COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 2–8 1 Corinthians 14–16 “God Is Not the Author of Confusion, but of Peace” LDS Mormon Sunday School Primary Home Family

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 2–8 1 Corinthians 14–16 “God Is Not the Author of Confusion, but of Peace” #ComeFollowMe

1 Corinthians 14: People should desire spiritual gifts—Tongues and prophecy are compared—Prophecy is the greater gift—Paul says, You may all prophesy; covet to prophesy. 1 Corinthians 15: Christ died for our sins—He rose from the dead and was seen by many—All men will be resurrected—Paul speaks of baptism for the dead—The three degrees of glory are described—Victory over death comes through Christ. 1 Corinthians 16: Paul counsels, Stand fast in the faith; let all things be done with charity.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 34: August 26–September 1 1 Corinthians 8–13 “Ye Are the Body of Christ” #ComeFollowMe

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 26–September 1 1 Corinthians 8–13 “Ye Are the Body of Christ”

1 Corinthians 8: There are many gods and many lords—To us there is one God (the Father) and one Lord, who is Christ. 1 Corinthians 9: Paul rejoices in his Christian liberty—He preaches the gospel to all without charge—He is all things to all men to gain converts. 1 Corinthians 10: Christ is the God of Israel and the spiritual Rock that guided them—Ancient Israel rebelled against Christ—Paul contrasts true and false sacraments. 1 Corinthians 11: Paul speaks of certain customs of hair and grooming—Heresies will arise that test and prove the faithful—The sacramental emblems are partaken in remembrance of the flesh and blood of Christ—Beware of partaking unworthily. 1 Corinthians 12: The Holy Ghost reveals that Jesus is the Christ—Spiritual gifts are present among the Saints—Apostles, prophets, and miracles are found in the true Church. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul discusses the high status of charity—Charity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else.
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COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 19-25 1 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Perfectly Joined Together”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 19-25 1 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Perfectly Joined Together”

1 Corinthians 1: True Saints are perfectly united in the same mind and in the same judgment—Preach the gospel and save souls—The gospel is preached by the weak and the simple. 1 Corinthians 2: The gospel is preached by the power of the Spirit—The Spirit reveals all things to the Saints—The unrepentant natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 3: Milk comes before meat in the Church—Men’s works will be tried by fire—The Saints are the temple of God, and if they are faithful, they will inherit all things. 1 Corinthians 4: Christ’s ministers must be faithful—The Apostles suffer, minister, and keep the faith—The kingdom of God is not in word but in power. 1 Corinthians 5: The Church cannot fellowship sinners—Christ, our passover, was sacrificed for us. 1 Corinthians 6: Church members should not fight one another in the courts—The unrighteous will not be saved—True Saints are the temple of the Holy Ghost. 1 Corinthians 7: Paul answers special questions about marriage among those called on missions—Paul praises self-discipline.
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COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 12–18 Romans 7–16 “Overcome Evil with Good” LDS Mormon

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 12–18 Romans 7–16 “Overcome Evil with Good”

Romans 7: The law of Moses is fulfilled in Christ—Paul delights in the law of God after the inward man. Romans 8: The law of Christ brings life and peace—Those adopted as children of God become joint heirs with Christ—God’s elect are foreordained to eternal life—Christ makes intercession for man. Romans 9: Paul explains how the law of election (foreordination) operates—The people of Israel are chosen (foreordained) to receive the adoption, covenants, promises, and blessings of the gospel; yet they are not all Israel who are of Israel—They must seek their blessings by faith—The Gentiles also attain to righteousness and salvation by faith. Romans 10: Salvation comes through righteousness to those who believe in Christ—Faith comes by hearing the gospel taught by legal administrators sent of God. Romans 11: Israel was chosen (foreordained) according to the election of grace—But some harden their hearts against it—The Gentiles are adopted into the house of Israel—The gospel goes preferentially to the Gentiles until the fulness of the Gentiles. Romans 12: Paul counsels the Saints to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, to use their own grace-given gifts, and to live as Saints should live. Romans 13: Paul counsels, Be subject unto God’s ministers; keep the commandments; love one another; righteousness leads to salvation. Romans 14: PAvoid quarreling about opinions and making unrighteous judgment of each other—Every knee will bow to Christ—The kingdom of God embraces righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 15: True Saints fellowship one another—Paul recounts his diligence in preaching the gospel—The gifts of the Spirit are poured out upon the Gentiles. Romans 16: Paul sends greetings to various Saints—He counsels the Saints to avoid those who cause divisions—The Saints should be wise concerning good and innocent concerning evil.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 31: August 5–11 Romans 1–6 “The Power of God unto Salvation”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 5–11 Romans 1–6 “The Power of God unto Salvation”

