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W07 Gospel Research and Insight
Name: Daniel Allred
Instructions
Follow the steps below to complete this activity. Save this document with your name in the file name. When you have completed this activity and answered all the questions, follow the instructions in your course to submit the document for grading and feedback.
Step 01
Carefully read and review Section 37-42 of Doctrine and Covenants.
Step 02
Identify the five most significant laws that God revealed to His children in section 42 through his
servant Joseph and explain why you feel they are significant. (
250-300 words
)
For each law found, including the following:
State the law
you found as a statement
Scripture Reference
(The verse(s) that motivated you to select the law you have stated).
Explanation (Why you feel this law is significant).
1) Law: Missionaries are commissioned to go forth in pairs by the power of the spirit.
Source: Doctrine and Covenants 42:6
Explanation: This verse outlines how missionary endeavors are to be carried out, emphasizing the necessity of being spiritually ordained. Missionaries, acting in the name of God, spread the Gospel and lead individuals unto Christ.
2) Law: Obey the commandments.
Source: Doctrine and Covenants 42:29
Explanation: God reaffirms the importance of adhering to His commandments, emphasizing that love for Him is demonstrated through obedience. Those who follow His commandments are promised blessings.
3) Law: Stewardship of funds lies with the bishop, who distributes to the needy.
Source: Doctrine and Covenants 42:31
Explanation: This verse delineates the role of the bishop and his counselors in managing funds for the welfare of the community. The bishop is entrusted with providing assistance and overseeing the material needs of his congregation.
4) Law: Embrace cleanliness and reverence.
Source: Doctrine and Covenants 42:40
Explanation: Both outward cleanliness and inward humility are emphasized here. Our attire should reflect modesty and respect, rather than seeking attention. This Law underscores the importance of displaying obedience and devotion.
5) Law: Shun idleness and strive for progress.
Source: Doctrine and Covenants 42:42
Explanation: Idleness impedes personal advancement and spiritual growth. Progress is achieved
through diligent effort and a willingness to work. This Law encourages continual striving and forward movement in one's endeavors.
Step 03
Answer the following questions:
1.
What do these laws reveal about God’s character? (
100-150 words)
I am convinced that these laws demonstrate our God's commitment to orderliness and the deliberate organization of His church. They reflect not only God's character but also His responsiveness to our prayers and inquiries. By establishing these laws, God aims to eliminate confusion and provide clear guidance for His followers regarding His expectations and the execution of His church. We can trust that God will never mislead us or overlook our questions and desires. He anticipated the confusion among the Saints
and guided them to ask the necessary questions that led to the formulation of these laws.
2.
What do they reveal about man’s nature? (
100-150 words)
Click or tap here to write your response.
Step 04
Create five
self-evaluation questions based on these laws of God you selected from Section 42 that would be worth pondering on for a disciple. (
100-150 words)
This demonstrates that human nature tends towards disorderliness and requires structure to avoid chaos. Rules and guidance from a higher authority are essential for success and comprehension of our purpose. Without such guidance, individuals are prone to trouble. The natural inclination of humans is towards evil until they embrace Christ. However, by accepting Christ into their lives, they become governed by His teachings and experience the blessings He offers. These laws serve as a framework to steer individuals away from temptations and toward
goodness. Laws are necessary for individuals to attain eternal life.
Step 05
Reflect on the insights you gained this week. Write a 150-250 word paragraph
; describe what the single most powerful insight
was that came to you as you studies this week’s revelations and what you hope to do with it.
Your paragraph should contain:
o
A description of what stood out to you.
o
What you hope to do better as a result of this new or deeper understanding you have been given.
Here are some questions to consider in writing this paragraph:
o
Was there a particular “one=liner” in these revelations that captures your greatest insight?
o
What was your biggest “aha” moment in studying these revelations?
o
What do you hope to do better as a result of what you have studied?
As I reflected on this week's revelations, the concept that stood out to me the most was the importance of structure and guidance in both spiritual and earthly matters. The laws outlined in
Doctrine and Covenants, particularly those regarding missionary work, obedience, stewardship, cleanliness, and diligence, highlighted the necessity of orderliness in our lives. This deeper understanding has illuminated the significance of adhering to God's commandments and seeking His guidance in all aspects of life. My biggest "aha" moment came when I realized that by embracing Christ and His teachings, we can overcome the inherent disorderliness of human nature and find purpose and direction. Moving forward, I hope to integrate this insight into my daily life by striving for greater obedience, humility, and diligence. I aspire to be more
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intentional about following God's guidance and seeking His will in more of the decisions I make,
trusting that through His orderliness, I can find peace, fulfillment, and ultimately, eternal life.