1. The Sacrament Adam-Ondi-Ahman The Armor of God Doctrine and Covenants 27

2. August 1830 Historical Background Newel Knight traveled to visit the Prophet Joseph Smith. Sally Knight and Emma Smith had not yet been confirmed because of persecution. The Knights’ and Smiths and Whitmers wanted to partake of the sacrament together. When Joseph went out to obtain wine for the sacrament, he was met by a heavenly messenger who communicated the revelation now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 27.

3. What does it mean to take the sacrament “with an eye single to my glory”? What can you do to make sure you are taking the sacrament “with an eye single to [His] glory”? What do you “remember” when you take the sacrament? Doctrine and Covenants 27:1-4 Ever had something besides bread for the sacrament?

4. “Elder Ezra Taft Benson and Frederick W. Babbel were meeting with Church members in Saarbrucken, Germany –The saints had tried for weeks to secure a slice or two of bread to partake of the sacrament. Since bread was impossible to obtain at the time, they finally decided to use potato peelings in place of bread. They had to pay the equivalent of $100 a bushel for such peelings – without the potatoes. Elder Benson later assured them he was certain that the Lord had accepted of their offerings” (Instructor, Sept. 1970, 319).

5. Emblems to Remember Think of as many symbols associated with the Sacrament as you can…

6. Remembering Him We remember the life of Jesus and the model He set for us. We remember His atoning sacrifice We remember and examine how well we are keeping covenants. We remember him in our everyday life by asking ourselves: “What would Jesus do in this situation?” or “How would He respond to this challenge” or “What would He say if He were here now?” We use Him as the standard by which we measure all of our own thoughts, words, and actions.

7. “We prepared some wine at our own make, and held our meeting. … We partook of the sacrament, after which we confirmed the two sisters into the church, and spent the evening in a glorious manner. The Spirit of the Lord was poured out upon us. We praised the God of Israel, and rejoiced exceedingly.” “Newel Knight’s Journal,” in Scraps of Biography, p. 62-63 The Rest of the Story… Newel Knight remembered how he, Joseph, and their wives obeyed this revelation:

8. Today’s Water “While the Church did not adopt the custom of using water exclusively in the Sacrament at that early time, yet it was from this time that water was used as a substitute for wine, which had been used principally because of its resemblance to blood. Today throughout the Church water is used in the Sacrament in remembrance of the blood of Jesus Christ which was shed for the remission of sins in behalf of all who repent and accept the Gospel” President Joseph Fielding Smith

11. “Before the Lord Jesus descends openly and publicly in the clouds of glory; before the great and dreadful day of the Lord sends terror and destruction from one end of the earth to the other; before he stands on Mount Zion; before all flesh shall see him together; before any of his appearances– before all these, there is to be a secret appearance to selected members of his Church. He will come in private to his prophet and to the apostles then living. Those who have held keys and powers and authorities in all ages from Adam to the present will also be present” (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, 578–79 as quoted in LDS Institute Doctrines of the Gospel Manual).

12. Adam-Ondi-Ahman The place where Adam first offered sacrifice after leaving the Garden of Eden. (The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, p 18) The place where Adam first offered sacrifice after leaving the Garden of Eden. (The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, p 18) The events at Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be held in secret. (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; Daniel 7:10) The events at Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be held in secret. (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; Daniel 7:10) There will be meetings for leadership training, business, worship, and for edification. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586) There will be meetings for leadership training, business, worship, and for edification. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586) Saints will be prepared to live in a paradisiacal glory (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586) Saints will be prepared to live in a paradisiacal glory (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586) All governments will become part the government of God. (Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, 1:106) All governments will become part the government of God. (Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, 1:106) Adam will report to Christ and turn all priesthood keys over to Him. (M" 3:13) Adam will report to Christ and turn all priesthood keys over to Him. (M" 3:13) A sacrament meeting will be held. (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290- 291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; A sacrament meeting will be held. (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290- 291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587;

