Chapter 43
The sacrament must blessed and passed by
3 Nephi 18–22
Some Doctrines and Principles
 Worthily partaking of the
sacrament provides us with the
companionship of the Holy Ghost
(see 3 Nephi 18:1–14, 28–32).
 Prayers offered in faith help
bring to pass our righteous
desires and prevent us from
being deceived by Satan
(see 3 Nephi 18:15–21).
 Church members should
extend fellowship to all people
(see 3 Nephi 18:22–32).
 The companionship of the
Holy Ghost is granted to us as we
desire it and are worthy of it
(see 3 Nephi 19:6–13, 20–21).
 Jesus Christ is our Advocate
with the Father (see 3 Nephi
19:15–23).
 Heavenly Father promised
He would gather Israel in the last
days (see 3 Nephi 20:11–29).
 The Book of Mormon is
instrumental in the gathering of
Israel (see 3 Nephi 21:1–21).
 The Lord remembers His
covenant people with mercy and
everlasting kindness (see 3 Nephi
22:1–13).
 God’s people and kingdom
will triumph in the end
(see 3 Nephi 22:14–17).
3 Nephi 18:1–14, 28–32. Worthily
Partaking of the Sacrament Provides
Us with the Companionship of the
Holy Ghost
Read 3 Nephi 18:1–14, 28–32 . Invite them to look
for at least five important truths the Savior taught
about the sacrament. Invite students to share the
truths they find. Write these truths.
Five truths about the Sacrament:
a.
those who have been ordained to do so
b. The sacrament is to be administered to all
worthy members of the Church
c. The bread and wine (water) represent the
body and blood of the Savior
d. Partaking the sacrament helps us
remember how he suffered for our sins
e. His spirit will be with us if we remember
him
President James E. Faust (1920–2007) of the First
Presidency explained that our worthiness to
partake of the sacrament is closely connected to
our receiving the companionship of the Holy
Ghost:
“As we worthily partake of the sanctified
bread and water in remembrance of the
Savior’s sacrifice, we witness unto God the
Father that we are willing to take upon us
the name of His Son and always remember
Him and to keep His commandments which
He has given us. If we do these things, we
will always have His Spirit to be with us”
read the sacrament prayers in Moroni
4:3 and 5:2. Encourage them to mark
what these verses say we must do to
enjoy the companionship of the Holy
Ghost. Have them share their answers.
 How will “always remember[ing]”
the Savior lead us to “always have his
Spirit”?
If we always remember Him, we observe
ourselves that we change our past
lifestyle to be in pattern with His
developing within ourselves and with
others, the Christ-like attributes He has.
In this way we are worthy and the Spirit
will be our guide in every pursuit of our
lives. As long as we choose and do what
is right.
Consider reading the statement by Elder
Dallin H. Oaks on page 317 in the student
manual. In this statement, Elder Oaks
explains the connection between worthily
partaking of the sacrament and receiving
the ministering of angels.

