Lesson 24: The School of the Lesson 24: The School of the Prophets and the Word of Prophets and the Word of

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To help the children understand and To help the children understand and desire to live the Word of Wisdom.desire to live the Word of Wisdom.

The Word of Wisdom The Word of Wisdom  1. The Lord has revealed the Word of 1. The Lord has revealed the Word of

Wisdom to Joseph Smith the Prophet.Wisdom to Joseph Smith the Prophet.If we obey, and follow in faith, beautiful If we obey, and follow in faith, beautiful blessings are promised:blessings are promised:

2. A clean body, a clear mind, a spirit in tune 2. A clean body, a clear mind, a spirit in tune with the Lord;with the Lord;These are promised to all who follow the These are promised to all who follow the word and will of God.word and will of God.

Words and music:Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938 Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938© 1987 by Janice Kapp Perry© 1987 by Janice Kapp Perry

Our Opening Our Opening Prayer will be Prayer will be

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Attention ActivityAttention Activity Hunters sometimes use snares to catch Hunters sometimes use snares to catch

animals and birds. animals and birds. • Hunters set snares on a trail or in a place Hunters set snares on a trail or in a place

where small animals or birds come for water. where small animals or birds come for water.

• Sometimes a snare is attached Sometimes a snare is attached to a tree limb so that it hangs to a tree limb so that it hangs just above the trail, where an just above the trail, where an animal will run into it. animal will run into it.

Attention ActivityAttention Activity Other times a snare is placed on the ground and Other times a snare is placed on the ground and

covered with leaves so it cannot be easily seen. covered with leaves so it cannot be easily seen. A lure such as food may be placed in or near the A lure such as food may be placed in or near the

snare to tempt an unsuspecting animal or bird to snare to tempt an unsuspecting animal or bird to step into the snare. step into the snare.

• The snare catches and The snare catches and holds the animal in such a holds the animal in such a way that it cannot easily way that it cannot easily free itself. free itself.

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• Just as hunters set snares to capture animals, Just as hunters set snares to capture animals, Satan has set many snares for us. Satan has set many snares for us.

He uses appealing things as lures, hoping to He uses appealing things as lures, hoping to catch us in one of his snares and destroy us.catch us in one of his snares and destroy us.

However, by learning and following the Lord’s However, by learning and following the Lord’s commandments we can avoid Satan’s snares. commandments we can avoid Satan’s snares.

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• Because Heavenly Father and Jesus Because Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ knew this could happen, they Christ knew this could happen, they gave us some commandments to help gave us some commandments to help us grow up strong and happy. us grow up strong and happy.

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• By learning to avoid these snares and By learning to avoid these snares and treat our bodies like temples, we can treat our bodies like temples, we can grow to be strong and healthy.grow to be strong and healthy.

This is what our lesson is about today.This is what our lesson is about today.

Lesson 24: The School Lesson 24: The School of the Prophets and of the Prophets and the Word of Wisdomthe Word of Wisdom

““Lesson 24: The School of the Prophets and the Word of Wisdom,” Lesson 24: The School of the Prophets and the Word of Wisdom,” Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History, History, (1997),127(1997),127

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• Joseph Smith Joseph Smith started a school started a school for men in the for men in the Church.Church.

It was called the School of the ProphetsIt was called the School of the Prophets.

• The school was held in a room in Newel The school was held in a room in Newel Whitney’s store in Kirtland, Ohio.Whitney’s store in Kirtland, Ohio.

In this school, Joseph and other Church In this school, Joseph and other Church leaders taught each other about the leaders taught each other about the priesthood, the scriptures, and other priesthood, the scriptures, and other things. things.

• The school was to help the men prepare The school was to help the men prepare for Church leadership and missionary for Church leadership and missionary service.service.

• Many of the men smoked pipes or cigars, Many of the men smoked pipes or cigars, which filled the room with smoke. which filled the room with smoke.

• Some of the men Some of the men chewed tobacco and chewed tobacco and spit on the floor, spit on the floor, making it very dirty.making it very dirty.

Emma Smith, Emma Smith, Joseph’s wife, Joseph’s wife, cleaned the room cleaned the room after each meeting. after each meeting.

