Seminary Notes (September 27th 2013)

Daily Thought:

" Permit me to name a few of the many doctrines and practices which distinguish us from all other churches, and all of which have come of revelation to the youthful Prophet [Joseph Smith].....

[The] knowledge of deity....
The Book of Mormon
....the restored priesthood...
The plan of eternal life of the family...
The innocence of little children...
The great doctrines of the salvation of the dead
The eternal nature of man
The principle of modern revelation."
- President Gordon B. Hinckley.


Scriptures:

2nd Nephi 3:

3-4:
Joseph- Lehi's last son.
Joseph- sold into Egypt.

14-15:
Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith Jr.

2nd Nephi 3 is about the revelation by Joseph of Egypt about Joseph Smith.

6-8:
- How does Joseph of Egypt describe Joseph Smith?
* "Choice seer"
* "Shall do my work"
* "Great Worth"
* "Esteemed highly"
-What have you learned about Joseph Smith?
* Kept the commandments.
* Prophesied by previous prophets.
* Translated the Book of Mormon.

11:
- What are some examples of the Word of God which Joseph Smith translated?
Didn't just write the work, he was convinced and he convinced.
- How have you seen the Book of Mormon influence your life or the life of others?

15:
- How does the Book of Mormon bring you to salvation?
Just as the Bible, it give us essential doctrines that we not only need to apply to our lives but understand and know.

Words that describe Joseph Smith:
* Courageous.
* Loyal.
* Obedient.
* Humble.
* Man of God.

- What have you felt today that has strengthened your testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith?
- What did Joseph Smith do, teach or restore that you feel is "of great worth" to you?