3 Nephi 18:15–21. Prayers Offered in
Faith Help Bring to Pass Our
Righteous Desires and Prevent Us
from Being Deceived by Satan
read 3 Nephi 18:15, 18.
 In these verses, what does the
Savior command us to do? Why?
The Savior commands us that we must
be very careful and be vigilant and that
we must pray always so that we would
not be tempted by Satan and not be led
astray and captive by him.
 What do you think it means to
“watch and pray always”? How does this
help us resist temptation?
To watch and to pray always means that
in everything we do, we should ask for
His guidance, we should talk to the
Father in His name and yes, this does
help us resist temptation for our
connection the Lord will become stronger
if we do this always. He’ll bless us with
strength so as not be deceived.
 After the Savior commanded His
twelve disciples to “watch and pray
always,” He gave the same command to
all the people (see 3 Nephi 18:15–18).
What can you learn from the fact that the
Savior taught both the disciples and the
multitude to “watch and pray always”?
This means that the Savior is very
mindful of us and sees each and every
one of us as equals for we all are
Heavenly Father’s spirit children and this
manifests the truth that He never
changes and that His love for us is
boundless.
read 3 Nephi 18:19–21. And
repeat verse 20: “And whatsoever ye
shall ask the Father in my name, which is
right, believing that ye shall receive,
behold it shall be given unto you.”
 Why do you think we need to pray
in the name of Jesus Christ?
Because Jesus Christ is our mediator with
the Father. He’s like our connecting
bridge to Father in heaven.
 What do you think the phrase
“which is right” means in this passage?
(You may also want to refer students
to James 4:3.)
Things that we know for ourselves is true
and if we ask in the Spirit according to
His will.
Read Doctrine and Covenants 46:30 with
students.
 According to this verse, what is the
key to asking for that which is right?
If we ask in Spirit according to God’s will.
Share the following testimony of President Gordon B.
Hinckley (1910–2008), the 15th President of the
Church:
“God, our Eternal Father, lives. He is the
Creator and Ruler of the universe and
yet He is our Father. He is the Almighty
and is above all. He can be reached in
prayer. … Does He hear a child’s
prayer? Of course He does. Does He
answer it? Of course He does. Not
always as we might wish, but He
answers. He hears and answers”
(Teachings of Gordon B.
Hinckley [1997], 468).
3 Nephi 18:22–32. Church Members Should
Extend Fellowship to All People
read 3 Nephi 18:22–25.
 In these verses, what are Church
members commanded to do?
Invite others to come unto Him, to pray
for other people and to not cast them
out.
President Gordon B. Hinckley counseled:
 “With the ever increasing number of
converts, we must make an increasingly
substantial effort to assist them as they
find their way. Every one of them needs
three things: a friend, a responsibility,
and nurturing with ‘the good word of
God’ (Moroni 6:4). It is our duty and
opportunity to provide these things” (in
Conference Report, Apr. 1997, 66;
or Ensign, May 1997, 47).
 What difference does it make to
extend an invitation as a friend rather
than because of an assignment?
To extend an invitation as a friend is to
do or act by your own choice. We have
agency not to invite others but we what
them to come unto Him, to listen and
know the truth. Sometimes we are just
tasked by our leader to extend an
invitation, the sincerity and genuinely act
might not be present.
Read following encouragement from
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles
“Brothers and sisters, my message is
urgent because we need to retain in full
fellowship many more of the new
converts and return to activity many
more of the less active. I urge you to
increase the spirit of friendship and
pure Christian fellowship in your
neighborhoods. A new convert or
recently activated member should feel
the warmth of being wanted and being
welcomed into full fellowship of the
Church. Members and leaders of the
Church should nurture and love them
as Jesus would” (in Conference Report,
Oct. 1988, 36; or Ensign, Nov. 1988, 29).
Read 3 Nephi 18:26.
 To whom is the Savior speaking
here?
The disciples eg bishops, priesthood
leaders, who’ll confer the power of the
Holy Ghost, pass the sacrament etc unto
other that are worthy to receive it.
Read 3 Nephi 18:28–29 with students.
 Why do you think it is important to
understand that these verses are
directed specifically to priesthood leaders
and not the general Church membership?
Because the priesthood leaders have the
authority to do this commandment of the
Lord.
Read 3 Nephi 18:30–32 
 What specific instructions from
these verses should all members follow?
Do not cast others that have done
something that made them unworthy in
the eyes God, lest, we should minister
unto them and pray for them.
3 Nephi 21:1–21. The Book of Mormon Is
Instrumental in the Gathering of Israel
Read 3 Nephi 21:1–2, 7 , the phrase “these things
which I declare unto you” refers to the Book of
Mormon.
 What sign did the Lord say would
show that the gathering of Israel had
begun?
The bringing forth of the Book of
Mormon.
 In addition to being a sign of the
gathering, how does the Book of Mormon
help people gather to the Lord’s Church?
Because it is an instrument we use to
preach the restored gospel of Christ.
Read the second paragraph of the title page of
the Book of Mormon.
 What does the Book of Mormon
declare to members of the house of
Israel?
That it is another account or testament of
Jesus Christ.
 Have a student read the following statement by Elder C. Scott
Grow of the Seventy, explaining the role of the Book of
Mormon in the latter-day gathering:

“Jesus Christ gave us the Book of

Mormon as the instrument to gather
scattered Israel [see 3 Nephi 21:7]. …
“The Book of Mormon is its own
witness to the people of Latin America
and of all nations. Its very coming forth
in these latter days bears witness that Complete the phrase
God has once again begun to gather
scattered Israel. …
“… The Book of Mormon: Another
Testament of Jesus Christ is the means
whereby people from all nations shall “I will always strive
be gathered into The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints” (in to remember the
Conference Report, Oct. 2005, 35–36;
or Ensign, Nov. 2005, 35; italics in Savior by keeping in

original).
How has the Book of Mormon
mind the He saved
helped you come unto Christ? me, is mindful of me,
The Book of Mormon made me realized
that Jesus Christ really manifested
and never forsakes
himself unto the people in the Americas. I me, doing good not
found an answer to one of my questions
before my baptism and the Book of only within my circle
Mormon made me understood that we as
still part of Jacob’s lineage that we are
of influence but also
His spirit children, that He loves us so unto others, to
much and that His mercy and blessings
to us are boundless. invite others come
 How can we use the Book of unto Him, to be a
Mormon as we participate with Heavenly
Father in the gathering of His children? good example, to
We can use it by sharing to others the strive and endure
scriptures that’ll help us in times of
trouble. We can use it to support and
and to press forward
complement teachings of prophets and in my journey going
Jesus Christ in the old times. We can use
it to show unto others that revelation is back to Him, by
still on earth and that the heavens are
not closed. praying, by loving
others, by keeping
His commandments
and following His
 examples and
teachings “

-Applying the Christ – like

attributes whenever and
where ever
-By looking the changes
that happened to my life.
-by helping them keep the
commandments of God.
-always remember where I
am actually going.