Doctrine and Covenants [D&C 10-11] Insights and Creative with Maria Eckersley

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 10-11] “That You May Come Off Conqueror” February 10 – February 16, 2025 WEEK 07 SUMMARY ================= Section 10 addresses challenges related to the lost 116 manuscript pages of the Book of Mormon. It reveals a divine strategy to defeat the plans of those who intended to discredit the work by altering the manuscript. The Lord reassures Joseph Smith of His wisdom and instructs him on how to continue the translation, highlighting God's ability to turn adversity into victory. Historically, this section emphasizes trusting in divine guidance and preserving the integrity of the sacred work. Section 11 is a revelation to Hyrum Smith, instructing him to be patient and seek wisdom and knowledge. The Lord encourages Hyrum to prepare spiritually before embarking on his prophetic mission, emphasizing the importance of obeying commandments and seeking the kingdom of God first. Historically, this section prepares Hyrum as a close ally to Joseph Smith, emphasizing the themes of preparation, revelation, and obedience in the missionary work of the early Church. SPARK 1: MISSED MIRACLES ================ OBJECT LESSON: “Satan Has Great Hold upon Their Hearts”: Hidden in Plain Sight Snakes QUESTIONS: - What do you think it means to have your mind become darkened? Do you think this happened immediately for Joseph or did it play out over time? What do you think would be the most challenging part of that loss for Joseph? - Where else do you see Satan use that tactic in scripture? When have you seen the adversary distort or diminish someone’s perception of God’s power? - How do you reconcile this with God’s constant guardianship of our moral agency? SPARK 2: SPIRITUAL DYNAMITE =================================== OBJECT LESSON: “I Will Establish My Church Among Them”: Exploding Dynamite Blocks Etsy Printable Link: [COMING SOON!] QUESTIONS: - Elder Renlund taught “The access to God’s covenantal power and His covenantal love is through His Church. The combination of the Savior’s gospel and His Church transforms our lives.”When have you seen that transformation firsthand? How has the unique combination of the Savior’s gospel and His restored Church been transformational to you? When have you prayed for understanding and received an answer like Nephis? When have you seen the Lord’s previously unknown purposes come into focus in your life? - Nephi was commanded to make the small plates for a “wise purpose,” but he did not understand it during his lifetime. When have you prayed for understanding and received an answer like Nephis? When have you seen the Lord’s previously unknown purposes come into focus in your life? - In section 11:3, Hyrum is invited to thrust in his sickle with his might and reap…that he may “treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.” How do you reconcile verses like this with what we know about the Savior’s grace and what we learn in the Book of Mormon about being “unprofitable servants”? What else could the words “treasure up” mean? SPARK 3: HOLD YOUR PEACE ============================= OBJECT LESSON: “Hold You Peace; Study My Word”: Triple Star Challenge Etsy Printable Link: [LINK SOON!] QUESTIONS: - Elder Bednar taught that D&C 11:20 is a verse we should know as well as we know Moses 1:39, because it describes our work. When has keeping God’s commandments required all your might, mind, and strength? - Who is your Hyrum? Are...