Week 3_ Ordinances and Covenants

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Week 3: Ordinances and Covenants Name: Daniel Garcia Scripture ● Read: Doctrine and Covenants 84:20 . Pretend like you are explaining ordinances to a friend. How might you use this scripture to explain the importance of ordinances in the gospel of Jesus Christ? In Doctrine and Covenants 84:20, it emphasizes that ordinances are vital because they allow us to receive God's power and blessings. Just as we follow certain procedures in our daily lives to achieve specific results, ordinances are like divine procedures that connect us to God's grace and guidance. They are essential steps in our spiritual journey, enabling us to access the blessings and promises of the gospel, much like following a recipe to create a delicious meal. Living Prophet Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God (see Doctrine and Covenants 128:11 ). Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power...you will find yourselves better able to help create eternal families that are united, sealed in the temple of the Lord, and full of love for our Heavenly Father and for Jesus Christ. (Russell M. Nelson, Spiritual Treasures CR Oct 2019) ● How does President Nelson’s teaching help us understand the relationship between covenants and ordinances? Covenants are promises made with God, expressing a commitment to follow His commandments and live a life in accordance with His teachings. Ordinances, on the other hand, are the specific rituals or ceremonies that represent and solidify those covenants. Through ordinances like baptism, confirmation, endowment, and sealing, individuals enter into covenants and receive the associated blessings and power. Family Interview ● Interview someone who personally knew one of your deceased ancestors. Alternatively, assist a person in conducting an interview with someone who knew one of their deceased ancestors.

○ Write an essay about the life of this ancestor. Do not submit a transcript. ○ The interview should take at least 30–45 minutes. ○ Note the interviewee's full name and their relationship to the deceased person. ○ Use these resources as needed: Questions for Interviewing Family Members Using FamilySearch Apps to Record Oral Histories ● Use this template to write about your deceased ancestor: Family Interview Template . ○ 2-3 pages ○ Edit and proofread your work. ○ The BYUI Online Writing Center is available for assistance. ● Upload your work to the W03 Submit: Family Interview assignment. ○ Review the rubric to ensure you will receive the best grade possible. ● Add your interview to the appropriate ancestor in www.familysearch.org as a memory. ○ Use this resource as needed: Use memories in FamilySearch ● What did you do this week to spend time on the personal family history goal that you set and committed to working on each week throughout this course? State your goal and report your progress. My personal family history goal for this week was to continue researching my maternal grandmother's side of the family and document any new information I could find. I started by searching for records related to my maternal grandmother's parents and grandparents. I discovered census records, birth certificates, and marriage records that provided valuable information about their lives and family connections. These records helped me fill in missing details and add more names to the family tree. Additionally, I reached out to a distant relative on my grandmother's side who had shared an interest in family history. We had a productive conversation, exchanged information, and agreed to collaborate on our research efforts. This connection opened up new avenues for exploring our shared ancestry. ● Choose a concept from this study sheet to share with family or friends this week. Spend 20 minutes teaching. What did you learn from teaching? Explain your answer. I chose the concept of "The Wise Choice Process" to share with my family this week. During a 20- minute discussion, I explained the steps involved in this process, emphasizing the importance of making responsible decisions and evaluating the likely outcomes of our choices. What I learned from teaching this concept is that it reinforced my understanding of the Wise Choice Process. Explaining it to others allowed me to articulate the steps clearly and answer questions that arose during the discussion. Teaching also highlighted the practicality of this process in everyday life situations.

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