2001
Resource Guide for Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3
November 2001


“Resource Guide for Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3,” Ensign, Nov. 2001, 106

Resource Guide for Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3
For use in 2002, lessons 1–25

The following resources may be used to supplement, but not replace, lessons 1–25. Please teach the lessons in the order they are printed.

Note: The manual does not include a specific Easter lesson. If you want to teach a special Easter lesson (31 March), consider using conference addresses, articles, and hymns that focus on the Atonement, the Resurrection, and the life and mission of the Savior.

Lesson 1: The Godhead

Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,” Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2–7.

James E. Faust, “That We Might Know Thee,” Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2–5.

Douglas S. Ladle, “Insights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven,” Ensign, Dec. 2000, 22–25.

Lesson 2: The Plan of Salvation

L. Tom Perry, “‘Give Heed unto the Word of the Lord,’” Ensign, June 2000, 22–29.

L. Aldin Porter, “Our Destiny,” New Era, Oct. 2000, 44–46.

Robert England Lee, “Teaching Our Children the Plan of Salvation,” Ensign, Sept. 2001, 32–39.

“I Am a Child of God,” Hymns, no. 301.

Lesson 3: Sons of the Living God

Russell M. Nelson, “We Are Children of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 85–87.

“I Know My Father Lives,” Hymns, no. 302.

Lesson 4: I Have the Ability and Freedom to Choose

Richard G. Scott, “He Lives,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 87–89.

John Bytheway, “Think First, Act Fast,” New Era, May 1999, 32–34.

“Choose the Right,” Hymns, no. 239.

Lesson 5: “How Art Thou Fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer!”

James E. Faust, “The Enemy Within,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 44–46.

Richard C. Edgley, “Satan’s Bag of Snipes,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 42–43.

“Q&A: Every now and then, I feel so bad. It seems like everything is going wrong, not just in my life but in the world. It feels like Satan is getting too strong. Is there anything I can do?” New Era, Sept. 1999, 16–18.

Lesson 6: The Fall of Adam

Russell M. Nelson, “The Atonement,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 33–36.

Dallin H. Oaks, “‘The Great Plan of Happiness,’” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 72–75.

Jess L. Christensen, “The Choice That Began Mortality,” Ensign, Jan. 2002, 36–38.

Lesson 7: The Atonement Brings Victory over Death and Hell

Russell M. Nelson, “His Mission and Ministry,” New Era, Dec. 1999, 4–8.

Spencer J. Condie, “The Fall and Infinite Atonement,” Ensign, Jan. 1996, 22–27.

Lesson 8: The Resurrection and Judgment

Gordon B. Hinckley, “‘He Is Not Here, but Is Risen,’” Ensign, May 1999, 70–72.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Resurrection,” Ensign, May 2000, 14–16.

Lesson 9: Justice and Mercy

Richard G. Scott, “The Path to Peace and Joy,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 25–27.

D. Todd Christofferson, “Justification and Sanctification,” Ensign, June 2001, 18–25.

Lance B. Wickman, “‘Friends Again at Last’: Justice and Mercy in the Warming Glow of Charity,” Ensign, June 2000, 30–37.

Lesson 10: A Mighty Change

James E. Faust, “A Second Birth,” Ensign, June 1998, 2–5.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Challenge to Become,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 32–34.

Christopher Aulepp, “Turnaround,” New Era, Aug. 2000, 8–10.

“Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” Hymns, no. 220.

Lesson 11: Faith Sufficient to Obtain Eternal Life

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Fear Not; Only Believe,” New Era, Jan. 2000, 4–7.

James E. Faust, “The Shield of Faith,” Ensign, May 2000, 17–19.

H. Bruce Stucki, “The Faith of a Sparrow,” New Era, Sept. 2000, 4–6.

“True to the Faith,” Hymns, no. 254.

Lesson 12: Repentance

Boyd K. Packer, “Washed Clean,” Ensign, May 1997, 9–11.

Henry B. Eyring, “Do Not Delay,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 33–35.

Jay E. Jensen, “Do You Know How to Repent?” New Era, Nov. 1999, 4–7.

“Come unto Jesus,” Hymns, no. 117.

Lesson 13: Receiving Forgiveness As We Forgive

Gordon B. Hinckley, “‘Of You It Is Required to Forgive,’” Ensign, June 1991, 2–5.

Henry B. Eyring, “That We May Be One,” Ensign, May 1998, 66–68.

