"Resource Guides," Ensign, Nov. 2001, 106
The following resources may be used to supplement, but not replace, lessons 1-25. Please teach the lessons in the order they are printed.
Note: The manual does not include a specific Easter lesson. If you want to teach a special Easter lesson (31 March), consider using conference addresses, articles, and hymns that focus on the Atonement, the Resurrection, and the life and mission of the Savior.
Lesson 1: The Godhead
Gordon B. Hinckley, "The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2-7.
James E. Faust, "That We Might Know Thee," Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2-5.
Douglas S. Ladle, "Insights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven," Ensign, Dec. 2000, 22-25.
Lesson 2: The Plan of Salvation
L. Tom Perry, " 'Give Heed unto the Word of the Lord,' " Ensign, June 2000, 22-29.
L. Aldin Porter, "Our Destiny," New Era, Oct. 2000, 44-46.
Robert England Lee, "Teaching Our Children the Plan of Salvation," Ensign, Sept. 2001, 32-39.
"I Am a Child of God," Hymns, no. 301.
Lesson 3: Sons of the Living God
Russell M. Nelson, "We Are Children of God," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 85-87.
"I Know My Father Lives," Hymns, no. 302.
Lesson 4: I Have the Ability and Freedom to Choose
Richard G. Scott, "He Lives," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 87-89.
John Bytheway, "Think First, Act Fast," New Era, May 1999, 32-34.
"Choose the Right," Hymns, no. 239.
Lesson 5: "How Art Thou Fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer!"
James E. Faust, "The Enemy Within," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 44-46.
Richard C. Edgley, "Satan's Bag of Snipes," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 42-43.
"Q&A: Every now and then, I feel so bad. It seems like everything is going wrong, not just in my life but in the world. It feels like Satan is getting too strong. Is there anything I can do?" New Era, Sept. 1999, 16-18.
Lesson 6: The Fall of Adam
Russell M. Nelson, "The Atonement," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 33-36.
Dallin H. Oaks, " 'The Great Plan of Happiness,' " Ensign, Nov. 1993, 72-75.
Jess L. Christensen, "The Choice That Began Mortality," Ensign, Jan. 2002, 36-38.
Lesson 7: The Atonement Brings Victory over Death and Hell
Russell M. Nelson, "His Mission and Ministry," New Era, Dec. 1999, 4-8.
Spencer J. Condie, "The Fall and Infinite Atonement," Ensign, Jan. 1996, 22-27.
Lesson 8: The Resurrection and Judgment
Gordon B. Hinckley, " 'He Is Not Here, but Is Risen,' " Ensign, May 1999, 70-72.
Dallin H. Oaks, "Resurrection," Ensign, May 2000, 14-16.
Lesson 9: Justice and Mercy
Richard G. Scott, "The Path to Peace and Joy," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 25-27.
D. Todd Christofferson, "Justification and Sanctification," Ensign, June 2001, 18-25.
Lance B. Wickman, " 'Friends Again at Last': Justice and Mercy in the Warming Glow of Charity," Ensign, June 2000, 30-37.
Lesson 10: A Mighty Change
James E. Faust, "A Second Birth," Ensign, June 1998, 2-5.
Dallin H. Oaks, "The Challenge to Become," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 32-34.
Christopher Aulepp, "Turnaround," New Era, Aug. 2000, 8-10.
"Lord, I Would Follow Thee," Hymns, no. 220.
Lesson 11: Faith Sufficient to Obtain Eternal Life
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Fear Not; Only Believe," New Era, Jan. 2000, 4-7.
James E. Faust, "The Shield of Faith," Ensign, May 2000, 17-19.
H. Bruce Stucki, "The Faith of a Sparrow," New Era, Sept. 2000, 4-6.
"True to the Faith," Hymns, no. 254.
Lesson 12: Repentance
Boyd K. Packer, "Washed Clean," Ensign, May 1997, 9-11.
Henry B. Eyring, "Do Not Delay," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 33-35.
Jay E. Jensen, "Do You Know How to Repent?" New Era, Nov. 1999, 4-7.
"Come unto Jesus," Hymns, no. 117.
Lesson 13: Receiving Forgiveness As We Forgive
Gordon B. Hinckley, " 'Of You It Is Required to Forgive,' " Ensign, June 1991, 2-5.
Henry B. Eyring, "That We May Be One," Ensign, May 1998, 66-68.
