Sept. 3 Core

In Class

Bellwrite: How do the Articles of Faith fit under the "umbrella" of the Seven Principles of America's Christian History, Government, and Education? What insights did you gain from this exercise?

First, we finished our discussion of the Book of Revelation. We considered the Second Coming of Christ as described by John and the celestial destiny of the earth. We also answered the three Relate and Record questions from our history booklet for this topic.

Next, we continued to "unpack" the Seven Principles of America's Christian History, Government, and Education by doing the following.

Write an explanation of why the Seven Principles are in the order they are in. Why does Principle 1 come first? Why does Principle 2 follow Principle 1? etc. Why is Principle 4 in the middle? How do they form a chiasmus?

Place the following gospel doctrines, principles, and practices under the umbrella of the Seven Principles:

• War in Heaven
• Agency
• Premortal existence
• Kingdoms of glory
• Exaltation
• The Apostasy and Restoration
• Personal Revelation
• Gender identity
• Family
• Sacrament
• Covenants
• Prayer
• Temple work
• Family history work
• Missionary work
• Family Home Evening/Family Councils
• For the Strength of Youth Standards
• Fasting
• Scout Law/Oath
• Young Women's Theme

Locate a scripture for each Principle that expands our understanding of the Principle, especially from modern-day revealed scripture. Write it under the umbrella.

Homework
Complete the umbrella diagram.