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.