Day 174

  • Doctrine: Jesus was baptized of John because John held the priesthood authority.
  • Book of Mormon Reading: Alma 21:5 - 21:23
    • At the end of this section Ammon does “exhort them daily, with all diligence.”  There are things that are done once, like baptism, and other things that are done daily.   What importance are daily actions in supporting baptismal covenants?
  • Read  John 1:14-51 and John 2:1-12 and watch the Bible Video of the Baptism of Jesus (https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/the-baptism-of-jesus?lang=eng)
    • Why was John hesitant to baptize Jesus? 
    • Why is it often intimidating to be involved in the work of Jesus Christ?
    • How do you think John overcame his hesitation?  What can you do?
  • Read D&C 84:27,28 looking for the specific keys John holds.
  • Read 1 Nephi 10:7-10, 1 Nephi 11:27, 2 Nephi 31:4-18, Isaiah 40:3, and Luke 1:5-44 to see Lehi, Nephi, Isaiah, and Gabriel all testify of John the Baptist.
  • Additional Study
    • Thomas S. Monson, “Preparing the Way”, April 1980
    • The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare, Hymns No. 261
    • When Jesus Christ Was Baptized, Children’s Songbook No. 102