Additional Resources for Gospel Teachers

Lincoln H. Blumell and Frank F. Judd Jr.

Lincoln H. Blumell and Frank F. Judd Jr., "Additional Resources for Gospel Teachers," in The Household of God: Families and Belonging in the Social World of the New Testament, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell, Jason R. Combs, Mark D. Ellison, Frank F. Judd, and Cecilia M. Peek (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book), 265‒80.

Lincoln H. Blumell and Frank F. Judd Jr. are professors of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University.

Below we list Latter-day Saint bibliographic resources that supplement the topics and themes addressed in each chapter. We have included this section in the hope of helping the reader consider application and wider study of the issues addressed in the individual chapters specially as they relate to contemporary Latter-day Saint statements and treatments of such issues. To this end, the chapter is designed for those who are looking for ways to incorporate the respective chapters into teaching, personal study, and application.

While the bibliographies are detailed, they are by no means exhaustive. We have generally focused on listing Latter-day Saint sources that were not cited in the respective chapters and are fairly recent—namely, published in the last twenty years. The respective bibliographies have been organized chronologically by date starting with the most recent.

Chapter 1: Kim B. Clark, “The Power of the New Testament in the Latter Days”

Additional bibliography

Adeyinka A. Ojediran, “The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life,” Liahona, May 2022, 104–6.

D. Todd Christofferson, “Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection,” Ensign, May 2020, 110–13.

Quentin L. Cook, “The Blessings of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives,” Ensign, May 2020, 96–100.

Dean M. Davies, “A Sure Foundation,” Ensign, May 2013, 9–11.

Michael John U. Teh, “The Power of the Word of God,” Ensign, March 2013, 50–53.

Richard G. Scott, “The Power of Scripture,” Ensign, November 2011, 6–8.

Robert D. Hales, “Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation,” Ensign, November 2006, 24–27.

Alexander B. Morrison, “‘Plain and Precious Things’: The Writings of the New Testament,” in How the New Testament Came to Be: The Thirty-fifth Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Kent P. Jackson and Frank F. Judd Jr. (Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 1–26.

Sheldon F. Child, “A Sure Foundation,” Ensign, November 2003, 8–10.

Kent P. Jackson, “Do We Believe in the Bible?,” in The Restored Gospel and the Book of

Genesis. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2001.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Scripture Reading and Revelation,” Ensign, January 1995, 6–9.

Additional scriptural references

Helaman 5:12; 2 Nephi 3:1–4:2; JST Genesis 50, 2 Nephi 29:12–14; Mosiah 5:6–15; 3 Nephi 11:9–36.

Chapter 2: Camille Fronk Olson, “No More Strangers or Foreigners, but Fellowcitizens”

Additional bibliography on faith and repentance

“Faith in Jesus Christ,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/faith-in-jesus-christ.

“Repentance,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/repentance.

Henry B. Eyring, “Steady in the Storms,” Liahona, May 2022, 27–29.

Larry S. Kacher, “Ladder of Faith,” Liahona, May 2022, 24–27.

Michael A. Dunn, “One Percent Better,” Liahona, November 2021, 106–8.

Additional bibliography on unity

“Unity,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/unity.

Russell M. Nelson, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” Liahona, May 2022, 97–100.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Need for a Church,” Liahona, November 2021, 24–26.

Dale G. Renlund, “The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity,” Liahona, November 2021, 83–86.

Gary E. Stevenson, “Hearts Knit Together,” Liahona, May 2021, 19–23.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Songs Sung and Unsung,” Ensign, May 2017, 49–51.

Additional bibliography on belonging

Dale G. Renlund, “The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity,” Ensign, November 2021, 83–86.

Gerrit W. Gong, “Room in the Inn,” Liahona, May 2021, 24–27.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith.” Brigham Young University devotional, August 7, 2018.

Linda K. Burton, “I Was a Stranger,” Ensign, May 2016, 13–15.

Patrick Kearon, “Refuge from the Storm,” Ensign, May 2016, 111–14.

Gérald Caussé, “Ye are No More Strangers,” Ensign, November 2013, 49–51.

Alexander B. Morrison, “No More Strangers,” Ensign, September 2000, 16–20.

Howard W. Hunter, “All Are Alike unto God,” Brigham Young University devotional, February 4, 1979.

