The decision to publish the revelations received by Joseph Smith seems like an easy one, but some early Church leaders weren’t sure it was a good idea. One concern had to do with imperfections in the way Joseph Smith wrote the revelations. The revelation in section 67 came in response to that concern. What do you learn about the Lord’s prophets and revelation from verses 1–9? What additional insights do you gain from 68:3–6?

How have you come to know for yourself that the revelations God gives His servants are true? You might also ponder experiences when you felt the Lord was speaking to you through one of His servants (see Doctrine and Covenants 68:4). When have you felt “moved upon by the Holy Ghost” (verse 3) to say something? How did the Lord “stand by you”? (verse 6).

Before the Book of Commandments was printed, several Church leaders signed a written testimony that the revelations in the book are true. To see a copy of their testimony, see “Testimony, circa 2 November 1831,” Revelation Book 1, 121, josephsmithpapers.org.

How do jealousy, fear, and pride keep us from growing closer to the Lord? How do we overcome the “natural man” or “carnal mind” so that we can “see [Him] and know that [He is]”? (verse 10; see also Mosiah 3:19). What do you find in these verses that inspires you to “continue in patience until ye are perfected”? (verse 13).

The Lord’s words in Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31 refer specifically to parents, but whether or not you’re a parent, you can use His counsel to do your part to center your home on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Listed below are some of the principles the Lord says should be taught in the home. Consider how you can make each one of these part of the foundation of a Christ-centered home—the home you live in now or your future home. The resources and questions provided can help.

• Repentance: Study Alma 36:17–20, and notice how Alma was blessed at a critical time because his father had taught him about the Savior’s atoning mission. How can you help inspire your family to turn to Jesus Christ and repent? (see also 2 Nephi 25:26).

• Faith in Christ: Read President Russell M. Nelson’s five suggestions for developing faith in “Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains” (Liahona, May 2021, 103). Ponder how these suggestions could create a culture of faith in your family.

• Baptism: Review the baptismal covenant as described in Mosiah 18:8–10, 13. How can your efforts to keep this covenant strengthen your family?

• Gift of the Holy Ghost: Study the invitations on pages 17–19 of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. What do you feel inspired to do to invite the influence of the Holy Ghost in your home?

• Prayer: What do you learn about the power of prayer in the home in “Love Is Spoken Here”? (Children’s Songbook, 190–91). What blessings does the Savior promise in 3 Nephi 18:15–21?

• Other principles you find in Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31:

What counsel would you give to someone whose family members don’t support their efforts to build faith in Christ?

See also “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Gospel Library; Topics and Questions, “Parenting,” Gospel Library; Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents,” Liahona, May 2023, 55–59.

The Lord’s words in Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31 refer specifically to parents, but whether or not you’re a parent, you can use His counsel to do your part to center your home on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Listed below are some of the principles the Lord says should be taught in the home. Consider how you can make each one of these part of the foundation of a Christ-centered home—the home you live in now or your future home. The resources and questions provided can help.

• Repentance: Study Alma 36:17–20, and notice how Alma was blessed at a critical time because his father had taught him about the Savior’s atoning mission. How can you help inspire your family to turn to Jesus Christ and repent? (see also 2 Nephi 25:26).

• Faith in Christ: Read President Russell M. Nelson’s five suggestions for developing faith in “Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains” (Liahona, May 2021, 103). Ponder how these suggestions could create a culture of faith in your family.

• Baptism: Review the baptismal covenant as described in Mosiah 18:8–10, 13. How can your efforts to keep this covenant strengthen your family?

• Gift of the Holy Ghost: Study the invitations on pages 17–19 of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. What do you feel inspired to do to invite the influence of the Holy Ghost in your home?

• Prayer: What do you learn about the power of prayer in the home in “Love Is Spoken Here”? (Children’s Songbook, 190–91). What blessings does the Savior promise in 3 Nephi 18:15–21?

• Other principles you find in Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31:

What counsel would you give to someone whose family members don’t support their efforts to build faith in Christ?

See also “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Gospel Library; Topics and Questions, “Parenting,” Gospel Library; Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents,” Liahona, May 2023, 55–59.

Help learners lift each other. Each individual in your class or family is a rich source of testimony, insights, and experiences living the gospel. Invite them to share with and lift each other.

The Lord gave certain elders the responsibility to oversee the publishing of the revelations. Even though you do not have that specific responsibility, what is your stewardship or responsibility “over the revelations and commandments”? (verse 3).

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