13 All Things Must Be Done in Order

13 All Things Must Be Done in Order

All Things Must Be Done in Order



Hiram Page lacked understanding. He couldn’t receive revelation for the Church.

Doctrine and Covenants 28:13 For all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church, by the prayer of faith.

Doctrine and Covenants 28:2 The prophet is the only one duly appointed by God to receive revelation for the Church and for the world.

Doctrine and Covenants 28:15 We can receive revelation for ourselves to govern our lives.

All Things Must Be Done in Order

For Kids

The sacrament helps me remember Jesus Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–2

Luke 22:19–203 Nephi 18:1–11 Although Jesus originally used wine for the sacrament, now water is used.

Read Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–2. How can we keep our eye single to the glory of God? What should we focus on when we partake of the sacrament? How does it help you to sing the sacrament hymns and bow your head when the sacrament prayers are said?

We can look at pictures of Jesus, read scripture stories about Him, and sing songs to remember Him all week long, like we promise to do during the sacrament. What are some things that help you think about Him and about how you can be His disciple during the sacrament?  

I take the sacrament in remembrance of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–4

Sally Knight and Emma Smith had to wait for a while to be confirmed after their baptism, because of a mob disturbance. Later when they were confirmed, Joseph went to obtain some wine for the sacrament. He was stopped by an angel.

Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–4: It didn’t matter that they had wine for the sacrament. The Lord didn’t want them to purchase wine from their enemies.

The sacrament is a time for us to commune with the Lord and to remember His sacrifice and Atonement for us. The emblems themselves represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and there should be thought and care about that.

How can I partake of the sacrament with an eye single to His glory? Think about and pray on that.

Luke 22:19–20 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

3 Nephi 18:1–11 Jesus took the time to give the sacrament to all those who were gathered together in the Americas to be taught by him. He taught the purpose of the sacrament, and how it was to be done with property authority by one He had called and ordained for this purpose.

Videos: The Last Supper: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-10-0013-the-last-supper?lang=eng

Jesus Christ Blesses Bread in Remembrance of Him: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2022-07-0610-jesus-christ-blesses-bread-in-remembrance-of-him-3-nephi-181-7?lang=eng

Jesus Christ Blesses Wine in Remembrance of Him: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2022-07-0620-jesus-christ-blesses-wine-in-remembrance-of-him-3-nephi-188-11?lang=eng

The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

As Now We Take the Sacrament

Use music. Sacred music invites the Spirit to testify of gospel truths. It can help you understand and feel these truths in a memorable way. Music also helps make learning more engaging.

Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79
59:9–13
Sacrament
Obtaining and Retaining a Remission of Sins through Ordinances
Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins

The Lord gives His servants priesthood keys to direct His work.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–14

Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–14 Write down the names of the prophets in these scriptures. What do you know about them? (See notes below.)

Guide to the Scriptures Find more information about them. Because of the keys these prophets restored, what blessings have you received?

For Kids

The armor of God protects me.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18

activity page Show the children a picture of armor worn by people for protection.

Locate the pieces of armor in the following scriptures.

Read Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18

Also read Ephesians 6:11–18 (10-18)

Activity page: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/imgs/1f10ba0d14ec11ec8410eeeeac1e04a2596e249b/full/%21640%2C/0/default

verse 15 How can the Armor of God help us withstand the evil day?

What can you do to not contribute to the evil day or become a part of it? How can you make it a righteous day for yourself and for others around you? What part does the temple play in all this? What blesses have you received in the temple that arm you with power to withstand the evil day?

The armor of God helps me stand against evil.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18

Be Strong in the Lord

President M. Russell Ballard said: “There is not one great and grand thing we can do to arm ourselves spiritually. True spiritual power lies in numerous smaller acts woven together in a fabric of spiritual fortification that protects and shields from all evil.”

Ephesians 6:11–18:

Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18

What are you doing to put on each piece of the armor of God?

Epheisan 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Doctrine and Covenants 17:15 Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.

Loins: Gird your loins with truth: SEXUALITY: Be true to your infinite identity and to spiritual cleanliness and chastity in thought and action.

Feet shod: MINISTERING: THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE: By a disciple in very deed; take care of our spiritual and physical health, so that you can go forth and proclaim the gospel.

Sheild of Faith: Breastplate of Righteousness: wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked: HEART: Protect your testimony. Don’t allow opposing thoughts to truth to sway you in your purpose. Be firm and immovable in keeping the commandments, your covenants, and being true to Christ. Keep His Spirit with you. Protect your heart and soul from the fiery darts of the wicked.  

