D&C 106–108

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Monday

• Commentary: Section 106 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 106:1–8
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 106:1–8.
• Commentary: Section 107 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 107:1–6
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–6.

Tuesday

• Scripture: D&C 107:7–24
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:7–12.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:13–17.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:18–20.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:18–20.

Wednesday

• Scripture: D&C 107:25–39
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:21–26.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:27–32.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:33–35.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:36–38.

Thursday

• Scripture: D&C 107:40–57
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:39–52.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:53–57.
• Quote: Patriarchal blessings are sacred things. It is significant to me that in the revelation, the great revelation on priesthood, the word “patriarch” itself is not used. I have pondered that considerably.
  It is the duty of the Twelve, in all large branches of the church, to ordain evangelical ministers, as they shall be designated unto them by revelation. The order of this priesthood was confirmed, to be handed down from father to son, and rightly belongs to the literal descendants of the chosen seed, to whom the promises were made (D&C 107:39-40).
  Then the order of this priesthood, beginning with Adam, is chronicled in the 107th section of the Doctrine and Covenants (D&C 107:41-53).
  Now we know that these men were patriarchs. I am not sure that I know precisely why the words “evangelical ministers” were used, rather than the word “patriarchs.” It seems, however, significant to me that the term here used suggests very definitely the spiritual nature of the patriarchal office. It is not an administrative office, it is not an executive office, it is a spiritual office.
  Joseph F. Smith II, “The Significance of Patriarchal Blessings”, October 1944 General Conference

Friday

• Scripture: D&C 107:58–76
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:58–67.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:68–76.
• Quote: The natural man and woman in each of us has a tendency to condemn others and to judge unrighteously, or self-righteously. This even happened to James and John, two of the Savior’s Apostles. They were infuriated when the people of a Samaritan village treated the Savior disrespectfully: “And when [they] saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them” (Luke 9:54–56).
  Today’s “common judge[s]” (D&C 107:74), our bishops and branch presidents, should avoid any similar impulse to condemn, as James and John did on that occasion. A righteous judge would respond to confessions with compassion and understanding. An erring youth, for example, should leave the bishop’s office feeling the love of the Savior through the bishop and enveloped in the joy and healing power of the Atonement—never shamed or held in contempt. Otherwise, the bishop may unwittingly drive the lost sheep further into the wilderness.
  Lynn G. Robbins, “The Righteous Judge,” October 2016 General Conference

Saturday

• Scripture: D&C 107:77–90
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:77–84.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:85–92.
• Quote: The scriptures teach that Aaronic Priesthood quorums are to sit in council and edify—or build up and strengthen—one another (See Doctrine and Covenants 107:85). You edify as you teach gospel truths, share spiritual experiences, and bear testimony. The youth curriculum encourages these kinds of interactions in quorum meetings, but this can happen only when every member of the quorum feels loved and respected. Mocking and teasing have no place in a quorum meeting—especially when feelings are openly shared. Quorum presidencies must take the lead in ensuring that quorum meetings are a safe place for everyone to participate.
  David L. Beck, “Your Sacred Duty to Minister,” April 2013 General Conference.
• Quote: It is easy to understand why God wants His quorums taught “according to the covenants.” Covenants are solemn promises. Heavenly Father has promised us all eternal life if we will make and keep covenants. For instance, we receive the priesthood with a covenant to be faithful in helping Him in His work. The people we baptize into His Church promise to have faith in Jesus Christ and to repent and to keep His commandments. Every covenant requires faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His commandments to qualify for the forgiveness and purified hearts necessary to inherit eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God.
  You might ask, “Does that mean that every lesson in the quorum must only be about faith and repentance?” Of course not. But it does mean that the teacher and those who participate must always desire to bring the Spirit of the Lord into the hearts of the members in the room to produce faith and a determination to repent and to be clean.
  And that desire goes beyond the walls of the room where the quorum meets. In a truly united quorum, that desire extends to the members wherever they are.
  Henry B. Eyring, “A Priesthood Quorum,” October 2006 General Conference.

Sunday

• Scripture: D&C 107:91–100
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 107:93–100.
• Commentary: Section 108 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 108:1–8
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 108:1–8.