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One Small Step of FaithStudent Handout for Scene 1

Scene Script (Practice reading the script aloud.)

From small beginnings great things come to pass.

In the Spring of 1820 a boy stepped into a quiet grove looking for answers.

A seed of faith had been nurtured in the soil of western New York.

In time it would blossom and then bear fruit.

It would grow to fill the earth.

Millions would find renewed faith in Jesus Christ . . . all from one small step of faith.

How to Learn SmartThe following self-access activities will help you learn smart. Your success is highly related to the

time you spend in direct contact with the language––listening, speaking, reading, and writing.Learning a foreign language is a marathon, not a 100-yard dash.

1. Daily Activities• Carry your cutout Fold Cards each day and review and pronounce the words and phrases. • Do the following procedure three times for each word/phrase to be learned

A. Arm Tap multi-syllable words and short phrases. As you say a word/phrase , tap the syllables or words out on your arm. Right-handers tap down extended left arm from shoulder to back of left hand––one tap for each syllable or word; emphasize the stressed syllable or word. Left-handers tap up from right hand to right shoulder (reverse order). Note that you have three joints––shoulder, elbow,

wrist, and space between each to tap as needed. This activity gives you kinesthetic, auditory, and visual reinforcement for learning. B. Next underline the word/phrase by sliding the right hand from shoulder to back of left hand as you

say the word, then say, “got it,” with your right thumb up and pointing to yourself (reverse this order for left-handers).When initially learning a word, go through the process three times. When reviewing it, go through it once or as needed.

• Speak the new language as much as possible. (SYL = Speak Your Language)• Shadow Talk what you hear. Listen very closely and repeat in your mind what you hear. • Talk to others in English. Talk to yourself in English. Think in English. Repeat aloud often.• Carry a small booklet to use as a language journal. Write in it daily.

- Collect and write down new vocabulary words that you see or hear. Learn them. - Rewrite in your own words something you learned during the day.

• The combination to unlocking your long-term memory is: 10 mins--24 hrs--7 days--review initial learning within ten minutes--review it again within 24 hours--reinforce it a few more times within seven days

• This time sequence assists in moving information from short-term to long-term memory.2. Every Night Tasks

Do a Theta Scan by reviewing the vocabulary and idioms on cutout Fold Cards and all new concepts for ten minutes just before bedtime. Arm tap words and phrases as needed. This review prepares the brain for transferring information from short-term to long-term memory during your Theta sleep.

Fold Cards: Cut on solid lines and fold on dotted lines. Carry with you to study and learn.Write your native language equivalents under the English meanings. Ask your teacher for help.

Wo rds Your Language P h r a s e s Mean ing

beginn ings ______________________ come to pass happen

stepped ______________________ seed of faith portion of hope

g r o v e ______________________ in time eventually

a n s w e r s ______________________ bear fruit provide

nu r tu red ______________________ step of faith action of hope

b lossom ______________________ fill the earth cover the earth

g r o w ______________________ all from because of

m i l l i o n s ______________________

renewed ______________________

©2008 Glen W. Probst & Von G. Packard Script & Pictures ©2004 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Scene 1

Born of Goodly ParentsStudent Handout for Scene 2


Joseph! Help! I'm stuck. Ugh. I slipped.

I was born in the year 1805, of goodly parents who spared no pains in instructing me in the Christian religion.

Thank you, Catherine. Yesterday we were reading in the Gospel of John.For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Remember, children, there is no other way to salvation except through Jesus Christ.

Dear Lord, at the end of this day we gather together as a family in prayer to thank thee for the many blessings that we receive at thy hand.

Quest ions A n s w e r s

1. What’s the matter? 1. I’m stuck.2. What happened? 2. I slipped.3. When was Joseph born? 3. In the year 1805.4. What kind of parents? 4. Goodly parents.5. Instruction in what religion? 5. The Christian Religion.6. Where were they reading yesterday? 6. In the Gospel of John.7. What did God give the world? 7. His only begotten son.8. Those who believe in him will have what? 8. Everlasting life.9. There is no other way to salvation except 9. Jesus Christ.

through whom?10. How are they gathered? 10. As a family.11. Why are they gathered together? 11. To give thanks for their many

blessings.

Practice and Learn These Mini Conversations

When were you born? How did you learn the gospel?I was born in 1988. My parents taught it to me.