Chapter 3: Jared W. Ludlow, “Families as Discipleship: New Testament Teachings about Family”

Additional bibliography

Gerrit W. Gong, “We Each Have a Story,” Liahona, May 2022, 43–46.

Taniela B. Wakolo, “God Loves His Children,” Liahona, May 2021, 94–96.

Neil L. Andersen, “The Eye of Faith,” Ensign, May 2019, 34–38.

Henry B. Eyring, “Gathering the Family of God,” Ensign, May 2017, 19–22.

President Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” Ensign, May 2015, 14– 17.

Alan J. Hawkins et al., “Equal Partnership and the Sacred Responsibilities of Mothers and Fathers,” in Strengthening Our Families: An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family, ed. David C. Dollahite (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2010), 63–82.

Valerie J. Hudson and Richard B. Miller, “Equal Partnership Between Men and Women in Families,” in Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives, ed. Alan J. Hawkins, David C. Dollahite, and Thomas W. Draper (Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012), 38–48.

Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign, November 2008, 92–95.

Chapter 4: Gaye Strathearn, “Communal Settings for Meals in the New Testament”

Additional bibliography

“Sacrament,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/sacrament.

D. Todd Christofferson, “The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven,” Ensign, November 2017, 36–39.

Peter F. Meurs, “The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy,” Ensign, November 2016, 85–87.

Jenet Jacob, Sarah M. Allen, E. Jeffrey Hill, Nicole L. Mead, “Work Interference with Dinnertime as a Mediator and Moderator between Work Hours and Work and Family Outcomes.” Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal 36, no. 4 (2008): 310–27.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament,” Ensign, November 2008, 17–20.

C. Wilfred Griggs, “The Last Supper according to John,” in The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Thomas A. Wayment. (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2003), 3:108–37.

David Rolph Seely, “The Last Supper according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke,” in The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Thomas A. Wayment (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2003), 3:59–107.

Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard, “Mealtime, Family Time,” Ensign, September 1998, 22–27.

Chapter 5: Byran B. Korth and Andrew C. Reed, “Become as Little Children: Participating in the Household of God”

Additional bibliography

Mark D. Ellison, “Family, Marriage, and Celibacy in the New Testament,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 532–54.

Scott E. Ferrin, “Christmas and Christ’s Invitation to Become as a Little Child: What Manner of

Child Ought Ye to Be?,” Brigham Young University devotional, December 10, 2013.

Boyd K. Packer, “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them,” Ensign, May 2012, 6–9.

Jean A. Stevens, “Become as a Little Child,” Ensign, May 2011, 10–12.

Henry B. Eyring, “As a Child,” Ensign, May 2006, 14–17.

Jay E. Jensen, “Little Children and the Gospel,” Ensign, January 1999, 30–37.

Boyd K. Packer, “Little Children,” Ensign, November 1986, 16–18.

James M. Paramore, “‘Becometh as a Little Child,’” Brigham Young University devotional, May 8, 1983.

Additional scriptural references

Mosiah 3:16–22, Moroni 8, 3 Nephi 17:11–25.

Chapter 6: Eric D. Huntsman, “The Family of God in the Gospel of John”

Additional bibliography

Gerrit W. Gong, “We Each Have a Story,” Liahona, May 2022, 43–46.

Henry B. Eyring, “Gathering the Family of God,” Ensign, May 2017, 19–22.

Timothy J. Dyches, “Becoming Children of Christ,” Ensign, April 2017, 42–46.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Behold Thy Mother,” Ensign, November 2015, 47–50.

Carole M. Stephens, “The Family Is of God,” Ensign, May 2015, 11–13.

D. Todd Christofferson, “Born Again,” Ensign, May 2008, 76–79.

Additional scriptural references

Mosiah 27:24–26; Alma 5:12–19; Alma 7:14; Mosiah 5:2–7.

Chapter 7: Nicholas J. Frederick, “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the New Testament World”

Additional bibliography

Christopher J. Blythe, “Was Jesus Married?,” BYU Studies Quarterly 60, no. 3 (2020): 75–84.

Mark D. Ellison, “Family, Marriage, and Celibacy in the New Testament,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 532–54.

