Episode 17: Welcome Everyone—Spiritual Gifts and the Institute Transition

Teaching the gospel means creating belonging. In this episode of Teach Ye Diligently CARE, we explore Doctrine and Covenants 46, where the Savior commands us to welcome all to our meetings. We also help students identify and seek spiritual gifts to bless others and become more like Jesus Christ. The episode concludes with a heartfelt discussion on helping seniors transition from seminary into Institute, with real-life strategies and prophetic promises from President Russell M. Nelson.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:26) Why This Lesson Matters – Creating a Welcoming Environment
(04:08) Powerful Learning Activity: Sunday Simulation Roleplay
(07:26) Scripture Insights – D&C 46:1–6; 3 Nephi 18:22–25
(10:05) Questions That Invite Reflection & Application
(13:41) Students Create a Personal Plan to Welcome Others
(14:22) General Conference Quote – Elder Ulisses Soares on Charity
(15:28) The Savior’s Example: Welcoming the Outcast
(16:19) Spiritual Gifts Part 1 – God Blesses His Children to Bless Others
(18:09) Spiritual Gifts Part 2 – God Invites Us to Become Like Him
(19:54) Using Stories from Matthew 25 (Ten Virgins, Talents, Sheep & Goats)
(21:43) Spiritual Gifts as Reflections of the Savior
(24:28) Camille N. Johnson’s Parable of the Talents – Application for Youth
(26:24) Puzzle Piece PLA – Each Gift Reflects the Savior
(27:02) Covenant Belonging – My Gift Has a Place in the Gospel
(27:34) The Institute Transition – Why It Matters for Seniors
(28:48) Data: Why Seminary & Institute Matter
(30:36) Institute Reaches Friends – One in Three Are Baptized
(32:36) Gathering Places for 18–35 Year Olds
(33:41) President Nelson’s Institute Promises
(35:17) Elder Jeffrey R. Holland – Why Institute Exists
(36:25) Updating Records & Contact Info for Graduating Seniors
(37:20) Final Thoughts – You Are the Link in the Covenant Chain

📖 Key Scripture Blocks:

• Doctrine & Covenants 46:1–6

• Doctrine & Covenants 46:7–33

• 3 Nephi 18:22–25

• Matthew 25 (parables of Jesus)

🗣 General Conference Quote:
President Russell M. Nelson:
“If you want to know the truth about who you really are, attend institute... I promise you these blessings and express my love for you.”
(President Russell M. Nelson, "Institute Invitation Video," 2024)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute

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