by Amber Andrus
A 10-slide PowerPoint presentation for the Week 16 Seminary Lesson: Doctrine and Covenants 39–40
"James Covel had worked as a Methodist minister in the New York area for 40 years. When he heard the message of the Restoration, he promised to obey any commandment he was given through the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Savior commanded James to be baptized and gather with the Saints in Ohio and promised him great power if he would make and keep sacred covenants. This lesson can help students feel a desire to make and keep covenants with Jesus Christ to gain greater access to His power."