He then gave one of the most masterful sermons ever delivered on the Atonement. His introduction was a warning shot that ears needed to be spiritually attuned and hearts softened to receive the message of supernal import that was about to follow. If any had come with spiritual thimbles to receive his words, he was quick to inform them of the need for much larger receptacles: “I have not commanded you to come up hither to trifle with the words which I shall speak, but that you should hearken unto me, and open your ears that ye may hear, and your hearts that ye may understand, and your minds that the mysteries of God may be unfolded to your view” (Mosiah 2:9 emphasis added). King Benjamin called his subjects together-but not for a day of entertainment. Set forth below are some teaching techniques and resources used by the prophets to explain the atoning doctrine and its infinite implications. How can we as teachers of the restored gospel effectively teach the sublime and deep doctrine of the Atonement? How have the prophets done so? And what can we learn from them?Īlthough prophets through the ages have reflected varying talents and unique teaching skills, certain underlying principles occur again and again in their teaching ministries. Callister was an Area Authority Seventy in the North America West Area and a member of the Fifth Quorum of the Seventy when this was published.
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