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Lesson 15:
The Prophet
Receives
Revelation
for the
Church
“Lesson 15: The Prophet Receives Revelation for the Church,” Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History, (1997),76
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Purpose
To help the children understand that
revelation for the whole Church comes only
through the living prophet and that we
should follow him.
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Our opening prayer will be given
by
(Enter name here)
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Attention Activity
• We are going to play the game “Teacher
Says.”
• It’s Just like “Simon Says” except I’m the
teacher, I’m not Simon.
• You can only do what the “Teacher Says”.
• If you do something that doesn’t start with
“Teacher says” then you are out till the
end of that round.
• Any questions about “Teacher Says”
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Attention Activity
Let’s Play
“Teacher Says”
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Attention Activity
• There will be many people in our lives
telling us what to do.
• We can trust some of them to give us
good advice.
• Others we cannot trust.
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Attention Activity
• To whom should we listen to receive good
advice?
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Attention Activity
• To whom should we listen to receive good
advice?
– Our Parents
– Our Teachers
– The Prophet
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Attention Activity
• We should always listen to what the
prophet says, because he tells us what
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us
to do.
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Attention Activity
The prophet receives instructions from
Heavenly Father and Jesus for the entire
Church.
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Attention Activity
We should never listen to someone who tells
us to do something different from what the
prophet says.
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Attention Activity
• We’re going to show you some directions
that the Prophet may give.
• If you think it is what the Prophet would
say, raise your hand.
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Attention Activity
• The prophet says it is OK to use a bad
word once in a while.
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Attention Activity
• The prophet says pay a full tithing.
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Attention Activity
• The prophet says one-tenth is too much;
just pay what you can afford.
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Attention Activity
• The prophet says never swear or use bad
language.
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Attention Activity
In the early days of the Church, a few other
people besides the Prophet Joseph Smith
claimed they were receiving revelations for
the whole Church.
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Attention Activity
• Church members were getting confused
about whom they should listen to and what
they should do.
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Attention Activity
• The Lord gave instructions, which are now
published in the Doctrine and Covenants,
to the members of the Church about who
would receive revelations for the whole
Church.
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Attention Activity
This is what today’s lesson is about.
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Lesson 15:
The Prophet
Receives
Revelation
for the
Church
“Lesson 15: The Prophet Receives Revelation for the Church,” Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History, (1997),76
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• While Joseph and Emma Smith were living in Harmony, Pennsylvania, a few months after the Church was organized, Oliver Cowdery disagreed with the wording of one of the revelations Joseph had received from the Lord.
• Oliver wrote to Joseph Smith and said, “I command you in the name of God to erase those words!”
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• Joseph immediately wrote back to Oliver and asked him “by what authority he took upon him to command me to alter or erase, to add to or diminish from, a revelation or commandment from Almighty God”
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• A short time later Joseph and Emma went to Fayette, New York, where they found that Oliver Cowdery and the Whitmer family were convinced that this revelation Joseph had received had an error and should be changed.
• Joseph spent much time trying to reason with Oliver and the Whitmers. Eventually Christian Whitmer became convinced that the revelation was correct as Joseph had given it, and he helped convince the others.
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• Oliver Cowdery and the Whitmers were also studying some revelations that Hiram Page, one of the Eight Witnesses of the gold plates, claimed he had received from a “seer stone.”
• Hiram Page said he
could see revelations in this stone.
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• Among other things, he said he had received by revelation instructions on the location of Zion, the place where the Church was to go to establish the kingdom of God on the earth.
• Many people believed the things that Hiram Page said.
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• Joseph Smith was concerned that others were claiming to receive revelations for the Church.
• He decided to deal with the problem at a conference that would be held soon.
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• Before the conference Joseph prayed, and the Lord revealed Doctrine and Covenants 28, which said that Joseph Smith was the only one authorized to receive revelation for the whole Church.
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• Other people also claimed to have received revelation for the Church.
• One of these was a woman named Hubble.
• According to John Whitmer, she appeared to be very religious, and some people were misled by her.
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• Joseph Smith prayed to Heavenly Father about the problem and received Doctrine and Covenants 43 as an answer.
• This revelation says that the prophet of the Church, whether Joseph Smith or someone who would be called to be prophet after Joseph, is the only one who receives revelation for the entire Church.
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Discussion
Time
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• Who was originally
appointed to receive
commandments and
revelations for the whole
Church?
(D&C 28:2; 43:2–5.)
• Why was this done? (D&C 43:6.)
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• Why was this done?
(D&C 43:6.)
• What might happen if
several people received
revelation at the same time
for the whole Church?
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• Why was this done?
(D&C 43:6.)
• What might happen if
several people received
revelation at the same time
for the whole Church?
– If they disagreed, members
of the Church would not
know whom to follow.
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• Why was this done?
(D&C 43:6.)
• What might happen if
several people received
revelation at the same time
for the whole Church?
– If they disagreed, members
of the Church would not
know whom to follow.
• Who is the only person who receives
revelation for the whole Church today
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• Why was this done?
(D&C 43:6.)