13. Both men and women will be present at the assembly. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah) Both men and women will be present at the assembly. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah) Patriarchal blessings will be given. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah, p583-584; TPJS p.158) Patriarchal blessings will be given. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah, p583-584; TPJS p.158) An innumerable company of angels will be there (Heb. 12:22- 24) (same as ref "C" above, also TPJS p. 158) An innumerable company of angels will be there (Heb. 12:22- 24) (same as ref "C" above, also TPJS p. 158) A time of prophecy and revelation. (D&C 107:53-56) A time of prophecy and revelation. (D&C 107:53-56) The righteous receive all the blessings of the temple, the fullness of the priesthood, and the Second Comforter (ETB, Ensign, August 1985, pp. 6-10) The righteous receive all the blessings of the temple, the fullness of the priesthood, and the Second Comforter (ETB, Ensign, August 1985, pp. 6-10) Adam-Ondi-Ahman

14. Adam-Ondi-Ahman Adam-Ondi-Ahman is designed to prepare the Saints for the Second Coming of Christ. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582; D&C 78-15) Adam-Ondi-Ahman is designed to prepare the Saints for the Second Coming of Christ. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582; D&C 78-15) Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be the most momentous event of this earth. (Joseph Fielding Smith, The Way to Perfection, p. 289) Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be the most momentous event of this earth. (Joseph Fielding Smith, The Way to Perfection, p. 289) Adam-Ondi-Ahman will adjust the affairs of the world. (John Taylor, the Gospel Kingdom, p. 216-217) Adam-Ondi-Ahman will adjust the affairs of the world. (John Taylor, the Gospel Kingdom, p. 216-217) Without Adam-Ondi-Ahman, everything would be in confusion at the Second Coming of the Lord. (Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, 18:344) Without Adam-Ondi-Ahman, everything would be in confusion at the Second Coming of the Lord. (Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, 18:344)

15. Keys of the Kingdom Find the invitee and the key Read D&C 27:5-12

16. Moroni Reveal the Book of Mormon Keys of the record of the Stick of Ephraim D&C 27:5

17. Elias Committed the keys of bringing to pass the restoration of all things D&C 27:6

18. John, Son of Zacharias To ordain Joseph and Oliver Cowdery with the Aaronic Priesthood D&C 27:7-8

19. Elijah Committed the keys of the power of turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to the fathers D&C 27:9

20. Joseph and Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham, Promises Remain D&C 27:10

21. Michael---Adam The Father of All D&C 27:11

22. Peter, James, and John “…by whom I have ordained you and confirmed you to be apostles, and especial witnesses of my name, and bear the keys of your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them;” D&C 27:12

23. “We read in the history that Peter, James and John appeared to Joseph Smith. It was a period when they were being pursued by their enemies and they had to travel all night, and in the dawn of the coming day when they were weary and worn who should appear to them but Peter, James and John, for the purpose of conferring upon them the Apostleship, the keys of which they themselves had held while upon the earth, which had been bestowed upon them by the Savior.” (JD, 23:183)

24. Keys of the Kingdom The dispensation of the fulness of times gathers together all gospel keys, ordinances, and truths of past dispensations Read D&C 27:13-14

25. Dispensations Moses 1400 BC Enoch 3300 BC Noah 3100 BC Abraham 2000 BC Adam 4000 BC Jesus AD 1 Joseph Smith AD 1830 Flood Apostasy D&C 27:14

26. D&C 27

30. When did the war begin? When did the war begin? Who are we at war with? Who are we at war with? Revelation 12:7 ‑‑ 11. Revelation 12:7 ‑‑ 11. Why does Satan fight so hard? (see 2 Nephi 2:18). Why does Satan fight so hard? (see 2 Nephi 2:18). The Armor of God