• She and Joseph became concerned She and Joseph became concerned about the brethren’s use of tobacco. about the brethren’s use of tobacco.

• Joseph wondered if people should Joseph wondered if people should smoke or chew tobacco.smoke or chew tobacco.

• Joseph prayed to know what was right. Joseph prayed to know what was right.

• Jesus gave him a revelation called the Jesus gave him a revelation called the Word of Wisdom. Word of Wisdom.

• Jesus said that some people want Jesus said that some people want others to do things that are bad for their others to do things that are bad for their bodies. bodies.

•In the Word of Wisdom, Jesus told the In the Word of Wisdom, Jesus told the Saints about things that are bad for their Saints about things that are bad for their bodies. bodies.

•He also told them about things that are He also told them about things that are good for their bodies. good for their bodies.

• Jesus said alcohol is not good for Jesus said alcohol is not good for people. people.

• They should not They should not have drinks with have drinks with alcohol in them. alcohol in them.

• Alcohol should be Alcohol should be used only on the used only on the outside of the outside of the body.body.

• Jesus said tobacco is Jesus said tobacco is not good for people. not good for people.

• They should not smoke cigarettes, They should not smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. cigars, or pipes.

• They should not chew tobacco.They should not chew tobacco.

• Jesus said the Saints should not drink Jesus said the Saints should not drink hot drinks such as tea and coffee. hot drinks such as tea and coffee.

• These drinks are These drinks are not good for the not good for the body.body.

• Jesus said many plants and animals are Jesus said many plants and animals are good for people to eat. good for people to eat.

• People should People should thank Heavenly thank Heavenly Father for good Father for good food.food.

• Jesus said people should not eat too Jesus said people should not eat too much meat.much meat.

• The Lord said grains are good for the The Lord said grains are good for the body. body.

• Some grains are wheat, rice, corn, and Some grains are wheat, rice, corn, and oats. oats.

• Fruits and vegetables are also good for Fruits and vegetables are also good for the body.the body.

• Jesus promised great blessings to those Jesus promised great blessings to those who obey the Word of Wisdom. who obey the Word of Wisdom.

• Their bodies will be stronger and Their bodies will be stronger and healthier than if they did not obey it. healthier than if they did not obey it.

• Their minds will also be healthier, and Their minds will also be healthier, and they will receive wisdom and treasures they will receive wisdom and treasures of knowledge.of knowledge.

The Word of Wisdom is given to help us The Word of Wisdom is given to help us keep our bodies healthy and strong and keep our bodies healthy and strong and that we are happier when we obey its that we are happier when we obey its guidelines. guidelines.

Can you choose the rightCan you choose the right

• On the following slides, determine is On the following slides, determine is what is shown is good for us or bad what is shown is good for us or bad for us.for us.

Discussion TimeDiscussion Time

What was the purpose What was the purpose of the School of the of the School of the Prophets? (Prophets? (D&C 88:77–78, 80.).)

What were the Church What were the Church leaders instructed to leaders instructed to study in this school? (study in this school? (D&C 88:78–79.).)

What was the purpose What was the purpose of the School of the of the School of the Prophets? (Prophets? (D&C 88:77–78, 80.).)

What was the purpose What was the purpose of the School of the of the School of the Prophets? (Prophets? (D&C 88:77–78, 80.) .) What were the Church What were the Church leaders instructed to leaders instructed to study in this school? (study in this school? (D&C 88:78–79.).)

Why was it important for these leaders to Why was it important for these leaders to study and learn? study and learn? Joseph Smith also established a school for Joseph Smith also established a school for children. children.

• Why is learning important for all of us?

• It is important for It is important for your to learn and do your to learn and do your best in school your best in school and other and other educational settings, educational settings, such as Primary.such as Primary.

• The men attending the School of the The men attending the School of the Prophets were instructed to gain “a Prophets were instructed to gain “a knowledge … of countries and kingdoms” knowledge … of countries and kingdoms” ((D&C 88:79). ).

• How can learning about other countries How can learning about other countries and cultures help members of the Church and cultures help members of the Church be good missionaries? be good missionaries?

