Part 1
Finish the quote
Elder Robert D. Hales said: “When we want to speak to God, we pray. And when we want Him to speak to us, we .”
This verse may help: 2 Nephi 32:3
Elder Robert D. Hales said: “When we want to speak to God, we pray. And when we want Him to speak to us, we search the scriptures.”
"... 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
Is revelation usually given all at once?
Refer to Doctrine & Covenants 98:12
No. Usually we learn and receive inspiration bit-by-bit
God gives unto the faithful "line upon line, precept upon precept;"
(D&C 128:21 adds to this
"...giving line upon line, precept upon precept; here a little, and there a little;")
Is revelation only a matter of asking?
& What was missing?
Refer to Doctrine & Covenants 9:7-9
No.
What was missing: thought/pondering/mental effort
If something is right, after studying & asking if it's right, how might we know it is or isn't
according to Doctrine & Covenants 9:8-9 ?
If it's Right: a warm feeling ('burning of the bosom') and we'll feel it's right
It it's wrong: no such feelings/ a stupor of thought/ forget
Coupled with seeking truth, what does the Lord want us to do and to seek?
Refer to Doctrine and Covenants 6:5–7
Keep the commandments
Seek to bring forth and establish Zion (aka Helping in God's work of salvation and exaltation: Live, Care, Unite, Invite)
What is one way we can receive/recognise a witness from God
according to Doctrine and Covenants 6:22-24 ?
Peace to our minds
Learning things we didn't know/understand before
How should we ask when we're seeking answers?
Refer to Doctrine and Covenants 8:1
Ask in faith, with an honest heart, believing that you shall receive
We will receive instruction of the Spirit
Our minds will be enlightened by the Spirit of truth
What must we do before and after asking if something is right?
Refer to Doctrine & Covenants 9:7–9
Before: Study it out in your mind
During/After: Notice feelings - warmth and a feeling that it's right, or a stupor of thought and/or forgetting
What are the ways God will reveal answers to you according to
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3 ?
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.