The RECIPE for REVELATION “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” (President Nelson, April 2018 General Conference) D&C 88:63-68 D&C 93:11-20 D&C 93:24-28 Eric D. Richards

What’s his real name? Where was he born? What language did his family speak? Who was the leader of the Tower of Babel building project? How many boats did they build? How many stones did he molten for the Savior to touch?

Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) . RECIPE FOR REVELATION LIST OF INGREDIENTS Study it out Make a Decision (Act) Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) . =Revelation D&C 9:8 Behold, you must study it out in your mind, then you must ask me if it be right…”

RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out LIST OF INGREDIENTS Study it out Good cooking starts with following a good recipe. “Good inspiration is based upon  good information.” (President Nelson, April 2018 General Conference) Example? Any change in Church policy.

RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out Make a Decision (Act) LIST OF INGREDIENTS Study it out Make a Decision (Act) Should you bring problems to the Lord? Should bring decisions to Lord?

HOW OFTEN DOES GOD DECIDE FOR YOU? STUDY IT OUT: Meet with the Bishop, get your papers. THEN… “He will confirm the correctness of your choice through packets of help found along the way, like notes from a loving Father as evidence of His approval. If we begin something which is not right, He will let us know before we have gone too far.” Elder Richard G. Scott STUDY IT OUT: Campus tours, apply for scholarships, housing. THEN… “Mortality is an open-ended, choose-your-own-adventure story. You have commandments, covenants, prophets, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. That is more than enough! ….No adventure ever goes smoothly from start to finish, so don’t despair if you make some decisions that are less than perfect. That’s part of the adventure!” (Pres Dieter F. Uchtdorf) STUDY IT OUT: Fun dates, council with parents, look at rings, etc. THEN… STUDY IT OUT: Council with spouse, look at baby clothes. THEN… HOW OFTEN DOES GOD DECIDE FOR YOU?

GOD Answers as we act “You must learn to walk to the edge of the light and then walk a few steps into the darkness. Then the light will appear and show the way.” Boyd K. Packer “When our wagons get stuck in the mud, God is much more likely to assist the man who gets out to push than the man who merely raises his voice in prayer.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Maybe it will be a little shock to you, but never did I ever ask the Lord whom I ought to marry. It never occurred to me to ask him. I went out and found the girl I wanted; she suited me; it just seemed 100% as though this ought to be… “I’ve heard a lot of young people say, ‘I’ve got to get a revelation and fast and pray and get the Lord to manifest to me whom I should marry.’ If it’s right and proper, make up your own mind and then counsel with the Lord.” (Elder Bruce R McConkie, Agency or Inspiration? BYU Speeches, 27 Feb 1973)

Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out Make a Decision Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) Isaiah 30:21 “Thy ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…”

President Dallin H. Oaks “I was taller and heavier than this young man, and at that time of my life, was somewhat athletic. I had no doubt that I could prevail in a wrestling match and get his gun. “Just as I was about to make my move, I had a unique experience. I did not see anything or hear anything, but I knew something. I knew what would happen if I grabbed that gun. We would struggle. The gun would fire, and he would die. I also understood that I must not have his blood on my conscience for the rest of my life. “I followed an impulse to put my right hand on his shoulder and give him a lecture (June and I had some teenage children at that time, and giving lectures came naturally). “Look. This isn’t right. You could get killed or sent to jail for this.” He hesitated for a moment and then stuck the gun in his pocket and ran away.” President Dallin H. Oaks

Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) Secret Ingredient RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out Make a Decision Seek confirmation (God’s Nudges) =Revelation Secret Ingredient

Left Babylon…and Nimrod…living at the seashore. Ether 2:14 “At the end of four years, the Lord came unto the brother of Jared and stood in a cloud and talked with him. And for the space of three hours did the Lord chasten him because he remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord.” Obediently studies it out and decides to have the Lord touch stones… Ether 3:6-10 “It came to pass that the Lord touched the stones with his finger…The Brother of Jared said: I saw the finger of the Lord. And the Lord said unto him: Sawest thou more than this? And he answered: Nay. Lord, show thyself unto me.”

Be willing to leave the seashore (& ask God if there’s more) RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out Make a Decision (Act) Seek confirmation (Nudges) . =Revelation Be willing to leave the seashore (& ask God if there’s more) Secret Ingredient What happens when you’re willing to do this?

INSPIRATION RECIPE FOR God’s *nudge* Study it out Decide . =Confirmation Why Patriarchal Blessings? Seminary? Church/Scriptures? Ponder?

IRONY: WHEN DID THE STORM START IN THE BROTHER OF JARED’s LIFE? Ether 6:4-6 “And it came to pass that as they did enter their vessels, the Lord God caused a furious wind upon the face of the waters; many times they were tossed and buried because of the waves which broke upon them and the great and terrible tempests and fierceness of the wind.” Ether 6:7 “When they were buried, there was no water or monster of the sea that could hurt them; the Lord did bring them forth upon the top of the water.”

Ether 6:8 “It came to pass that the wind did never cease to blow towards the promised land. And they did sing praises unto the Lord and did thank and praise the Lord all the day long.” Good job mom

Remember… Invitation…(Go cook!) Trust Him (He sees the future!) Thank Him for your storms Watch for His nudges as you decide* Invitation…(Go cook!) Ask Him if there’s more

Be willing to leave the seashore (& ask if there’s more) RECIPE FOR REVELATION Study it out Make a Decision Seek confirmation . =Revelation &INSPIRATION Be willing to leave the seashore (& ask if there’s more) Secret Ingredient Isaiah 30:21 “Thy ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…”