Charles W. Penrose, “Peculiar Questions Briefly Answered,” Improvement Era, September 1912, 1043: “We do not know anything about Jesus Christ being married. The Church has no authoritative declaration on the subject.”

Additional bibliography for marriage

“Marriage,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/marriage.

D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Marriage, Why Family,” Ensign, May 2015, 50–53.

Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign, November 2008, 92–95.

Additional bibliography for intimacy in marriage

“Marriage,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/marriage.

“Chastity,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/chastity.

Dale G. Renlund, “The Divine Purposes of Sexual Intimacy,” Ensign, August 2020, 14–19.

Scott Gardner and Christian Greiner, “Honoring Marital Vows with Complete Fidelity,” in Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives, ed. Alan J. Hawkins, David C. Dollahite, and Thomas W. Draper (Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012), 59–69.

James M. Harper and Leslie Feinauer, “Marital Sexuality and Fertility,” in Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives, ed. Alan J. Hawkins, David C. Dollahite, and Thomas W. Draper (Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012), 49–58.

Terrance D. Olson, “Chastity and Fidelity in Marriage and Family Relationships,” in Strengthening Our Families: An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family, ed. David C. Dollahite (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2000), 50–59.

Additional bibliography for role of marriage equality of spouses and raising children

“Marriage,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/marriage?lang=eng

Neil L. Andersen, “The Eye of Faith,” Ensign, May 2019, 34–38.

Valerie J. Hudson and Richard B. Miller, “Equal Partnership between Men and Women in Families,” in Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives, ed. Alan J. Hawkins, David C. Dollahite, and Thomas W. Draper (Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012), 38–48.

Alan J. Hawkins et al., “Equal Partnership and the Sacred Responsibilities of Mothers and Fathers,” in Strengthening Our Families: An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family, ed. David C. Dollahite (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2000), 63–82.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Personal Purity,” Ensign, November 1998, 75–78.

Additional bibliography on divorce

“Divorce,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/divorce.

Alan J. Hawkins and Tamara A. Fackrell, “Should I Keep Trying to Work It Out? Sacred and Secular Perspectives on the Crossroads of Divorce,” in Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives, ed. Alan J. Hawkins, David C. Dollahite, and Thomas W. Draper (Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012), 79–89.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Divorce,” Ensign, May 2007, 70–73.

Name withheld, “Falling Out of Love . . . and Climbing Back In,” Ensign, January 2005, 50–53.

Daniel K Judd, Hard Questions, Prophetic Answers: Doctrinal Perspectives on Difficult Contemporary Issues. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2004, 100–124 (chap. 4: “Is Divorce the Answer to a Faltering Marriage?”).

Lynn G. Robbins, “Agency and Love in Marriage,” Ensign, October 2000, 16–22.

Chapter 8: Joshua M. Sears and Avram R. Shannon, “‘Let Me Take Another Wife’: Israelite, Jewish, and Latter-day Saint Polygamy in Historical and Literary Perspective”

Additional bibliography

“Plural Marriage in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Gospel Topics Essays, https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/plural-marriage-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints.

“Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo,” Gospel Topics Essays, https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/plural-marriage-in-kirtland-and-nauvoo.

“Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah,” Gospel Topics Essays, https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/plural-marriage-and-families-in-early-utah.

“The Manifesto and the End of Plural Marriage,” Gospel Topics Essays, https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/the-manifesto-and-the-end-of-plural-marriage.

Foundations of the Restoration Institute Manual (Lesson 22: Plural Marriage)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/foundations-of-the-restoration-teacher-material-2019/lesson-22-class-preparation-material-plural-marriage.

Mark D. Ellison, “Family, Marriage, and Celibacy in the New Testament,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Provo UT: BYU Religious Studies Center, 2018), 532–54.

Marcus B. Nash, “The New and Everlasting Covenant,” Ensign, December 2015. On pages 44, 46 he notes, “Some [misread the scriptures] to mean that plural marriage is necessary for exaltation. . . . This, however, is not supported in the revelations. . . . Eternal life is promised to a monogamous couple who are sealed by the authority of the priesthood and who abide in the covenant—with no additional condition or requirement [see Doctrine and Covenants 132:19]. . . . The Church affirms that monogamy is God’s standard for marriage except when He authorizes or commands otherwise through His prophet. The Church does not teach that participation in plural marriage is necessary for exaltation.”

