Lesson 2: “Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World”

Lesson 2: “Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World” Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide, (1999), 3–4

Reading assignment: Study the scripture passages listed in the following questions and in the scripture chain for this lesson.

The Bible, the books of Moses and Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price, and the Book of Mormon are ancient testaments, or witnesses, of Jesus Christ. The Doctrine and Covenants is a testament of Jesus Christgiven in this dispensation.

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  Read D&C 19:16–19. What does this passage teach about the Savior’s suffering for us? Why was Jesus willing to experience such great suffering for us? (See D&C 18:10–11; 19:19, 24; 34:3.)
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  Read D&C 88:14–18; 93:33; Alma 11:42–44. What can you learn about the Resurrection from these passages?
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  Read D&C 18:11–12; 19:16–17, 20; 58:42; 76:62–70. What do these passages teach about the blessings we can receive through the Savior’s Atonement?
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  How can you show the Savior your gratitude for His Atonement?

Scripture Chain: Roles and Attributes of the Savior 

• D&C 6:20–21
• D&C 6:32–37
• D&C 19:1–3
• D&C 29:1–2
• D&C 38:1–3
• D&C 45:3–5
• D&C 50:44
• D&C 93:5–19
• D&C 133:42–52