Reading Schedule – Winter/Spring 2017
Additional Q&A Session
Date | Lesson Title |
D&C Readings |
Foundations of the Restoration Supplemental Reading | |
Jan 3 | Agency | 40, 58, 61-62,
79-80, 82 |
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Jan 10 | The Law of Consecration | 51, 54, 56, 78, 83, 85, 92, 94, 104, 117, 119-120 | ||
Jan 17 | Preparing the World for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ | 29, 34, 43, 45, 87, 116 | □ Doctrine and Covenants 39:19–23; 88:81–87. □ Neil L. Andersen, “Preparing the World for the Second Coming,” Ensign, May 2011, 49-52. □ “Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ,” chapter 44 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (1998), 389-97. |
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Jan 24 | D&C 76 | 76 | ||
Jan 31 | D&C 88, 93 | 88, 93 | ||
Feb 7 | A Survey of the D&C | 23, 27, 46, 53, 55, 59, 89, 108, 126, 129-130, 134 | ||
Feb 14 | The Kirtland Temple & Priesthood Keys |
95-97, 109-110 |
□ Jeffrey R. Holland, “Our Most Distinguishing Feature,” Ensign, May 2005, 43-45. □ David A. Bednar, “Honorably Hold a Name and Standing,” Ensign, May 2009, 97-100. |
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Feb 21 | Strength Amid Opposition | 98, 101, 103, 105, 121-123 | □ Doctrine and Covenants 112:10–15 □ Neil L. Andersen, “Trial of Your Faith,” Ensign, Nov. 2012, 39-42. |
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Feb 28 | Redemption of the Dead | 2, 124, 127-128, 137-138 | □ Doctrine and Covenants 124:30–41; 127:1–9; 128:1–18; 137:1–10; 138:28–37. □ Richard G. Scott, “The Joy of Redeeming the Dead,” Ensign, Nov. 2012, 93-95. □ D. Todd Christofferson, “The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 9-12. |
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Mar 7 | Gospel Teachings in Nauvoo | The Articles of Faith, The King Follett Discourse | □ Psalm 82:6; Matthew 5:48; John 10:32–34; Romans 8:16–17; 2 Peter 1:3–4; 1 John 3:2–3; Doctrine and Covenants 93:11–22; 124:25–28, 37–42; 132:20–24. □ “God the Eternal Father,” ch. 2 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 37-43. □ “Becoming Like God,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics. |
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Mar 14 Additional Q&A |
The Relief Society and the Church | □ Dallin H. Oaks, “The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Ensign, May 2014, 49-52. □ Julie B. Beck, “The Vision of Prophets Regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief,” Ensign, May 2012, 83-85. |
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Mar 21 | Emma Smith, an Elect Lady | 25 | ||
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28 |
Spring break | No Class Today | ——— | |
Apr 4 | The Doctrine of Eternal Marriage and Family | 131, 132:1-29 | □ Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17 □ Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign, Nov. 2008, 92-95. □ Joshua J. Perkey, “Why Temple Marriage?” New Era, Aug. 2013,30-32. |
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Apr 11 | Plural Marriage | 132:1-3, 30-66,
OD-1 |
□ Jacob 2:27–30 □ “Plural Marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics. Consider also reading: □ “Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics. □ “Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics. □ “The Manifesto and the End of Plural Marriage,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics. |
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Apr 18 |
Easter Message Christ: Advocate & Redeemer |
19, 45:1-5 | ||
Apr 25 |
The Mission of Joseph Smith | 19, 45:1-5 | □ 2 Nephi 3:1–21; Doctrine and Covenants 122:1–2; 135:3; Joseph Smith—History 1:33. □ Neil L. Andersen, “Joseph Smith,” Ensign, Nov. 2014, 28-31. □ Tad R. Callister, “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 35-37. |
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May 9 | The Martyrdom | 135-136 | □ Thomas S. Monson, “The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example,” Ensign, Nov. 2005, 67-70. □ “The Martyrdom,” chapter 22 in Church History in the Fullness of Times Student Manual, 2nd ed. (CES manual, 2003), 273-85. |
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May 2 | Succession in the Presidency | □ Doctrine and Covenants 107:33; 112:30–32; 124:127–28. □ Boyd K. Packer, “The Twelve,” Ensign, May 2008, 83-87. □ “The Twelve to Bear Off the Kingdom,” chapter 23 in Church History in the Fullness of Times Student Manual, 2nd ed. (CES manual, 2003), 286-96. |
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May 16 | Hastening the Work of Salvation / Year-In-Review | 64-65, 133 | □ Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?” Ensign, May 2014, 58-62. □ “Hastening the Work of Salvation,” Ensign, Oct. 2013, 36-39. |