Where were you born? Did they read the scriptures to you?In the state of Utah. Yes, they did.



he lp ___________________ goodly parents good father/mother

s tuck ___________________ spared no pains did everything

s l i pped ___________________ gather together assemble

i n s t ruc t i ng ___________________ no other way only one way

whosoeve r ___________________ remembe r ___________________

be l i eveth ___________________ w o r l d ___________________

p e r i s h ___________________ yes t e r d ay ___________________

sa l v a t i on ___________________ together ___________________

except ___________________ p r a y e r ___________________

gathe r ___________________ b less i ngs ___________________


What Does Saved Mean?Student Handout for Scene 3


Father was obliged to labor hard for the support of a large family.

"Pull it out; pull it out now!"

"Look out, boys, here it comes!"

Remember, horse high and hog tight.

It required the exertions of all who were able to render any assistance.

At an early age my mind became seriously impressed with regard to the welfare of my soul.

There was, in the place where we lived, an unusual excitement on the subject of religion.

Great multitudes united themselves to the different religious parties, which created no small stir

among the people, some contending for one faith, some for another.

"And they are as stubble before the wind . . .

"Brother, have you been saved? Have you? How many of you have been saved?"

What does saved mean?

I'd like to know that myself.

Quest ions A n s w e r s1. Who was obliged to labor hard? 1. Father.2. Why? 2. For the support of a large family.3. Look where? Why? 3. Look out! Here it comes!4. How high? 4. Horse high.5. How tight? 5. Hog tight.6. What did it require? 6. The assistance of all.7. What happened to Joseph at an early age? 7. My mind became seriously impressed.8. What was happening in the place where he lived? 8. An unusual excitement on religion.9. What would they like to know? 9. What saved means.


Have you every worried about your spiritual welfare? Why are there so many faiths in the world?Yes, I’ve thought about it a lot. Because people interpret the Bible differently.

What are you doing about it? Is that why we need modern day revelation?I’m reading the scriptures and attending church. Yes, without it we don’t know God’s will.



ob l iged _______________ horse high & hog tight high and close

support _______________ with regard to regarding

e x e r t i o n s _______________ unusual excitement uncommon activity

r e n d e r _______________ no small stir a lot of excitement

ass i s tance _______________ have you been saved are you saved, okay

m ind _______________ stubb le _______________

impressed _______________ contending _______________

w e l f a r e _______________ mul t i tudes _______________

s o u l _______________ p a r t i e s _______________

sub jec t _______________ created _______________

mean _______________ I ’ d _______________


Ask And Ye Shall ReceiveStudent Handout for Scene 4


“Now God has told us repeatedly in holy writ, that fallen man cannot be saved. Only God can rescue us, but, unless he wills it so, it cannot be.”

“Who will reach out for his mighty hand if he offers it?”

“The grace of God is sufficient to save all sinners. So Brethren and Sisters, doyou have faith, and are you willing to show the Lord the evidence of your faith?”

Father . . .

Yeah?

How will we know if we are saved?

I don't reckon God intends to save just a few of his children, Joseph, but I do believe you can know where ya stand. Remember what the Bible says . . . ask and ye shall receive? If we ask in faith, God will show us what to do.

Quest ions A n s w e r s1. What has God told us repeatedly? 1. That fallen man cannot be saved.2. Who only can rescue us? 2. Only God can rescue us.3. Unless He wills it so, what happens? 3. It cannot be.4. For what will you reach out? 4. For His mighty hand.5. What are you willing to show the Lord? 5. Evidence of my faith.6. What does Joseph’s father reckon? 6. God intends to save all his children.7. What does Joseph’s father believe? 7. That you can know where you stand.8. What happens when you ask in faith? 8. God will show us what to do.


Can God rescue us? Is the grace of God sufficient to save us?Yes, but we have to do our part. No, we must do our part?

Are you willing to do your part? What is that?Yes, I am willing to do my part. We must follow Him and obey His laws.



repeated l y _______________ wills it so wants it to be

r e s cue _______________ it cannot be it won’t happen

m igh ty _______________ reach out for try to get

o f f e r s _______________ are you willing will you

g r a ce _______________ I don’t reckon I don’t think

su f f i c i en t _______________ where ya stand your status, condition

s i n n e r s _______________ will show us will tell us

ev idence _______________ what to do what we should do

f e w _______________


How Can We Know?Student Handout for Scene 5


Why doesn't Father come?

Father has a lot of faith. He just shows it differently than some folks.

