The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Lesson 1 – Prophets and Apostles
Excerpt:
“We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints solemnly proclaim that…”
Objectives:
-Introduction to The Family Proclamation
-The Church of Jesus Christ is build on the foundation of Apostles and Prophets
-Role of the Prophet and the importance of following his counsel
Read the story of Samuel the Lamanite which is found in Helaman, chapters 13 through 15. The following scriptures are significant: Helaman 13:2–6; 14:2–5, 9–11, 20–21, 29–31; 16:1–2. How we respond to the prophet’s counsel is a good indication of how committed we are to the Lord.
Have Dad (or Mom or another family member) play the role of the prophet Samuel. He can stand on a table, at the top of the stairs, or somewhere else where he is higher than the rest of the family. He will then call out to the family, admonishing them to live gospel standards. The family, on the other hand, will role-play the part of the wicked Nephites who refused to hearken to the prophet. They will refuse to keep the standards and will attempt to hit the prophet (Dad) with stones (marshmallows).
For example, Dad could say, “The Lord commands you to dress modestly.” The family would respond, “No! We don’t care what the Lord wants. We won’t dress modestly!” Dad could say, “Don’t date until you’re sixteen.” The family could shout back, “We will date when we are fifteen if we want to!”
At the end of the activity, ask the family how it felt to reject the prophet. Read in the Book of Mormon about the consequences the Nephites faced for rejecting Samuel the Lamanite and stoning other prophets in their day (3 Nephi 9:1–4, 10–12).
(Activity from Deborah Pace Rowley, Before They Turn Twelve)
The Lord Speaks through His prophets:
Amos 3:7
Luke 1:70
Ephesians 2:20
D & C 1:38
D & C 21:4-6
1 Nephi 22:1-2
Articles of Faith 1:5-6
Blessings/Curses:
2 Chronicles 20:20
D & C 1:14
Continuous Revelation:
2 Nephi 29: 3-13
Prophet/Seer/Revelator:
Mosiah 8:15-17
D & C 107: 91-92
Quote:
“The only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church in that day when the Church was organized. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, ‘as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; . . . as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.’ (D&C 21:4-5) There will be some things that take patience and faith. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. It may contradict your political views. It may contradict you social views. If may interfere with some of your social life . . . Your safety and ours depends upon whether or not we follow the ones whom the Lord has placed to preside over his church. He knows whom he wants to preside over this church, and he will make no mistake. The Lord doesn’t do things by accident. . . . Let’s keep our eye on the President of the Church.”
(President Harold B. Lee in Conference Report, Oct. 1970, pp. 152-53)
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