The SacramentAdam-Ondi-AhmanThe Armor of GodDoctrine and Covenants 27

August 1830

Historical BackgroundNewel 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.

What does it mean to take the sacramentWhat does it mean to take the sacrament““with an eye single to my glory”?with an eye single to my glory”?

What can you do to make sure you are taking What can you do to make sure you are taking the sacrament “with an eye single to [His] the sacrament “with an eye single to [His]

glory”?glory”?

What do What do youyou “remember” when you “remember” when youtake the sacrament?take the sacrament?

Doctrine and Covenants 27:1-4Ever had something besides bread for the

sacrament?

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

Emblems to Remember

Think of as many symbols associated with the

Sacrament as you can…

Adam-Ondi-AhmanAdam-Ondi-Ahman The place where Adam first offered sacrifice The place where Adam first offered sacrifice

after leaving the Garden of Eden. after leaving the Garden of Eden. (The Discourses of (The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, p 18) Wilford Woodruff, p 18)

The events at Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be held in The events at Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be held in secret. secret. (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; Daniel Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; Daniel 7:10)7:10)

There will be meetings for leadership training, There will be meetings for leadership training, business, worship, and for edification. business, worship, and for edification. (Bruce R. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586)McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586)

Saints will be prepared to live in a paradisiacal Saints will be prepared to live in a paradisiacal glory glory (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586)(Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586)

All governments will become part the All governments will become part the government of God.government of God.(Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., Doctrines of (Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, 1:106)Salvation, 1:106)

Adam will report to Christ and turn all Adam will report to Christ and turn all priesthood keys over to Him. priesthood keys over to Him. (M" 3:13)(M" 3:13)

A sacrament meeting will be held. A sacrament meeting will be held. (JFS jr, The Way to (JFS jr, The Way to Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Perfection, p. 290-291; BRM The Promised Messiah, p. 610 and The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587; Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579, 587;

Both men and women will be present at the Both men and women will be present at the assembly. assembly. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah)(B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah)

Patriarchal blessings will be given. Patriarchal blessings will be given. (B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah, p583-584; TPJS p.158)(B.R.McConkie, Millennial Messiah, p583-584; TPJS p.158)

An innumerable company of angels will be An innumerable company of angels will be there there (Heb. 12:22-24) (same as ref "C" above, also TPJS p. 158)(Heb. 12:22-24) (same as ref "C" above, also TPJS p. 158)

A time of prophecy and revelationA time of prophecy and revelation. (D&C 107:53-. (D&C 107:53-56)56)

The righteous receive all the blessings of The righteous receive all the blessings of the temple, the fullness of the priesthood, the temple, the fullness of the priesthood, and the Second Comforter and the Second Comforter (ETB, Ensign, August (ETB, Ensign, August 1985, pp. 6-10)1985, pp. 6-10)

Adam-Ondi-AhmanAdam-Ondi-Ahman

Adam-Ondi-AhmanAdam-Ondi-Ahman Adam-Ondi-Ahman is designed to prepare Adam-Ondi-Ahman is designed to prepare

the Saints for the Second Coming of Christ. the Saints for the Second Coming of Christ. (Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582; D&C 78-15)(Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582; D&C 78-15)

Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be the most Adam-Ondi-Ahman will be the most momentous event of this earth. momentous event of this earth. (Joseph Fielding (Joseph Fielding Smith, The Way to Perfection, p. 289)Smith, The Way to Perfection, p. 289)

Adam-Ondi-Ahman will adjust the affairs of Adam-Ondi-Ahman will adjust the affairs of the world. the world. (John Taylor, the Gospel Kingdom, p. 216-217)(John Taylor, the Gospel Kingdom, p. 216-217)

Without Adam-Ondi-Ahman, everything Without Adam-Ondi-Ahman, everything would be in confusion at the Second Coming would be in confusion at the Second Coming of the Lord. of the Lord. (Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, 18:344)(Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, 18:344)

