“Upon You My Fellow Servants”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 12-17, and Joseph Smith—History 1:66-75. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Maclane Heward and special guests Mayte and Luke Woods on the following topics: Bringing Souls unto Christ Is of Great Worth and Ordinances Give Me Access to God’s Power. Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below. All content included is free to download and share in any non-commercial setting.
Videos
Enjoy clips from this week perfect for sharing in teaching and family settings:
Dr. Maclane Heward explains the background behind these revelations that came a year before the Church’s founding.
Luke Woods testifies of how the Lord carries people through tough times, drawing on his own experiences.
Mayte Woods shares how she learned that we can feel Christ when we are at low points in our lives.
Luke Woods recognizes the Lord’s hand in the details of his life, preparing the way before him.
Mayte Woods describes how a priesthood blessing provided her a powerful witness and comfort during a tough time.
Maclane Heward explains why missionaries were given the instruction to “declare repentance”.
Maclane Heward speaks of how missionary work refines the missionary and their relationship with God.
Dr. Maclane Heward offers insight into the character of Joseph Knight, describing his early involvement with the Church.
Maclane Heward discusses the importance of teaching youth that the Lord gives them His power in order to do His work.
Dr. Maclane Heward explains why sword symbolism is used to describe the Word of God in the Doctrine and Covenants.
Maclane Heward responds to a study question about the personal nature of scriptural texts.
Maclane Heward responds to a study question about the restoration of the Priesthood.
From the Whitmer farm, Ryan Saltzgiver relays how the Whitmer family, through David came to be involved in the work.
From the banks of the Susquehannah, Ryan Saltzgiver describes how the Aaronic Priesthood was restored to the earth.
From the Whitmer farm, Ryan Saltzgiver tells how the Testimony of the Three Wtinesses came to be.
Ryan Saltzgiver speaks of the many Saints that received revelation through the prophet about the marvelous work unfolding.
Illustrations
Illustrations are made specific to the content in the “Come, Follow Me” resource each week. Access this week’s images below:
Meet our Scholar: Maclane Heward
Maclane Heward expresses his appreciation for the value of covenants and ordinances.
Meet our Guest: Mayte Woods
Mayte Woods shares a story of feeling a powerful joy while preaching the gospel.
Meet our Guest: Luke Woods
Luke Woods recalls being encouraged by the Spirit to take joy in his missionary work.
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