Gospel Principles

Carrying Out the Creation The earth and everything on it were created spiritually before they were created physically (see Moses 3:5). Now the earth was ready for the greatest creation of all—mankind.

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Old Testament Class Member Study Guide

Moses learns that men and women are created in God’s image.• What has God revealed about the purpose of the Creation? How would we be benefited by noticing the beauties of creation more carefully each day?

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Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

You may want to point out that although an account of the Creation is included in the book of Genesis, the purposes and importance of the Creation are explained only in latter-day revelation.) • In what ways does earth life prepare us for eternal life? Length of the Creation The length of time required for the Creation is not known.

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Primary 6: Old Testament

Additional reading:• Abraham 4:1–31—The Gods planned the creation of the earth.• Abraham 5:1–21—The Gods followed their plan of creation.• Moses 1:31–39—Moses learned that Jesus Christ created worlds without number.3. Explain that each of us is Heavenly Father’s greatest creation.

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Primary 1: I Am a Child of God

Tell about the creation of people, as found in Genesis 1:26–28. Review what happened on each day of the Creation as the children count off the days on their fingers.3.

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Young Women Manual 2

The misuse of it may disrupt the plan.“Much of the happiness that may come to you in this life will depend on how you use this sacred power of creation. You will experience the early whisperings of physical desire.“It was necessary that this power of creation have at least two dimensions.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

You will experience the early whisperings of physical desire.“It was necessary that this power of creation have at least two dimensions. But rather, sneakingly and quietly he would tempt young and old alike to think loosely of these sacred powers of creation.

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Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

The Creation of Heaven and Earth Discuss the following psalms that express gratitude to the Lord for the creation of heaven and earth: Psalm 19:1 Psalm 104:5–7, 14, 24 Psalm 136:3–9 • How does the creation of heaven and earth testify of God’s power and love? See Alma 30:44; Moses 6:63.) How can we show gratitude for the gift of the Creation?

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Primary 6: Old Testament

He said, ‘I can sit on the beach and be surrounded by God’s creations.

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2008 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I Am a Child of God

Discuss each day of the Creation as one child reads the scripture listed on the board and another child illustrates that day’s creations. For section eight, have each child decide one thing they will do to show gratitude for the Creation.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

Why do you think that it is important for us to have the power of creation? What has the Lord commanded us concerning the use of this power of creation?

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Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Elder McConkie said that these pillars are the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement, which are all part of God’s plan for our salvation. Latter-day revelation clarifies that even before the Creation, Heavenly Father intended our earth life to be a time of testing and proving so we could become more like him (Abraham 3:24–26).

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

It contains valuable teachings on the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement, and the agency of mankind.

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Primary 4: Book of Mormon

Prepare the following eight wordstrips (or you could plan to write the words on the chalkboard): Creation Adam and Eve—Fall Sin Physical Death Jesus Christ—Atonement Resurrection Repentance Plan of Redemption 4. What did Aaron teach Lamoni’s father about the Creation?

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Primary 1: I Am a Child of God

Show the Bible and remind the children that we read about the Creation in this book. In your own words, tell the story of the creation of animals (see Genesis 1:24–25).

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2007 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I’ll Follow Him in Faith

Put in their bags words or objects that represent their spirit bodies, agency, the Creation, and the Savior. Jesus Christ created the earth as a place for us to live and gain experience (3 Nephi 9:15; “Creation,”TTF, 44–45; GP,chapter 5).

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Primary 2: Choose the Right A

Explain that taking care of animals and other creations shows Heavenly Father we are grateful for them.3. If it is available, show the segment “Reverence for God and Creation” on Family Home Evening Video Supplement 2 (53277).

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

He obtained it in the Creation, before the world was formed, as in Gen. 1:26, 27, 28. The Father called all spirits before Him at the creation of man, and organized them.

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Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple

Come to the Temple There are many reasons why one should want to come to the temple. Even its external appearance seems to hint of its deeply spiritual purposes. Much more is this evident within its walls. Over the door to the temple appears the

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Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide

And at the creation of man and woman, unity for them in marriage was not given as hope; it was a command! “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Satan, their enemy and ours, has known the plan of salvation from before the Creation.

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