Doctrinal Mastery Scriptures
Elder Mutombo shared his experience after visiting the Sacred Grove. His wife asked him why he was smiling. What doctrinal mastery scripture tells about what happened in the Sacred Grove?
Does Joseph Smith's experience make you happy? Why?
Joseph Smith - History 1:15-20
President Nelson invited us to pray to know what debris we should remove in our lives. (first session Saturday)
Removing debris is an analogy of what doctrine? What could be examples of debris that should be removed?
Repentance; we Hear Him when we repent.
Elder Uchtdorf described the process of repentance as a refinement that helps us see Christ as He is.
What does that mean to you?
*Share a doctrinal mastery scripture that expresses changes that come to us through the Atonement of Christ.
President Nelson confirmed a vital doctrine about the restored church. (1st session Saturday)
What did he testify? How does this influence your feelings about the church?
The Lord directs His Church.
*This makes it a living and true church. What doctrinal mastery scripture expresses this?
This Doctrinal Mastery Scripture was used in several talks. It says that we must build our foundation on Christ to withstand the whirlwinds of the devil.
What scripture is it? What can help us build our foundation on Christ and be spiritually resilient?
Helaman 5:12
President Nelson urged us to choose to believe and stop doubts. He reminded us how to acquire spiritual knowledge. What should we do when we have spiritual questions?
Hear Him: Have faith. Take your questions to God and seek answers in faithful resources.
*Why is it important to have faith even when you have questions?
"For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men."
What is this doctrinal mastery scripture that was quoted in General Conference? What are some of your feelings about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Doctrine and Covenants 19:15-19
Elder Gong talked about the inn from the parable of the Good Samaritan. What can the inn be compared to?
Christ's church.
*How can the church be a refuge for all?
Elder Uchtdorf began his talk testifying that God speaks through His servants the prophets.
What Doctrine and Covenant Doctrinal Mastery Scripture confirms this truth? How does this influence your life?
Doctrine and Covenants 1:37-38
Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
Elder Teh explained that we read about the most important pursuit in life in John 17:3 "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." (doctrinal mastery scripture)
How do we come to know God?
Hear Him: Experiment on the Word; Feel manifestations of the Spirit; Make it personal.
*How does this help you come to know God?
What doctrinal mastery scripture says that Christ suffered for everyone's pains and afflictions and temptations and sicknesses (infirmities) and sins (transgressions)? How does this make you feel?
Alma 7:11–13
Elder Palmer reminded us that we can know truth through the Holy Ghost. What doctrinal mastery scripture testifies how the Holy Ghost works in our lives? When would it be important to recognize the Holy Ghost in your life?
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3
Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground.
Kindness is part of the greatest commandments that Jesus Christ taught- to love God and love our neighbor. What is the Doctrinal Mastery Scripture that teaches this? What can you do to be kind to everyone?
Matthew 25:36-39
Elder Becerra taught that when we minister to others, we should include revelation in our service. In what ways, could revelation add value to our service?
It shows charity for the one.
*Why does this make a difference?
Elder Wong shared a doctrinal mastery scripture about the word of the Lord dispersing the powers of darkness. What doctrinal mastery scripture was it? Does it influence your choice to hearken to the words of the prophets?
Doctrine and Covenants 21:4-6
For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.
"Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest. And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh; For without this no man can see the face of God, even the Father, and live."
Ordinances allow the power of God in our lives. What Doctrinal Mastery scripture is this? How does this power bless your life?
Doctrine and Covenants 84:20–22