Teaching, No Greater Call: A Resource Guide for Gospel Teaching

When a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men” (2 Nephi 33:1). That is the office of the Holy Ghost, or the Spirit.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

The Holy Ghost can send comfort and love in times of need and will help us understand sacred things.SummaryAfter we are baptized we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. We can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost in different ways.

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True to the Faith

The Gift of the Holy Ghost All honest seekers of the truth can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost, leading them to Jesus Christ and His gospel. The gift of the Holy Ghost is different from the influence of the Holy Ghost.

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True to the Faith

You also become more receptive to the Holy Ghost in your own life. Recognizing the Promptings of the Holy Ghost Amid the many noises and messengers in the world today, you must learn to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost.

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When Christ was on the earth,He promised he would sendThe Holy Ghost to comfort us,Our true, eternal friend.The Holy Spirit whispersWith a still small voice.He testifies of God and ChristAnd makes our hearts rejoice.2. And when we are confirmedBy sacred priesthood pow’r,The Holy Ghost is giv’n to usTo guide us ev’ry hour.Oh, may I always listenTo that still small voice.And with his light I’ll do what’s rightEach time I make a choice.Words: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924; alt. © 1977, 1989 IRIMusic: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924. © 1977 IRIJohn 14:26

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New Testament Stories

The Holy Ghost told the Apostle Paul to go to Jerusalem. The Holy Ghost said Paul would be put in prison.

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

I will keep the Sabbath day holy (Exodus 20:8; D&C 59:9–14; “Sabbath,”TTF, 145–47).

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Gospel Principles

Why Did the Holy Ghost Come to Adam? Additional Scriptures • Moses 5 (story of Adam’s family) • 2 Nephi 31:21 (Holy Ghost identified) • Moroni 10:6–7 (Holy Ghost will witness of Jesus Christ) • John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13; Luke 12:12; D&C 8:2–3; 11:12–13; 20:26 (Holy Ghost as comforter, teacher, testator of Christ, guide to all truth, revelator, companion, leader, guide, source of inspiration)

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

The Holy Ghost not only teaches the teacher, but also causes the words of the teacher to sink deep into the hearts of the listeners. “For when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men” (2 Nephi 33:1). Obtaining the Guidance of the Holy Ghost The Book of Mormon tells us that many of the prophets and missionaries of that time were guided in their teaching by the Holy Ghost.

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Gospel Fundamentals

The Holy Ghost Works with Our Father in Heaven and Jesus to Help UsThe Holy Ghost works with our Father in Heaven and Jesus. The Holy Ghost Teaches Us in a Powerful WayThe Holy Ghost teaches us what is right and what is wrong.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

The gift of the Holy Ghost gives us the right, through our faith, to have the Holy Ghost as our guide. See Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood, Part A, lesson 30, “The Gift of the Holy Ghost.”) • Invite a few class members to share how the Holy Ghost has influenced their lives.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded to them, by the power of the Holy Ghost.[1 Nephi 10:19] PURPOSE Help family members realize that the Holy Ghost can help them develop a testimony if they sincerely desire it. She had received this witness from the Holy Ghost.

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Gospel Principles

There is a difference between the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost. Additional Scriptures • 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; D&C 130:22–23 (the Holy Ghost dwells with the faithful) • Moroni 8:25–26 (how to receive the Holy Ghost) • Moroni 10:5 (the Holy Ghost is a witness to truth) • Mosiah 5:2 (the Holy Ghost changes hearts) • Alma 5:54 (the Holy Ghost sanctifies) [picture]We must receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

This guidance comes to us through the Holy Ghost. How the Holy Ghost Can Bless Our Families When the Holy Ghost guides us, we are greatly blessed and in turn can bless our families.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

Learning How the Holy Ghost Speaks to Us It is through the power of the Holy Ghost that visions, dreams, and prophecies usually come. He wondered if the Holy Ghost was speaking to him.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

Why We Need the Gift of the Holy Ghost Before we were baptized and confirmed members of the Church, the Holy Ghost came to us at times. How to Keep the Holy Ghost with Us Keeping the commandments will help us keep the Holy Ghost with us.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Show visual 30-a, “The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion.” • How is the Holy Ghost like a friend? Keeping the Holy Ghost with Us There are many things we can do to keep the Holy Ghost with us.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

The influence of the Holy Ghost can cause the words of the teacher to sink deep into the hearts of the listeners: “For when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men” (2 Nephi 33:1). Obtaining the Guidance of the Holy Ghost The sons of Mosiah taught the gospel by the influence of the Holy Ghost.

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Gospel Fundamentals

The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right to have help from the Holy Ghost at all times. We must always be ready to listen and to obey what the Holy Ghost tells us, because the Holy Ghost always tells us what Jesus wants us to do, and only by obeying Jesus can we return to our Father in Heaven.If we do not obey the Holy Ghost and if we begin to do wrong things, the Holy Ghost leaves us.

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Gospel Fundamentals

In that prayer, they confirm the person a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and say to him or her, “Receive the Holy Ghost.” This means that the person receives the right to have the guidance of the Holy Ghost always, as the person honestly tries to obey Jesus’ commandments. Men must have the permission of their bishop or branch president to give a person the gift of the Holy Ghost.Discussion• Who can give the gift of the Holy Ghost?

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