The worth of souls is great in the sight of God (10-11)

. A direct consequence of the atonement (notice verse 11)
. In my opinion, these verses answer the ages-old philosophical question about the value of mortal human life: each member of the mortal human family is worth the life of Christ, or in other words, each one is of infinite worth

Further requirements for bringing people unto Christ:  (18-19)

. Ask in faith to have Holy Ghost, who will manifest what is expedient (i.e. appropriate, convenient, beneficial) to each individual

. Nothing can be done without faith, hope, and charity

. Be careful: do not try to pinpoint any specific denomination, except those who are self-declared devil-worshipers; however, even those are not the ones who should concern us the most

Two of the Three Witnesses assigned to search the future Twelve Apostles (37-39)

 Christ has subdued (i.e. conquered, mastered, triumphed over, subjugated) all things (2-3)

. He also has power to destroy Satan and his works
    . A question: why doesn't He do it right away? (One possible answer is on verse 3)

President Dallin H. Oaks

"Many Bible and modern scriptures speak of a final judgment at which all persons will be rewarded according to their deeds or works or the desires of their hearts. But other scriptures enlarge upon this by referring to our being judged by the condition we have achieved. …

"The Final Judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts––what we have done. It is an acknowledgment of the final effect of our acts and thoughts––what we have become. It is not enough for anyone just to go through the motions. The commandments, ordinances, and covenants of the gospel are not a list of deposits required to be made in some heavenly account. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a plan that shows us how to become what our Heavenly Father desires us to become" ("The Challenge to Become," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 32).

The intensity of Christ's suffering during the atonement (15-20)

. What was the atonement? What exactly did it involve? What did it accomplish?

. "Tenets" (archaic English) - personal opinions

Questions for Review

1. Some of the world's philosophies declare that human beings are naturally worthless. Should Latter-day Saints agree with that idea? (18:10)

2. What is the Lord's reaction when someone repents? (18:13)

3. What is the extent of Jesus Christ's powers? (19:2-3)

4. What does the final judgment at the "end of the world" mean? (19:3; President Dallin H. Oaks)

5. What is "eternal punishment"? (19:10-12)

6. What forms of prayer did the Lord command us to practice? (19:28)