“I Have to Forgive Him?” Ensign, Apr. 1999, 48–49.

“Can I Be Forgiven?” New Era, Mar. 2000, 8–10.

Lesson 14: The Sacrament

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 37–40.

Julie Cannon Markham, “Taking His Name Upon Us,” Ensign, Apr. 1998, 38–43.

“Always Remember Him,” New Era, Oct. 2000, 15.

“As Now We Take the Sacrament,” Hymns, no. 169.

Lesson 15: Enduring to the End

Russell M. Nelson, “Stay in the Boat,” Friend, Mar. 1999, inside front cover.

Robert D. Hales, “‘Behold, We Count Them Happy Which Endure,’” Ensign, May 1998, 75–77.

Vinny DiGirolamo, “Pinned!” New Era, Oct. 2000, 12–14.

“Press Forward, Saints,” Hymns, no. 81.

Lesson 16: Jesus Christ, the Life and Light of the World

Gordon B. Hinckley, “My Testimony of Christ,” New Era, Apr. 2001, 4–7.

Sharon G. Larsen, “Your Light in the Wilderness,” Ensign, May 1999, 89–91.

“The Lord Is My Light,” Hymns, no. 89.

Lesson 17: The Holy Ghost

Boyd K. Packer, “The Cloven Tongues of Fire,” Ensign, May 2000, 7–9.

“Q&A: I know the Holy Ghost can guide me, but how can I tell the difference between my own thoughts and feelings and the inspiration of the Spirit?” New Era, Nov. 1999, 16–18.

“Let the Holy Spirit Guide,” Hymns, no. 143.

Lesson 18: Prayer

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Be Prayerful,” New Era, Oct. 2000, 4–7.

“Meaningful Prayer,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 29.

“Did You Think to Pray?” Hymns, no. 140.

Lesson 19: Fasting

Thomas S. Monson, “Building Your Eternal Home,” Ensign, Oct. 1999, 2–5.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Law of the Fast,” Ensign, May 2001, 73–75.

Floy Daun Mackay, “Real Team Spirit,” Ensign, Sept. 1998, 62–63.

Neil K. Newell, “Fast Offerings: Blessings We Give, Blessings We Receive,” Ensign, Oct. 1998, 16–21.

Lesson 20: Tithing—A Spiritual Test

James E. Faust, “Opening the Windows of Heaven,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 54–60.

Monte J. Brough, “Living the Law of Sacrifice,” Ensign, Apr. 2000, 44–49.

Ronald E. Poelman, “Tithing: A Privilege,” Ensign, May 1998, 78–79.

“Q&A: I don’t make money very often, and when I do I pay a full tithing. But I don’t feel like what I’m paying makes much difference. Should I worry about paying tithing yet?” New Era, July 1999, 16–18.

“Because I Have Been Given Much,” Hymns, no. 219.

Lesson 21: The Role of the Quorum

M. Russell Ballard, “Are We Keeping Pace?” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 6–8.

D. Todd Christofferson, “The Priesthood Quorum,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 40–42.

Janet Thomas, “All for One,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 20–25.

Aaron J. Tolson, “Special Delivery,” New Era, May 1999, 8–10.

“The Priesthood of Our Lord,” Hymns, no. 320.

Lesson 22: Duties of Priests

Thomas S. Monson, “The Priesthood—Mighty Army of the Lord,” Ensign, May 1999, 48–50.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Your Sacred Duty,” New Era, May 1999, 4–7.

Lesson 23: Preparing for the Melchizedek Priesthood

Thomas S. Monson, “Today Determines Tomorrow,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 48–51.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Growing into the Priesthood,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 38–41.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “‘Sanctify Yourselves,’” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 38–40.

Lesson 24: Follow the Prophet

Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Prophet’s Counsel and Prayer for Youth,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 4–15.

Clyde J. Williams, “Following the Prophets: A Book of Mormon Perspective,” Ensign, July 2000, 19–23.

“Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice,” Hymns, no. 21.

Lesson 25: Every Young Man Should Serve a Mission

M. Russell Ballard, “Now Is the Time,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 75–77.

Richard C. Edgley, “‘We Care Enough to Send Our Very Best,’” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 62–64.

Janet Thomas, “Two-Year Time-Out,” New Era, Aug. 2000, 28–33.

Lisa M. G. Crockett, “Rock Star,” New Era, July 2000, 36–37.

“Come, All Ye Sons of God,” Hymns, no. 322.