Lesson 14: The Blessings of the Temple

Blessings of the Temple


President Gordon B. Hinckley, First Counselor in the First Presidency, said that the temple is “a symbol of strength, a haven of peace, a sanctuary of service, a school of instruction, a place of revelation, … a house of covenants” (“The Salt Lake Temple,” Ensign, Mar. 1993, p. 4). 


President Harold B. Lee said: “When you enter a holy temple, you are by that course gaining fellowship with the Saints in God’s eternal kingdom, where time is no more. In the temples of your God you are endowed not with a rich legacy of worldly treasure, but with a wealth of eternal riches that are above price” (“Enter a Holy Temple,” Improvement Era, June 1967, p. 144).

• Richard H. Winkel, “The Temple Is about Families,”  Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2006, 9–11.
• Silvia H. Allred, “Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants,”  Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2008, 112–14.
• Doctrine and Covenants 109, 138.
• True to the Faith (2004), 170–74.

Sunday Lesson 13: Patriarchal Blessings

Discussion Questions

Why would the Lord want me to have a patriarchal blessing?•
How can I better understand and participate in the fulfillment • of my blessing?
When and with whom is it appropriate for me to share my • patriarchal blessing? (see True to the Faith [2004], 113).

Additional Resources
Thomas S. Monson, “Be Thou an Example,” • Ensign and Liahona, May 2005, 112–15.
“Help can come to you from many sources. One is your patriarchal blessing. Such a blessing contains chapters from your book of eternal possibilities. Read your blessing frequently. Study it carefully. Be guided by its cautions. Live to merit its promises” (p. 114).
Julie B. Beck, “You Have a Noble Birthright,” • Ensign, May 2006, 106–8.
“About Patriarchal Blessings,” • New Era, Mar. 2004, 32–35.

Sunday Lesson 9: A Young Woman as a Peacemaker in Her Home

A Young Woman as a Peacemaker in Her Home “The blessed part of being a peacemaker is that those who are peacemakers and who live the gospel principles receive a testimony borne of the Holy Ghost. They enjoy the peace that surpasseth all understanding, relief from inner tensions, joy and happiness, contentment, growth, and development” (Franklin D. Richards, in Conference Report, Oct. 1974, p. 154; or Ensign, Nov. 1974, p. 107).

Romans 12: 14-21
14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17 Recompense to no man bevil for evil. Provide things honest in the dsight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Discussion Questions
What could bring the spirit of peace into my home?
What am I doing to bring peace and harmony to my family?
How can I be a peacemaker among my ward family, especially among the young women in our class?

Additional Resources
James E. Faust, “The Healing Power of Forgiveness,” Ensign and Liahona, May 2007, 67–69.
Henry B. Eyring, “Our Hearts Knit as One,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2008, 68–71.
3 Nephi 12:9; Doctrine and Covenants 64:9–11.
Experience
Personal Progress: Divine Nature value experience 7.

Upcoming Sunday Lesson (Feb 28th, taught by Advisors)

Lesson 8: Improving Communication Skills

Poor Communication

• Making no effort to understand each other’s needs and problems
• Not choosing a good time
• Trying to communicate in a noisy and disruptive physical environment
• Not communicating with love

Good Communication

• Making efforts to understand each other’s needs
• Planning for an appropriate time
• Consulting with everyone involved
• Communicating love as well as needs

 Barriers to Communication

•  Sending an unclear message
• Not listening
• Ignoring the speaker
• Not being trustworthy
• Embarrassing someone in front of others
• Not understanding each other

 Benefits of Communication

• Helps us understand others’ feelings, joys, and sorrows
• Helps others understand us
• Prevents problems caused by misunderstandings
• Helps us care about others and feel unity with them

  Ways to Improve Communication in the Family

• Be a good listener.
• Accept other members of the family as they are.
• Confide in parents and other family members.
• Care about the interests of other family members.
• Be affectionate.
• Give sincere compliments and approval.
• Keep confidences shared with you.
• Help to create a good environment for communication.

Additional Resources
Robert D. Hales, “Christian Courage: The Price of • Discipleship,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2008, 72–75.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Tongue of Angels,” • Ensign and Liahona, May 2007, 16–18.
Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:29; 2 Nephi 25:26–27; Doctrine • and Covenants 20:54; 108:7.


Experiences
Personal Progress: Divine Nature value experience 3.
Have each young woman select a standard in For the Strength of Youth (pamphlet, 2001), and have her initiate a discussion with her parents on that subject.  

 

 

Upcoming Sunday Lesson (Feb 21, taught by Advisors)

“Lesson 7: Living in Love and Harmony,” Young Women Manual 2, 25

• What makes families harmonious?
• Why can’t something or someone have harmony by itself or herself?
• What experiences have I had where I was treated in a Christlike manner? What were the results of these experiences?
• What are some ways Christ would have me treat my family? How would this affect my family?

Quotes

“No other success can compensate for failure in the home” --President David O. McKay

Scriptures
Matthew 22:36–39 

36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt alove the Lord thy God with all thy bheart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy cmind.
38 This is the first and great acommandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt alove thy neighbour as thyself.

Additional Resources
Thomas S. Monson, “To Learn, to Do, to Be,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2008, 60–62, 67–68.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Life’s Lessons Learned,” Ensign and Liahona, May 2007, 45–47.
For the Strength of Youth (pamphlet, 2001), 6.

Experience

Personal Progress: Divine Nature value experience 5; • Individual Worth value experience 3; Good Works value experience 5.

Upcoming Sunday Lesson

“Lesson 6: Sharing Work in the Home,” Young Women Manual 2, 22 (February 7th)
One of our Church leaders has counseled us: “It is the duty of children to obey their parents, to learn, and to help with household chores” (Joseph B. Wirthlin, in Conference Report, Oct. 1980, pp. 101–2; or Ensign, Nov. 1980, p. 70).

“I do not believe people can be happy unless they have work to do. One can really be more of a slave to idleness than to work. Work also keeps us humble and reminds us of how all our blessings come to us from our Heavenly Father. …

“The gospel of work is a very important teaching of the Church. If we learn to work early in life we will be better individuals, better members of families, better neighbors, and better disciples of Jesus Christ, who Himself learned to work as a carpenter” (Neal A. Maxwell, “Gospel of Work,” Friend, June 1975, p. 7).

Scriptures
Doctrine and Covenants 42:42  Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer.

Alma 36:25  Yea, and now behold, O my son, the Lord doth give me exceedingly great joy in the fruit of my labors;

Doctrine and Covenants 58:27 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;

Articles
Kenneth Johnson, “Restoring Faith in the Family,” Ensign and Liahona, May 2008, 15–17.
For the Strength of Youth (pamphlet, 2001), 10–11.