“The Eternal Family Student Readings,” The Eternal Family Student Readings (2016)

“Student Readings,” Student Readings

The Eternal Family Student Readings

Lesson	Title	Suggested Readings
1	Coming Forth of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”	Ephesians 4:11–14; Mosiah 8:15–17; Moses 6:26–39; 7:16–21. “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129, lds.org/topics/family-proclamation. M. Russell Ballard, “What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 41–44.
2	Prophets and Apostles Solemnly Proclaim	Ezekiel 33:1–7; Amos 3:6–7; Doctrine and Covenants 1:4–5, 11, 14, 37–38; 90:1–5; 124:125–126. Henry B. Eyring, “Finding Safety in Counsel,” Ensign, May 1997, 24–26.
3	Our Divine Potential	Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 55:8–9; Acts 17:29; Romans 8:16–17; Hebrews 12:9; 1 John 3:1–2; 4:8–9; 1 Nephi 9:6; 2 Nephi 9:20; 3 Nephi 12:48; Moroni 8:18; Doctrine and Covenants 76:4; 88:41; 130:22. Gospel Topics, “Becoming Like God,” lds.org/topics.
4	The Family and the Great Plan of Happiness	Moses 1:27–39; 3:16–17; 5:6–12; 2 Nephi 2:19–25; 9:6–12; Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17. Julie B. Beck, “Teaching the Doctrine of the Family,” Ensign, Mar. 2011, 12–17.
5	The Conditions of Mortality	2 Nephi 2:27–29; Mosiah 3:19; 16:3–6; Moses 6:49, 53–55; Abraham 3:25. David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 40–47.
6	The Family Is Central to Heavenly Father’s Plan	Doctrine and Covenants 93:39–50. Robert D. Hales, “The Eternal Family,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 64–67.
7	Marriage between a Man and a Woman Is Ordained of God	Mormon 9:9; Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17; Moses 3:18–25; 5:1–16. “The Divine Institution of Marriage,” mormonnewsroom.org/article/the-divine-institution-of-marriage.
8	Gender and Eternal Identity	Matthew 7:12; John 8:1–11; 15:12; Doctrine and Covenants 76:24; Moses 2:27; and the second paragraph of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129. Jeffrey R. Holland, “Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction,” Ensign, Oct. 2007, 42–45.
9	The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Men	Matthew 2:13–16; Ephesians 5:23, 25; 1 Timothy 5:8; Doctrine and Covenants 75:28; 83:2, 4; 121:36–46. D. Todd Christofferson, “Let Us Be Men,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 46–48.
10	The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Women	2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14–15; Alma 56:47–48; 57:21; Doctrine and Covenants 25:1–3, 10, 13–16. “Understand the Divine Roles of Women,” Ensign, Feb. 2009, 67.
11	Preparing for Eternal Marriage	Mark 5:35–36; Doctrine and Covenants 6:22–23, 36; 8:2–3; 9:7–9; 11:12–14; 88:40. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Reflection in the Water” (Church Educational System devotional, Nov. 1, 2009), lds.org/media-library.
12	Temple Ordinances and Covenants	Exodus 19:3–6; Doctrine and Covenants 84:19–21; 97:10–17; 109:12–26; 124:37–40, 55. Boyd K. Packer, “The Holy Temple,” Ensign or Liahona, Oct. 2010, 29–35.
13	Improving Temple Worship	Psalm 24:3–5; John 2:13–16; 3 Nephi 17:1–3; Doctrine and Covenants 109:8–22. Richard G. Scott, “Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need,” Ensign, May 2009, 43–45.
14	Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion	Obadiah 1:21; Malachi 4:5–6; Doctrine and Covenants 110:13–16; 128:18; 138:27–37, 58–59. David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 24–27.
