Scriptures Study

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This was from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

 

  • Eighth article of faith: believe the bible to be the word of god as for as it is translated correctly. We also believe the b of m to be the word of God
  • The Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion.
  • President Ezertaft Benson: speak about significant world has I modern times more important than any inventions of technological age. This is a greater value to mankind than median. Better then space travel. The gift is the Book of Mormon.
  • The D&C says the Book of Mormon is true and it contains the truth of God’s words. Translated from power on high.
  • It contains the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Power in the book will flow into our lives, as your life will be able to have power to avoid deception. Ezertaft Benson.
  • We have the scriptures of the old and New Testament. The Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of great Price all play a part in our understanding of the gospel.
  • We also have modern revelation from living prophets.
  • D&C 68:4 when man of god speaks under the power of the Holy Ghost, their words shall be scriptures. Power of god unto salvation.
  • The scriptures can guide is through our lives answer our questions and understand what our father in heaven to under events in our lives.
  • Parallels that may have happened and the scriptures can help us.
  • Many parents have children who kids are not active. Parents are disappointed. Feel guilt. Prophet Lehi had Lamon and Lamual. Even when seeing an angel they still didn’t believe the gospel. Modern parents need to remember children have free agency.
  • Alma the older had a son who was wayward. Dad prayed for his son divine intervention occurred. Young Alma realized the error of his ways. Modern parents, never give up.
  • We live our lives and prepare for what we need to do. Parable of the 10 virgins. Some were prepared some were not. If we don’t make preparations, we may fail for unemployment, potential disasters. Prepare of eternal life.
  • We might feel proud of our accomplishments and not give credit to God for our successes. Moses led Israel out of bondage and he took credit for some of his accomplishments thus, he was not permitted to enter the Promised Land we might feel over whelmed. We face things we cannot get through. Story, philistines to battle. Goliath was 9 feet high His helmet 120 lbs. then came little David. He fought against goliath. Even when we feel hopeless, there is hope with the help of our father in heaven.
  • Study the scriptures can help us understand our situation.
  • He want unemployed four times and he was blessed with a better job than the one before.
  • Scriptures / guidance from our prophets. Before the pandemic, the prophets brought out a new program come follow me, a home based learning program so we could study at home.
  • Before covid, digital missionary work began. Today, digital is more successful than reaching people then knocking on doors.
  • D&C 42:48 about healing.
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