"I Have to Forgive Him?" Ensign, Apr. 1999, 48-49.
"Can I Be Forgiven?" New Era, Mar. 2000, 8-10.
Lesson 14: The Sacrament
Dallin H. Oaks, "The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 37-40.
Julie Cannon Markham, "Taking His Name Upon Us," Ensign, Apr. 1998, 38-43.
"Always Remember Him," New Era, Oct. 2000, 15.
"As Now We Take the Sacrament," Hymns, no. 169.
Lesson 15: Enduring to the End
Russell M. Nelson, "Stay in the Boat," Friend, Mar. 1999, inside front cover.
Robert D. Hales, " 'Behold, We Count Them Happy Which Endure,' " Ensign, May 1998, 75-77.
Vinny DiGirolamo, "Pinned!" New Era, Oct. 2000, 12-14.
"Press Forward, Saints," Hymns, no. 81.
Lesson 16: Jesus Christ, the Life and Light of the World
Gordon B. Hinckley, "My Testimony of Christ," New Era, Apr. 2001, 4-7.
Sharon G. Larsen, "Your Light in the Wilderness," Ensign, May 1999, 89-91.
"The Lord Is My Light," Hymns, no. 89.
Lesson 17: The Holy Ghost
Boyd K. Packer, "The Cloven Tongues of Fire," Ensign, May 2000, 7-9.
"Q&A: I know the Holy Ghost can guide me, but how can I tell the difference between my own thoughts and feelings and the inspiration of the Spirit?" New Era, Nov. 1999, 16-18.
"Let the Holy Spirit Guide," Hymns, no. 143.
Lesson 18: Prayer
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Be Prayerful," New Era, Oct. 2000, 4-7.
"Meaningful Prayer," New Era, Jan. 2001, 29.
"Did You Think to Pray?" Hymns, no. 140.
Lesson 19: Fasting
Thomas S. Monson, "Building Your Eternal Home," Ensign, Oct. 1999, 2-5.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Law of the Fast," Ensign, May 2001, 73-75.
Floy Daun Mackay, "Real Team Spirit," Ensign, Sept. 1998, 62-63.
Neil K. Newell, "Fast Offerings: Blessings We Give, Blessings We Receive," Ensign, Oct. 1998, 16-21.
Lesson 20: Tithing-A Spiritual Test
James E. Faust, "Opening the Windows of Heaven," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 54-60.
Monte J. Brough, "Living the Law of Sacrifice," Ensign, Apr. 2000, 44-49.
Ronald E. Poelman, "Tithing: A Privilege," Ensign, May 1998, 78-79.
"Q&A: I don't make money very often, and when I do I pay a full tithing. But I don't feel like what I'm paying makes much difference. Should I worry about paying tithing yet?" New Era, July 1999, 16-18.
"Because I Have Been Given Much," Hymns, no. 219.
Lesson 21: The Role of the Quorum
M. Russell Ballard, "Are We Keeping Pace?" Ensign, Nov. 1998, 6-8.
D. Todd Christofferson, "The Priesthood Quorum," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 40-42.
Janet Thomas, "All for One," New Era, Jan. 2001, 20-25.
Aaron J. Tolson, "Special Delivery," New Era, May 1999, 8-10.
"The Priesthood of Our Lord," Hymns, no. 320.
Lesson 22: Duties of Priests
Thomas S. Monson, "The Priesthood-Mighty Army of the Lord," Ensign, May 1999, 48-50.
Dallin H. Oaks, "Your Sacred Duty," New Era, May 1999, 4-7.
Lesson 23: Preparing for the Melchizedek Priesthood
Thomas S. Monson, "Today Determines Tomorrow," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 48-51.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Growing into the Priesthood," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 38-41.
Jeffrey R. Holland, " 'Sanctify Yourselves,' " Ensign, Nov. 2000, 38-40.
Lesson 24: Follow the Prophet
Gordon B. Hinckley, "A Prophet's Counsel and Prayer for Youth," New Era, Jan. 2001, 4-15.
Clyde J. Williams, "Following the Prophets: A Book of Mormon Perspective," Ensign, July 2000, 19-23.
"Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice," Hymns, no. 21.
Lesson 25: Every Young Man Should Serve a Mission
M. Russell Ballard, "Now Is the Time," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 75-77.
Richard C. Edgley, " 'We Care Enough to Send Our Very Best,' " Ensign, Nov. 1996, 62-64.
