“…the spirit children of the Father who acquired a talent for spirituality were foreordained to be born in the house of Israel. They were chosen before they were born. This is the doctrine of election." Bruce R. McConkie, Millennial Messiah. p. 182.

Bruce R. McConkie

“Schooling is nothing new to us. We went to school in the pre-existence. There were occasions when Adam taught the classes, and when Abraham taught the classes, and when Joseph Smith did. And the classes were so numerous and so extensive that the whole house of Israel, that group of spirits who were foreordained to become Israelites, were teachers; and they taught classes”.

Bruce R. McConkie, Sermons and Writings of

Bruce R. McConkie , p.343

“None of us will become perfect in a day or a month or a year…but we can begin now, starting with our more obvious weakness and gradually converting them to strengths as we go forward with our lives. This quest may be a long one…It may be fraught with many mistakes, with falling down and getting back up again. And it will take much effort. But we must not sell ourselves short. We must make a little extra effort.” “My plea is that we constantly take the position that every one of us can do better than we are now doing. We are in a constant search for excellence. That search must be continuous and never-ending. It must be consuming and unrelenting.”

Gordon B Hinckley, Standing For Something, p 174-178

The Rising Generation

“In October of 1997, Elder Neal  A. Maxwell visited the campus of Brigham Young University–Idaho to speak in a devotional…I remember Elder Maxwell making a statement that greatly impressed me. He said, ‘The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any previous generation.’

He then indicated that his statement was based upon a truth taught by President George Q. Cannon: ‘God has reserved spirits for this dispensation who have the courage and determination to face the world, and all the powers of the evil one, visible and invisible, to proclaim the Gospel, and maintain the truth, and establish and build up the Zion of our God, fearless of all consequences. He has sent these spirits in this generation to lay the foundation of Zion never more to be overthrown, and to raise up a seed that will be righteous, and that will honor God, and honor him supremely, and be obedient to him under all circumstances.’ ”

David A. Bednar, Things as They Really Are, CES Fireside: May 03, 2009

The Three 3’s of

Teaching

1. 3 Do’s and Don’ts

2. 3 Questions to ask

3. 3 Doctrines to emphasize

President Monson

President Eyring

Sister Beck

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

: inspire

The aim

thinkfeel do

:to inspire

Peter Priesthood

future

MissionaryHusbandFather

Church Leader

work

school

quiet times

athletic events

home

when with friends

Promptings of Holy Ghost

love of the Savior

love of the teacherdesire to obey

love of family

be courageous and determined to face the

world and all the powers of the evil one

proclaim the Gospel

build up Zion

fearless in defense of truth

honor God

be obedient under all circumstances

Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord— and blessed be the name of my God for it—

And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins.

THE BOOK OF ENOS CHAPTER 1: 1-5

Behold I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the

words which I had often heard my father speak

concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my

heart.

And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down

before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine

own soul; and all the day long

did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night

came I did still raise my voice high that it

reached the heavens.

And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.

FEELDO

THINK

CHANGE

President Thomas S. Monson,

Era, 1970

“The goal of Gospel teaching is not to show how much the teacher knows nor is it merely to increase knowledge about the Church. The specific goal of teaching in the Church is to help bring about worthwhile changes in the lives of the members. is the individual to about, about and then something about living gospel principles.”

The aim

to inspire thinkfeel do

Elder Henry B. Eyring, The Lord

Will Multiply The Harvest, address to CES Religious Educators, 6

February 1998, Salt Lake Tabernacle

Questions Invite Inspiration

“Now, I suggest one more routine tool that we might use more effectively: to ask and to answer questions is at the heart of all learning and all teaching. The Master asked, answered, and sometimes chose not to answer questions in his ministry. The curriculum suggests many questions to ask and to ponder. of those

taken from memory: “Who was the father of Helaman?” or “Unto whom is this land consecrated?”

Questions Invite Inspiration

“Now, I suggest one more routine tool that we might use more effectively: to ask and to answer questions is at the heart of all learning and all teaching. The Master asked, answered, and sometimes chose not to answer questions in his ministry. The curriculum suggests many questions to ask and to ponder. of those

taken from memory: “Who was the father of Helaman?” or “Unto whom is this land consecrated?”

Some Somequestions require only an answer of factquestions require only an answer of fact

Some Somequestions require only an answer of factquestions require only an answer of fact

But some questions invite inspiration. That may take just a small

change of words, an inflection in the voice. Here is a question that might not invite inspiration: “How is a true prophet recognized?” That question invites a list,

Many students could participate in answering. Most could give at least a passable suggestion. And their minds will be stimulated.

Greatteachers ask those.

an answer which is an answer which is drawn drawn

living prophets. from memory of the scriptures and the words of

an answer which is an answer which is drawn drawn

living prophets. from memory of the scriptures and the words of

Level 2 Questions

Might not invite inspiration !!!

Discovery and exploration of PRINCIPLES

But we could also ask the question this way, with just a small difference: “When have you felt that you were in the presence of a prophet?” That will

. After asking, we might wisely wait for a moment before calling on someone to respond. Even those who do not speak will be

Then, even if no one should speak, they will be ready for you to bear quiet testimony of your witness that we are blessed to live when God has called prophets to guide and teach us.”

invite students to searchtheir memories for feelings

thinking of spiritualexperiences. That will invite the Holy Ghost.

invite students to searchtheir memories for feelings

thinking of spiritualexperiences.

