Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

D&C [D&C 1]

“Hearken, O Ye People”

January 6 – January 12, 2025

WEEK 02 SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Doctrine and Covenants Section 1, known as the "Lord's Preface," sets the stage for the revelations that follow it. It addresses the entire world and emphasizes the importance of listening to the Lord's voice, which reaches all people. It warns that those who do not heed it will face consequences. The section establishes the divine authority by which Joseph Smith and others have been called to share these revelations. It highlights that the gospel is to be proclaimed to all nations and that the weak and humble will play a significant role in this effort. The revelations reveal God's purpose to guide and prepare His people for His second coming, ensuring that no one can hide from His decrees and that His commandments will be fulfilled. The Lord urges repentance and faithfulness, offering forgiveness to those who turn to Him, and declares that His word will endure forever.

SPARK 1: THE DIVINE MULTIPLIER

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OBJECT LESSON: “Power to Lay the Foundation”: Foundation Chips Ringle Challenge Etsy Printable Link:

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QUESTIONS:

- When have you felt called to do something scary or overwhelming?

- Have you ever shrunk from an opportunity to do a work for God? What happened? How did you move past it?”

- When have you felt the love of God through another person?

SPARK 2: CROOKED, BROKEN, SCATTERED

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OBJECT LESSON: “They Might Come to an Understanding”: Crooked, Broken, Scattered Charades

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QUESTIONS:

- Elder Dushku shared a few of his rays. What are yours?

- When have you experienced what it’s like to struggle to be understood?

- If God intended to write this preface, why didn’t Joseph receive the revelation sooner?

- Do you think this is a lesson about coming to God first? Or do you think this was a lesson about how revelation can come after our own best efforts are expended?

SPARK 3: COVENANT CONDUCTORS

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OBJECT LESSON: “[They] Might Have Power”: Covenant Power Strip Analogy

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QUESTIONS:

- Have you ever felt God’s power flow into you? How did you know the source?

- In verse 36, it says that in the last days “the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst.” How does this phrase relate to covenental conductors?

- Who is your favorite scriptural example of power being transferred

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 INTRO

00:02:51 QUICK GLANCE

00:05:15 SPARK 1 INSIGHTS

00:13:27 SPARK 1 OBJECT LESSON

00:16:54 SPARK 1 QUESTIONS

00:17:46 SPARK 2 INSIGHTS

00:24:41 SPARK 2 OBJECT LESSON

00:27:21 SPARK 2 QUESTIONS

00:28:53 SPARK 3 INSIGHTS

00:34:02 SPARK 3 OBJECT LESSON

00:37:51 SPARK 3 QUESTIONS

00:39:15 WRAP UP

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