Scripture Study
3 benefits of annotating your personal scriptures
To emphasize things that are important
To help me pay closer attention
To help me remember a teaching of certain verses
To record personal revelation from my scripture study
To link and cross-reference scriptures
Visualizing as we read Psalm 30:11 and Psalm 23:2-4 teaches us this.
Our Lord can turn our sadness and trials into gladness!
What is the purpose of a regular checkup?
To examine something regularly instead of waiting until problems arise.
God's and Jesus Christ's desire and purpose for us all!
Moses 1:39
You are speaking at your grandparent's funeral. What truth about the Resurrection could you share?
Because of Jesus Christ, death is not the end. We will be resurrected and live again.
The primary message of Psalm 136.
God's love is everywhere, GIVE THANKS to the Lord for ALL things!
What Psalm is an acrostic using the Hebrew Alphabet?
Psalm 119
Why can regular spiritual checkups be helpful?
They help us notice our progress and identify adjustments we could make.
I don't understand and I am not sure how this will work out, but I know I can Trust in the Lord!
Proverbs 3:5-6
A Primary class asks, “What happens after we die?” What could you teach them?
Jesus Christ was resurrected, and because of Him, all people will be resurrected and live again.
Examples of how Job responded to adversity-
Job 1:20-22; 2:9-10; 13:15; 23:10
Rent his clothes & shaved his head & worshiped God
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Recognize the goodness of God
I will Trust HIM
Know that God knows him and will bring him forth as Gold!
Psalms 51:10-12 teaches these 2 requirements for true repentance.
A broken spirit (humility) and contrite heart (sincere)
Why is it important to recognize both the progress we are making AND the adjustments we could make?
Recognizing progress helps us see how we've grown, while recognizing needed adjustments helps us continue progressing spiritually.
Trying to decide what to do, WHO to serve?
Joshua 24:15
Someone says, “I don't think I've made much spiritual progress this year.” What questions could help them evaluate their progress?
What have I learned about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
What scriptures or teachings have impacted me?
Am I happy with my progress?
What could I do to get the results I seek?
A Proverb that is meaningful to you. AND why?
(Not the DM)
Answers differ!
4 Phases from Psalm 24:4 that teach us what we need to be able to dwell with God.
Clean Hands
Pure Heart
not lifted up his soul unto vanity (Humility)
nor sworn deceitfully (Honesty)
2 things you can do to self reflect on our own spiritual growth.
Relationship with Christ and daily repentance
Personal scripture study evaluation and goals
Ability/desire to offer sincere and meaningful prayer
Reflecting on how we feel the spirit.
Create art, music, writing, etc. to praise Him!
Wanting to become worthy to enter God's presence
Psalm 24:3-4
2 obstacles that could interfere with consistent scripture study and a possible solution.
Reasonable Answer: lack of time, forgetting, falling asleep, technology/distractions, not having a plan.
Have a plan, use an app, accountability partner, study in the morning, study with a specific purpose.
Job asked, “If a man die, shall he live again?” Why is knowing about Jesus Christ's Resurrection a powerful answer to Job's question?
Because Christ's Resurrection demonstrates that death is not the end and makes resurrection possible for all of us.
Psalm 119:105 compares God's word to a light. What does a light do for someone walking in darkness, and how can that comparison apply to scripture study?
A light helps us see where we're going and avoid danger. Scripture can guide our choices and help us know God's path.
Why would the Lord want us to examine our spiritual progress regularly instead of waiting until we have a major spiritual problem?
Regular examination helps us recognize growth early and make small adjustments before problems become bigger and will help us navigate bigger problems with His help!
Which is more important: having a perfect scripture-study record or continuing to work toward becoming better at studying the scriptures? Explain.
Continuing to improve. The lesson focuses on honestly assessing progress, recognizing obstacles, and making adjustments.
What is the connection between assessing your spiritual progress and drawing closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
Assessing helps us to recognize what is bringing us closer to Them and to identify changes that can help us continue growing spiritually.