September: How does keeping the commandments affect my ability to learn the gospel?

Obedience Brings Knowledge

Watch Video (Background: King is attacking Jerusalem and kidnapping elites to rule with him - See the Book of Daniel)

• John 7:17 - Every commandment we have an ability to obey and know whether it comes from God. Most other churches don’t believe in personal revelation or a personal relationship with God.
• How did Daniel and his friends demonstrate obedience?
• How were they blessed?
• What situations do you face that may be similar to Daniel’s?

Other scriptural examples?

• Joseph Smith - the restoration.
• Nephi to understand his father’s vision and teachings.

Line Upon Line - What do we learn about Obedience and Gospel Learning?

• John 7:17; God desires us to gain more wisdom.
• 2 Nephi 28:30; “We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.” What does this mean?

• D&C 50:24.
• What is the light of God? Covenants, doctrines, principles and commandments.
• Read from Steven Hunsaker’s Talk.