Study/discussion questions for Sunday 28 June

taken from the LDS New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual.

The Apostles experienced manifestations of the Holy Ghost during Jesus’ mortal ministry, but they did not receive the gift of the Holy Ghost until after His ascension.   What is the difference between a manifestation of the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost? (See John 14:16.)

What blessings did Jesus say the Holy Ghost would bring?

John 14:26

John 16:13

How do we gain and retain the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost?

Acts 5:32

D&C 6:14

D&C 20:77

D&C 76:116

D&C 121:45–46

How can we recognize when we have the companionship of the Holy Ghost? (See Galatians 5:22–23.)

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What can we learn from John 16:16–33 that can help us have peace?

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How did Jesus define eternal life in John 17:3?

How is knowing the Father and the Son different from merely knowing about them?

How can we come to know them better?

(See, e.g., Mosiah 5:13 and 1 John 4:7–8)

John 17:6–9, 20) Knowing that He was about to suffer intensely, for whom did Jesus pray?

What can we learn from this?

John 17:14-16). How can we be in the world but “not of the world”?

(See also, e.g. 1 John 2:15-17; 5:4 )

John 17:21–22) In what sense are Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ one?

Why do we need be one with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, within our homes, and with other Church members?  (See, e.g., D&C 38:25-27.)