• What might happen if
several people received
revelation at the same time
for the whole Church?
– If they disagreed, members
of the Church would not
know whom to follow.
• Who is the only person who receives
revelation for the whole Church today?
– The living prophet.
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• What should we do if
someone other than the
prophet says he or she
has received revelation
that Church members
should follow?
(D&C 43:5–6.)
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• What is the difference between the teachings
of the living prophet and those of other
Church leaders? (D&C 28:1–2, 4–5.)
• Joseph Smith’s name in Doctrine and
Covenants 28:2 can be replaced by the name
of the living prophet.
• Does this mean we should not
listen to anyone but the
prophet?
• Other Church leaders can also
teach us and give us
instruction.
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• What is the difference between the teachings
of the living prophet and those of other
Church leaders? (D&C 28:1–2, 4–5.)
• Joseph Smith’s name in Doctrine and
Covenants 28:2 can be replaced by the name
of the living prophet.
• Does this mean we should not
listen to anyone but the
prophet?
• Explain that other Church
leaders can also teach us and
give us instruction.
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However, only the prophet can tell us what the
Lord has commanded us as a Church to do.
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• For whom can we
receive revelation?
• We each can
receive personal
revelation for our
own lives.
• We can also receive revelation according
to our responsibilities; for example,
– fathers and mothers receive revelation for
their families,
– the Primary president can receive revelation
for the Primary in her ward,
– the Bishop can receive revelation for the ward.
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• What does the living prophet have
that no other person has?
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• What does the living prophet have
that no other person has?
–The authority, or keys, to receive
revelation for the entire Church
(D&C 28:7.)
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• What did Hiram Page do wrong?
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• What did Hiram Page do wrong?
–He claimed to have received
revelation for the Church.
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• How does the Lord’s instruction to Oliver
Cowdery in Doctrine and Covenants
28:11 show the Lord’s love for Hiram
Page even though he needed to repent?
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• How do we know that the Lord loves us
even when we are disobedient?
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• How might the Lord let us know when
we have done something wrong?
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• Let’s read Doctrine and Covenants
28:13.
–13 For all things must be done in
order, and by common consent in
the church, by the prayer of faith.
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• “Common consent” means that all the
members of the Church accept the
instructions and decisions of Church
leaders.
• How do we show common consent
today?
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• “Common consent” means that all the
members of the Church accept the
instructions and decisions of Church
leaders.
• How do we show common consent
today?
–By raising our hands to sustain the
actions of our Church leaders.
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• “Common consent” means that all the
members of the Church accept the
instructions and decisions of Church
leaders.
• How do we show common consent
today?
–By raising our hands to sustain the
actions of our Church leaders.
• What does it mean to sustain our
leaders?
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• “Common consent” means that all the
members of the Church accept the
instructions and decisions of Church
leaders.
• How do we show common consent
today?
–By raising our hands to sustain the
actions of our Church leaders.
• What does it mean to sustain our
leaders?
–We promise to support and help them
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Enrichment
Activities
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Enrichment Activity 2
• It is always wise to follow the prophet, even if we do not completely understand why he tells us to do something.
• If we follow the prophet, we will be doing what the Lord wants us to do. (see D&C 1:38).
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Enrichment Activity 2
• President Wilford Woodruff, the fourth President of the Church said:
• -“The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of this Church to lead you astray”
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Enrichment Activity 2
The prophet will never ask us to do something that the Lord does not want us to
do.
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Enrichment Activity 3
• When you raise your hands to sustain
people in their callings, we promise to
support and help them in their callings.
• This is called “common consent”.
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Enrichment Activity 3
• Can you think of ways you can help and
support Church leaders such as the
bishop, the Primary president, your
Primary teacher, and your parents in their
Church callings.
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Enrichment Activity 4
Does anyone have the ninth article of faith
memorized
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Enrichment Activity 4
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all
that He does now reveal, and we believe
that He will yet reveal many great and
important things pertaining to the Kingdom
of God.
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Enrichment Activity 5
Let’s sing “Follow the Prophet”
The first verse listed you should all know.
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Follow the Prophet
1. Adam was a prophet, first one that we know.
In a place called Eden, he helped things to grow.
Adam served the Lord by following his ways.
We are his descendants in the latter days.
Chorus
Follow the prophet, follow the prophet,
Follow the prophet; don't go astray.
Follow the prophet, follow the prophet,
Follow the prophet; he knows the way. Words and music: Duane E. Hiatt, b. 1937. (c) 1989
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Enrichment Activity 6
Some new versus were added.
Let’s try to sing them.
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• Joseph was a prophet,
First one in our day.
He saw God and Jesus
When he went to pray.
He prayed with great faith
To know which church
was true.
Jesus said to “join none.
Truth shall come through
you.”
• (author unknown)
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• Brigham Young, the prophet,
Valiant to the end,
“Lion of the Lord,”
He was Jesus’ friend.
Led the Saints to safety
Far out in the West,
Helped them to grow mighty,
Equal to the test.
