If we study the scriptures,
they will...
they will...
2 Nephi 32:3
...tell us all things that we should do
A principle in Joshua 3:14-17
Moving forward in faith invites God to perform miracles on our behalf
Name 2 scripture study aids
footnotes, chapter headings, topical indexes, the Bible Dictionary, Joseph Smith Translation, the Guide to the Scriptures, maps
Isaiah 6:5-7 uses ________ to illustrate _________
live coal; being cleansed
According to Elder Scott, the scriptures can become like a what?
Friend
Jacob 2:8
...heal our wounded souls
A principle in Moses 1:13-15
We can resist Stan's deceptions as we remember our previous spiritual experiences and have faith in them
Why are symbols important in the scriptures?
They can help to teach us important gospel truths.
These two words can help identify symbols being used
like, as
President Hunter advises us to read the scriptures how often?
Every day
Joshua 1:8
...tell us what to do to be prosperous and successful
An example of a principle in 1 Samuel 17:32-37
If I exercise faith in the Lord, He will help me overcome life's challenges
Where can you look for help in understanding unfamiliar words?
Dictionaries, footnotes, and scripture study aids
Leviticus 1:2-4 uses this symbol to teach about Jesus Christ
cattle
Elder Scott taught that ______ of truth must be carefully mined from the pages of the Old Testament.
Diamonds
Alma 31:5
...lead us to do that which is just (righteous).
A principle in Moses 7:18
The Lord will call His people Zion when they are of one heart and one mind, live righteously, and care for one another
What is the context and content of the scriptures?
the historical and literary background, story line, people, events, and sermons in the scriptural text.
Ezekiel 36: 24-28 uses this imagery to represent change
new heart; stony heart; heart of flesh
Elder Bednar said that we should read a book of scripture from ________________________.
Beginning to end
Psalm 119:103-105
...light our path
Use footnotes to find a principle in Judges 2:18
The Lord has compassion on us in our suffering, even when our suffering is a result of our own sins
What are doctrines and principles?
A doctrine is a fundamental, unchanging truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A principle is an enduring truth or rule individuals can adopt to guide them in making decisions.
Identify the symbolism in 2 Kings 5: 9-10, 14
Dipping 7 times in the Jordan river (number 7, water/the river)
Elder Ballard said to extract principles that will be eternally important in your lives and then __________________.
make them part of your lives.