Lesson for Joseph Smith #3 Jesus Christ the Redeemer of the World
This is the basic outline of the lesson I taught in RS this past Sunday. It would make a good FHE lesson. I focused on the topic of Sacrifice and how can we make our sacrifices worthy, and sacred.
As the Prophet of the Restoration, one of Joseph Smith’s most important roles was to testify of Jesus Christ. He was blessed to enjoy a personal knowledge of the divinity of Jesus Christ and to understand His role as the Redeemer of the world. This knowledge began with the First Vision, in which young Joseph saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and heard the Father declare, “This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Joseph Smith—History 1:17). In this sacred experience, Joseph was privileged to receive instruction from the Savior of the world.
Joseph Smith saw the Savior on April 3, 1836. The Prophet and Oliver Cowdery had retired to the west pulpit in the Kirtland Temple. They bowed themselves in solemn prayer, after which the Savior appeared before them (more…)
