Lesson Eleven

Choice 2: John 14:15-17, 26-27; 15:26-27; 16:7-8, 13-14. The Savior's Instructions about the Holy Ghost
1. As you study the following verses, make a list of what the Savior taught about (1) what the Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost:
John 14:15-17 comfort, dwell in you, abide with you 
keep the commandments
John 14:26-27 "teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you", brings peace
John 15:26-27 testify of Christ
Bear witness of Christ
John 16:7-8 reprove the world of sin, righteousness and judgment
Christ must depart for the Holy Ghost to come
John 16:13-14 guide you to truth, show things to come, glorify Christ
quickens the intellect, purifies passions, inspires and develops our nature, develops beauty, invigorates the physical, intellectual, and spiritual
He instructs, enlightens, and quickens  minds and bears witness of truth to those that have made covenants as we are faithful and obey the commandments. He does the will of the Father and Son and is their special messenger.
witnesses that the gospel is true, acts as a cleansing agent, can lead one to know of future events
2. Add to your list above as you study the following resources:
Institute student manual Points to Ponder, "The Holy Ghost Brings Man to His Fullest Potential" (pg. 168)
Institute student manual Points to Ponder, "As a Messenger of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members" (pg. 168)
Bible Dictionary, "Holy Ghost" (pg. 704)
3. Review your list of what the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks:
Describe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior's death and resurrection.
The apostles needed the Holy Ghost to bear witness of Christ and bring things to their remembrance when they taught people the gospel.
Write a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you in one of the ways you listed above. Give an example of how the Holy Ghost has inspired you.
For years my husband would ask me if I wanted to go back to school when all of our kids were in elementary school. I never had much of a desire to finish my degree so I would usually shrug and be non-commital in my response. Two years ago I was sitting in Sacrament Meeting when an announcement about the Pathway Program. I immediately felt the Spirit telling me that I needed to be a part of it.  The Spirit reminded me of Conference talks when we have been told to get an education and told me that now was the time for me to follow that exhortation.  Gaining my education has not always been easy, but whenever I wonder if I am doing the right thing, I think back to that day and the feelings I had, and know that I am doing what the Lord wants me to do.