COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: October 14–20 Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: October 14–20 Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”

Philippians 1: All that happened to Paul furthered the gospel cause—Our conduct should be worthy of the gospel. Philippians 2: Saints should be of one mind and one spirit—Every knee will bow to Christ—Saints must work out their salvation—Paul faces martyrdom with joy. Philippians 3: Paul sacrifices all things for Christ—True ministers set examples of righteousness. Philippians 4: Stand fast in the Lord—We believe in being honest, true, and chaste. Colossians 1: Redemption comes through Christ—He created all things, is in the image of God, and is the Firstborn of the Father. Colossians 2: The fulness of the Godhead dwells in Christ—Beware of being deceived by the traditions of men—The handwriting against us was nailed to the cross of Christ. Colossians 3: Some lives are hidden with God in Christ—The Saints are told to be holy and to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 4: The Saints are told to be wise in all things—Luke and others greet the Colossians.
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COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 30–October 13 Ephesians “For the Perfecting of the Saints”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 30–October 13 Ephesians “For the Perfecting of the Saints”

Ephesians 1: The Saints are foreordained to receive the gospel—The gospel is to be restored in the latter days—The Saints are sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise—They know God and Christ by revelation. Ephesians 2: We are saved by grace through faith—The blood of Christ saves Jew and Gentile alike—The Church is built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets. Ephesians 3: The Gentiles are fellow heirs with Israel—The love of Christ surpasses all understanding. Ephesians 4: There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism—Apostles and prophets are essential to the Church—The Saints are exhorted to live righteously—They are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 5: The Saints are exhorted to avoid uncleanness and walk uprightly—Husbands and wives should love each other. Ephesians 6: Children should honor their parents—Servants and masters are judged by the same law—Saints should put on the whole armor of God.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 38: September 23–29 Galatians “Walk in the Spirit” Mormon LDS Bible

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 23–29 Galatians “Walk in the Spirit”

Galatians 1: Preachers of false gospels are accursed—Paul received the gospel by revelation—He believed, was taught, and preached to the Gentiles. Galatians 2: Paul goes to Jerusalem—He contends for the true gospel—Salvation comes through Christ. Galatians 3: God gave the gospel to Abraham—The Mosaic law was added because of transgressions—The law was a schoolmaster until Christ—The Saints are children of God by faith—All who are of the faith and baptized into Christ become Abraham’s seed. Galatians 4: The Saints are children of God by adoption—Paul calls the Galatians back to Christ—He compares the two covenants. Galatians 5: Stand fast in gospel liberty—Seek faith, love, Christ, and the Spirit—The works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit are named. Galatians 6: Bear one another’s burdens—As you sow, so shall you reap—Be not weary in well-doing.
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Come, Follow Me New Testament Lesson 37: September 16–22 2 Corinthians 8–13 “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 16–22 2 Corinthians 8–13 “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver” #ComeFollowMe

2 Corinthians 8: True Saints impart of their substance to the poor—Christ, out of His poverty, brought eternal riches. 2 Corinthians 9: God loves and rewards a cheerful giver—Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. 2 Corinthians 10: Bring every thought into obedience—Paul glories in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 11: Maintain the simplicity that is in Christ—Satan sends forth false apostles—Paul glories in his sufferings for Christ. 2 Corinthians 12: Paul is caught up to the third heaven—The Lord gives men weaknesses that they may triumph over them—Paul manifests the signs of an Apostle. 2 Corinthians 13: Saints should test themselves as to righteousness—Be perfect and of one mind; live in peace.
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COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 9–15 2 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Ye Reconciled to God”

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 9–15 2 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Ye Reconciled to God”

2 Corinthians 1: God comforts and cares for His Saints—The Saints are sealed and given assurance by the Spirit in their hearts. 2 Corinthians 2: Saints should love and forgive one another—They always triumph in Christ. 2 Corinthians 3: The gospel surpasses the law of Moses—Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 4: Gospel light shines on the Saints—Mortal trials are nothing as contrasted with eternal glory. 2 Corinthians 5: Saints walk by faith and seek tabernacles of immortal glory—The gospel reconciles man to God—God’s ministers carry the word of reconciliation to the world. 2 Corinthians 6: Now is the day of salvation—God’s ministers must walk uprightly and bear all things—Saints should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 7: Godly sorrow for sin leads to repentance—The sorrow of the world leads to death.
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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 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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