Missionary Preparation (Religion 130)

Student Readings

Note to students: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: The Missionary Purpose

• 2 Nephi 31:2, 10–21; Alma 26:29–30; 3 Nephi 11:31–41; 27:13–21.

• Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service (2004), 1–15.

• Ronald A. Rasband, “The Divine Call of a Missionary,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 51–53.

Lesson 2: Our Need for the Atonement

• Romans 3:23; 2 Nephi 9:6–10; Mosiah 3:19; 4:3; 24:12–15; Alma 5:12–13; 7:11–13; 42:9–14.

• Preach My Gospel, 51–52, 60–61.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “Missionary Work and the Atonement,” Ensign, Mar. 2001, 8–15.

• Boyd K. Packer, “The Atonement,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 75–78.

Lesson 3: Learning by the Spirit

• Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3; 9:7–8; 11:12–17, 21–22, 26–28; 50:19–22; 138:1–2, 11.

• Preach My Gospel, 17–18, 22–24.

• Richard G. Scott, “How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 45–47.

Lesson 4: Teaching by the Spirit

• John 14:26; 2 Nephi 33:1; Moroni 10:5; Doctrine and Covenants 6:14–15; 42:12–14; 50:12–14, 17–26.

• Preach My Gospel, 92–93, 175–78, 182–86.

Lesson 5: What Is the Role of the Book of Mormon?

• 2 Nephi 3:12; 3 Nephi 16:4–5; Mormon 5:12–14.

• Preach My Gospel, 103–9.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “Safety for the Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 88–90.

• Tad R. Callister, “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 74–76.

Lesson 6: Preparing for Life as a Missionary

• 2 Nephi 4:19–26; Alma 17:2–3, 9; 26:11–13; 29:10.

• David A. Bednar, “Becoming a Missionary,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 44–47.

Lesson 7: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 1)

• Preach My Gospel, 31–36.

• M. Russell Ballard, “His Word Ye Shall Receive,” Ensign, May 2001, 65–67.

• James E. Faust, “The Restoration of All Things,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2006, 61–62, 67–68.

Lesson 8: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)

• Moroni 10:3–5; Joseph Smith—History 1:1–19.

• Preach My Gospel, 36–39.

• Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2002, 78–81.

Lesson 9: Developing Christlike Attributes

• Alma 17:22–37; 18:1–3, 8–10; Moroni 7:45–48; Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–7.

• Preach My Gospel, 115–23, 126.

• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 100–103.

Lesson 10: Teaching the Plan of Salvation (Part 1)

• 2 Nephi 2:22–25; Alma 12:32–34; Moses 1:39.

• Preach My Gospel, 47–51.

• Robert D. Hales, “Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 24–27.

Lesson 11: Teaching the Plan of Salvation (Part 2)

• Isaiah 53:3–5; 1 Corinthians 15:20–22; Alma 7:11–13; 11:42–44; 34:8–9; Doctrine and Covenants 19:15–19.

• Preach My Gospel, 51–54.

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ,” Ensign, Apr. 2013, 32–39.

Lesson 12: Finding People to Teach

• Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–16; 33:6–11; 100:5–6.

• Preach My Gospel, 155–62, 170.

• M. Russell Ballard, “Put Your Trust in the Lord,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 43–45.

Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

• Mosiah 3:19; 4:1–3; 5:2; Alma 36.

• Preach My Gospel, 60–63.

• Neil L. Andersen, “Repent … That I May Heal You,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 40–43.

Lesson 14: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

• Matthew 3:13–17; John 3:3–6; 2 Nephi 31:17–20; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37.

• Preach My Gospel, 63–66.

• Robert D. Hales, “The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 6–9.

• David A. Bednar, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 94–97.

Lesson 15: Temple and Family History Work

• Doctrine and Covenants 109:22–23; 110:13–16; 138:29–35; Joseph Smith—History 1:38–39.

• Preach My Gospel, 85–86, 163–65.

• David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 24–27.