Additional scriptural references

Jacob 2:27–30, Official Declaration 1 in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Chapter 9: Mark D. Ellison, “The Inclusion of Sexual Minorities in the Household of God”

Additional bibliography

Richard H. Ostler, Listen, Learn & Love: Improving Latter-day Saint Culture (Springville, UT: Cedar Fort, 2022).

“Same-Sex Attraction,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/same-sex-attraction.

“Transgender,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/transgender.

“Gay,” Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/gay.

D. Todd Christofferson, “The Love of God,” Liahona, November 2021, 16–19.

Ulises Soares, “The Savior’s Abiding Compassion,” Liahona, November 2021, 13–15.

Ryan J. Wessel, “Understanding and Including Our LGBT Brothers and Sisters,” Liahona, October 2021, 20–23.

Ben Schilaty, A Walk in My Shoes: Questions I'm Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2021).

Gerrit W. Gong, “Room in the Inn,” Liahona, May 2021, 24–27.

Charlie Bird, Without the Mask: Coming Out and Coming Into God's Light (Deseret Book, 2020).

Russell M. Nelson, “The Love and Laws of God,” Brigham Young University Devotional, September 17, 2019.

Neil L. Anderson, “Spiritual Whirlwinds,” Ensign, May 2014, 18–21.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith,” Brigham Young University devotional, August 7, 2018.

Dallin H. Oaks, “He Heals the Heavy Laden,” Ensign, November 2006.

Following are statements from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on LGBTQ+ topics:

Kindness and civility: “The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us to love and treat all people with kindness and civility—even when we disagree. We affirm that those who avail themselves of laws or court rulings authorizing same-sex marriage should not be treated disrespectfully.” “Response to the Supreme Court Decision Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the United States,” enclosure to First Presidency letter, June 29, 2015, as quoted in Dallin H. Oaks, “Two Great Commandments,” October 2019 general conference.

Eternal perspective: “There are many political, legal, and social pressures for changes that would change the definition of marriage or de-emphasize its importance, confuse gender, or homogenize the differences between men and women that are essential to accomplish God’s great Plan of Happiness. Our eternal perspective sets us against such changes. God’s love is so great that He requires His children to obey His laws because only through that obedience can they progress toward the eternal destiny He desires for them.” Dallin H. Oaks, “President Oaks talks Church history, LGBT issues, mental illness,” young marrieds devotional, Los Angeles, California, August 24, 2018, https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2018-08-28/president-oaks-talks-church-history-lgbt-issues-mental-illness-at-los-angeles-devotional-9061.

A place in the kingdom: “I want anyone who is a member of the Church who is gay or lesbian to know I believe you have a place in the kingdom and I recognize that sometimes it may be difficult for you to see where you fit in the Lord’s Church, but you do. We need to listen to and understand what our LGBT brothers and sisters are feeling and experiencing. Certainly we must do better than we have done in the past so that all members feel they have a spiritual home where their brothers and sisters love them and where they have a place to worship and serve the Lord.” M. Russell Ballard, Brigham Young University devotional, November 14, 2017, https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/m-russell-ballard/questions-and-answers/.

A complex reality: “Let us be clear: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that ‘the experience of same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they do choose how to respond to them. With love and understanding, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including [those with same-sex attraction].’” M. Russell Ballard, “The Lord Needs You Now!” Ensign, September 2015, 29.

Working together in love: “Families who have loved ones who deal with same-sex attraction need to work together in love, respect, and affection for one another, while preserving family relationships and loyalty to the Lord. Joining with those who oppose the Lord’s teachings is counterproductive. Parents, for example, are sometimes faced with how to (support) someone who is struggling with same-sex attraction and all that may come with it and yet not condone or appear to be condoning anything that is inconsistent with gospel teachings and the Lord’s direction. That will involve conversation and prayer and sometimes difficult choices, and sometimes wonderful success. But the message we have is always to keep trying and keep praying and make sure the lines of communication are always open, and, though it may take time, the Lord will guide.” D. Todd Christofferson, “Church’s Doctrine on Chastity Will Never Change, Says Elder Christofferson,” Church News, February 5, 2015, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/churchs-doctrine-on-chastity-will-never-change-says-elder-christofferson.

