6/11/13 Doctrine of Preparation

• Introduction: We need to discuss what will help bring consistency and fluency to the Holiness and Receiving the Holy Ghost in our lives.
• Watch: "Ray Allen Preparation" on YouTube
• Ponder and write down responses to these questions:
• What are the principles of preparation?
• What role does preparation play for master teachers? Seasoned Teachers? New Teachers?
• What role will preparation play in your future?
•  Study:
• Alma 34:32-34
• Moses 2 (temple session)
• Alma 49 
• What is your current state of light and darkness?
• What role does preparation play in God's life? 
• What are the principles of preparation?
• What defines preparation as a doctrine? 
• Practice: 
• Preparation before a shift
• discuss and write down - What principles create a planning session of power
• Take 15 min and Prepare! for your next shift 
• if you are not ready for the kind of person to have the prep needed, consider what needs to change
• take time to evaluate the difference
• Preparation for a new district
• discuss and write down what principles would guide preparing for an upcoming district
• take 15 min at least to prepare for that district
• take time to evaluate the difference of the experience 
• Preparation for your life (consider your mission, sabbath, daily planning, career, etc)
•  discuss and write down what insights you have gained about preparation you want to apply into your life
• take time to prepare for you life! 
• Evaluate what you are learning from this experience 
• Conclusion: Read and consider the implications of 1 Corinthians 2:9
• Invitation: Live the Doctrine of Preparation!