Historical Background
In D&C 6:25, the Lord through Joseph Smith promised Oliver Cowdery that he would have the power to translate. This revelation is a confirmation of that promise and contains principles that Oliver must remember as he proceeds.
D&C 8:1 What Oliver Shall Receive
What does the Lord promise Oliver and what are the conditions of that promise? Through the ordinances of the gospel what promises have you received from the Lord? What are the conditions of those promises?
D&C 8:2-3 How Oliver Shall Receive
What does it mean to be told something “in your heart”? What is the difference between something that is told to you in your heart and something that is told to you in your mind? How is the spirit of revelation connected to Moses crossing the Red Sea on dry ground? Cross-reference: Exodus 14:13-16.
D&C 8:4-12 Things to Remember
Have students list all the words of council given to Oliver as he anticipated translating the plates. Words like: remember, apply, doubt not, ask me, without faith you can do nothing, ask in faith, trifle not with these things, do not ask for that which you ought not, ask that you may know the mysteries of God, according to your faith shall it be done unto you. How do these words apply to the things God would like to bless you with?
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