Romans 1: The gospel is the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ—The wrath of God rests on those guilty of murder, homosexual practices, fornication, and other sins if the guilty do not repent. Romans 2: God will render to every person according to his or her deeds—Both Jews and Gentiles will be judged by gospel laws. Romans 3: Man is not justified by the law of Moses—He is justified through righteousness, which comes through faith in Christ, made possible through Christ’s atoning sacrifice. Romans 4: Abraham’s faith was accounted to him for righteousness—Man is justified by faith, righteous works, and grace. Romans 5: Man is justified through the blood of Christ—Adam fell, and Christ atoned that man might be saved. Romans 6: Baptism is in similitude of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ—The wages of sin is death—Christ brings eternal life.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 30 July 29–August 4 Acts 22–28 “A Minister and a Witness” Mormon LDS Sunday School

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: July 29–August 4 Acts 22–28 “A Minister and a Witness”

Acts 22: Paul recounts the story of his conversion and also tells of seeing Jesus in a vision—He is accorded some privileges as a Roman citizen. Acts 23: Paul is smitten at Ananias’s order—The Lord again appears to Paul—Forty Jews plot his death—He is delivered over to Felix. Acts 24: Paul is accused of sedition—He answers in defense of his life and doctrine—He teaches Felix of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come. Acts 25: Paul, before Festus, appeals unto Cæsar—Agrippa desires to hear Paul. Acts 26: Paul recounts his former persecution of the Saints as a Pharisee—He testifies of the appearance of Jesus on the Damascus road—Paul bears his testimony to King Agrippa. Acts 27: Paul, in a perilous voyage, travels toward Rome—An angel comforts him—He uses the gift of seership—He is shipwrecked. Acts 28: Paul is unharmed by a viper’s bite—He heals the sick in Melita—He preaches in Rome, first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 28: July 15–21 Acts 10–15 “The Word of God Grew and Multiplied”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS | Acts 10–15 | “The Word of God Grew and Multiplied”

Acts 10: An angel ministers to Cornelius—Peter, in a vision, is commanded to take the gospel to the Gentiles—The gospel is taught by witnesses—The Holy Ghost falls upon the Gentiles. Acts 11: God grants the gift of repentance to the Gentiles—The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch—The Church is guided by revelation. Acts 12: The martyrdom of James is described—An angel frees Peter from prison—The Lord slays Herod by disease—The Church grows. Acts 13: Saul and Barnabas are called to missionary service—Saul, now called Paul, curses a sorcerer—Christ is a descendant of David—Paul offers the gospel to Israel, then to the Gentiles. Acts 14: Persecution attends the spread of the gospel—Paul heals a crippled man; Paul and Barnabas are hailed as gods—Paul is stoned and revived; he preaches—Elders are ordained. Acts 15: Great dissension arises at Antioch concerning circumcision—The Apostles at Jerusalem decide the issue—Paul chooses Silas as his companion.
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COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: July 8–14 Acts 6–9 “What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: July 8–14 Acts 6–9 “What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?”

Acts 6: The Apostles choose seven to assist them—Stephen is tried before the council. Acts 7: Stephen recounts the history of Israel and names Moses as a prototype of Christ—He testifies of the apostasy in Israel—He sees Jesus on the right hand of God—Stephen’s testimony is rejected, and he is stoned to death. Acts 8: Saul persecutes the Church—Philip’s ministry in Samaria is described—Philip performs miracles and baptizes men and women—Peter and John come to Samaria and confer the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands—Simon seeks to buy this gift and is rebuked by Peter—Philip preaches about Christ and baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch. Acts 9: Jesus appears to Saul—Saul is a chosen vessel—Ananias restores Saul’s sight—Saul is baptized and begins his ministry—Peter heals Æneas and raises Dorcas from death.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 26: July 1–7 Acts 1–5 “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me” LDS Mormon

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: July 1–7 — Acts 1–5 “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me”

Acts 1: Jesus ministers for forty days after His resurrection—The kingdom is to be restored to Israel at a later time—The Twelve are to bear witness in Jerusalem, Judæa, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth—Jesus ascends into heaven—Matthias is chosen to fill the vacancy in the Twelve. Acts 2: The Spirit is poured out on the day of Pentecost—Peter testifies of Jesus’ resurrection—He tells how to gain salvation and speaks of the gift of the Holy Ghost—Many believe and are baptized. Acts 3: Peter and John heal a man lame since birth—Peter preaches repentance—He also speaks of the age of restoration preceding the Second Coming—He identifies Christ as the prophet of whom Moses spoke. Acts 4: Peter and John are arrested and brought before the council—Peter testifies that salvation comes because of Christ—The Sadducees strive to silence Peter and John—The Saints glory in the testimony of Jesus—They have all things in common. Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Lord and lose their lives—The Apostles continue the miracles of Jesus—Peter and John are arrested, an angel delivers them from prison, and they testify of Christ—Gamaliel counsels moderation.
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