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What do we know about the nature of the Godhead?

The Godhead includes God the Eternal Father, the Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Although the members of the Godhead are distinct beings with distinct roles, They are one in purpose. They are perfectly united in bringing to pass Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.

Prepare yourself spiritually


Genesis 1:26–27 (We are created in God’s image)

Matthew 3:13–17 (Each member of the Godhead was manifested at Christ’s baptism)

John 17:21; D&C 20:28 (The members of the Godhead are united as one)

Acts 7:55–56; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17 (Stephen and Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son as separate beings)

D&C 130:22–23 (The Father and the Son have physical bodies; the Holy Ghost does not)

Articles of Faith 1:1 (We believe in the three members of the Godhead)

Boyd K. Packer, “The Witness,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014

Robert D. Hales, “Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 80–82


God the Father,” “Holy Ghost,” “Jesus Christ,” True to the Faith (2004), 74–76, 81–84, 87–89

Video: “The Restoration”; see also Doctrine and Covenants Visual Resources DVD

Let the young men lead


Begin the learning experience


  • Invite a member of the quorum to come to quorum meeting prepared to give a two-minute review of what he learned in the last lesson.

Learn together

Each of the activities below will help the quorum members understand the nature of the Godhead. Following the inspiration of the Spirit, select one or more that will work best for your quorum:

  • Invite a quorum member to teach a portion of this lesson. He could do this as part of his Duty to God plan to learn and teach about the Godhead (see “Understand Doctrine,” page 18, 42, or 66).
  • Read as a quorum Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s description of other Christian beliefs about the Godhead (in his talk “The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent”). Show the young men the First Vision scene in the video “The Restoration,” or show a picture of the First Vision (see Gospel Art Book, 90). What did Joseph learn about the Godhead? How was what he learned different from what other Christians believed? Why is what he learned important? How do the young men think this experience changed what Joseph believed about himself?
  • Provide the young men with a list of the scriptures in this outline. Invite each young man to search one of these scriptures and identify what he learns about the Godhead and his own divine nature. Invite the young men to share what they learn. How can this knowledge affect their daily choices? Encourage them to keep this list of scripture references so they can use them to teach others about the Godhead.
  • Give each young man a paper with the following questions: How would you describe the Savior’s relationship with His Father? In what sense are the Father and the Son one? What are the roles of the Holy Ghost? Invite them to ponder these questions as they watch, listen to, or read Elder Robert D. Hales’s talk “Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.” Give them time to write their answers, and invite them to share what they learn.
  • Divide the quorum into three groups, and assign each group to learn about a member of the Godhead by reading about Him in True to the Faith (see pages 74–76, 81–84, and 87–89) or in President Boyd K. Packer’s talk “The Witness.” Give the groups enough time to prepare to teach the rest of the quorum the characteristics and roles of their member of the Godhead. Allow each group to teach the rest of the quorum.
  • Divide one of the general conference talks suggested in this outline into smaller sections. Give a section to each quorum member (or to groups, depending on quorum size). Write on the board “What do we know about the Godhead?” Invite the young men to use the talks to find and then share their answers. Why is it important to know the true nature of the Godhead? (see John 17:3).

Ask the young men to share what they learned today. What feelings or impressions do they have? Do they understand the nature of the Godhead better? Do they have any additional questions? Would it be worthwhile to spend more time on this topic?

Invite to act


  • Bear his testimony of the members of the Godhead and his gratitude for the truths about Them restored through Joseph Smith.
  • Invite the quorum members to share with someone the truths they learned in quorum meeting today.