Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

D&C [THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST]

“The Promised Restoration Goes Forward”

December 30 – January 5, 2025

WEEK 01: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

The Restoration Proclamation highlights the foundational events and principles of the Restoration of the Gospel, such as Joseph Smith's First Vision, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, and the reestablishment of the Church with priesthood authority. It underscores the reality of the Godhead, the role of Jesus Christ as the Savior, and the purpose of the Church in preparing for His Second Coming. The document also calls for personal reflection on these truths and an invitation to embrace the restored gospel.

SPARK 1: JOSEPH’S SPIRITUAL POWER PUNCH

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OBJECT LESSON: Etched in the Fleshy Tables of our Hearts”: Restoration Proclamation Study Sheets --[ETSY LINK COMING SOON]--

QUESTIONS:

- President Nelson chose to stand in the sacred grove to give this proclamation. Why was that important? Why do we preserve these places as a Church?

- Do you feel like there is power in being somewhere where history happened?

- What experiences have you had in sacred places like this?

SPARK 2: PATTERNS OF LOVE

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OBJECT LESSON: “God Loves His Children”: Understanding The Restoration Teaching Kit --[ETSY LINK COMING SOON]--

QUESTIONS:

- When have you felt pieces of your testimony stitch together?

- What connections have you found between your understanding of God and the understanding of friends of other faiths?

- When have you felt power in proclaiming truth? Has it ever backfired in an unexpected way?

SPARK 3: THE MIGHT OF A MATCH

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OBJECT LESSON: “Gather Together in One All Things in Christ”: Restoration Kerplunk Game --[ETSY LINK COMING SOON]--

QUESTIONS:

- When have you had a match-lighting moment? What helped you have the courage?

- Have you ever experienced a time when you thought an idea was yours only to realize later that God had a hand in its development?

- Joseph had many mentors (living and angelic), who has been a mentor for you in your efforts to step up to your destiny?

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 PREVIEW OF 2025

00:03:31 LESSON SUMMARY

00:05:37 SPARK 1 INSIGHTS

00:13:42 SPARK 1 OBJECT LESSON

00:16:22 SPARK 1 QUESTIONS

00:18:03 SPARK 2 INSIGHTS

00:22:38 SPARK 2 OBJECT LESSON

00:27:42 SPARK 2 QUESTIONS

00:28:42 SPARK 3 INSIGHTS

00:35:18 SPARK 3 OBJECT LESSON

00:40:34 SPARK 3 QUESTIONS

00:41:37 WRAP UP

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER

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