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Lesson #1

The Family

Read through the commentary and the accompanying scriptures, then answer the questions in the assessment. When you have completed this lesson click on the next lesson located just below.

The Family

Commentary

"One of the oldest and more profound questions uttered in the history of this earth was, most interestingly, asked by Cain in response to God’s inquiry soon after Cain slew his brother Abel: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” This question deserves serious contemplation by those seeking to do the will of the Lord. One of the answers is in the teachings of Alma:

“And now, … ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;

“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort.”

As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to care for and serve our brothers and sisters" (Michael J. Teh, “Out of Small Things,” Ensign, Nov 2007, 35–37).

Scripture

Genesis 4:8-9

And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

9 ¶ And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?

Questions

1 - What was one of the most profound questions every asked?

2 - Who are our brothers and sisters?

3 - Why do you think we have a responsiblity to care for our brothers and sisters?

4 - What are requirements to come into the fold of God? (check all that apply)