Janet Thomas, "Two-Year Time-Out," New Era, Aug. 2000, 28-33.
Lisa M. G. Crockett, "Rock Star," New Era, July 2000, 36-37.
"Come, All Ye Sons of God," Hymns, no. 322.
"Resource Guides," Ensign, Nov. 2001, 107
The following resources may be used to supplement, but not replace, lessons 1-25. Please teach the lessons in the order they are printed.
Note: The manual does not include a specific Easter lesson. If you want to teach a special Easter lesson (31 March), consider using conference addresses, articles, and hymns that focus on the Atonement, the Resurrection, and the life and mission of the Savior.
Lesson 1: God the Father
Gordon B. Hinckley, "The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2-7.
Douglas S. Ladle, "Insights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven," Ensign, Dec. 2000, 22-25.
Carrie Schaffer, "Always My Father," New Era, May 2000, 11.
Lesson 2: Coming to Know the Savior
"The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles," New Era, Apr. 2000, 20-21.
James E. Faust, "That We Might Know Thee," Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2-5.
Becky Prescott, "Always My Friend," New Era, Mar. 2000, 7.
"Come unto Jesus," Hymns, no. 117.
Lesson 3: Living the Gospel Daily
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Living with Our Convictions," Ensign, Sept. 2001, 2-5.
Neil L. Andersen, "Debugging Your Life," New Era, Aug. 2000, 4-6.
Lesson 4: Preparing to Become an Eternal Companion
Richard G. Scott, "The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 73-75.
Jeffrey R. Holland, "Personal Purity," New Era, Feb. 2000, 4-7.
Lesson 5: Creating a Spiritual Environment in the Home
M. Russell Ballard, "Like a Flame Unquenchable," Ensign, May 1999, 85-87.
Teresa Bateman, "Juggling Lessons," Friend, Mar. 1998, 28-30.
"Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth," Hymns, no. 298.
Lesson 6: A Woman's Responsibility to Teach
Dallin H. Oaks, "Gospel Teaching," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 78-80.
"Help Me Teach with Inspiration," Hymns, no. 281.
Lesson 7: Our Purpose in Life
Thomas S. Monson, "Your Celestial Journey," Ensign, May 1999, 96-98.
James E. Faust, "Who Do You Think You Are?" New Era, Mar. 2001, 4-9.
Richard G. Scott, "He Lives," New Era, Dec. 2000, 4-7.
"I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go," Hymns, no. 270.
Lesson 8: Eternal Families
L. Tom Perry, "Youth of the Noble Birthright," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 73-75.
Henry B. Eyring, "The Family," Ensign, Feb. 1998, 10-18.
"Q&A: My family is getting ready to be sealed in the temple. ... Could you help me understand the sealing process so I will be better prepared?" New Era, Mar. 2000, 16-18.
"Families Can Be Together Forever," Hymns, no. 300.
Lesson 9: Encouraging Family Unity
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Love at Home," New Era, Oct. 1999, 4-7.
Ashley Eggers, "Love, Anonymous," New Era, Feb. 2001, 26-27.
Sheila Kindred, "The List," Friend, Nov. 2000, 2-4.
"Love at Home," Hymns, no. 294.
Lesson 10: Encouraging Enjoyable Family Activities
Letter from the First Presidency, in "Policies and Announcements," Ensign, Jan. 2000, 78-79.
Lisa M. G. Crockett and others, "We Are Family," New Era, Oct. 1999, 26-29.
"Best Friends," New Era, Oct. 1999, 37.
Lesson 11: Extended Family Relationships
Robert D. Hales, "Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty," Ensign, May 1999, 32-34.
Dennis B. Neuenschwander, "Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes," Ensign, May 1999, 83-85.
Aaron J. Tolson, "The Fruits of My Labors," New Era, June 1999, 8-10.
Lesson 12: The Blessings of the Priesthood
Boyd K. Packer, "What Every Elder Should Know-and Every Sister as Well: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government," Ensign, Feb. 1993, 6-13.
Ray H. Wood, " 'Made Like unto the Son of God,' " Ensign, May 1999, 40-41.
Robert L. Backman, "The Hope of Israel," New Era, May 2001, 44-46.
