How is your testimony of the gospel like a “talent,” or a treasure from God? In what ways do we sometimes “hide [our] talent”? (Doctrine and Covenants 60:2; see also Matthew 25:14–30).

What encouraging messages from the Lord do you find in sections 60 and 62? How do these messages build your confidence in sharing the gospel? As you ponder these questions, consider singing or reading the words to “I Want to Be a Missionary Now” (Children’s Songbook, 168). What do you learn from this children’s song about sharing the gospel?

See also the “Sharing the Gospel” collection in Gospel Library.

As He instructed His missionaries, the Lord revealed important truths about Himself. Look for these truths in Doctrine and Covenants 60:2–4; 61:1–2, 20, 36–38; 62:1, 6. What accounts from the scriptures illustrate the roles and attributes of the Savior that you found? (see, for example, John 8:1–11; Ether 2:14–15).

The Lord gives direction about eternal truths and principles, but He often leaves it to us to determine the specific details about how to act on these principles. How do you see this principle illustrated in Doctrine and Covenants 62? (see also Doctrine and Covenants 60:5; 61:22). How have you seen this principle in your life? Why is it good for us to make some decisions without expecting God to tell us exactly what to do?

See also Ether 2:18–25; Doctrine and Covenants 58:27–28.

At the end of this outline, there’s an illustration of a miracle that deeply impressed Ezra Booth: Elsa Johnson’s arm was miraculously healed. After seeing that, Ezra was eagerly baptized. And yet, within just a few months, Ezra lost his faith and became critical of the Prophet. How could this be, considering the miracle he’d witnessed?

Ponder this as you read Doctrine and Covenants 63:7–12. What truths do you learn about signs and faith?

See also Matthew 16:1–4; John 12:37; Mormon 9:10–21; Ether 12:12, 18.

The principles in Doctrine and Covenants 63:58–64 go beyond taking the Lord’s name in vain. What other sacred things come “from above,” or from God? What does it mean for you to speak of these things “with care”?