The Prophet Joseph Smith taught, “If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves” (Teachings: Joseph Smith, 40). As you learn about the Savior by studying Doctrine and Covenants 93, look for what you also learn about yourself. For example, what do you learn about Him from verses 3, 12–13, 21, and 26? What similar truths do you find about yourself in verses 20, 23, and 28–29? (see also 1 John 3:2; 3 Nephi 27:27). The following questions may help you understand and apply the truths in this section:

What do you feel it means to receive “grace for grace” and to continue “from grace to grace”? (verses 12–13). If it helps, you could read “Grace” in Guide to the Scriptures (Gospel Library).

• What do you discover in this revelation about how God helps you grow and learn? How does knowing this affect the way you treat others—and yourself?

• What do you learn about “how to worship, and … what you worship”? (verse 19; see also Guide to the Scriptures, “Worship,” Gospel Library).

You might notice that words like glory, light, and truth appear frequently in this revelation. As you study verses 20–39 in particular, list the truths you learn about these concepts. Making a table like this one might help:

The command to “set in order your own house” (verse 43) isn’t about organizing cupboards and closets but about teaching—and learning—“light and truth” (verse 42). Consider how you are trying to follow this counsel. What challenges do you face? Which truths in Doctrine and Covenants 93 can help?

• Consider showing a picture of the Savior and asking your children why it is important to learn about and follow Jesus Christ. Then you could read together Doctrine and Covenants 93:19 to discover one important reason.

• You may want to choose several truths about Christ in section 93 that are inspiring to you and help your children discover and understand them (see also “Chapter 33: A Revelation about Jesus Christ,” in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 126–27, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library). For each truth you choose, you could give your children a word or phrase to listen for as you read the verse together. For example, Jesus Christ:

  • Did the works of the Father (verse 5).

  • Is the Light of the World (verse 9).

  • Is the Creator of the world (verse 10).

  • Received all power in heaven and on earth (verse 17).

  • Was with God in the beginning (verse 21).

• The Savior emphasized three times in section 93 that we lived with God “in the beginning” (verses 23, 29, 38). To help your children discover this, you could invite them to read Doctrine and Covenants 93:23, 29, 38 and look for a truth about themselves that is repeated in these verses. Why does Heavenly Father want us to know this truth? You might also ask your children what they know about our life with Heavenly Father before we were born. To help them learn more, read with them one or more of the following scripture passages: Jeremiah 1:5; Doctrine and Covenants 138:53–56; Moses 3:5; Abraham 3:22–26.

• You could also sing together “I Am a Child of God” or “I Lived in Heaven” (Children’s Songbook, 2–3, 4) and discuss truths we learn from these songs about our purpose for coming to earth.

• To help your children apply the truths about obedience in Doctrine and Covenants 93, consider writing a few scripture references from this section on pieces of paper. On different pieces of paper, write the truths that each of these verses teaches. Your children could work together to read the verses and match the truths to the scripture references.