Lesson 6: “They Straightway Left Their Nets”

Lesson 6: “They Straightway Left Their Nets”
New Testament Class Member Study Guide, (1997)

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  Why was it important that Jesus call Apostles? (See Matthew 9:36–38; 16:19; Mark 3:14–15; John 20:19–21, 23; Ephesians 4:11–15.) Why is it important that the Lord has called Apostles today?
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  What do you learn about the powers and responsibilities of Apostles from Jesus’ counsel inMatthew 10? How have you seen latter-day Apostles fulfill these responsibilities?
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  How have you been blessed by following the counsel of an Apostle?

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Show the chart of General Authorities from the most recent conference issue of the Church magazine in your area. Help family members recognize and learn the names of the members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Share your feelings about the blessing it is to be led by prophets and apostles.

Scripture Chain: The Calling of an Apostle

• Luke 6:13
• Matthew 10:5–8
• Ephesians 4:11–15
• D&C 107:23
• D&C 107:33, 35
• D&C 112:14
• D&C 112:19–22