The Gospel and the Productive Life (Religion 150)

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

Lesson 1: Understanding the Plan of Salvation for Heavenly Father’s Children

• Moses 1:39; Abraham 3:24–26.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2017), 1–6.

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

Lesson 2: Receiving the Guidance of the Spirit

• John 14:26; 2 Nephi 32:5; Moroni 10:5; Doctrine and Covenants 6:15, 23.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 7–16.

• David A. Bednar, “The Spirit of Revelation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 87–90.

Lesson 3: Setting Goals and Managing Time

• Luke 14:28; Doctrine and Covenants 60:13.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 17–23.

• M. Russell Ballard, “The Greatest Generation of Young Adults,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 67–70.

Lesson 4: Managing Financial Resources Wisely

• Malachi 3:8–12.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 24–33.

• David A. Bednar, “The Windows of Heaven,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 17–20.

Lesson 5: Having Faith in Jesus Christ Gives Us Power to Provide for Ourselves and Others

• Proverbs 3:5–6; Alma 32:42.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 34–39.

• Richard G. Scott, “The Transforming Power of Faith and Character,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 43–46.

• David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.

Lesson 6: Providing for Self, Family, and Others

• Doctrine and Covenants 29:31–32, 34; Moses 6:63.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 40–44.

• Robert D. Hales, “Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 7–10.

Lesson 7: Recognizing and Developing Talents and Abilities

• Alma 13:3; Doctrine and Covenants 138:55–56.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 45–50.

• Henry B. Eyring, “Help Them Aim High,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 60–62, 67.

Lesson 8: Building the Kingdom of God on Earth

• Matthew 6:33; Doctrine and Covenants 12:6–7.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 51–56.

• M. Russell Ballard, “Be Anxiously Engaged,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 29–31.

Lesson 9: Becoming Self-Reliant in the Lord’s Way

• Proverbs 3:5–6; 2 Nephi 4:34–35.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 57–64.

• M. Russell Ballard, “Becoming Self-Reliant—Spiritually and Physically,” Ensign, Mar. 2009, 50–55.

Lesson 10: Seeking Learning by Study and by Faith

• Doctrine and Covenants 88:78–80, 118.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 65–72.

• Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks, “Learning and Latter-day Saints,” Ensign, Apr. 2009, 22–27.

• David A. Bednar, “Seek Learning by Faith,” Ensign, Sep. 2007, 61–68.

Lesson 11: Selecting and Becoming an Eternal Companion

• 2 Corinthians 6:14.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 73–79.

• D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Marriage, Why Family,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 50–53.

Lesson 12: Observing the Laws of Physical Health

• Doctrine and Covenants 89; 93:35.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 80–87.

Lesson 13: Facing the Challenges of Life

• 2 Nephi 2:11; Doctrine and Covenants 136:31.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 88–95.

• David A. Bednar, “Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 87–90.

Lesson 14: Honoring Covenants

• Mosiah 5:5; Doctrine and Covenants 42:78.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 96–102.

• Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 86–89.

Lesson 15: Serving One Another

• Matthew 10:39; Mosiah 4:15; Doctrine and Covenants 81:5.

• The Gospel and the Productive Life Student Manual, 103–9.

• M. Russell Ballard, “Finding Joy through Loving Service,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 46–49.