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Lesson 1
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The Voice of Warning Shall Be Unto All People
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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Lesson 2
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Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World
The Doctrine & Covenants testifies
of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes.
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Lesson 3
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I Had Seen A Vision - Joseph Smith - History 1:1-26
Apostasy and preparation for a
restoration. The ancestors and family of Joseph Smith. A period of great religious
excitement. Joseph Smith's first vision.
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Lesson 4
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Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon - Joseph Smith-History 1:27-65
Joseph
and the angel Moroni. Annual visits to the Hill Cumorah 1823-1827. Joseph receives
the plates. The translation begins. The lost manuscript.
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Lesson 5
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This Is The Spirit Of Revelation - Sections 6; 8; 9
Historical summary 1828-1829.
The need for personal revelation. How we obtain personal revelation.
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Lesson 6
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I Will Tell You In Your Mind and In Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost - Sections 6; 8;
9; 11
How the Holy Ghost communicates with us. Cautions about personal revelation.
When revelation is not received or recognized.
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Lesson 7
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The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Repentance. Baptism, an essential ordinance. The gift of the Holy Ghost. Endure to
the end.
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Lesson 8
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The Restoration of the Priesthood
Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. Restoration
of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
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Lesson 9
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The Only True and Living Church
The Church is organized. Instructions to follow the
prophet. The members to meet together often and partake of the sacrament. Duties
of Church members.
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Lesson 10
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This Is My Voice unto All - Section 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.
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Lesson 11
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The Field Is White Already to Harvest
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.
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Lesson 12
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The Gathering of My People
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.
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Lesson 13
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This Generation Shall Have My Word Through You
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.
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Lesson 14
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The Law of Consecration
The law of consecration and its historical background. The
law of consecration in our lives.
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Lesson 15
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Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts
Historical background for Section 46. Gifts of the
Spirit. We are to seek earnestly the best gifts.
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Lesson 16
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Thou Shalt … Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day
The Lord established the Sabbath.
Historical background to Section 59. Remembering the Sabbath day. The Lord blesses
those who keep the Sabbath day holy.
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Lesson 17
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The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast
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.
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Lesson 18
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Establish . . . a House of God
The Kirtland Temple: A commandment to build, its construction,
the day of dedication, and the restoration of vital priesthood keys.
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Lesson 19
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The Plan of Salvation
An introduction to the plan of salvation. Our pre-mortal life.
Mortality is necessary in order to continue our eternal progression. Life after death.
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Lesson 20
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The Kingdoms of Glory - Section 76
A comparison of religious beliefs on life after
death. Historical background for Section 76. The vision of the kingdoms of glory.
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Lesson 21
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Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come
The great day of the Lord to
come. Signs of the times, the Second Coming, and the Millennium. We must prepare
for the Second Coming.
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