Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

D&C [THE ARTICLES OF FAITH & OFFICIAL DECLARATIONS 1 & 2]

“We Believe”

December 8 – December 14, 2025

WEEK 50 SUMMARY

The Articles of Faith articulate foundational beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; personal accountability for sins; salvation through Christ's Atonement via faith, repentance, baptism by immersion, and receiving the Holy Ghost; priesthood authority and primitive church organization with prophets and apostles; spiritual gifts like prophecy and healing; the Bible and Book of Mormon as scripture; ongoing revelation; the gathering of Israel, Zion in America, Christ's millennial reign, and earth's paradisiacal renewal; religious freedom; obedience to laws; and pursuing virtues like honesty, chastity, and benevolence. Official Declaration 1 (1890) ended plural marriage under revelation to President Wilford Woodruff to comply with U.S. laws and protect Church operations. Official Declaration 2 (1978) extended priesthood ordination and temple blessings to all worthy males regardless of race, as revealed to President Spencer W. Kimball, affirming divine impartiality and fulfilling prophecies.

SPARK 1: A MIGHTY OAK

SPARK 2: THE BLAME GAME

OBJECT LESSON 1: “We Believe”: Articles of Faith Playing Cards

OBJECT LESSON 2: “Long-Promised Day”: Post-It Notes Snowflakes

CHAPTERS

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00:00:14 ANNOUNCEMENT

00:02:45 INTRO

00:04:58 QUICK GLANCE

00:11:04 SPARK 1

00:20:50 QUESTIONS 1

00:23:38 OBJECT LESSON 1

00:27:23 SPARK 2

00:38:11 QUESTIONS 2

00:42:13 OBJECT LESSON 2

00:46:29 WRAP UP

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