Ap training—elder foster 2.11(1)

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For they have strayed from mine ordinances, and have broken mine everlasting covenant;

They seek not the Lord to establish his righteousness, but every man walketh in his own way, and after the image of his own god, whose image is in the likeness of the world, and whose substance is that of an idol, which waxeth old and shall perish in Babylon, even Babylon the great, which shall fall.

Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments;

And also gave commandments to others, that they should proclaim these things unto the world; and all this that it might be fulfilled, which was written by the prophetsD&C 1:15-18

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The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones, that man should not counsel his fellow man, neither trust in the arm of flesh

But that every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world;

That faith also might increase in the earth;

That mine everlasting covenant might be established;

That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world

D&C 1:19-23

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Wherefore, as ye are agents, ye are on the Lords errand; and whatever ye do according to the will of the Lord is the Lords business.D&C 64:29


No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;

By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile

Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;

That he may know that thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.D&C 121:41-44


Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.

The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.D&C 121:45-46

Aaronic Priesthood Strengthening the Young Men of the ChurchJanuary 2014

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Ponder the following and share your thoughts

If an Aaronic Priesthood quorum was functioning properly, I would see the following on Sunday:

1. _____________________________________________2. ______________________________________________

I would see the following during the week:

1.______________________________________________________2.______________________________________________________

One way our quorum could improve: _______________________________________________________

1. Let Aaronic Priesthood holders learn and act (D&C 107:99).

2. Let quorum presidencies preside. Help them know how to sit in council and teach priesthood duties (D&C 107:85).

3. Help the young men understand that their primary responsibility is to invite all to come unto Christ (D&C 20:59). What is the Lords vision for your quorum?

Search D&C 107:99 and identify what you feel are the most important words. Be prepared to share why. Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.What is the Lords vision for your quorum?

1. Let Aaronic Priesthood holders learn and act (D&C 107:99). Come, Follow Me What is the Lords vision for your quorum?

Look for how families can be strengthened as young men learn their duty and act for themselves.

What is the Lords vision for your quorum?


Search D&C 107:85 and identify what you feel are the most important words or phrases. Be prepared to share why. And again, verily I say unto you, the duty of a president over the office of a deacon is to preside over twelve deacons, to sit in council with them, and to teach them their duty, edifying one another, as it is given according to the covenants.What is the Lords vision for your quorum?

1. Let Aaronic Priesthood holders learn and act (D&C 107:99).

2. Let quorum presidencies preside. Help them know how to sit in council and teach priesthood duties (D&C 107:85).What is the Lords vision for your quorum?




This is what happened when a deacons quorum president taught his quorum that it was their duty to serve others.

Going to this sisters home was their idea. What is the Lords vision for your quorum?


What are the duties of Aaronic Priesthood holders? What is the Lords vision for your quorum?


The priests duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.D&C 20:46-47, 51, 53-54, 59And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.The teachers duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.

Search D&C 20:46-47, 51, 53-54, 59 for some of the duties of Aaronic Priesthood holders. preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacramentvisit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray... and attend to all family dutieswatch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them

warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto ChristWhat is the Lords vision for your quorum?

What is the Lords vision for your quorum? 1. Let Aaronic Priesthood holders learn and act (D&C 107:99).

2. Let quorum presidencies preside. Help them know how to sit in council and teach priesthood duties (D&C 107:85).

3. Help the young men understand that their primary responsibility is to invite all to come unto Christ (D&C 20:59).

Look for what happened when these young men came to an understanding of their duty to invite all to come unto Christ.



Elder L. Tom Perry


And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles.Luke 6:12,13


When Jesus came into the coasts of Csarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.Matthew 16:13-19


And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.Matthew 16:13-19

men came to an understanding of their duty to invite all to come unto Christ.



Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.D&C 13


Wherefore, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased because Christ hath ascended into heaven, and hath sat down on the right hand of God, to claim of the Father his rights of mercy which he hath upon the children of men?

For he hath answered the ends of the law, and he claimeth all those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will cleave unto every good thing; wherefore he advocateth the cause of the children of men; and he dwelleth eternally in the heavens.

And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men.Moroni 7:27-32


For behold, they are subject unto him, to minister according to the word of his command, showing themselves unto them of strong faith and a firm mind in every form of godliness.

And the office of their ministry is to call men unto repentance, and to fulfil and to do the work of the covenants of the Father, which he hath made unto the children of men, to prepare the way among the children of men, by declaring the word of Christ unto the chosen vessels of the Lord, that they may bear testimony of him.

And by so doing, the Lord God prepareth the way that the residue of men may have faith in Christ, that the Holy Ghost may have place in their hearts, according to the power thereof; and after this manner bringeth to pass the Father, the covenants which he hath made unto the children of men.Moroni 7:27-32


Behold, I send you out to reprove the world of all their unrighteous deeds, and to teach them of a judgment which is to come.

And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.D&C 84:87, 88


After this vision closed, the heavens were again opened unto us; and Moses appeared before us, and committed unto us the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the north.D&C 110:11-15After this, Elias appeared, and committed the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham, saying that in us and our seed all generations after us should be blessed.After this vision had closed, another great and glorious vision burst upon us; for Elijah the prophet, who was taken to heaven without tasting death, stood before us, and said:Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachitestifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord comeTo turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse


Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors.D&C 110:16


Members of the Church of Jesus Christ are sent forth to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men (D&C 138:56). This work of salvation includes member missionary work, convert retention, activation of less-active members, temple and family history work, and teaching the gospel. The bishopric directs this work in the ward, assisted by other members of the ward council.Handbook 2, 5 The Work of Salvation


Although the bishop retains ultimate responsibility in these areas, the ward mission leader coordinates member missionary work, the high priests group leader coordinates temple and family history work, and the Sunday School president assists other ward leaders in improving gospel learning and teaching. The bishop may assign one of his counselors to coordinate convert retention and the other to coordinate activation. Each priesthood or auxiliary leader assists in furthering the work of salvation in his or her organization.Handbook 2, 5 The Work of Salvation


For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.

They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.D&C 84: 33-34


Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.John 8:12Ephesians 5:8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.Proverbs 4:18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.D&C 50:24That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.


And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord;

For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me;

And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;

And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Fathers kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.D&C 84: 35-38


And this is according to the oath and covenant which belongeth to the priesthood.

Therefore, all those who receive the priesthood, receive this oath and covenant of my Father, which he cannot break, neither can it be moved.D&C 84: 39-40


But whoso breaketh this covenant after he hath received it, and altogether turneth therefrom, shall not have forgiveness of sins in this world nor in the world to come.D&C 84: 41


And wo unto all those who come not unto this priesthood which ye have received, which I now confirm upon you who are present this day, by mine own voice out of the heavens; and even I have given the heavenly hosts and mine angels charge concerning you.D&C 84: 42


I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.John 10:11-15



Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou hast done; for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearyingness declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this people. And thou hast not feared them, and hast not sought thine own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments.

And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever; and I will make thee mighty in word and in deed, in faith and in works; yea, even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.Helaman 10:4-5

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