Heavenly Father Reveals His Gospel in Every Dispensation

Preparation: Gospel Art Book (GAB) picture #5, 87, 137

Opening Song: I Am a Child of God, CS pg. 2

Opening Prayer

God Calls Prophets to teach His Gospel

“Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the
prophets” (Amos 3:7).

A prophet is a man called by God to be his representative on earth. When a prophet

speaks for God, it is as if God were speaking. A prophet is also a special witness for
Christ, testifying of His divinity and teaching His gospel. A prophet teaches truth and
interprets the word of God. He calls the unrighteous to repentance. He receives
revelations and directions from the Lord for our benefit. He may see into the future and
foretell coming events so that the world may be warned.

Ancient Prophets all Taught the Gospel

One important way that Heavenly Father shows His love for us is by calling prophets,
who are given the priesthood-the power and authority given to man to act in God’s name
for the salvation of His children. Prophets learn the gospel of Jesus Christ by revelation.
They in turn teach the gospel to others and testify of Jesus Christ as the Savior and
Redeemer. The teachings of prophets are found in sacred books call scriptures. (Hold
up a copy of the scriptures.)
Whenever people choose to disobey Heavenly Fathers commandments, whenever they
reject the Lord’s prophets, or whenever the fail to endure in faith they distance
themselves from Heavenly Father and begin to live in spiritual darkness. Eventually this
condition leads to apostasy.
Biblical history has recorded many instances of Heavenly Father speaking to prophets
and it also tells of may instances of apostasy. To end each period of apostasy,
Heavenly Father has shown His love for His children by calling another prophet and
giving him priesthood authority to restore and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ again.
These periods of time headed by a prophet are called dispensations.
Who was the first prophet on this earth? (Adam.) GAB pg. 5
Who was the first latter-day prophet? (Joseph Smith.) GAB pg. 87
Who is our prophet and President of the Church now? GAB pg. 137
What Bible and Book of Mormon prophets can you name?

Closing Song: The Sacred Grove, CS Pg 87

Closing Prayer

Treat: S’Mores

1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 oz.)

4 whole Honey Grahams, broken in half to make 8 squares
4 Large Marshmallows
BREAK candy bar into 4 pieces; set aside.
PLACE 4 of the graham squares on microwavable plate. Top each with 1 chocolate
piece and 1 marshmallow.
MICROWAVE on HIGH 15 to 20 seconds or until marshmallows puff. Top with
remaining graham squares, pressing slightly into marshmallows to secure. Serve
immediately.