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2 On Repentance Bishop Calvin Andrus 5th Sunday Lesson Sterling Park Ward Ashburn, VA Stake 29 June 2008

3 YM Recite DC 13

29 June DC 13 - Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. And this shall never be taken again, from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again, an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.

29 June DC 13 - Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, Who is the "I" ? Who are the "you" ?

29 June DC 13 was an answer to a prayerDC 13 was an answer to a prayer –What was the prayer? –What prompted the prayer?

29 June Nephi 11 Let's count the number of times some variation of the word 'baptism' occurs in 3 Nephi 11

29 June Article of Faith 4 Faith Repentance Holy Ghost Baptism

29 June Repentance Baptism Sacrament Prepares Non-Member Prepares Member

29 June DC 13 - Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. And this shall never be taken again, from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again, an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.

29 June Offices in the Aaronic Priesthood 1.Deacon 2.Teacher 3.Priest 4._______

29 June One Key of the Aaronic Priesthood 1.Deacon 2.Teacher 3.Priest 4.Bishop The Bishop holds the "Keys of the Gospel of Repentance," some of which are shared with the Deacons Quorum President and the Teachers Quorum President.

29 June DC 20 - Gospel of Repentance 46 The priest’s duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament, 53 The teacher’s duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them; 54 And see that there is no iniquity in the church And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.

29 June Under the direction of the Bishop, the –Deacons, –Teachers, and –Priests Invite us to repent by –Preparing, –Blessing, and –Passing The Sacrament

29 June Responsibilities of Those who Hold the Keys of the Gospel of Repentance Teach the repentance processTeach the repentance process Warn of items worthy of repentanceWarn of items worthy of repentance Extend invitations to repentExtend invitations to repent Assist people to repentAssist people to repent Reconcile the repentant with the ChurchReconcile the repentant with the Church Help the repentant obtain forgivenessHelp the repentant obtain forgiveness

29 June Repentance Process (the order may vary, but all are required) Recognize the need to changeRecognize the need to change Develop a "Godly sorrow" for the sinDevelop a "Godly sorrow" for the sin Desire to changeDesire to change Confess to the appropriate personsConfess to the appropriate persons Make restitutionMake restitution Actually changeActually change Forgive othersForgive others Be faithfulBe faithful Have patienceHave patience

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29 June Forgive Others Unmerciful servantUnmerciful servant –Matthew 18:21-35 Lord's prayerLord's prayer –Matt 6:9-13 Greater sinGreater sin –DC 64:9 James Jacques Joseph Tissot ( ), "The Lord's Prayer," from The Life of Christ (1899).

29 June Repentance (Us) Atonement (Christ) Forgiveness (Father) Completing the steps of repentance is, by definition, insufficient for forgiveness. Forgiveness is a gift from God, given at His pleasure. Forgiveness is a miracle that is preceded by faith and patience.

29 June Some things to watch out for...

29 June Bite Your Tongue! Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Colossians 3:21 - Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.Colossians 3:21 - Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

29 June Warning! We abuse our position as parents when weWe abuse our position as parents when we –are controlling, –use critical or angry language, –raise our voices, –administer harsh punishment, –are argumentative, –withhold affection, –berate and belittle

29 June Bite Your Tongue! Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

29 June The most important way a child can honor his or her parents is to live the gospel as taught in the home.The most important way a child can honor his or her parents is to live the gospel as taught in the home.

29 June One Other Thing Be vary wary of media, thoughts, and behaviors that lead to violations of the law of chastity.Be vary wary of media, thoughts, and behaviors that lead to violations of the law of chastity.

29 June The Good News 2. Repentance works 3. The Bishop can help, when needed 1. The Atonement is real

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