Standards of moral conduct: “Just as those who promote same-sex marriage are entitled to civility, the same is true for those who oppose it. The Church insists on its leaders’ and members’ constitutionally protected right to express and advocate religious convictions on marriage, family, and morality free from retaliation or retribution. The Church is also entitled to maintain its standards of moral conduct and good standing for members.” “LDS Church Instructs Leaders Regarding Same-Sex Marriage,” statement from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 10, 2014, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/lds-church-instructs-leaders-regarding-same-sex-marriage.

Chapter 10: Andy Mickelson, “Recognizing and Understanding Slavery in the New Testament”

Additional bibliography

Gerrit W. Gong, “Room in the Inn,” Liahona, May 2021, 24–27.

Ryan Gabriel, “Healing Racism through Jesus Christ,” Brigham Young University devotional, April 6, 2021.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Racism and Other Challenges,” Brigham Young University devotional, October 27, 2020.

William K. Jackson, “The Culture of Christ,” Ensign, November 2020, 48–50.

Linda K. Burton, “First Observe, Then Serve,” Ensign, November 2012, 78–80.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands,” Ensign, May 2010, 68–75.

Gregory R. Knight, “Slavery in the Book of Mormon,” Studia Antiqua 3, no. 2 (2003): 91–106, https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=studiaantiqua.

Additional scriptural references

2 Nephi 26:33; Mosiah 29:32; Alma 27:8–9.

Chapter 11: Lauren Ellison, “The Slave Girls, My Sisters”

Additional bibliography

Onnastasia Cole, “Lessons Learned from Unnamed Women,” Ensign, October 2019, 42–43.

Catherine Gines Taylor, “Women and the World of the New Testament,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City, 2018), 514–31.

Russell M. Nelson, “A Plea to My Sisters,” Ensign, November 2015, 95–98.

Linda K. Burton, “We’ll Ascend Together,” Ensign, May 2015, 29–32.

Henry B. Eyring, “Daughters in the Covenant,” Ensign, May 2014, 125–28.

Eric D. Huntsman, “The Accounts of Peter’s Denial: Understanding the Texts and Motifs,” in The Ministry of Peter the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 127–49.

Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Sisterhood: Oh, How We Need Each Other,” Ensign, May 2014, 119–21.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Influence of Righteous Women,” Ensign, September 2009, 4–9.

Julie B. Beck, “What Latter-day Saint Woman Do Best: Stand Strong and Immovable,” Ensign,

November 2007, 109–112.

Howard W. Hunter, “No Less Serviceable,” Ensign, April 1992, 64–67.

Spencer W. Kimball, “Peter, My Brother,” in Speeches of the Year (Provo, UT: BYU Press, 1971), 1–8; also in The Ministry of Peter the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 375–86.

Chapter 12: Matthew L. Bowen, “‘He Is Not Ashamed to Call Them Brethren’: Family Structure in Hebrews 2:10–18 and Jesus Christ’s Fraternal Role in Atoning for Humanity”

Additional bibliography for covenant path and temple blessings

David A. Bednar, “But We Heeded Them Not,” Liahona, May 2022, 14–17.

Russell M. Nelson, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” Liahona, May 2022, 97–100.

Adeyinka A. Ojediran, “The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life,” Liahona, May 2022, 104–106.

D. Todd Christofferson, “Why the Covenant Path,” Liahona, May 2021, 116–119.

Additional bibliography on divine potential

“Becoming Like God,” Gospel Topics Essays, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/becoming-like-god.

Gerrit W. Gong, “We Each Have a Story,” Liahona, May 2022, 43–46.

Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign, November 2008, 92–95.

Additional bibliography on the Atonement of Jesus Christ

“Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Gospel Topics, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/atonement-of-jesus-christ.

Matthew S. Holland, “The Exquisite Gift of the Son,” Ensign, November 2020, 45–47.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Behold the Lamb of God,” Ensign, May 2019, 44–46.

Noel B. Reynolds, “The Atonement,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2019), 341–57.

Dallin H. Oaks, “Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Ensign, November 2015, 61– 64.

David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, April 2012, 40–47.

Bruce R. McConkie, “The Purifying Power of Gethsemane,” Ensign, May 1985, 9–11.

Additional scriptural reference

Doctrine and Covenants 93