CARE Episode 13: The Joseph Smith Translation, The Living Christ, and Doctrinal Mastery

In this episode, we explore the sacred power of revealed scripture, dive into the divine identity of Jesus Christ through The Living Christ, and help students strengthen their skills in doctrinal mastery. This week includes a powerful lineup of tools, PLAs, and testimony-building insights—designed to help you teach with purpose and power.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:08) D&C 35 – The Joseph Smith Translation and God’s Love
(11:19) Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3 – Mastering and Applying Scripture
(16:18) The Living Christ Part 1 – Titles, Roles, and Attributes of Christ
(25:01) The Living Christ Part 2 – Sharing Our Testimony of Jesus Christ
(31:59) Conclusion and Easter Invitation

D&C 35 – The Joseph Smith Translation

• Use a True/False PLA to introduce key facts about the JST.

• Invite students to feel gratitude for scripture “as it is in [His] own bosom” (D&C 35:20).

Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3

• Reaffirm that doctrinal mastery includes both memorization and application.

• Reintroduce the Doctrinal Mastery App to support personal study and class engagement.

The Living Christ – Part 1

• Students identify and illustrate one of Christ’s roles, titles, or attributes.

• Use the Bumper Sticker PLA to turn doctrine into personal insight.

The Living Christ – Part 2

• Apply the 3 P’s of Life Prep: Purpose, Principle, Practice.

• Invite students to complete this prompt: “Because I talk of Christ, others will know He can _______.”

Elder Gary E. Stevenson:
“Let us seek a higher and holier way to worship Jesus Christ this Easter season.”
(April 2024 – A Mighty Voice of the Lord’s Servants)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14stevenson

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