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Scripture Study Rut?

Scripture study is an essential part of gaining a testimony of the gospel. It is also important to do so that you can continue to strengthen your testimony through gospel study. However, most people go through times of really good personal scripture study and times when the study is either not happening or is not meaningful. Sometimes you get in a rut, and it can be difficult to break out of it. If you are stuck in a scripture study rut, try changing up the way that you read the scriptures. For example if you read a few chapters a … Continue reading →

Finding Your Roots from Jewish Historical Art

In times of personal struggle, strife, unsurety, I always look to one of the more subtle areas of my life where I feel I need to build more of a connection in order to get some answers. If you think about it, Jewish art is one of those areas that needs personalization especially when it comes to finding out your roots. There is nothing more refreshing than learning a bit more truth about yourself and who you are. The Twelve Tribes of Israel is a fine example of what I mean. If you look at the link above, you’ll see … Continue reading →

Scripture Study – 1 Nephi 16:37-39

Ishmael has recently died and his children are mourning exceedingly. They regret leaving Jerusalem and wish they still lived in their fine house. I conjecture that Laman and Lemuel’s anger was stirred up as they saw their wives sorrow for the death of their father. 37. And Laman said unto Lemuel and also unto the sons of Ishmael: Behold, let us slay our father, and also our brother Nephi, who has taken it upon him to be our ruler and our teacher, who are his elder brethren. This shows a great deal of hard-heartedness on Laman’s part. To actually contemplate … Continue reading →

Young Women: “Anchors of Testimony”

In “Anchors of Testimony,” Sister Mary N Cook speaks to the young women of the church. She opens the talk by describing water lilies. She explains that they grow in stagnant ponds and that they have stalks to root them firmly in place. This anchors them during the torrential storms that come their way. She compared the girls to the lilies with their anchors being their testimonies. Sister Cook then challenges the girls to pray that their testimonies may be strengthened. She urges this especially if they are having a difficult time understanding or living a principle of the gospel. … Continue reading →

Scripture Study – 1 Nephi 16:1-6

Nephi has earnestly preached to Laman and Lemuel, trying to help them understand the importance of repentance. He has explained to them that if they do not repent, they will end up in endless torment. Even though his words aren’t pleasant, an undertone of pleading surrounds his words, and we can sense how badly Nephi just wants his brothers to listen and to change their ways. 1. And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end of speaking to my brethren, behold they said unto me: Thou hast declared unto us hard things, more than … Continue reading →

Scripture Study – 1 Nephi 15:26-34

Nephi’s rebellious brothers are finally asking him questions about the words their father spake, and he is eagerly answering them. Anxious that his brothers finally see the truthfulness of the Gospel and repent, he has exhorted them with his whole soul. 26. And they said unto me: What meaneth the river of water which our father saw? 27. And I said unto them that the water which my father saw was filthiness; and so much was his mind swallowed up in other things that he beheld not the filthiness of the water. I think it’s interesting that Nephi picked up … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 15:7-11

Nephi has just come down the mountain from his vision of the latter days, and is met by his unbelieving brothers. Filled with the Spirit, he’s in the perfect mindset to teach his brothers the things they need to know, but he finds them unreceptive, which concerns him greatly. 7. And they said: Behold, we cannot understand the words which our father hath spoken concerning the natural branches of the olive-tree, and also concerning the Gentiles. 8. And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord? Nephi knows from personal experience that the Lord is the source of … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 14:8-12

We are still examining the vision Nephi had when he inquired of the Lord as to the meaning of the dream his father had. This section has taken us a long time to study, but it’s got so much good information in it, it’s impossible to just skim over it. 8. And it came to pass that when the angel had spoken these words, he said unto me: Rememberest thou the covenants of the Father unto the house of Israel? I said unto him, Yea. 9. And it came to pass that he said unto me: Look, and behold that … Continue reading →

Are You in a Scripture Study Rut?

Daily scripture study is a wonderful opportunity to spend time reflecting on the gospel. It is a time when you can learn more about Christ. It is also a time to meditate and bring the spirit into your life. If you find that your scripture study is not as effective as it used to be, you may be stuck in a study rut. You should try to do things a little differently to make the most of your time. The first thing you should do is to pray before and after you read the scriptures. This simple step is easy … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 13:36-40

Nephi is having a vision of the things that will come to pass in the future, specifically as pertaining to his seed. When we left off last time, his guide, the angel, had just told him that the missing portions of the Lord’s word would be hid up until it is time for them to be revealed. 36. And in them (the hidden books) shall be written my gospel, saith the Lamb, and my rock and my salvation. 37. And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift … Continue reading →