Lesson 24: “This Is Life Eternal”

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  What is the mission of the Holy Ghost? (See John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7–14.) How can we recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost? (See Galatians 5:22–23; D&C 6:15, 23; 11:13.) How has receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost helped you?
• •Jesus said to his Apostles, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). How can the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world help us be of good cheer when we are faced with tribulation? Why is it important to be of good cheer?
• •In his prayer, the Savior said, “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). How is knowing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ different from merely knowing about them? How can we come to know them?

Suggestion for Family Discussion

In a box, place a piece of paper labeled The Gift of the Holy Ghost. In a second box, place a piece of paper labeled Eternal Life. Wrap the boxes to look like gifts. Explain that in John 16–17, Jesus mentions two of the greatest gifts we can receive. Have a family member open the first box and read the piece of paper inside it. Read John 16:13, and explain that in this verse “the Spirit of truth” refers to the Holy Ghost. Have another family member open the second box and read the piece of paper inside it. Read John 17:1–3. Express your gratitude for the gift of the Holy Ghost and the opportunity to receive eternal life.

Scripture Chain: “Be One, Even As We Are One”

• John 17:20–26
  
• Philippians 1:27
  
• Mosiah 18:21
  
• 4 Nephi 1:15–17
  
• D&C 35:2
  
• D&C 38:24–27
  

Lesson 22: “Inherit the Kingdom Prepared for You”

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  The parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1–13) is a representation of the Second Coming. The bridegroom represents the Savior, the ten virgins represent members of the Church, and the oil in the lamps represents preparation for the Second Coming. What are some ways we can add “oil” to our “lamps”?
• •In Matthew 25:14–30, the talents represent gifts from God. Every person has been given at least one gift from God (D&C 46:11–12), but some gifts are easier to recognize than others. What are some gifts that might be difficult to recognize but that can be used to serve others and glorify God?
• •What do you think the Savior meant when he said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”? (Matthew 25:40; see also Mosiah 2:17).

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Read the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), and explain that the talents represent gifts from God. Ask each family member to talk about one or two talents or gifts that he or she has been blessed with. Then have each family member talk about talents or gifts that each of the other family members have been blessed with. Discuss ways family members can use these gifts to help build up the kingdom of God on the earth.

Scripture Chain: Preparing for the Second Coming

• Matthew 25:1–13
  
• D&C 38:29–30
  
• D&C 45:36–39
  
• D&C 88:123–26

Painting "The Ten Virgins" by Gayla Prince and the artist's comments can be found:

The Idea Door
http://www.theideadoorfiles.com/index.php/101-relief-society/programs-and-skits/2034-the-ten-virgins