Section 113 speaks of the priesthood power that will be restored in the last days: “on who is laid much power (v. 4),” the rights of the priesthood, for an ensign (v. 6), a return to that power which she had lost (v. 8).
After studying what these words and phrases mean, we can assume:
Many saints have a knowledge of the gospel, but for men and women to harness the power priesthood requires so much more than knowledge, kindness, and being considerate.
Look for the source of power in Elder Arnett’s message of the gospel.
The story is 3:50 min long. Using this link below will play only the section that is relevant for our discussion.
Some key statements are:
“However, for a fourteen-year-old girl raised in a predominantly non-Christian country, it was difficult for me to truly feel and grasp what God’s love was until I met one particular missionary, Elder Arnett. His powerful example impressed my teenage heart, soul, and mind, clearly personifying to me the loving nature of the God and the sacrificial devotion of the Jesus that he so earnestly taught me about.”
“Elder Arnett didn’t just talk about God’s love; he lived it. Moreover, not only did he teach me that there was a God but also that that God loved me. This became the most important and fundamental core of my testimony, and this core has helped me whenever I have experienced pain and suffering in my life.”
NIWAKO YAMAWAKI, An Immigrant’s Journey Toward God
Questions you will want to answer:
Where did Elder Arnett’s power come from?
How was “much power” laid upon Elder Arnett and Sister Yamawaki?
How was Elder Arnett an ensign to the Japanese people?
How was Sister Yamawaki able to put on the authority of the priesthood?
How do noodles in a rubber band help Elder Arnett put on the strength of the priesthood?
How do we gain the power that was laid upon Elder Arnett?
Do we need to have our parent die while on our mission or serve a mission in poverty to have power in our message? Explain your thought.
Confessions of a Little League Dad 
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