Lesson 13: The Priesthood Can Bless Families
Russell M. Nelson, "Shepherds, Lambs, and Home Teachers," Ensign, Aug. 1994, 14-19.
Caroline Hinckley, "Leaving Home," New Era, May 1999, 35.
Lesson 14: We Have a Wonderful Legacy
Jeffrey R. Holland, "As Doves to Our Windows," Ensign, May 2000, 75-77.
Robert L. Backman, "Faith in Every Footstep," Ensign, Jan. 1997, 6-14.
Elyssa Renee Andrus, "My Dad the Dictator," New Era, Sept. 2000, 34-36.
"An Angel from on High," Hymns, no. 13.
Lesson 15: Blessings of the House of Israel
James E. Faust, " 'Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart,' " Ensign, May 1998, 17-20.
Russell M. Nelson, "The Exodus Repeated," Ensign, July 1999, 6-13.
Paul K. Browning, "Gathering Scattered Israel: Then and Now," Ensign, July 1998, 54-61.
Lesson 16: Temple Endowment
Boyd K. Packer, "The Holy Temple," Ensign, Feb. 1995, 32-37.
David E. Sorensen, "Why Baptism Is Not Enough," Ensign, Apr. 1999, 16-21.
F. David Stanley, "The Most Important Step," New Era, June 2000, 20-23.
Lesson 17: Preparing to Attend the Temple
James E. Faust, "Eternity Lies before Us," Ensign, May 1997, 18-20.
"For the Strengthening of Youth," Ensign, Sept. 2000, 26-30.
"I'm Going There Someday," New Era, May 2000, 15.
Greg Burgoyne, "The Temple at 12," New Era, May 2001, 8-9.
"We Love Thy House, O God," Hymns, no. 247.
Lesson 18: Temple Marriage
Richard G. Scott, "Receive the Temple Blessings," Ensign, May 1999, 25-27.
Cree-L Kofford, "Marriage in the Lord's Way, Part One," Ensign, June 1998, 6-12.
Gale Sears, "The Thirty-Dollar Wedding Dress," New Era, Nov. 2000, 44-46.
Lesson 19: Heritage
David B. Haight, "Be a Strong Link," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 19-21.
Donald L. Hallstrom, "Cultivate Righteous Traditions," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 27-28.
Barbara Jean Jones, "Making History," New Era, May 1999, 15.
Lesson 20: Understanding a Missionary's Responsibilities
M. Russell Ballard, "Now Is the Time," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 75-77.
Laury Livsey, "A Day in the Life of a Missionary," New Era, June 2000, 60-65.
Lesson 21: Learning to Share the Gospel
M. Russell Ballard, "Members Are the Key," Ensign, Sept. 2000, 8-15.
Mary Ellen Smoot, "We Are Instruments in the Hands of God," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 89-92.
Laury Livsey, "Aarika's Courage," New Era, Jan. 2001, 30-35.
"Reach Out," New Era, Feb. 2000, 11.
"The Light Divine," Hymns, no. 305.
Lesson 22: Eternal Perspective
Jeffrey R. Holland, " 'An High Priest of Good Things to Come,' " Ensign, Nov. 1999, 36-38.
Jay E. Jensen, "Keep an Eternal Perspective," Ensign, May 2000, 27-28.
Jana Bouck Remy, "A Promise Kept," New Era, Jan. 2001, 46-48.
"Come, Come, Ye Saints," Hymns, no. 30.
Lesson 23: Overcoming Opposition
Neal A. Maxwell, "The Tugs and Pulls of the World," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 35-37.
H. Bruce Stucki, "The Faith of a Sparrow: Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 44-45.
Victor Harris, "I Was Amazed," New Era, Jan. 2000, 8-9.
"Press Forward, Saints," Hymns, no. 81.
Lesson 24: Agency
Neal A. Maxwell, " 'According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts,' " Ensign, Nov. 1996, 21-23.
Sharon G. Larsen, "Agency-A Blessing and a Burden," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 11-13.
"Q&A: Sometimes I feel like my whole life is planned out for me. How can I feel more in control?" New Era, Apr. 2000, 16-18.
"Choose the Right," Hymns, no. 239.
Lesson 25: Obedience
James E. Faust, "Obedience: The Path to Freedom," Ensign, May 1999, 45-47.
Adrian Robert Gostick, "Staying Centered," New Era, Nov. 1999, 44-46.
"Keep the Commandments," Hymns, no. 303.