoods.
Lesson 7 - The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Feb 06, 2009
       Class Member Study Guide - Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance. Baptism, an essential ordinance. The gift of the Holy Ghost. Endure to the end.
Lesson 6 - I Will Tell You In Your Mind and In Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost Feb 01, 2009
       D&C 6; 8; 9; 11 - How the Holy Ghost communicates with us. Cautions about personal revelation. When revelation is not received or recognized.
Lesson 5 - This Is The Spirit Of Revelation Jan 03, 2009
       Historical summary 1828-1829. The need for personal revelation. How we obtain personal revelation.
Lesson 4 - Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon Jan 02, 2009
       Joseph and the angel Moroni. Annual visits to the Hill Cumorah 1823-1827. Joseph receives the plates. The translation begins. The lost manuscript.
Lesson 3 - I Had Seen a Vision Jan 01, 2009
       Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 - The Great Apostasy and preparation for a restoration. The ancestors and family of Joseph Smith. A period of great religious excitement. Joseph Smith's first vision.
Lesson 2 - Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World Jan 01, 2009
       The Doctrine & Covenants testifies of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants Jan 01, 2009
       An introduction to a study of the Doctrine & Covenants and Church History. The revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants address the needs of our day. The Lord authored the preface to the Doctrine and Covenants. Our work is to carry the everlasting gospel to every nation and people.

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