• Sharon Y. Cupp
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• Nephi was a prophet,
Tried to get the plates.
He dressed up as Laban
By the city gates.
With his brothers waiting,
Nephi went inside.
He knew God would help him
And with him abide.
• Glenn Kidder
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Samuel was a prophet,
Lamanite by birth,
Prophesied the time when
Christ would come to earth.
Cried to all, “Repentance!”
Shouted from the wall.
Wicked would not listen,
Tried to make him fall. • Holly W. Hancock
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• President Hinckley is our
prophet; his words are from
the Lord
When we heed his council,
we are in accord.
Be Grateful, True, and
Humble; Be Prayerful,
Clean and Smart
He says that we'll be happy;
just take the "B's" to heart. Lisa Ellis---from lds.about.com
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• Now we have a prophet,
in the latter-day,
He is here to guide us in
so many ways.
If we choose to follow all
that he may say,
We will have the Spirit
with us every day.
Lisa Ellis---from lds.about.com
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• Thomas is a prophet With a gentle heart. Visiting the sick, He always does his part. Servant from his youth - He will lead us well. Listen to his stories, Live by what they tell. (Written by Kirstan Hilton/ ga04132008)
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• President Monson is our
Prophet, leads us day by
day.
Gives us words of wisdom,
things we must obey.
Led by inspiration, he
knows what we must do.
Following his counsel is
sure to bring us through. (Written by Linda Terry, Sandy, Utah / ga03262008)
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• President Monson is a
prophet, friend to
everyone!
Shares his testimony
through stories that are
fun.
If we listen carefully and do
what he tells us,
we’ll return to heaven, and
live with God above.
(Written by De Lane Andrus Hyer, Orem, Utah / ga03242008)
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Our closing prayer will be given
by
(Enter name here)
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THE END
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Images and clipart are from lds.org, Microsoft office, and other
websites indicating the images were in the public domain or
permitted for church and home use.
The Lesson and Scripture story are from lds.org. This power point
presentation was created with the help of a power point by Linda
DiVall.
Please do not use this presentation for commercial use. Feel free
to alter the presentation for use in church or home to suit personal
preference.
This presentation is intended to supplement, not replace, the
lesson manual and scriptures.
Teachers should refer to the manual, scriptures and other
resources when preparing and conducting the lesson.
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D&C 28:2; 43:2–5
• 2 But, behold, verily, verily, I say unto thee, no
one shall be appointed to receive
commandments and revelations in this church
excepting my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., for he
receiveth them even as Moses.
• 2 For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that
ye have received a commandment for a law unto
my church, through him whom I have appointed
unto you to receive commandments and
revelations from my hand.
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D&C 28:2; 43:2–5 • 3 And this ye shall know assuredly—that there
is none other appointed unto you to receive
commandments and revelations until he be
taken, if he abide in me.
• 4 But verily, verily, I say unto you, that none
else shall be appointed unto this gift except it be
through him; for if it be taken from him he shall
not have power except to appoint another in his
stead.
• 5 And this shall be a law unto you, that ye
receive not the teachings of any that shall come
before you as revelations or commandments; Return
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D&C 43:6
• 6 And this I give unto you that you may not
be deceived, that you may know they are
not of me.
Return
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D&C 43:6
• 6 And this I give unto you that you may
not be adeceived, that you may know they
are not of me.
Return
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D&C 43:5–6
• 5 And this shall be a law unto you, that ye
receive not the teachings of any that shall
come before you as revelations or
commandments;
• 6 And this I give unto you that you may
not be deceived, that you may know they
are not of me.
Return
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D&C 28:1–2, 4–5
• 1 Behold, I say unto thee, Oliver, that it shall be
given unto thee that thou shalt be heard by the
church in all things whatsoever thou shalt teach
them by the Comforter, concerning the
revelations and commandments which I have
given.
• 2 But, behold, verily, verily, I say unto thee, no
one shall be appointed to receive
commandments and revelations in this church
excepting my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., for he
receiveth them even as Moses.
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D&C 28:1–2, 4–5
• 4 And if thou art led at any time by the Comforter
to speak or teach, or at all times by the way of
commandment unto the church, thou mayest do
it.
• 5 But thou shalt not write by way of
commandment, but by wisdom;
Return
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Doctrine and Covenants 28:2
• 2 But, behold, verily, verily, I say unto
thee, no one shall be appointed to receive
commandments and revelations in this
church excepting my servant Joseph
Smith, Jun., for he receiveth them even as
Moses.
Return
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D&C 28:7
• 7 For I have given him the keys of the
mysteries, and the revelations which are
sealed, until I shall appoint unto them
another in his stead.
Return
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Doctrine and Covenants 28:11
• 11 And again, thou shalt take thy brother,
Hiram Page, between him and thee alone,
and tell him that those things which he
hath written from that stone are not of me
and that Satan deceiveth him;
Return
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D&C 1:38
• 38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have
spoken, and I excuse not myself; and
though the heavens and the earth pass
away, my word shall not pass away, but
shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own
voice or by the voice of my servants, it is
the same.
Return