Missionary Preparation (Religion 130)

“Missionary Preparation (Religion 130)” Institute Primary Electives Student Readings (2016)

“Missionary Preparation (Religion 130)” Student Readings

Missionary Preparation (Religion 130)

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 Missionary Purpose

2 Nephi 31:2, 10–21; Alma 26:29–30; 3 Nephi 11:31–41; 27:13–21.
Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service (2004), 1–15.
Ronald A. Rasband, “The Divine Call of a Missionary,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 51–53.

Lesson 2: Our Need for the Atonement

Romans 3:23; 2 Nephi 9:6–10; Mosiah 3:19; 4:3; 24:12–15; Alma 5:12–13; 7:11–13; 42:9–14.
Preach My Gospel, 51–52, 60–61.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Missionary Work and the Atonement,” Ensign, Mar. 2001, 8–15.
Boyd K. Packer, “The Atonement,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 75–78.

Lesson 3: Learning by the Spirit

Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3; 9:7–8; 11:12–17, 21–22, 26–28; 50:19–22; 138:1–2, 11.
Preach My Gospel, 17–18, 22–24.
Richard G. Scott, “How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 45–47.

Lesson 4: Teaching by the Spirit

John 14:26; 2 Nephi 33:1; Moroni 10:5; Doctrine and Covenants 6:14–15; 42:12–14; 50:12–14, 17–26.
Preach My Gospel, 92–93, 175–78, 182–86.

Lesson 5: What Is the Role of the Book of Mormon?

2 Nephi 3:12; 3 Nephi 16:4–5; Mormon 5:12–14.
Preach My Gospel, 103–9.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Safety for the Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 88–90.
Tad R. Callister, “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 74–76.

Lesson 6: Preparing for Life as a Missionary

2 Nephi 4:19–26; Alma 17:2–3, 9; 26:11–13; 29:10.
David A. Bednar, “Becoming a Missionary,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 44–47.

Lesson 7: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 1)

Preach My Gospel, 31–36.
M. Russell Ballard, “His Word Ye Shall Receive,” Ensign, May 2001, 65–67.
James E. Faust, “The Restoration of All Things,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2006, 61–62, 67–68.

Lesson 8: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)

Moroni 10:3–5; Joseph Smith—History 1:1–19.
Preach My Gospel, 36–39.
Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2002, 78–81.

Lesson 9: Developing Christlike Attributes

Alma 17:22–37; 18:1–3, 8–10; Moroni 7:45–48; Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–7.
Preach My Gospel, 115–23, 126.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 100–103.

Lesson 10: Teaching the Plan of Salvation (Part 1)

2 Nephi 2:22–25; Alma 12:32–34; Moses 1:39.
Preach My Gospel, 47–51.
Robert D. Hales, “Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 24–27.

Lesson 11: Teaching the Plan of Salvation (Part 2)

Isaiah 53:3–5; 1 Corinthians 15:20–22; Alma 7:11–13; 11:42–44; 34:8–9; Doctrine and Covenants 19:15–19.
Preach My Gospel, 51–54.
Russell M. Nelson, “The Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ,” Ensign, Apr. 2013, 32–39.

Lesson 12: Finding People to Teach

Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–16; 33:6–11; 100:5–6.
Preach My Gospel, 155–62, 170.
M. Russell Ballard, “Put Your Trust in the Lord,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 43–45.

Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

Mosiah 3:19; 4:1–3; 5:2; Alma 36.
Preach My Gospel, 60–63.
Neil L. Andersen, “Repent … That I May Heal You,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 40–43.

Lesson 14: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

Matthew 3:13–17; John 3:3–6; 2 Nephi 31:17–20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37.
Preach My Gospel, 63–66.
Robert D. Hales, “The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 6–9.
David A. Bednar, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 94–97.

Lesson 15: Temple and Family History Work

Doctrine and Covenants 109:22–23; 110:13–16; 138:29–35; Joseph Smith—History 1:38–39.
Preach My Gospel, 85–86, 163–65.
David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 24–27.