Revelation through Prayer

Use the following resources to learn that prayer is essential for conversion and how to invite others to pray early and often so that they may receive personal revelation.

Study Questions and Resources:

• Why is prayer essential for conversion?

  • “Pray Often” (PMG, 73)

  • “Pray to Know the Truth through the Holy Ghost” (PMG, 39)

  • “Scripture Study” box (PMG, 73)

  • “Prayer” (Bible Dictionary, 752–53)

• What are the similarities between Lehi’s and Joseph’s experience?

  • JS—History 1:1–20

  • 1 Nephi 1

• How should investigators pray to gain a testimony?

  • Alma 22:18

  • “How Can I Know?” (The Restoration pamphlet, 16)

  • 3 Nephi 17–18

  • Matthew 7:7–11

  • John 15:7, 16; 16:23–24

  • “Revelation” (Bible Dictionary, 762)

  • “Prayer” (True to the Faith, 118–23)

  • “You May Ask of God” (Our Search for Happiness, 116–18)

• What should investigators expect about receiving answers to their prayers?

  • Alma 5:45–47

  • Moroni 10:3–5

  • Enos 1:1–18

• Why is it important for investigators to have a kneeling, audible prayer with missionaries during a lesson?

  • “Prayer” red box (PMG, 39)

  • 2 Nephi 32:8–9

  • D&C 19:28