“Now, if you embrace wrong doctrine and unite with a corrupt church, you can expect coldness and darkness all of your life. You must inquire as to which denomination comes nearest to the truth, and that is the church with which you must unite.”

But how can we know which doctrine is right?

We must obtain from God that knowledge which man cannot give . . . or take away.

Questions A n s w e r s1. What does father have? 1. A lot of faith.2. How does he show it? 2. Differently than some folks.3. If you embrace wrong doctrine, what can you expect? 3. Coldness and darkness all of your

life.4. What must you inquire about? 4. Which denomination comes nearest

to the truth.5. How can we know what is right? 5. We must ask of God.


Why do you go to church? Is it okay if the doctrine is near the truth?Because I want to feel close to God. No, God wants us to know the exact truth.

How do you show your faith? How can I know if something is true?By going to church and living the gospel. You can pray to Him about it, and He will give you

a feeling of peace if it is true.



embrace _________________ wrong doctrine false teachings, beliefs

c o r r u p t _________________ shows it demonstrates it

i n q u i r e _________________

r i g h t _________________ expect _________________

nea res t _________________ obta in _________________

doct r i ne _________________ knowledge _________________

da rkness _________________ un i te _________________

f o l k s _________________ co ldness _________________


One Lord and One FaithStudent Handout for Scene 6


The Bible teaches there is one Lord and one faith, Joseph.

Then why do doctrines disagree?

We need to strive to find the answer that is right for us.

But shouldn't there be one answer that's right for everyone?

So great were the confusion and strife among the different denominations, that it was impossiblefor a person young as I was to come to any certain conclusion who was right and who was wrong.

There. See, that's how it's done.

“Fellow citizens of Palmyra. Today we celebrate the anniversary of our freedom. Freedompurchased with the blood and tears of our own comrades.”

Joseph, keep your eye on things. I'm going to fetch more gingerbread.

You haven't been coming to church, Joseph.

I'm trying to do what you said . . . decide which doctrine is right.

I see, well . . . beware of pride, boy. Your eternal soul is at stake.

Questions A n s w e r s1. What does the Bible teach? 1 There is one Lord and one faith.2. What about doctrines? 2. Doctrines disagree.3. Why do we need to strive? 3. To find the answer that is right for us.4. What kind of answer should there be? 4. One answer that’s right for everyone.5. Where were the confusion and strife? 5. Among the different denominations.6. What was impossible for a person young as Joseph? 6. To come to any certain conclusion.7. To come to any certain conclusion about what? 7. Who was right and who was wrong.8. What are they celebrating? 8. The anniversary of their freedom.9. Where is Joseph’s mother going? 9. To fetch more gingerbread.10. What is at stake? 10. Your eternal soul is at stake.11. What is Joseph trying to do? 11. Decide which doctrine is right.


How are you doing with your studies? We celebrate our anniversary every year.Not so well. When were you married?

Why not? What’s the matter? In September of 1960.I get distracted and lose focus. Wow! That’s almost 50 years ago.


Wo rds Mean ing P h r a s e s Mean ing

d i s ag ree _________________ that’s how it’s done that’s how you do it

s t r i v e _________________ young as I was my age

s t r i f e _________________ keep your eye on watch over, take care of

confus ion _________________ beware of be careful about

conc lus ion _________________ at stake in the balance, at risk

c i t i z ens _________________ p r i d e _________________

ce leb ra te _________________ f reedom _________________

fetch _________________ purchased _________________


Joseph, You Worry too MuchStudent Handout for Scene 7


Considering that God could not be the author of so much confusion, I determined to investigate the subject more fully.

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."

Joseph, you worry too much.

Just tryin' to do what's right, Alvin.

I know.

During this time of great excitement, my mind was called up to serious reflection and great uneasiness. Still, I kept myself aloof from all these parties, though I attended their meetings asoften as occasion would permit.

"Ask, and it shall be given you. "Seek, and ye shall find.""knock, and it shall be opened unto you."

Questions A n s w e r s1. Of what could God not be the author? 1. Of so much confusion.2. What did Joseph determine to do? 2. To investigate the subject more

fully.3. What is thy word? 3. It’s a lamp unto my feet and a

light unto my path.4. According to Alvin, what does Joseph do too much? 4. He worries too much.5. According to Joseph, what is he just trying to do? 5. Just trying to do what’s right.6. What kind of time was this? 6. A time of great excitement.7. Whose mind was called up to serious reflection? 7. Joseph’s mind.8. Although Joseph kept himself aloof, what did he attend 8. He attended their meetings.

as often as occasion would permit?9. What will be given to you if you ask, seek, and knock? 9. The truth.


