Monday, February 10, 2020

April 2020 - “The First Vision” General Conference Preparation Recommendations




Provo YSA 69th Ward 


1. Feb 9-Feb 15 -- Read “My 2020 Invitation to You: Share the Message of the Restoration of the Savior’s Gospel” by President Russell M Nelson. Begin to make your personal plan to follow the Prophet’s counsel in preparation for the April 2020 General Conference. Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

2. Feb 16-Feb 22 -- Listen to Elder Ballard speak on the people and events that laid the foundations for the First Vision and the beginning of the Last Dispensation. Contemplate the “exceedingly great faith” (Alma 13:3) that you demonstrated in the pre-existence to trust in the Savior and follow Heavenly Father’s Plan. What could you do now to again demonstrate exceedingly great faith and help to build the Kingdom of God on the earth? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

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- Read about Joseph Smith’s experience of the First Vision as recorded in Joseph
Smith – History, Chapter 1 (The Pearl of Great Price). Ponder what the meaning of this event is for you. 

3. Feb 23-Feb 29 -- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 1: An Unusual Excitement.” As “prayer is the souls’ sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed”, what is your souls’ sincere desire? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link: 

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- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 2: What Is
to Be Done?” What have you resolved to do in difficult circumstances? Go to
ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

4. Mar 1-Mar 7 -- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 3: I Retired to the Woods.” What do you do to prepare for and engage in meaningful personal prayer? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/the-first-vision-a-joseph-smith-papers-podcast/i-retired-to-the-woods?lang=eng

5. Mar 8-Mar 14 -- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 4: A Pillar of Light.” What has been the most memorable spiritual experience you have had in your life so far? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

6. Mar 15-Mar 21 -- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 5: It Caused Me Great Reflection.” What does the term “great reflection” mean to you, and how do you create the opportunity to do it in your life? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

7. Mar 22-Mar 28 -- Listen to “The First Vision – A Joseph Smith Papers Broadcast Episode 6: I Had Seen a Vision.” What helps you to stand firm in the face of trial or opposition? How does the knowledge and testimony of Joseph’s experience help you to gain strength to trust in the Lord no matter what? Go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org or follow this link:

8. Mar 29-Apr 3 -- Watch the video “Scriptures Legacy.” How does your knowledge and testimony of the First Vision and the events that have followed encourage you to study the scriptures with greater commitment and faith? This video is found in “Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Book of Mormon 2020” Jan 6-12 (I Nephi 1-7) - Ideas for Personal Study, or by following this link:

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Ponder and contemplate the things you have learned and experienced over the
past several weeks. Revisit those that have a particular interest for you, or to gain further insights. Carefully consider your testimony of these things, and what you may need to do to strengthen your faith and commitment to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Make a record of your thoughts and impressions, and have them with you during the April 2020 General Conference.


Share your testimony of the First Vision with someone close to you before the start of
General Conference.
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