• How can members of the Church today How can members of the Church today learn about the gospel? learn about the gospel? • Attending Primary and other Church Attending Primary and other Church

meetingsmeetings• by listening to or reading general by listening to or reading general

conference talksconference talks• by holding family home evening and family by holding family home evening and family

scripture studyscripture study• through personal study of the scriptures through personal study of the scriptures

and other Church publications. and other Church publications. • Why is it important to study the gospel as Why is it important to study the gospel as

well as school subjects such as reading well as school subjects such as reading and math? and math?

• Why did the Lord reveal the Word of Why did the Lord reveal the Word of Wisdom? Wisdom?

• Why is it important for us to take good Why is it important for us to take good care of our physical bodies? care of our physical bodies?

• Whom do you think the Whom do you think the “conspiring men” “conspiring men” mentioned in mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 89:4 might include? might include?

• Why does Satan want Why does Satan want us to use things (such us to use things (such as tobacco products or as tobacco products or alcoholic drinks) that alcoholic drinks) that the Lord forbids in the the Lord forbids in the Word of Wisdom? Word of Wisdom?

• According to According to section 89, what section 89, what foods are good for foods are good for our bodies? our bodies? (Grains, fruits, (Grains, fruits, vegetables, small vegetables, small amounts of meat; amounts of meat; see see D&C 89:10–16 ) )

• What counsel has What counsel has the Lord given us the Lord given us regarding sleep? (regarding sleep? (D&C 88:124.).)

• What are we What are we promised if we obey promised if we obey the Word of Wisdom the Word of Wisdom and take care of our and take care of our bodies? (bodies? (D&C 89:18–21))

• Some people have Some people have disabilities or disabilities or illnesses that keep illnesses that keep them from being them from being completely healthy completely healthy even if they obey the even if they obey the Word of Wisdom. Word of Wisdom.

• However, if they However, if they obey the laws of obey the laws of God, the time will God, the time will come, either in this come, either in this life or the next, when life or the next, when they can enjoy every they can enjoy every blessing mentioned blessing mentioned in these verses.in these verses.

In section 89, what In section 89, what does the Lord does the Lord command us not to command us not to use? (use? (D&C 89:5, 7–9))The prophets have told The prophets have told us that “hot drinks” us that “hot drinks” refers to tea and refers to tea and coffee.coffee.

In section 89, what In section 89, what does the Lord does the Lord command us not to command us not to use? (use? (D&C 89:5, 7–9))The prophets have told The prophets have told us that “hot drinks” us that “hot drinks” refers to tea and refers to tea and coffee.coffee.

Some things that are harmful to us (such as Some things that are harmful to us (such as illegal drugs) are not specifically mentioned illegal drugs) are not specifically mentioned in the Word of Wisdom, but Church leaders in the Word of Wisdom, but Church leaders teach us not to use anything that is harmful teach us not to use anything that is harmful to our bodies or minds. to our bodies or minds.

• What are some results of using things What are some results of using things that are harmful to us? that are harmful to us?

• What harm can come from not obeying the What harm can come from not obeying the Word of Wisdom? Word of Wisdom? • illness and disease, povertyillness and disease, poverty• DishonestyDishonesty• addictive habitsaddictive habits• automobile accidentsautomobile accidents• inactivity in the Churchinactivity in the Church• sins resulting from loss of good sins resulting from loss of good

judgmentjudgment

• In Joseph Smith’s time people did not In Joseph Smith’s time people did not know all that we know now about the bad know all that we know now about the bad effects of smoking and alcohol use. effects of smoking and alcohol use.

• But the Lord knew about these bad But the Lord knew about these bad effects, and he warned the people (see effects, and he warned the people (see D&C 89:4). ).

• The Lord also knew that people who The Lord also knew that people who disobey the Word of Wisdom lose the disobey the Word of Wisdom lose the desire to obey the other commandments desire to obey the other commandments and to become like Jesus Christand to become like Jesus Christ

• But the Lord knew about these bad But the Lord knew about these bad effects, and he warned the people (see effects, and he warned the people (see D&C 89:4). ).

• The Lord also knew that people who The Lord also knew that people who disobey the Word of Wisdom lose the disobey the Word of Wisdom lose the desire to obey the other commandments desire to obey the other commandments and to become like Jesus Christand to become like Jesus Christ

• Physical desires become more important Physical desires become more important to them than spiritual desiresto them than spiritual desires

• What can you do when What can you do when someone offers you someone offers you something that is something that is against the Word of against the Word of Wisdom?Wisdom?