Why do we worry so much? I am determined to learn English.Because we want things to go well. Yeah, but it’s not easy.

Maybe things will go the same regardless. Sometimes I get discouraged.I doubt that. I know, but it’s important to keep

trying.



cons ide r i ng ________________ more fully more completely

determined ________________ called up brought to

i nvest iga te ________________ I kept myself aloof I remained apart

l amp ________________ to do what’s right to be good

path ________________ to serious reflection to much thought

w o r r y ________________ as often as as much as

uneas iness ________________ occas ion ________________

seek ________________ p e r m i t ________________


The Only Real Answers Come from GodStudent Handout for Scene 8


"For everyone that asketh, receiveth.""And he that seeketh, findeth."

It's time to go, boys. Come on.

"To believe that God answers prayers is to believe that he does not govern, but is governed by the prayers of men."

"I contend that God's given unto each and everyone of us the ability to think . . . to reason for ourselves."

In the midst of this war of words and opinions, I often said to myself, "What is to be done? Who of all these parties are right, and how shall I know it?"

So, what do you think?

Well, Father says the only real answers come from God.

The good Lord answers in his own way, Joseph, and in his own time, but he does answer.

Questions A n s w e r s1. Who receives? 1. Everyone that asks.2. And who finds? 2. He that seeks.3. What time is it? 3. It’s time to go.4. According to the preacher, what is it to believe 4. That He does not govern.

that God answers prayers?5. But is governed by what? 5. The prayers of men.6. What does the preacher contend? 6. That God’s given unto each and

everyone of us the ability to think and reason for ourselves.

7. What did Joseph often say to himself? 7. What is to be done? Who of all these parties are right, and how shall I know it?

8. What does Father say? 8. The only real answers come from God.9. When and how does the Lord answer? 9. In his own way and in his own time.


We’re now in the middle of a long winter. What do you think? Is it time to leave?Yes, in my opinion, it’s too long. Not yet. I’ve still got some things to do.

What can we do about it? Okay, I’ll wait a little longer.We can stay inside and keep warm. Good, I’ll be ready soon.



gove rn _______________ each and everyone everybody, all of us

contend _______________ in the midst of in the middle of

to reason _______________ war of words verbal conflict

p a r t i e s _______________ in his own way on his terms

a b i l i t y _______________ in his own time on his schedule


Let Him Ask of GodStudent Handout for Scene 9


"If ye, then, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.But let him ask in faith."

Never did any passage of scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine. It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart. I reflected on it again and again, knowing that if any person needed wisdom from God, I did, for how to act I did notknow.

"The Almighty is telling us that our eternal salvation . . ."

The teachers of religion understood the same passage of scripture so differently, as to destroy all confidence in settling the question by appeal to the Bible. At length, I came to the conclusion that I must either remain in darkness and confusion, or else I must do as James directs . . . that is, askof God.


1. What do you know about gifts? 1. How to give good gifts.2. To whom? 2. To our us and our children.3. To whom will God give good things? 3. To them that ask.4. If you lack wisdom, whom do you ask? 4. Ask God.5. To whom does God give liberally? 5. To all men.6. What seemed to enterJoseph’s heart with great force? 6. The passage of scripture.7. How did the teachers of religion understand the same 7. Differently.

passage of scripture?8. What did it destroy in Joseph? 8. All confidence.9. What did Joseph conclude at length? 9. To ask of God.


What conclusion did you come to after hearing it? Do you make decisions by logic or feelings?I concluded that it’s true. For me, I use both.

How did you make your decision? Yes, if something is logical, it also feels right.I considered everything, and it felt right. I agree with that.



w i s dom ________________ I reflected on it I thought about it

l i b e r a l l y ________________ The Almighty God

passage ________________ by appeal to by referring to

l a c k ________________ at length eventually

de s t r oy ________________ came to the conclusion concluded, decided

conf idence ________________ remain in darkness stay uninformed

set t l i ng ________________ confus ion ________________


I Saw a Pillar of LightStudent Handout for Scene 10


"Oh how lovely was the morning, radiant beamed the sun above. Bees were humming, sweet birds singing, music ringing through the grove. When within the shady woodland, Joseph sought the God of love."

After I had retired to the place where I had previously designed to go, finding myself alone, Ikneeled down and began to offer up the desires of my heart.

