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Lesson 17
The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast

Lesson 17

Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants D&C 59:13-14 , D&C 59:21 ; D&C 119 ; D&C 120 .___

•     Read D&C 119:3-4. What is the Lord’s definition of tithing? What does the Lord promise those who pay tithing? (See Malachi 3:10-12 or 3 Nephi 24:10-12.)___

•     What are some purposes for fasting? What has the Lord promised to those who obey the law of the fast? (See Isaiah 58:8-12.) In what ways has fasting helped you?___

Lesson 17

Scripture Chain: Tithing

Genesis 14:18-20 ___
D&C 64:23 ___
Leviticus 27:30 ___
D&C 119 ___
Malachi 3:8-12 ___

Scripture Chain: Fasting

Isaiah 58:5-11 ___
D&C 59:13-16 ___