Instructing the Saints how to keep the Sabbath and how to fast and pray.Doctrine and Covenants 59Polly Knight

Polly Knight was the wife of Joseph Knight Sr. She was the matriarch of the Saints from Colesville, New York. These Saints were the first to gather to Zion.

Though terminally ill, she made the journey to Missouri, hoping to be buried in Zions blessed soil. She died 2 weeks after arrival.

Joseph Smith attended her funeral and said that Polly sleeps in Jesus until the resurrection.

After the funeral Joseph received D&C 59.

D&C 59:1-3: Find phrases that might be of comfort to Pollys family and friends.

Sacred CommandmentsD&C 59:9-12,15Our observance or nonobservance of_________________________is an unerring measure of our attitude toward the Lord personally and toward his suffering in Gethsemane, his death on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead (Elder MarkE. Petersen).Look for one insight into how we can keep the Sabbath day holy.

the Sabbath day3Lets List some Sunday Rules!How does keeping Sabbath commandments relate to our love of the Lord?How does loving our neighbor show our love for the Lord?

Rules or principles?Teachers who are commanded to teach the principles of [the] gospel and the doctrine of the kingdom (D&C 88:77) should generally forgo teaching specific rules. For example, they wouldnot provide a list ofdosanddontsfor keeping the Sabbath day holy. Once a teacher has taught the doctrine and the associated principles from the scriptures and the living prophets, such specific applications or rules are generally the responsibility of individuals and families.

Dallin H. OaksOct. 1999 Gen. Conf.Take my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

New Testament

After Jesus DeathLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptNew Testament

After Jesus DeathLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

After Jesus DeathLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptAfter Jesus DeathLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRest from ALL laborsAfter Jesus DeathLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRest from ALL laborsAfter Jesus DeathJesus death and resurrectionDeliverance from SinLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRest from ALL laborsAfter Jesus DeathJesus death and resurrectionDeliverance from SinPrepare on SaturdayKeep it holy by following Jesus exampleLatter DayTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRest from ALL laborsAfter Jesus DeathJesus death and resurrectionDeliverance from SinPrepare on SaturdayKeep it holy by following Jesus exampleLatter DayChrists sacrificeTake my yoke upon youTimeRememberObservanceOld Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRemember on the Sabbath DayNew Testament

CreationRedemption from EgyptPrepare on the 6th DayRest from ALL laborsAfter Jesus DeathJesus death and resurrectionDeliverance from SinPrepare on SaturdayKeep it holy by following Jesus exampleLatter DayChrists sacrifice?Some Sabbath Day Principles

What I do on the Sabbath should bring me closer to God.What I do on the Sabbath should be unselfish.What I do on the Sabbath should keep me unspotted from the world.What I do on the Sabbath should not stop someone else from keeping the Sabbath.

The Sabbath of the Lord is becoming the play day of the people. It is a day of golf and football on television, of buying and selling in our stores and markets. Are we moving to mainstream America as some observers believe? In this I fear we are. What a telling thing it is to see the parking lots of the markets filled on Sunday in communities that are predominately LDS.Our strength for the future, our resolution to grow the Church across the world, will be weakened if we violate the will of the Lord in this important matter. He has so very clearly spoken anciently and again in modern revelation. We cannot disregard with impunity that which He has said.

Gordon B. HinckleyOct. 1997 Gen. Conf.

Over a lifetime of observation, it is clear to me that the farmer who observes the Sabbath day seems to get more done on his farm than he would if he worked seven days. The mechanic will be able to turn out more and better products in six days than in seven. The doctor, the lawyer, the dentist, the scientist will accomplish more by trying to rest on the Sabbath than if he tries to utilize every day of the week for his professional work. I would counsel all students, if they can, to arrange their schedules so that they do not study on the Sabbath. If students and other seekers after truth will do this, their minds will be quickened and the infinite Spirit will lead them to the verities they wish to learn. This is because God has hallowed his day and blessed it as a perpetual covenant of faithfulness (Ensign, Nov. 1991, 34). James E. Faust

Do you have a testimony of this?

Law of Moses

Sin Offerings

Burnt Offerings

Peace OfferingsSacrament

Forgiveness of our sins

Surrender:Offer our time, talents and effortsWe Offer the Lord Gratitude and Love

18Words you think of when you hear the wordfasting or fast Sunday

D&C 59:14A word the Lord associates with fastingAlma 5:45-46Alma 6:6Alma 8:26Isaiah 58:6,9Helaman 3:35Matthew17:14-21D&C 59:14D&C 88:76Hymn 139

Reasons for FastingThe law of the fast has three great purposes. First, it provides assistance to the needy though the contribution of fast offerings, consisting of the value of meals from which we abstain. Second, a fast is beneficial to us physically. Third, it is to increase humility and spirituality on the part of each individual.L. Tom Perry, April 1986 Gen. Conf.

Fasting 101DiscussionAbout how long should a fast normally last?Is it ok to drink water while fasting?How often should a person fast?How much fast offering should a person pay?Should you fast if you are sick?At what age should children start fasting?What should you do if fasting makes you irritable?What is the difference between fasting and just being hungry?What do YOU do to make the most of Fast Sunday?Do you have a testimony of Fasting? Why or why not?D&C 59:21

How do we offend God or get him angry at us?

Are you grateful for

5 THINGS?10 THINGS?50 THINGS?100 THINGS?

Could you list them?Grateful for 100 THINGS? 10 living people you are grateful for. 10 people who have died you are grateful for. 10 physical abilities you are grateful for. 10 material possessions you are grateful for. 10 things about nature you are grateful for. 10 things about today you are grateful for. 10 places on earth you are grateful for. 10 modern-day inventions you are grateful for. 10 foods you are grateful for. 10 things about the gospel you are grateful for.BlessingsReadDoctrine and Covenants 59:2324 - what blessings are promised?

Instructing the Saints how to keep the Sabbath and how to fast and pray.Doctrine and Covenants 59