Resource Guide, 2001, AP

For use with Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2.

Select from the following resources to update and enrich lessons 1–25.

Lesson 1: Who Am I?

Russell M. Nelson, “The Creation,” Ensign, May 2000, 84–86.

Russell M. Nelson, “We Are Children of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 85–87.

Alexander B. Morrison, “Life—the Gift Each Is Given,” Ensign, Dec. 1998, 14–19.

“I Am a Child of God,” Hymns, no. 301.

Lesson 2: Knowing Our Father in Heaven

Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,” Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2–7.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Hands of the Fathers,” Ensign, May 1999, 14–16.

Tamara L. Johnson, “Never Fear,” New Era, Sept. 1998, 51.

Lesson 3: Faith in Jesus Christ

James E. Faust, “That We Might Know Thee,” Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2–5.

Neal A. Maxwell, “‘Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ,’” Ensign, Nov. 1997, 22–24.

Sheri L. Dew, “Our Only Chance,” Ensign, May 1999, 66–67.

“Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” Hymns, no. 220.

Lesson 4: Companionship of the Holy Ghost

L. Lionel Kendrick, “Personal Revelation,” Ensign, Sept. 1999, 6–13.

F. Enzio Busche, “Hitting the Mark,” New Era, Oct. 1997, 4–8.

Brad Wilcox, “Dangerous Question,” New Era, Mar. 1997, 46–49.

“Let the Holy Spirit Guide,” Hymns, no. 143.

Lesson 5: Agency

James E. Faust, “Obedience: The Path to Freedom,” Ensign, May 1999, 45–47.

Sharon G. Larsen, “Agency—A Blessing and a Burden,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 11–13.

Richard Moore, “My Trust Fund,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 34–36.

Lesson 6: Christlike Service

Elyssa Renee Madsen, “Storms of Service,” New Era, Feb. 2000, 12–15.

Aaron J. Tolson, “Special Delivery,” New Era, May 1999, 8–10.

Robert J. Whetten, “True Followers,” Ensign, May 1999, 30–31.

“Have I Done Any Good?” Hymns, no. 223.

Lesson 7: The Eternal Importance of Families

Henry B. Eyring, “The Family,” Ensign, Feb. 1998, 10–18.

Robert D. Hales, “The Eternal Family,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 64–67.

Bruce C. Hafen, “Happy Endings,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 44–47.

“Families Can Be Together Forever,” Hymns, no. 300.

Lesson 8: Spirituality

Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Capacity,” Ensign, Nov. 1997, 14–16.

Duane B. Gerrard, “Flight Plan for Life,” New Era, Feb. 1999, 4–7.

“Q&A: How can I keep the good feelings with me even while I’m surrounded by the bad?” New Era, May 1997, 16–18.

Lesson 9: Repentance and the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Henry B. Eyring, “Do Not Delay,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 33–35.

Boyd K. Packer, “Washed Clean,” Ensign, May 1997, 9–11.

Jay E. Jensen, “Do You Know How to Repent?” New Era, Nov. 1999, 4–7.

Lesson 10: Studying the Scriptures

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Search the Scriptures,” New Era, Apr. 2000, 4–7.

L. Tom Perry, “‘Give Heed unto the Word of the Lord,’” Ensign, June 2000, 22–29.

John M. Butler, “Making the Scriptures Personal,” Ensign, Feb. 1999, 70–71.

“As I Search the Holy Scriptures,” Hymns, no. 277.

Lesson 11: Satan and His Temptations

M. Russell Ballard, “How to Find Safety and Peace,” New Era, Nov. 1997, 4–7.

Richard G. Scott, “Do What Is Right,” Ensign, June 1997, 51–55.

“Choose the Right,” Hymns, no. 239.

Lesson 12: Prayer

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Fear Not; Only Believe,” New Era, Jan. 2000, 4–7.

L. Lionel Kendrick, “Personal Revelation,” Ensign, Sept. 1999, 6–13.

Alan L. Wilkins, “I Have a Question: What guidelines can help us pray in accordance with God’s will?” Ensign, Feb. 1999, 53–55.

“Did You Think to Pray?” Hymns, no. 140.