• Spencer W. Kimball, the twelfth President Spencer W. Kimball, the twelfth President of the Church, counseled us to decide of the Church, counseled us to decide how that we will keep the Word of how that we will keep the Word of Wisdom.Wisdom.

• Listen to the following quotation from Listen to the following quotation from President Spencer.President Spencer.

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““When I was young, I made When I was young, I made up my mind unalterably that I up my mind unalterably that I would never taste tea, would never taste tea, coffee, tobacco, or liquor. I coffee, tobacco, or liquor. I found that this rigid found that this rigid determination saved me determination saved me many times throughout my many times throughout my varied experiences. varied experiences.

There were many occasions when I could There were many occasions when I could have sipped or touched or sampled, but the have sipped or touched or sampled, but the unalterable determination firmly established unalterable determination firmly established gave me good reason and good strength to gave me good reason and good strength to resist”resist” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1982], p. 164).

Enrichment Activity 1

• If we decide now how we If we decide now how we will act when we are will act when we are tempted, instead of tempted, instead of waiting until the waiting until the temptation comes, it will temptation comes, it will be easier for us to make be easier for us to make wise choices. wise choices.

• I want to encourage you to I want to encourage you to obey the Word of Wisdom. obey the Word of Wisdom.

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I want to testify to you of the importance I want to testify to you of the importance of study and learning, especially learning of study and learning, especially learning about the things Heavenly Father and about the things Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us to do. Jesus Christ want us to do.

If you obey the Word of Wisdom, it will If you obey the Word of Wisdom, it will bless your life.bless your life.

I want to encourage you to decide now to I want to encourage you to decide now to obey the Word of Wisdom and to say “no” obey the Word of Wisdom and to say “no” to all harmful things they may be tempted to all harmful things they may be tempted to use. to use.

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D&C 88:77–78, 80D&C 88:77–78, 80 7 And I give unto you a commandment 7 And I give unto you a commandment

that you shall teach one another the that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.doctrine of the kingdom.

  78 Teach ye diligently and my grace 78 Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;you to understand;

D&C 88:77–78, 80D&C 88:77–78, 80 80 That ye may be prepared in all things 80 That ye may be prepared in all things

when I shall send you again to magnify when I shall send you again to magnify the calling whereunto I have called you, the calling whereunto I have called you, and the mission with which I have and the mission with which I have commissioned you.commissioned you.

D&C 88:78–79D&C 88:78–79 78 Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend 78 Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend

you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;God, that are expedient for you to understand;

  79 Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and 79 Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms—also of countries and of kingdoms—

D&C 88:79D&C 88:79

79 Of things both in heaven and in the 79 Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms—countries and of kingdoms—

Doctrine and Covenants Doctrine and Covenants 89:489:4

4 Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto 4 Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—revelation—

D&C 89:10–16D&C 89:10–16

10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome 10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—and use of man—

  11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in 11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.and thanksgiving.

  12 Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, 12 Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;sparingly;

D&C 89:10–16D&C 89:10–16

13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be 13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.

  14 All grain is ordained for the use of man and of 14 All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth;wild animals that run or creep on the earth;

  15 And these hath God made for the use of man only 15 And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger.in times of famine and excess of hunger.

  16 All grain is good for the food of man; as also the 16 All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—ground or above the ground—

D&C 88:124D&C 88:124

124 Cease to be idle; cease to be 124 Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be bodies and your minds may be invigorated.invigorated.

D&C 89:18–21D&C 89:18–21

18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these 18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;bones;

  19 And shall find wisdom and great treasures of 19 And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;knowledge, even hidden treasures;

  20 And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and 20 And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.not faint.

  21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the 21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

D&C 89:5, 7–9D&C 89:5, 7–9

5 That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong 5 That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him. together to offer up your sacraments before him.

7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for 7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.the washing of your bodies.

  8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for 8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.and skill.

  9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.

D&C 89:4D&C 89:4

7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the 7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.belly, but for the washing of your bodies.

  8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, 8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.be used with judgment and skill.

  9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or 9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.belly.