Keys of the Kingdom

Find the invitee and the key

Read D&C 27:5-12

Moroni

Reveal the Book of Mormon

Keys of the record of the Stick of Ephraim

D&C 27:5

Elias

Committed the keys of bringing to pass the restoration of all things 

D&C 27:6

John, Son of Zacharias

To ordain Joseph and Oliver Cowdery with the Aaronic Priesthood

D&C 27:7-8

ElijahCommitted 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

Joseph and Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham, Promises Remain

D&C 27:10

Michael---Adam The Father of All

D&C 27:11

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

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

Dispensations

Moses1400 BC

Enoch3300 BC

Noah3100 BC

Abraham

2000 BC

Adam4000 BC

Jesus

AD 1

Joseph SmithAD 1830

FloodApostasy

D&C 27:14

D&C 27

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 Why does Satan fight so hard? (see 2

Nephi 2:18).Nephi 2:18).

The Armor of GodThe Armor of God

D&C 27:15-18

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

“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

President Gordon B. Hinckley taught:President Gordon B. Hinckley taught:

"The war goes on. It is as it was in the beginning. It is "The war goes on. It is as it was in the beginning. It is an ongoing battle. We cannot be unclean and expect an ongoing battle. We cannot be unclean and expect the help of the Almighty. You cannot afford to partake the help of the Almighty. You cannot afford to partake of things that will weaken your minds and your of things that will weaken your minds and your bodies. You cannot do these things and be valiant as bodies. You cannot do these things and be valiant as warriors in the cause of the Lord. . . .warriors in the cause of the Lord. . . .

"We are engaged in a great eternal struggle that "We are engaged in a great eternal struggle that concerns the very souls of the sons and daughters of concerns the very souls of the sons and daughters of God. We are not losing. We are winning. We will God. We are not losing. We are winning. We will continue to win if we will be faithful and true. We can continue to win if we will be faithful and true. We can do it. We must do it. We will do it" (in Conference do it. We must do it. We will do it" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986)Report, Oct. 1986)

Loins Girt With Loins Girt With TruthTruth

Do you avoid music that Do you avoid music that promotes promiscuity?promotes promiscuity?

Is what you do on dates suitable Is what you do on dates suitable for sharing with your parents?for sharing with your parents?

Breastplate Of RighteousnessBreastplate Of Righteousness How long has it been since you watched an How long has it been since you watched an

inappropriate movie?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 Have you forgiven, with all your heart, all those who have offended you?those who have offended you?

Do you love keeping the Sabbath Day Holy?Do you love keeping the Sabbath Day Holy?

Feed Shod With The Feed Shod With The Preparation Of The Preparation Of The Gospel Of PeaceGospel Of Peace

Were you here on time today? Were you here on time today? For Church on Sunday?For Church on Sunday?

Have you done a meaningful act Have you done a meaningful act of service this week?of service this week?

Shield Of FaithShield Of Faith Do you know how to recognize the Do you know how to recognize the

Spirit well enough that it has become Spirit well enough that it has become a weapon or tool in your life?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 Did you honestly fast on the last fast Sunday?Sunday?

Helmet Of SalvationHelmet Of Salvation

Do you avoid swearing?Do you avoid swearing?

Do you daydream less than 10% Do you daydream less than 10% of the time in Seminary?of the time in Seminary?

Is your mind free from the Is your mind free from the effects of pornography?effects of pornography?

Do you get up and walk out of a Do you get up and walk out of a room, turn off the TV or at least room, turn off the TV or at least change channels when change channels when inappropriate scenes occur?inappropriate scenes occur?

Sword Of The SpiritSword Of The Spirit

Have you read your scriptures Have you read your scriptures every day for the last seven every day for the last seven days?days?

Have you read the Book of Have you read the Book of Mormon?Mormon?

Choose a piece of Armor and

‘polish it’.

EPHESIANS 6

D&C 27