Contents

Introduction

Historical Summary

The Life and Ministry of David O. McKay

  1  Jesus Christ: “The Way, the Truth, and the Life”

  2  The Dual Nature of Man

  3  The Purpose of the Church

  4  Elements of Worship

  5  The Blessings of Unity

  6  “Every Member a Missionary”

  7  The Significance of the Resurrection

  8  The Power of Prayer

  9  Overcoming Temptation

10  The Divine Calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith

11  Living the Word of Wisdom

12  Priesthood, the Responsibility to Represent God

13  The Sacred Importance of Temples

14  Preparing for an Eternal Marriage and Family

15  Experiencing Happiness in Marriage

16  The Noble Calling of Parents

17  A Testimony of the Truth

18  Courage to Live Righteously

19  The Divine Nature of Service

20  Teaching, a Noble Work

21  The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel

22  Agency and Responsibility

23  Developing a Christlike Character

24  “Let Your Light So Shine”

List of Paintings