The Gospel and the Productive Life (Religion 150)

“The Gospel and the Productive Life (Religion 150)” Institute Primary Electives Student Readings (2016)

“Gospel and the Productive Life (Religion 150)” Student Readings

The Gospel and the Productive Life (Religion 150)

Student Readings

Note to students: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: The Plan of Salvation for Heavenly Father’s Children

Moses 1:39; Abraham 3:24–26.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2004), 1–5.
Robert D. Hales, “Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 24–27.

Lesson 2: The Guidance of the Spirit

John 14:26; 2 Nephi 32:5; Moroni 10:5; Doctrine and Covenants 6:15, 23.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 7–14.
David A. Bednar, “The Spirit of Revelation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 87–90.

Lesson 3: Setting Goals and Managing Time

Luke 14:28; Doctrine and Covenants 60:13.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 16–20.
M. Russell Ballard, “The Greatest Generation of Young Adults,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 67–70.

Lesson 4: Managing Financial Resources Wisely

Malachi 3:8–12.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 23–29.
David A. Bednar, “The Windows of Heaven,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 17–20.

Lesson 5: Faith in Jesus Christ Gives Us Power to Provide for Ourselves and Others

Proverbs 3:5–6; Alma 32:42.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 32–36.
Richard G. Scott, “The Transforming Power of Faith and Character,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 43–46.
David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.

Lesson 6: Providing for Self, Family, and Others

Doctrine and Covenants 29:31–32, 34; Moses 6:63.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 39–42.
Robert D. Hales, “Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 7–10.

Lesson 7: Recognizing and Developing Talents and Abilities

Alma 13:3; Doctrine and Covenants 138:55–56.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 45–49.
Henry B. Eyring, “Help Them Aim High,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 60–62, 67.

Lesson 8: Each of Us Can Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth

Matthew 6:33; Doctrine and Covenants 12:6–7.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 52–56.
M. Russell Ballard, “Be Anxiously Engaged,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 29–31.

Lesson 9: Becoming Self-Reliant in the Lord’s Way

Proverbs 3:5–6; 2 Nephi 4:34–35.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 59-64.
M. Russell Ballard, “Becoming Self-Reliant—Spiritually and Physically,” Ensign, Mar. 2009, 50–55.

Lesson 10: Seek Learning by Study and by Faith

Doctrine and Covenants 88:78–80, 118.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 67–72.
Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks, “Learning and Latter-day Saints,” Ensign, Apr. 2009, 22–27.
David A. Bednar, “Seek Learning by Faith,” Ensign, Sep. 2007, 61–68.

Lesson 11: Selecting and Becoming an Eternal Companion

2 Corinthians 6:14.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 75–80.
D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Marriage, Why Family,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 50–53.

Lesson 12: Observing the Laws of Physical Health

Doctrine and Covenants 89; 93:35.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 83–88.

Lesson 13: “These Things Shall Give Thee Experience”

2 Nephi 2:11; Doctrine and Covenants 136:31.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 90–95.
David A. Bednar, “Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 87–90.

Lesson 14: Honoring Covenants

Mosiah 5:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:78.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 98–103.
Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 86–89.

Lesson 15: Serving One Another

Matthew 10:39; Mosiah 4:15; Doctrine and Covenants 81:5.
The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 105–10.
M. Russell Ballard, “Finding Joy through Loving Service,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 46–49.