“Contents,” Liahona, Jan. 2011, 1–3 Liahona, January 2011 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: The Lord Needs Missionaries By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message: The History and Heritage of Relief Society Feature Articles 14 The Savior—the Master Teacher By Elder Jay E. Jensen The Lord’s use of scriptures in teaching and strengthening others sets an example for all of us. 20 The Historical Context of the New Testament By Thomas A. Wayment Who wrote the New Testament? How was it passed down to us? 26 Fundamental to Our Faith By Elder Dallin H. Oaks Our neighbors may not know these key truths about our faith. 34 What’s New in Personal Progress? By Elaine S. Dalton The Young Women general president explains some changes in Personal Progress. 37 The Aaronic Priesthood—Greater Than You Might Think By David L. Beck The new Duty to God booklet will help you learn, act on, and share the gospel. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 11 Our Homes, Our Families The Restoring Power of Prayer By Marcos A. Walker 12 What We Believe The Scriptures Teach and Testify of Jesus Christ 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Never Forsaken By Adam C. Olson Young Adults 44 Ancient Examples, Modern Promises Name withheld Why these stories, which are thousands of years old, are meaningful to me today. 47 Gospel in My Life From Believing to Knowing By Chiao-yi Lin Youth 48 To the Point 50 From the Mission Field In the Presence of Angels By Samuel Gould 52 We Believe! By the Young Women General Presidency We must believe in standards and values and seek after these things to have the power of the Holy Ghost. 53 Becoming a Faithful Priesthood Man By the Young Men General Presidency We know you can do great things as you become a faithful priesthood man. 54 Line upon Line Articles of Faith 1:13 55 You Should Take Seminary By Lisa Pace My friend’s suggestion changed my life. 56 Our Space 57 Poster It’s Nice to Be Important 58 I Hope They Call Me on a Mission? By Loran Cook Not sure how to prepare for a mission? Here are five ways. Children 60 The Best Brigham Young By Karen A. Kimball The script for the part of Brigham Young was wrong. What could Kathy do? 62 Special Witness How Do I Build a Spiritual Foundation? By Elder Neil L. Andersen 63 Our Page 64 Sharing Time The Scriptures Are the Word of God By JoAnn Child and Cristina Franco 66 Stories of Jesus Jesus as a Child By Diane L. Mangum 68 Where Is Isabelle? By Susan Denney Isabelle was missing at her own baptism when it came time to take a picture! 70 For Young Children More Online