Lesson 17

The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast

Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 59:13–14, 21; 119; 120.

• Read D&C 119:3–4. What is the Lord’s definition of tithing? What does the Lord promise those who pay tithing? (See Malachi 3:10–12 or 3 Nephi 24:10–12.)

• What are some purposes for fasting? What has the Lord promised to those who obey the law of the fast? (See Isaiah 58:8–12.) In what ways has fasting helped you?

Scripture Chain: Tithing

• Genesis 14:18–20

• Leviticus 27:30

• Malachi 3:8–12

• D&C 64:23

• D&C 119

Scripture Chain: Fasting

• Isaiah 58:5–11

• D&C 59:13–16