That will invite the Holy Ghost!!!

;

Level 3 Questions

Dissemination of Information

Identification and exploration

of Principles and Doctrines

Search memories for

feelings; thinking of past

Spiritual experiences

These questions might not invite inspiration

Julie B. Beck, Teaching the Doctrine of the Family,

Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Satellite Broadcast ,

August 4, 2009

“I leave with you my testimony that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that it was restored through the . We have the fulness of the gospel this day. I bear you my testimony that we are sons and daughters of heavenly parents, who sent us forth to have this earthly experience to prepare us for the blessing of . I bear you my testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ, that through His we can become perfect and equal to our responsibilities in our earthly families, and that through His Atonement we have the promise of eternal life in families.”

Prophet Joseph Smith

eternal families

Atonement

Julie B. Beck, Teaching the Doctrine of the Family,

Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Satellite Broadcast ,

August 4, 2009 Prophet Joseph Smith

eternal families

Atonement

1. 3 Do’s and Dont’s

2. 3 Questions to ask

3. 3 points of

Emphasis

Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ

Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ

“Through the daily application

of the Atonement, man truly becomes all that the Father

wants him to be…”

Neal A. Maxwell Ensign, Nov. 1997, pp.22-

24.

Better understandingi

ng of human suffering is

gained.

One can cope successfully with life’s

challenges.

One can partake of the

bitter cup without

becoming bitter.

One can develop an enlarged

capacity for joy.

One can live in the world but not be of the world.

Brings about greater spiritual

refinement.

Helps to develop

charity and other

essential attributes of

character.

Resiliency to discouragem

ent is obtained.

Confidences wax strong in the presence

of God.

One becomes more

submissive to God through

the Atonement

One attains varied

individual potentials.

One can develop the

virtue of empathy.

Personal weaknesses

become personal

strengths.

Ultimate meaning to our mortal

life is obtained.

Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ

Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ

“Through the daily application

of the Atonement, man truly becomes all that the Father wants him to

be…”Even as He is.”

Even as He is.”

Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he:

brought forth the Book of Mormon, publishing it on two continents;

sent the fullness of the everlasting gospel, to the four quarters of the earth;

brought forth the book of Doctrine and Covenants,

many other documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men;

gathered many thousands of Latter-day Saints, founded a great city,

He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people.

Julie B. Beck, Teaching the Doctrine of the Family,

Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Satellite Broadcast ,

August 4, 2009 The Theology of the Family

“The creation of the earth was the creation of an earth where a family could live.”“It was intentional all along that Adam and Eve …be sealed and form an eternal family unit.”

The CreationThe Purpose of…

The Fall

“Provided a way for the family to grow…

to have sons and daughters…

and grow in experience.”

The Atonement“…allows for the family to be sealed together eternally.

It allows families to have eternal growth and happiness.”

“The proclamation on the family… reinforces the family as being central to the Creator’s plan.

Without the family, there is no plan.”

Threats to the Family

From Studies at Church

Headquarters

“…youth increasingly less confident in the institution of the family.”

“…less confident in ability to form a successful eternal family.”

“…placing more value on education and less importance on forming an eternal family.”

“They distrust their own moral strength and the moral strength of their peers.”

“…they aren’t sure they can be successful in keeping covenants.”

“They have insufficient and underdeveloped social skills, which are an impediment in forming eternal families.”

Threats to the Family

The World Our Young People are

Growing Up in

“Spiritual wickedness in high places.”

“Public policies being made are anti-family.”

“Definition of family is changing legally around the world.”

“Pornography is rampant…new target audience is young

women.”“Are being desensitized about the

need to form eternal families.”

“See formation of families as foolish traditions.”

Teaching the Rising Generation

“What is it that we hope this rising generation will

understand and do because of what you teach them?”

“Teach so they don’t misunderstand…”

“Teach saving principles --- saving principles are family principles; principles that teach them to form a family, to teach that family, to prepare that family for ordinances and covenants, and then teach it to the next generation. Your students have that responsibility.”

“The foundations of the family, were laid before this earth was created! Society without basic family life will disintegrate into nothingness.” Spencer W. Kimball, CR., Oct. 1980, 3.

“The family is not an accident of mortality.” Elder Robert D. Hales, Clothed With Charity, 1997, 134.

“This order of priesthood (family government) is the only means by which we can one day see the face of God and live.” E.T.Bensen, What I Hope You Will Teach Your Children about the

Temple, Ensign, Aug. 1985,9.

“Why we have the family: natures of male and female complete and perfect each other, man and woman are needed to bring children into mortality, and to provide the best setting for the rearing and nurturing of children”. Elder David A. Bednar, W L T

M , Feb. 11, 2006, p. 4.

“They are preparing in this life for eternal roles, for eternal responsibilities, for the blessings of Abraham.”

Teaching the Rising Generation

“What is it that we hope this rising generation will

understand and do because of what you teach them?”

“This generation will be called upon to defend the doctrine of the family as never before in the history of the world. If they don’t know it they can’t defend it. Your effort will be wasted.”

“Many of the social restraints which in the past have helped to reinforce and to shore up the family are dissolving and disappearing. The time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.”

The Three 3’s of

Teaching

1. 3 Do’s and Don’ts

2. 3 Questions to ask

3. 3 Doctrines to emphasize

President Monson

President Eyring

Sister Beck