Key Phrases
“Those that keep the commandments of God … are blessed in all things.”
Mosiah 2:41
“When ye are in the ________ of your fellow __________ ye are only in the service of your ________ ” (Mosiah 2:17).
service; beings; God
A young man has an important decision to make that could greatly impact his future. He is nervous and unsure what choice to make.
Possible answers include:
2 Nephi 32:3 and 2 Nephi 32:8–9
Why would you use the one you selected?
Briefly explain the following principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge in your own words.
Act in faith. (Hint: Paragraph 5 in your study journal).
Acting in faith involves Trusting God and turning to Him first through sincere prayer, study, and obedience to His commands.
Divinely appointed sources include doctrinal mastery passages. Which doctrinal mastery passages from 1 Nephi through Mosiah might help a friend who is having a hard time with things she is hearing in school that don't match what she has heard in church? How?
“Believe in God; … believe that he has all wisdom.” Mosiah 4:9
“I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.”
1 Nephi 3:7
“[Put] off the ________ man and [become] a _______ through the ____________ of Christ the Lord” (Mosiah 3:19).
natural; saint; atonement
A young woman lives in a situation that she feels makes it very difficult for her to keep the commandments of God. She wants to be obedient, but it seems too hard in her circumstances.
Possible answers include:
1 Nephi 3:7 and Mosiah 2:41
Why would you choose this one?
Briefly explain the following principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge in your own words.
Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective. (Hint: Paragraph 8 in your study journal).
We examine doctrinal concepts, questions, and social issues from an eternal perspective by placing them within the context of the plan of salvation and the Savior's teachings. The Holy Ghost helps us see things as the Lord does.
What is a doctrinal mastery passage you studied this semester that has impacted you?
Your choice but you have to explain why!
“Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.”
2 Nephi 2:25
Be “________ in the name of the Lord, as a _________ … that ye have entered into a __________ with him” (Mosiah 18:8–10).
baptized; witness; covenant
Which one of the 12 doctrinal mastery passages from 1 Nephi through Mosiah would you use to help a teenager in his or her life?
2 Nephi 32:3 “Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”
Briefly explain the following principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge in your own words.
Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources. (Hint: Paragraph 8 in your study journal).
The Lord has established sources for His children to obtain spiritual knowledge and guidance. Sources include Christ's light, the Holy Spirit, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders. Today, the Lord's prophets are the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. These are the individuals God has chosen to speak for Him today.
How has it impacted you?
Your choice but explain why!
“Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”
2 Nephi 32:3
“Believe in _____; … _______ that he has all _______.” (Mosiah 4:9)
God; believe; wisdom
Which Doctrinal Mastery passage might you choose to put on your missionary plaque?
Why?
“Those that keep the commandments of God … are blessed in all things.” Mosiah 2:41
Which would you choose?
A friend questions why some things she has recently been taught in school seem to contradict what God taught through the scriptures and modern prophets. Answer the following questions:
What specific things could she do to act in faith? (Hint: look at paragraph 6).
We should rely on the testimony we already have of Jesus Christ, the Restoration of His gospel, and the teachings of His prophets as we seek to develop our understanding and resolve concerns.
What does this passage teach you about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
Your choice but explain why!
“Ye must pray always.”
2 Nephi 32:8-9
“Those that ______ the _______________ of God … are __________ in all things.” (Mosiah 2:41)
keep; commandments; blessed
Which Doctrinal Mastery passage might you choose as a theme scripture for a youth conference this coming summer?
Why?
“Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” 2 Nephi 2:25
A friend questions why some things she has recently been taught in school seem to contradict God's teachings through the scriptures and modern prophets. Answer the following questions:
How could seeing this situation from an eternal perspective help her? (Hint: paragraph 8).
Rather than accepting the world's assumptions and premises, we can reframe the question (see it differently) and see ideas based on God's standard of truth.
What's your favorite part about attending seminary?
Your choice but explain why?