Lesson 4:“Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”

Baybrook Ward Gospel Doctrine Class 2011

Genealogy of MaryJames E. Talmage:•“She was of the lineage of David; and though unmarried was betrothed or espoused to a man named Joseph, who also was of royal descent through the Davidic line.”•The Davidic descent of Mary is implied in:• Acts 2:30, 13:23; •Rom. 1:3; •Luke 1:32

•“I am an unmarried woman.”

Boy Jesus Teaches in Temple

Childhood of Jesus

Jesus and His Mother

Youthful PreparationPassover feast•Luke 2:41-42•Luke 2:43-45•JST Luke 2:46•Luke 2:48-49•Luke 2:51•Luke 2:52; D&C 93:11-17•D&C 93:18-20

John the BaptistJohn’s Message•Matt. 3: 1-2

Repentance•2 Cor. 7: 9-10• Godly sorrow

•D&C 58: 42-43• Confessing and

forsaking•Luke 19:8• Making amends

•D&C 1:31-32• Obedience

•Mosiah 7:33• Turning to the Lord

John the BaptistPharisees and Sadducees•Matt. 3:7•Luke 7:29-30•JST Matt. 3:35

Jesus is Baptized by John•Matt. 3:13-17

Baptismal Covenants•D&C 20:37•Mosiah 18:8-10

The Temptations of JesusJoseph Smith Translation:•Matt. 4:1•Matt. 4:2-3•Matt 4:5-6•Matt 4:8-9•Matt 4:10•D&C 104:14

Jesus’ Response:•Scriptural•Helaman 3:29-30

The Temptations of JesusElder Joseph B. Wirthlin:

“The Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions.”

“Come and See”Philip and Nathaniel:•John 1:40-46