TEACHING THE GOSPEL

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Remember that the Savior Himself used the simplest objects in His teaching. Need we do more?” (Teach Ye Diligently [1975], 230, 237). Have a Purpose.
USING OBJECTS, PICTURES, AND SACRED MUSIC

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Use Simple, Well-Known Objects Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “An otherwise difficult subject can be taught by using a simple, well-known object as a visual aid and then relating it to the untaught, intangible principle. . . . “. . . Remember that the Savior Himself used the simplest objects in His teaching. Need we do more?” (Teach Ye Diligently [1975], 230, 237).

Have a Purpose Elder Boyd K. Packer said: “In using visual aids, be sure they have a purpose. Don’t use them merely as decoration. Bring them out when you are ready to refer to them, so they don’t distract class members and draw their attention away from the lesson. And don’t use visual aids that are merely decoration for the classroom. “A picture may be worth a thousand words, but only if it is used judiciously to enhance the lesson and make a point” (Teach Ye Diligently, 225).

Sacred Music Is a Powerful Preparation Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “The singing of hymns is one of the best ways to put ourselves in tune with the Spirit of the Lord. I wonder if we are making enough use of this heaven-sent resource in our meetings, in our classes, and in our homes. . . . “The singing of hymns is one of the best ways to learn the doctrine of the restored gospel. . . . “Our sacred music is a powerful preparation for prayer and gospel teaching” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1994, 10, 13; or Ensign, Nov. 1994, 10, 12).

All Should Sing Elder Dallin H. Oaks said: “Sacred music has a unique capacity to communicate our feelings of love for the Lord. This kind of communication is a wonderful aid to our worship. Many have difficulty expressing worshipful feelings in words, but all can join in communicating such feelings through the inspired words of our hymns. “When a congregation worships through singing, all present should participate” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1994, 11; or Ensign, Nov. 1994, 10–11).

Carefully Select Music Elder Dallin H. Oaks said: “We should be careful what music we use in settings where we desire to contribute to worship. Many musical numbers good for other wholesome settings are not appropriate for Church meetings. “Our hymns have been chosen because they have been proven effective to invite the Spirit of the Lord” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1994, 12; or Ensign, Nov. 1994, 11). 130

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