15	Eternal Marriage	Doctrine and Covenants 131:1–4; 132:1–24. Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 92–95.
16	The Sacred Powers of Procreation	Genesis 2:21–24; Psalm 24:3–4; Matthew 5:8, 27–28; Romans 8:6; Jacob 2:28, 31–35; Alma 39:1–9; Doctrine and Covenants 42:22–24; 63:16; 121:45–46. David A. Bednar, “We Believe in Being Chaste,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 41–44. “Sexual Purity,” For the Strength of Youth (booklet, 2011), 35–37.
17	The Commandment to Multiply and Replenish the Earth	Genesis 1:27–28; 9:1; 35:11; Psalm 127:3; 1 Nephi 15:11; Doctrine and Covenants 29:6; 59:6; Moses 2:27–28. Neil L. Andersen, “Children,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 28–31.
18	Nurturing the Marriage Relationship	Matthew 19:3–8; Ephesians 5:25, 28–31; Doctrine and Covenants 25:5, 13–15; 42:22; Abraham 5:15–18. L. Whitney Clayton, “Marriage: Watch and Learn,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 83–85.
19	Building Christ-Centered Lives and Homes	John 15:1–5, 10–11; Helaman 5:12; 14:30–31; 3 Nephi 11:29–30; 12:22–24; Moroni 7:45, 48; Doctrine and Covenants 64:9–11; 88:119, 123–25. Richard G. Scott, “For Peace at Home,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 29–31.
20	Safeguarding Faith and Testimony	Luke 22:31–32; John 14:26–27; Ephesians 4:11–14; 1 Nephi 15:23–24; 2 Nephi 31:19–20; Alma 5:45–46; Helaman 3:28–30; 3 Nephi 18:32; Doctrine and Covenants 11:13–14; 21:4–6; 108:7–8. Jeffrey R. Holland, “Lord, I Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 93–95.
21	Rearing Children in Love and Righteousness	Luke 15:11–20; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:15; 3 Nephi 18:21; Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–28; 93:36–40. Jeffrey R. Holland, “A Prayer for the Children,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 85–87.
22	Creating a Successful Family	Deuteronomy 6:1–7; Joshua 24:15; Mosiah 4:14–15; Doctrine and Covenants 58:21; 98:4–6; 134:5–6; Articles of Faith 1:12. Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 104–8.
23	Providing for Temporal Needs	Malachi 3:8–12; Matthew 6:19–21; Mark 6:1–3; Luke 2:51–52; 1 Timothy 6:7–10; 2 Nephi 9:51; Jacob 2:17–19; Doctrine and Covenants 56:17; 75:28; 104:13–18, 78. Robert D. Hales, “Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 7–10.
24	Single Adult Church Members	1 Corinthians 12:12–20, 25–27; Hebrews 11:1, 6, 8–13, 16. Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Conversation with Single Adults,” Ensign, Mar. 1997, 58–63.
25	Exercising Faith in Difficult Family Circumstances	Proverbs 3:5–6; Matthew 11:28–30; 1 Nephi 16:34–39; 17:1–4; Mosiah 24:8–16; Doctrine and Covenants 121:7–8. “Strengthening the Family: Adapting to Circumstances,” Ensign, Dec. 2005, 34–35.
26	Accountable before God	Matthew 18:1–6; Romans 13:12–14; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Mosiah 4:30; Alma 5:15–22; 12:14; Doctrine and Covenants 42:22–25; 93:39–44. Richard G. Scott, “To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 40–43.
27	Prophetic Warnings Concerning the Family	2 Timothy 3:1–7, 13; 1 Nephi 14:14–17; 22:16–17; Doctrine and Covenants 97:22–28. Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 14–17.
28	Promoting the Family as the Fundamental Unit of Society	Alma 43:9, 30, 45, 48; 46:11–16; 48:9–13. Dallin H. Oaks, “Balancing Truth and Tolerance,” Ensign, Feb. 2013, 24–31. L. Tom Perry, “Why Marriage and Family Matter—Everywhere in the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 39–42.