Week # 16

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST

"It is my judgment that there are many members of the Church who have been baptized for the remission of their sins, who have had hands laid upon their heads for the gift of the Holy Ghost, who have never received that gift, that is, the manifestations of it. Why? Because they have never put themselves in order to receive these manifestations. They have never humbled themselves. They have never taken the steps that would prepare them for the companionship of the Holy Ghost" (Joseph Fielding Smith, in Conference Report, Oct. 1958, p. 21).

Questions and Activities

• What is the mission of the Holy Ghost?
• What are the fruits of the Spirit?
• What is the differences between having the Holy Ghost bear witness and having the gift of the Holy Ghost?
• Find scriptural examples of Jesus or his representatives conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost.
• How do you gain the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost?
• In what ways have you been helped by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost?
• Recall experiences when you felt guided by the Holy Ghost in your life. Record them in your journal.
• What are you doing in your life to gain the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost?

Topical Guide

Comforter

God, Spirit of

Hands, Laying on of

Holy Ghost

Holy Ghost, Baptism of

Holy Ghost, Gift of

Holy Ghost, Mission of

Holy Spirit

Lord, Spirit of

Remission of Sins

Sanctification, Sanctify

Scriptures

3 Nephi 18:35-39

3 Nephi 19:1-4; 27:1-2, 20

John 16:1-14

Acts 2; 8:9-20; 19:1-7

Bible Dictionary

Confirmation

Dove, Sign of

Holy Ghost

Laying on of Hands

Other sources

Gospel Principles, chapter 21

A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, chapter 11