Helmet of Salvation: HEAD and MIND: Protect both you Mind and heart against the onslaughts of opposing views. Do not be shaken in your determination to follow the Lord and believe in Him and His promises.

The Sword of the Spirit: THE WORD OF GOD: The truth will set you free, and as you share His word, others will also come to Salvation.

Prayer Always: ALL PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION IN THE SPIRIT: Stay in harmony with the will of the Lord. Do not vary from the covenant path. Seek him in every thought. Doubt not, fear not. Help others to find the path and stay true to Him.  

Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary

Jesus Christ directs His Church through His living prophet.
Doctrine and Covenants 28

In this section, the Lord revealed an order for revelation in His Church. The Prophet, the President of the Church, is the one that the Lord has designated to receive revelation for the Church and for the world.

A Framework for Personal Revelation

For Kids

The prophet receives revelation for the Church; I can receive revelation for my life.
Doctrine and Covenants 28:2, 6–7

If you play follow-the-leader, what happens if you have two or three leaders? (Confusion)

Video: Chapter 14: The Prophet and Revelations for the Church

Oliver thought that Hiram Page was also receiving revelation as a prophet. He asked Joseph about it. Joseph prayed about it and found out that the Lord only has one prophet for the Church at a time. He told Oliver that Hiram had been deceived and that the revelations he received weren’t from God. Jospeh asked Oliver to talk to Hiram. He did, and Hiram Page repented.

See heading for Doctrine and Covenants 28.

Doctrine and Covenants 28:2 The Lord directs His Church through one man, the current prophet.

Russell M. Nelson has been called by the Lord to direct His Church in this day.

Video: Hiram Page and Revelation: The Saints learn how God guides His Church (See in lesson).

The prophet received revelation and commandments for the whole church. We can receive individual revelation for our own lives.

Doctrine and Covenants 28:1, 4, 15 We can receive spiritual guidance so that we can teach the Lord’s commandments and revelations with His power.

John 14:26 The Holy Ghost can teach us all things, bearing testimony to truth; and He can bring all things to our remembrance.

Moroni 8:26 If we repent, we can become humble and meek and be taught by the Holy Ghost.

10:4–5 The Holy Ghost can teach us the truth of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Ghost we can know the truth of all things.

Why was a mission to the Lamanites significant?
Doctrine and Covenants 28:8–9

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Christ was written for the Lamanites by their ancestors.

Doctrine and Covenants 3:20 And that the Lamanites might come to the knowledge of their fathers, and that they might know the promises of the Lord, and that they may believe the gospel and rely upon the merits of Jesus Christ, and be glorified through faith in his name, and that through their repentance they might be saved. Amen.

1 Nephi 13:34–41 Nephi saw that his words would be taken by the Gentiles to the seed of his brethren in the latter-days.

Enos 1:11–18 Enos, and his fathers, had prayed mightily that their records be preserved so that they could be the means to bring salvation to the Lamanites in a future day. The Lord covenanted that it would be so.

Helaman 15:12–13 It was prophesied that the Lamanites would again be taught the gospel and be brought into the truth and be numbered among the Lord’s sheep.

A Mission to the Lamanites

5th Sunday: “Appendix B: Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/27?lang=eng

Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, August 1830. In preparation for a religious service at which the sacrament of bread and wine was to be administered, Joseph set out to procure wine. He was met by a heavenly messenger and received this revelation, a portion of which was written at the time and the remainder in the September following. Water is now used instead of wine in the sacramental services of the Church.

 

Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–14 Write down the names of the prophets in these scriptures. What do you know about them?

Vs 4-14 New wine is not necessarily vermented.

This is going to be a huge sacrament meeting, that spans all the dispensations of the earth. Be faithful, so you can witness it and be a part of it.

Moroni, Ephraim, Elias, all the holy prophets, John, Zacharias (Elias), Aaron, Elijah, Joseph, Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Adam (Michael), Peter, James, John, apostles. Those who the Father hath given me out of the world.

SEE notes above in Stay Strong in the Spirit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/28?lang=eng

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Fayette, New York, September 1830. Hiram Page, a member of the Church, had a certain stone and professed to be receiving revelations by its aid concerning the upbuilding of Zion and the order of the Church. Several members had been deceived by these claims, and even Oliver Cowdery was wrongly influenced thereby. Just prior to an appointed conference, the Prophet inquired earnestly of the Lord concerning the matter, and this revelation followed.

Vs 2 The current prophet is the only one that is appointed to receive commandments and revelations for the church.

16 And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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