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 
• Keep the commandments
• John 14:26–27 
• Use the Holy Ghost, he will bring you peace
• John 15:26–27 
• The Holy Ghost will bear witness of the truth and give comfort.
• John 16:7–8 
• He is to be there when Christ is not.
• John 16:13–14 
• He will guide us towards the right.
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) 
• He give life to the soul and enhances our senses.
• Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “As a Messenger of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members” (pg. 168) 
• His mission is to enlighten and instruct us.
• Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost” (pg. 704) 
• He is a member of the Godhead and he testifies of Christ and knows all things.
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. 
• He confirmed to the hearts of the people the Christ was the Son of God.
• 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. 
• When I was young I had read the Book of Mormon all the way through and so I knelt to pray. I asked Heavenly Father if the book was true and in my heart I was happy. I then knew that the Book of Mormon was true and that I wanted to stay in this gospel forever.