Lesson 13: Fasting

Floy Daun Mackay, “Real Team Spirit,” Ensign, Sept. 1998, 62–63.

Neil K. Newell, “Fast Offerings: Blessings We Give, Blessings We Receive,” Ensign, Oct. 1998, 16–21.

Sterling C. Hilton, “I Have a Question: How can we teach the law of the fast to our children … ?” Ensign, Jan. 1997, 66–67.

Lesson 14: Obedience to God

Patricia P. Pinegar, “Peace, Hope, and Direction,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 67–68.

Donald L. Staheli, “Obedience—Life’s Great Challenge,” Ensign, May 1998, 81–82.

Lynn A. Mickelsen, “With a Joyful Heart,” New Era, Jan. 1997, 46–49.

Lesson 15: Exaltation through Keeping Covenants

James E. Faust, “‘Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart,’” Ensign, May 1998, 17–20.

“Building Up Zion by Making Covenants and Receiving Ordinances,” Ensign, Feb. 1998, 60.

Richard G. Scott, “Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer,” Ensign, May 1997, 53–59.

Lesson 16: Tithes and Offerings

James E. Faust, “Opening the Windows of Heaven,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 54–60.

“Q&A: I don’t make money very often. … Should I worry about paying tithing yet?” New Era, July 1999, 16–18.

Ronald E. Poelman, “Tithing: A Privilege,” Ensign, May 1998, 78–79.

Lesson 17: Patriarchal Blessings

Daniel Thomas Brady, “Twice Blessed,” New Era, Aug. 1999, 11.

Richard D. Allred, “A Revelation for You,” New Era, Nov. 1998, 46–48.

S. Michael Wilcox, “The Abrahamic Covenant,” Ensign, Jan. 1998, 42–48.

Lesson 18: Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood

James E. Faust, “‘By What Power … Have Ye Done This?’” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 45–47.

James E. Faust, “Power of the Priesthood,” Ensign, May 1997, 41–43.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 37–40.

Lesson 19: A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit

Robert D. Hales, “Healing Soul and Body,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 14–17.

W. Jeffrey Marsh, “‘Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been,’” Ensign, Apr. 2000, 18–25.

Don Roundy, “I Needed Him That Very Hour,” Ensign, Apr. 2000, 26.

Lesson 20: Administering the Sacrament

Thomas S. Monson, “The Priesthood—Mighty Army of the Lord,” Ensign, May 1999, 48–50.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 37–40.

Doug Bennett, “Perfect Prayer,” New Era, May 1997, 10–11.

“In Humility, Our Savior,” Hymns, no. 172.

Lesson 21: Preparing for the Melchizedek Priesthood

Thomas S. Monson, “The Priesthood—Mighty Army of the Lord,” Ensign, May 1999, 48–50.

James E. Faust, “‘By What Power … Have Ye Done This?’” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 45–47.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Growing into the Priesthood,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 38–41.

“The Priesthood of Our Lord,” Hymns, no. 320.

Lesson 22: Patriarchal Leadership in the Home

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Excerpts from Recent Addresses of President Gordon B. Hinckley,” Ensign, July 1999, 72–73.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Hands of the Fathers,” Ensign, May 1999, 14–16.

Fraser Aumua as told to Laury Livsey, “Like Father, Like Son,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 8–9.

Lesson 23: Practical Preparation for a Mission

Barbara Jean Jones, “It’s Your Call,” New Era, June 2000, 16–19.

Laury Livsey, “Bank on It,” New Era, June 2000, 56–58.

Patricia A. Mitchiner, “Not Enough for My Mission,” Ensign, Sept. 1999, 66.

Lesson 24: The Blessings of Work

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” New Era, July 2000, 4–7.

Neal A. Maxwell, “‘Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,’” Ensign, May 1998, 37–39.

Jeanette Waite Bennett, “Growing Together,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 20–25.

Lesson 25: Personal Purity through Self-Discipline

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Blessed Are the Pure in Heart,” New Era, July 1999, 4–7.

James E. Faust, “The Price of Discipleship,” Ensign, April 1999, 2–4.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Personal Purity,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 75–78.