We learn to teach "by Study and also by Faith" Part 2

• 2 Nep 33:1 "judge ye—for Christ will show unto you, with power and great glory, that they are his words"
• Romans 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
• D&C 42:14 "the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach."
• 3. Alma 17: 2-3 "waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth... searched the scriptures diligently... that they might know the word of God." "given themselves to much prayer, and fasting... therefore they had the spirit of prophecy... spirit of revelation... they taught with power and authority of God."

As missionaries, we are first to teach the sacred truths of Jesus-Christ's gospel. Elder Henry B. Eyring teaches second that we ought to testify of their truthfulness so our testimony will help our investigators feel the Spirit. In D&C 100: 5-8 the Lord promises that if we speak the thoughts that He puts in our minds in the very hour and declare them in His name, the Holy Ghost will be shed forth in bearing record. Third, we should act so we help our investigators build their faith in Jesus Christ. Effectively, bearing testimony welcomes the Spirit as we are teaching.

With faith we are to study the Restored Gospel of Jesus-Christ. In order to do so, we should first seek understanding. It requires us to pray, to practice the principles the Gospel in our lives and to search the Scriptures. Second, we should cultivate our undesrstanding and faith. Cultivating them so they will grow pertains to obey individually to God's commandments and act righteously. In doing so, the Lord promises our efforts will be rewarded with an increased revelation. After all, He teaches us that when we ask, we shall receive. Lastly, He reminds us in 2 Nephi 9: 29 that Learning is good if we hearken unto His counsels, which improves our faith.

Treasuring up the Lord's word grants us the Holy Ghost. What is to pay the price to learn the Restored Gospel of Jesus-Christ? Alma and the sons of Mosiah set a good example of paying the price as they go among the Lamanites and preach them the Gospel. In Alma 17: 2-3 we read that they waxed strong in knowledge of truth and they searched the scriptures diligently so that they might know the word of God. Not only did they do so, but they were also prayerful and gave themselves to fasting so that they were able to teach with power and authority of God. They retained the spirit of revelation and propehcy. From there, when we teach with power from the Holy Ghost, our investigators have their thirst for spirituality quenched and are motivated to draw closer to Jesus-Christ. Again, the Lord promises that if we study the scriptures every day, the Holy Ghost will guide us.