The Holy Ghost Came to Adam and Eve

• Why did Adam and Eve need the guidance of the Holy Ghost?

Thus, spirit children of our Heavenly Father began leaving his presence to come to the earth as they had been promised (see Abraham 3:24-25). 

Why Did the Holy Ghost Come to Adam?

Adam and Eve called upon Heavenly Father in prayer. He spoke to them and gave them commandments, which they obeyed. (See Moses 5:4-5.)  

Discussion

• Read the account of the Holy Ghost being sent to Adam and Eve (see Moses 5:4-11).
• Discuss why the Holy Ghost was sent to them.
• How is our need for guidance from the Holy Ghost similar to that of Adam and Eve?
  

Attributes of the Holy Ghost

• How does the Holy Ghost differ from the Father and the Son? Why is that difference important to us?

The Holy Ghost is a member of the Godhead (see 1 John 5:7; D&C 20:28). He is a "personage of Spirit" that has the form and likeness of a man (D&C 130:22).

Discussion

• Read Doctrine and Covenants 130:22. Discuss how the Holy Ghost differs from the Father and the Son.
• How are the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost one? To answer, use the example of a father, mother, and children working for one same purpose. Relate examples.
• How can the influence of the Holy Ghost be in many places at one time? To answer, compare the Holy Ghost to the sun. There is just one sun, but its light and warmth are felt by everyone on earth.