The Holy Ghost is a person whose mission is truly called and sent to us form the Lord. Through Him we can know the truth of all things and learn all that the Lord would have us know. Through Him we can truly come to know our Father in Heaven and our brother, Jesus Christ.

John 14:15–17, 26–27; 15:26–27; 16:7–8, 13–14. The Savior’s Instructions about the Holy Ghost

1. As you study the following verses, make a list of what the Savior taught about (1) what the Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost:
• John 14:15–17 Keep the Commandments. The Holy Ghost will dwell with us even though others may not be able to believe.
• John 14:26–27 The Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance and can teach us all. We must let our hearts be troubled.
• John 15:26–27 The Holy Ghost will bear witness to us and we will bear witness to the world.
• John 16:7–8 Because the Savior had to leave, He sent the Holy Ghost to be the help we will need.
• John 16:13–14 The Holy Ghost will always testify of the Savior and Glorify Him.
2. Add to your list above as you study the following resources:
• Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “The Holy Ghost Brings Man to His Fullest Potential” (p. 168)
• Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “As a Messenger of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members” (p. 168)
• Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost” (p. 704)
3. Review your list of what the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks:
• Describe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior’s death and resurrection. He offered the needed guidance and confirmations of truth. Allowing them to continue to have an unwavering knowledge of the Savior and the importance of continuing His mission.
• Write a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you in one of the ways you listed above. Give an example of how the Holy Ghost has inspired you. The Holy Ghost has blessed me because He has borne witness to me of the divinity of the Savior, the truthfulness of all Joseph Smith has done, the knowledge of our modern day leaders, and the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

The Lord does not condone leaders who desire to lead those they have dominion over in a way that would be considered heartless, or selfish. A true leader is one who is willing to give all he has in order to lift and teach and save the ones he leads.

John 13:1–17; Luke 22:24–30; Mark 10:43–45. The Savior Taught the Apostles about Leadership

1. Study John 13:1–17; Luke 22:24–30; Mark 10:43–45. Write a paragraph or two about how the application of these teachings makes leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ different from what the world usually describes as leadership.
• The world tends to think that if you are a leader it means that you are set up above those who you lead. That it will put you in such a position that you will most likely never have to do anything for yourself and others will answer to your every demand. They tend to think that a leader has power over them and if the do anything contrary to what the leader says, they may be condemned to an awful punishment. The Savior said a leader is something much different. He stated that a leader should be one who not only has been designated to lead, but more over is one who has been ordained to serve. A true leader will put the will of those he leads far ahead of his own will, so long as it is in line with the true and correct principles we know. Never is a leader supposed to be one who has unrighteous dominion over those he leads.
2. Write a paragraph or two about a time when one of your Church leaders or someone in the scriptures served and led in the way Jesus Christ taught.
• Thomas Monson, and all of his counselors and the Apostles are ones who are a shining example of what true leadership should be. There lives work is solely set up to be committed to the service of their Lord, His Church, and all those who fall within the curtain of their callings, which is all the Earth. They never ask for anything from the church other than that we are willing to heed there counsel as counsel from the Lord.

After reading this assignment I have come to have an even greater realization that no one on this earth knows the day the Lord will come. All we can do is be faithful in all that we have learned and strive to learn all we can. Then live everyday as if it were the day the Savior will return and ensure that our lamps are timed and full of oil.

Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38; Joseph Smith—Matthew. Preparing for the Savior’s Second Coming

1. Review Mark 13:5, 9, 23, 33, 35, 37 and identify the words take heed and watch in each verse. List at least three things from this chapter that believers could watch for in order to be prepared to meet the Lord.

The can make sure no man will deceive them.

The Savior has told them all things.

We must watch and pray, we know not when the time is.

2. Explain in writing any other additional truths that are taught in the following references about how to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
• Doctrine and Covenants 87:8 We must be ready at all times for the coming of the Lord, we know not when it comes, but it comes fast.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:32  There will be abominations and desolations, fulfilling the prophecy.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:37  IF we study and love the scriptures, we will be saved in the last days.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:46–50 We cannot delay the day of our preparations. The time is at hand and the Savior could come at anytime.
• Doctrine and Covenants 33:17 We must be like the virgins who had their lamps trimmed and oiled, ready for when He comes.
• Doctrine and Covenants 45:56–57 If we are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for our guide, and have not been deceived we shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day.

Below is a chart that not only gives a nice breakdown of the last week of the Savior, but also give scriptural references in the four gospels to help you see where the information comes from. This chart is not of my own design, but is actually a resource that was used when we were teaching our Priest quorum this past Sunday. I really find it to be a fascinating representation of what the Savior had to endure in His last days. It is amazing all that happened in such a shot time. After reading through these, it really helped to strengthen my testimony of, not only the Savior, but of the importance it is to take the time to record what happens in our lives. If Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John had not done so, we would not have the blessing of the knowledge of the many miracles, struggles, and the life the Savior lived, He truly is the Son of the Father.