I saw a pillar of light above the brightness of the sun which descended gradually until it fell upon me. And the light rested upon me. I saw two personages whose brightness and glory defy alldescription. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other,

"Joseph, this is my beloved son, hear him."

"Joseph's humble prayer was answered, and he listened to the Lord . . ."

My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right. I wasanswered that I must join none of them. And many other things did he say unto me.

Mother!

Questions A n s w e r s

1. To where did Joseph retire? 1. To the place where he had previously designed to go.

2. Once alone, what did he do? 2. He kneeled down and offered the desires of his heart.

3. What did he see? 3. He saw a pillar of light.4. What happened with the pillar of light? 4. It descended gradually.5. Where did the light come to rest? 5. The light rested upon him.6. Whom did Joseph see? 6. He saw two personages.7. Who spoke to joseph? 7. One of them.8. What did the Lord tell Joseph? 8. To join none of the sects.


What is your object in studying English? John, this is my friend Jake.My purpose is to learn it well. Listen to what he has to say.

How will it help you? Okay, I’ll listen.I’ll be able to talk with others Jake, what do you want to tell me?



r e t i r e d ________________ to offer up to give

p r e v i o u s l y ________________ desires of my heart my wants and feelings

des igned ________________ fell upon me came upon me

p i l l a r ________________ rested upon me encircled me

descended ________________ spake unto spoke to

d e f y ________________ my object my purpose

personages ________________ to inquire to ask


I Had Beheld a VisionStudent Handout for Scene 11


There are no such things as visions and revelations in these days.

I don't blame anyone for not believing my history. If I had not experienced what I have, I would not believe it myself.

Whoa!

It was nevertheless a fact that I had beheld a vision. I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two personages, and they did in reality speak to me. I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it.


1. According to the preacher, what does not 1. Visions and revelations.exist these days?

2. For what does Joseph not blame anyone? 2. For not believing his history.3. What if Joseph had not experienced what he had? 3. He would not believe it himself.4. Nevertheless, what was a fact? 4. That he had beheld a vision.5. What had he actually seen? 5. A light.6. And in the midst of that light, what did he see? 6. He saw two personages.7. And what did they do? 7. They spoke to him?8. And why could he not deny it? 8. Because he knew it, and he knew that

God knew it.

Practice and Learn These Mini Conversation

Do revelations exist these days? Is that a fact? Yes, they do. Yes, it is a fact.

Who receives them? How do you know it’s a fact?The Prophet. Because I saw it happen.



v i s i o n s ________________ no such things nothing like . . .

r e ve l a t i o n s ________________ in these days nowadays, anymore

b l ame ________________ in reality actually, really

expe r i enced ________________

f a c t ________________

beheld ________________ whoa ________________

personages ________________ anyone ________________

deny ________________ neve r the l e s s ________________


The Lord Restored His ChurchStudent Handout for Scene 12


The truth of any work can be seen in the blessings which flow from it. Joseph had been called of God. He had a work to do. Through him the Lord revealed new scripture, a record which contained a fullness of the Gospel.

There shall be no other name given whereby . . .

It was translated through the gift and power of God.

Only in and through the name of Christ . . .

And published as the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

"And if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, having faith in Christ, He will manifest the truth of it unto you by the power of the Holy Ghost . . . and by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may

know the truth of all things."

Through His living prophet, the Lord restored His Church. The fullness of the gospel was availableagain in beautiful simplicity.

"Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith Jr., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave unto him commandments, that the fullness of my Gospel might be proclaimed unto the ends of the world."


1. How can the truth of any work be seen? 1. In the blessings which flow from it.2. Of whom had Joseph been called? 2. Of God.3. What had he to do? 3. He had a work to do.4. What did the Lord reveal through him? 4. New Scripture.5. What kind of record? 5. A record which contained a fullness of

the Gospel.6. How was it translated? 6. Through the gift and power of God.7. How was it published? 7. As the Book of Mormon.8. How did the Lord restore His Church? 8. Through His living prophet Joseph Smith.



w o r k ________________ called of God selected by God

b less i ngs ________________ new scripture new sacred writings

f l o w ________________ Holy Ghost Holy Spirit

r e v ea l e d ________________ come upon happen

r e c o r d ________________ called upon appointed

f u l l n e s s ________________ ends of the world throughout the world

man i f es t ________________

spake ________________ inhab i tants ________________

t rans l a ted ________________ c a l a m i t y ________________


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