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How can I invite all to come unto Christ?

How can I invite all to come unto Christ?

Prepare Yourself Spiritually

On the day the restored Church was organized, the Lord gave Aaronic Priesthood holders the duty to invite all to come unto Christ (see Doctrine and Covenants 20:59). When Aaronic Priesthood holders fulfill this duty, they bring the blessings of the restored gospel to Heavenly Father’s children. They also strengthen their own testimonies and prepare themselves for a lifetime of missionary service.

Resources to Help You Prepare

These resources are to help you prepare for the “Learn together” section of the meeting.

Questions to Ponder before You Teach

What experiences have you had with inviting others to learn about the gospel? How have others helped you come unto Christ?

Many young men do not know that as Aaronic Priesthood holders they have a priesthood duty to invite all to come unto Christ. What can you do to help them understand and fulfill this sacred duty? What would inspire them to share the gospel with their friends and family?

What can the young men do to prepare to learn? For example, they could read a talk, watch a video, or study a scripture related to this doctrine.

Teaching in the Savior’s Way

The Savior invited others to testify of truths they learned so the Spirit could touch their hearts. “Whom say ye that I am?” He asked. As Peter responded, his testimony was strengthened: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:15–16). How can sharing the gospel strengthen the testimonies of the young men in the quorum?

Meeting Outline

1. Counsel Together and Share Experiences

Led by a member of the quorum presidency; approximately 5–10 minutes

Lead a discussion about items such as the following:

  • Our quorum: Who is missing today? What visits do we need to make? Who should we invite to an upcoming activity? Who needs our help and prayers?

  • Our duties: What assignments do we need to make? What assignments have we fulfilled? How have we invited others to come unto Christ, and how can we invite others now?

  • Our lives: Remind the quorum of the discussion from the last meeting. What experiences have we had with applying what we learned? What experiences have we had in the past few weeks that strengthened our testimonies of the gospel?

If possible, discuss these items beforehand in a quorum presidency meeting.

2. Learn Together

Led by a leader or teacher or a member of the quorum; approximately 25–35 minutes

After studying the above resources and following the inspiration of the Spirit, you may select one or more of the activities below to help quorum members understand the doctrine.

  • Invite the young men to find scriptures that use phrases like “come unto Christ” or “come unto me” (see Matthew 11:28; Moroni 10:32; Doctrine and Covenants 20:59). What does it mean to “come unto Christ”? What do they learn from these verses that inspires them to invite others to come unto Christ? (See Duty to God, 28.) Invite the young men to turn to the “Act” section of their Duty to God books (page 29, 53, or 77) and make plans to invite someone to come unto Christ.

  • Read together Doctrine and Covenants 20:53, and make a list of ways ministering brothers can “watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them.” How can the young men improve as ministering brothers? Consider inviting the elders quorum president to talk to the quorum about how to be a good ministering brother. (See Duty to God, 52, 76.) Invite the young men to turn to the “Act” section of their Duty to God books (page 53 or 77) and make plans to become better ministering brothers.

  • Show a picture of Ammon, and ask the quorum to summarize the story of Ammon teaching the Lamanites (see Alma 17–19). Contrast this story with Corianton’s experience (see Alma 39:1–11). How does our example affect our ability to teach the gospel to others? (See Duty to God, 28.) Invite the young men to turn to page 29 of their Duty to God books and make plans to share the gospel by being a good example.

  • Write the following on the board: Extending an invitation without following up is like . Invite the quorum members to search President M. Russell Ballard’s talk “Following Up,” looking for a quotation that completes this sentence. What other comparisons can quorum members think of to complete the sentence? What else do they find in this talk that helps them understand the importance of following up when they invite others to come unto Christ?

  • Show the video “Inviting All to Come unto Christ,” and invite quorum members to look for what the Aaronic Priesthood holders in this video did to help their quorum grow. Discuss what they could do to have similar experiences in their quorum. Give each quorum member a part of Elder Richard G. Scott’s talk “I Have Given You an Example.” Ask the quorum members to find principles or counsel from the talk that could help them in their efforts to invite others to come unto Christ. Encourage them to share what they find.

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3. Plan to Act

Led by a member of the quorum presidency; approximately 5–10 minutes

  • Ask the young men to discuss any feelings or impressions they had during the meeting. What was meaningful to them? Is there something they can do personally or as a quorum to apply what they have learned?

  • Give the young men a few minutes to record what they will do in the coming weeks to act on their impressions. Invite them to share their ideas.

  • Remind the young men that they will have the opportunity to share their experiences at the beginning of the next meeting.

Related Youth Activities

Plan a Mutual activity that will help the young men apply what they learned in this lesson.