	Matthew	Mark	Luke		John
THE WEEK OF THE ATONING SACRIFICE
FIRST DAY
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem	21:1–11	11:1–10	19:29–44		12:12–19
Certain Greeks Visit Christ—a Voice from Heaven					12:20–36
Return to Bethany		11:11
SECOND DAY
Cursing of the Barren Fig Tree	21:18–19	11:12–14
Second Cleansing of the Temple	21:12–16	11:15–18	19:45–48
Return to Bethany	21:17	11:19	21:37
THIRD DAY
Discourse on Faith	21:19–22	11:20–26	21:38
Question of Authority	21:23–27	11:27–33	20:1–8
Parable of the Two Sons	21:28–32
Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen	21:33–46	12:1–12	20:9–18
Parable of the Royal Marriage Feast	22:1–14
A Question About Tribute to Caesar	22:15–22	12:13–17	20:19–26
Marriage After the Resurrection	22:23–33	12:18–27	20:27–40
The Great Commandment	22:34–40	12:28–34
“Who Is Christ’s Father?”	22:41–46	12:35–37	20:41–44
Scribes and Pharisees Are Condemned	23:1–36	12:38–40	20:45–47
Jesus Laments over Jerusalem	23:37–39
The Widow’s Mite		12:41–44	21:1–4
Christ Declares the Purpose of His Mission					12:37–50
Olivet Discourse	24:1–51/JST-M	13:1–37	21:5–36
Parable of the Ten Virgins	25:1–13
Parable of the Entrusted Talents	25:14–30
The Inevitable and Final Judgment	25:31–46
Jesus’ Betrayal Foretold	26:1, 2
The Plot Against Jesus	26:3–5	14:1, 2	22:1, 2
Judas Arranges Betrayal	26:14–16	14:10, 11	22:3–6
FOURTH DAY
Gospel Writers are Silent on Proceedings of this Day
	Matthew	Mark	Luke		John
FIFTH DAY
Arrangements for the Passover Meal	26:17–19	14:12–16	22:7–13
Strife over Precedence in the Passover Chamber	26:20	14:17	22:14; 24:30
Jesus Washes the Apostles’ Feet					13:1–20
Passover Meal—Introduction of the Sacrament	26:26–29	14:22–25	22:15–20
Jesus Indicates the Betrayer	26:21–25	14:18–21	22:21–23		13:21–26
Judas Leaves the Chamber					13:27–30
Jesus Foretells His Own Death					13:31–35
Apostles Express Loyalty	26:31–35	14:27–31	22:31–38		13:36–38
Discourse About the Comforter					14:1–31
They Sing a Hymn—Proceed to the Mount of Olives	26:30	14:26	22:39
Their Relationship to Christ and World					15:1–27
His Death Explained					16:1–33
High Priestly Prayer					17:1–26
Agony in Gethsemane	26:36–46	14:32–42	22:40–46		18:1, 2
SIXTH DAY
The Betrayal by Judas	26:47–50	14:43–45	22:47, 48		18:2–9
The Arrest	26:51–56	14:46–52	22:49–53		18:10–12
Jesus Questioned by Annas			22:54, 55, 63–65		18:13, 19–24
Examined Before Caiaphas	26:57–68	14:53–65			18:14–16, 18
Peter Denies Knowing Jesus	26:69–75	14:66–72	22:55–62		18:17, 25–27
Formal Trial and Condemnation	27:1, 2	15:1	22:66–71; 23:1
Judas Iscariot’s Death	27:3–10
Before Pilate	27:11–14	15:2–5	23:2–5		18:28–38
Before Herod			23:6–12
Again Before Pilate	27:15–23	15:6–14	23:13–23		18:39, 40
Barabbas Released	27:26–30	15:15–19	23:25		19:1–3
Pilate Sentences Jesus	27:24, 25	15:20–23,25,27,28	23:24		19:4–16
The Way to Calvary	27:31–34, 38		23:26–33		19:16–18
Superscription on the Cross	27:37	15:26	23:38		19:19–22
His First Utterance on the Cross			23:34
Soldiers Divide His Clothing	27:35, 36	15:24	23:34		19:23, 24
Mocking and Scoffing	27:39–44	15:29–32	23:35–37
Second Utterance from the Cross			23:39–43
Third Utterance by the Savior					19:25–27
	Matthew	Mark	Luke		John
Darkness Covers the Earth	27:45	15:33	23:44, 45
Fourth Statement	27:46, 47	15:34, 35
Fifth Statement	27:48, 49	15:36			19:28, 29
Sixth Utterance					19:30
Final Utterance; Jesus Dies	27:50	15:37	23:46		19:30
Centurion’s Testimony	27:51–56	15:38–41	23:45, 47–49
His Side Pierced	27:57–61	15:42–47	23:50–56		19:31–37
His Burial					19:38–42
SEVENTH DAY
Guards Are Placed at the Tomb	27:62–66
THE RESURRECTED CHRIST APPEARS TO MEN
THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK
The Tomb Is Opened	28:2–4
Mary Magdalene and Other Women Visit the Tomb	28:1, 5–7	16:1–8	24:1–8		20:1
Mary Tells Peter and John			24:9–11		20:2
Peter, Mary, and John Visit the Tomb			24:12		20:3–10
The Savior Appears to Mary		16:9			20:11–17
Mary Tells the Apostles		16:10, 11			20:18
Christ Appears to the Other Women	28:9, 10
Chief Priests Told of Resurrection by Guards	28:11–15
Two Disciples See Savior While En Route to Emmaus		16:12, 13	24:13–32
Appears unto Peter			24:34
Appears to all Apostles Except Thomas		16:14	24:33–49		20:19–23
SUBSEQUENT APPEARANCES
Appears to the Eleven Apostles (in Jerusalem)					20:24–29
An Appearance to the Disciples (at Sea of Galilee)					21:1–14
“Feed My Sheep”					21:15–19
John Is to Be Translated					21:20–23
Appearance to a Great Multitude (in Jerusalem)	(See 1 Corinthians 15:6)
Appears to James (in Jerusalem)	(See 1 Corinthians 15:7)
Appearance to the Disciples (in Galilee)	28:16–20	16:15–18	(See Acts 1:1–8)
The Ascension (in Bethany, Judea)		16:19	24:50, 51
Disciples Return to Jerusalem		16:20	24:52, 53
John’s Concluding Words					20:30, 31; 21:24-25

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