Jesus Christ Called Twelve Apostles Lesson 13 1

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Jesus Christ Called Twelve Apostles ~ Lesson 13 1

Jesus Christ Called Twelve Apostles ~ Lesson 13 1

Requirements for credit: q 75% attendance q Complete 100% of the Student Readings q

Requirements for credit: q 75% attendance q Complete 100% of the Student Readings q Complete the “Learning Experiences” (3 short essays on specific doctrines of your course found online at www. si. lds. org. Sign in with your LDS Account username and password. Then on the left side of your screen in the S&I Priorities box, click on the “Elevate Learning. ” Then on the left side of your screen, scroll down and click on the “Elevate Learning Experiences for Institute”). 2

Key Scriptures Matthew 10: 1– 8 Matthew 16: 15– 19 Matthew 17: 1– 8

Key Scriptures Matthew 10: 1– 8 Matthew 16: 15– 19 Matthew 17: 1– 8 Acts 1: 21– 22 Acts 2: 22– 24, 32 Acts 3: 12– 16 Acts 4: 31– 33 Acts 5: 29– 32 Doctrine and Covenants 107: 23 3

4 The word apostle, in its origin, literally means ‘one sent forth. ’ If

4 The word apostle, in its origin, literally means ‘one sent forth. ’ If that definition were stated to say ‘one sent forth with certain authority and responsibility, ’ it would properly describe the calling as it was given at the time our Lord walked the earth, and as it has been given in our time. 4

“The Savior, Moses, and Elias [Elijah], gave the keys to Peter, James, and John,

“The Savior, Moses, and Elias [Elijah], gave the keys to Peter, James, and John, on the mount, when they were transfigured before him. ” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 105). 5

“The Priesthood in general is the authority given to man to act for God.

“The Priesthood in general is the authority given to man to act for God. Every man ordained to any degree of the Priesthood has this authority delegated to him. “But it is necessary that every act performed under this authority shall be done at the proper time and place, in the proper way, and after the proper order. The power of directing these labors constitutes the keys of the Priesthood. ” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith [1998], 141). 6

7 Who holds keys of the priesthood in the Church today? In your YSA

7 Who holds keys of the priesthood in the Church today? In your YSA ward? In my home ward? 7

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10 1 Nephi 11: 31 -36 10

10 1 Nephi 11: 31 -36 10

11 Make no mistake about it, brothers and sisters, in the months and years

11 Make no mistake about it, brothers and sisters, in the months and years ahead, events are likely to require each member to decide whether or not he will follow the First Presidency. Members will find it more difficult to halt longer between two opinions. (See 1 Kgs. 18: 21. ) 11

12 President Marion G. Romney said, many years ago, that he had “never hesitated

12 President Marion G. Romney said, many years ago, that he had “never hesitated to follow the counsel of the Authorities of the Church even though it crossed my social, professional or political life. ” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1941, p. 123) This is a hard doctrine, but it is a particularly vital doctrine in a society which is becoming more wicked. In short, brothers and sisters, not being ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ includes not being ashamed of the prophets of Jesus Christ! 12

13 The only safety we have as members of this church is to do

13 The only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church in that day when the Church was organized. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, ‘as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; …as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. ’ (D&C 21: 4– 5. ) There will be some things that take patience and faith. But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, The promise is that ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory. ’ (D&C 21: 6) (in Conference Report, Oct. 1970, 152– 53; ) 13

Next week: Jesus Christ Is the Messiah ~ Lesson 14 14

Next week: Jesus Christ Is the Messiah ~ Lesson 14 14