31. D&C 27:15-18

32. The Whole Armor of God D&C 27:15-18 “We have the four parts of the body that the Apostle Paul said [are] the most vulnerable to the powers of darkness. The loins, typifying virtue, chastity. (The loins is that part of the body between the lower rib and the hip into which you will recognize are the vital organs which have to do with reproduction.) The heart, typifying our conduct. Our feet, our goals or objectives in life and finally our head, our thoughts.” ” Harold B. Lee Grit about with truth Breastplate of Righteousness Preparation of Gospel of peace Helmet of Salvation Shield of Faith Sword of Spirit

33. “I like to think of this spiritual armor not as a solid piece of metal molded to fit the body but more like chain mail. Chain mail consists of dozens of tiny pieces of steel fastened together to allow the user greater flexibility without losing protection. There is not one great and grand thing we can do to arm ourselves spiritually. True spiritual power lies in numerous smaller acts woven together in a fabric of spiritual fortification that protects and shields from all evil” Elder M. Russell Ballard

34. For your assigned piece of armor please prepare a brief 2-3 minute presentation in which you or members of your group will teach the following: Doctrines and principles or symbolism associated with this piece of armor Blessings and cursings for either ‘wearing’ or ‘removing’ this piece Story about what this piece of armor can do or has done for a soldier-Saint An invitation to do something associated with the symbol(s) behind this piece of armor

35. ARMOR OF GOD VIDEO 15 minutes

36. President Gordon B. Hinckley taught: "The war goes on. It is as it was in the beginning. It is an ongoing battle. We cannot be unclean and expect the help of the Almighty. You cannot afford to partake of things that will weaken your minds and your bodies. You cannot do these things and be valiant as warriors in the cause of the Lord.... "We are engaged in a great eternal struggle that concerns the very souls of the sons and daughters of God. We are not losing. We are winning. We will continue to win if we will be faithful and true. We can do it. We must do it. We will do it" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986)

37. Loins Girt With Truth Loins Girt With Truth Do you avoid music that promotes promiscuity? Do you avoid music that promotes promiscuity? Is what you do on dates suitable for sharing with your parents? Is what you do on dates suitable for sharing with your parents?

38. Breastplate Of Righteousness Breastplate Of Righteousness How long has it been since you watched an inappropriate movie? How long has it been since you watched an inappropriate movie? Is your heart set on marrying in the Temple? Is your heart set on marrying in the Temple? Have you forgiven, with all your heart, all those who have offended you? Have you forgiven, with all your heart, all those who have offended you? Do you love keeping the Sabbath Day Holy? Do you love keeping the Sabbath Day Holy?

39. Feed Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace Feed Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace Were you here on time today? For Church on Sunday? Were you here on time today? For Church on Sunday? Have you done a meaningful act of service this week? Have you done a meaningful act of service this week?

40. Shield Of Faith Shield Of Faith Do you know how to recognize the Spirit well enough that it has become a weapon or tool in your life? Do you know how to recognize the Spirit well enough that it has become a weapon or tool in your life? Do you offer sincere prayers every day? Do you offer sincere prayers every day? Did you honestly fast on the last fast Sunday? Did you honestly fast on the last fast Sunday?

41. Helmet Of Salvation Helmet Of Salvation Do you avoid swearing? Do you avoid swearing? Do you daydream less than 10% of the time in Seminary? Do you daydream less than 10% of the time in Seminary? Is your mind free from the effects of pornography? Is your mind free from the effects of pornography? Do you get up and walk out of a room, turn off the TV or at least change channels when inappropriate scenes occur? Do you get up and walk out of a room, turn off the TV or at least change channels when inappropriate scenes occur?

42. Sword Of The Spirit Sword Of The Spirit Have you read your scriptures every day for the last seven days? Have you read your scriptures every day for the last seven days? Have you read the Book of Mormon? Have you read the Book of Mormon?

43. Choose a piece of Armor and ‘polish it’.

44. EPHESIANS 6 D&C 27