D&C 18: 17-47

D&C 18

A name

If you married into a British royal family what are some privileges and responsibilities that would come with taking on that royal name?

Your names

Does your first or last name have any special meaning? What do they mean to you?

D&C 18

The Lord called Oliver Cowdery & David Whitmer to cry repentance. After He gave them instruction. He spoke to them about the privileges and responsibilities of taking upon themselves His name.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for us to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ?

• Its a commandment

• The worth of souls is great in God's sight

• To be saved

• Its part of the process of repentance

D&C 18:23

We take the name of Christ upon us in the waters of baptism. We renew the effect of that baptism each week as we partake of the sacrament, signifying our willingness to take His name upon us and promising always to remember him.

We are asked to stand as witness of Him...This means that we must be willing to let others know whom we follow and to whose Christ we belong: the Church of Jesus Christ. We certainly want to do this in the spirit of love and testimony. We want to follow the Savior by simply and clearly, yet humbly, declaring that we are members of His church. (Ballard)

Open Ended

What are ways YOU let others know you are a follower of Jesus Christ?

Open Ended

In D&C 18:17-19, the Lord commanded Oliver Cowdery & David Whitmer to possess 3 qualities, What are they?

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for us to do these things (have faith hope charity) as followers of Christ?

Church of the Devil (D&C 18:20)

This phrase does not refer to a specific church. It refers to any person, group, organization or philosophy that works against the Church of Jesus Christ and the salvation of the children of God.

Poll

In D&C 18:26-47 the Lord reveals the mission of the 12 Apostles. How would you feel if you received a calling where you were leading in the church on a worldwide level?

• That would rock!

• Terrified!

• I'd take it a step at a time

• Full of faith

Multiple Choice

Who is this?

• Elder Dale G. Renlund

• Elder Ronald A. Rasband

• Elder M. Russell Ballard

• Elder Neil A. Anderson

Multiple Choice

What was the profession of Elder Renlund before he became an apostle?

• Pediatrician

• General Surgeon

• Physiotherapist

• Cardiologist

Lets read D&C 18:27-32

Multiple Choice

According to D&C 18:27-32, apostle should ...

• take upon them Christ's name with a full heart's desire

• baptize in my name

• preach my gospel

• all of these

Open Ended

What do you think it means to mans to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ with full purpose of heart?

Let's read D&C 18:37-39

What did the Lord command Oliver Cowdry and David Whitmer to do?

Jeffrey R Holland Quote

"...beyond my words and teachings and spoken witness, my life must be part of that testimony of Jesus. My very being should reflect the divinity of this work. I could not bear it if anything I might ever say or do would in any way diminish your faith in Christ, your love for this church, or the esteem in which you hold the holy apostleship.

I do promise you - as I have promised the Lord and these my brethren - that I will strive to live worthy of this trust and serve to the full measure of my ability."

Multiple Choice

The first members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the latter days were called how long after the church became an official organization?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

Multiple Choice

Who is this?

• Elder Ronald A. Rasband

• Elder Gerrit W. Gong

• Elder Neil L. Andersen

• Elder Quentin L. Cook

Multiple Choice

Where did Elder Quentin L. Cook serve his mission?

• Brazil

• England

• Japan

• USA

Multiple Choice

Who is this?

• Elder Quentin L. Cook

• Elder Gary E. Stevenson

• Elder Todd. D. Christofferson

• Elder Ullisses Soares

Multiple Choice

How long has Gary E. Stevenson been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve?

• 2017

• 1996

• 2010

• 2015

Open Ended

Voice #1. Whose voice is this?

Open Ended

Voice #2. Whose voice is this?

Open Ended

Voice #3. Whose voice is this?

Question

Why are some voices easier to recognize than others?

Lets read D&C 18:34-36, 47

Identify one way the Lord said we can hear His voice. When have you felt the Lord inspire you as you have read or pondered the scriptures?