The Power of Scripture

THE POWER OF SCRIPTURE

“I urge you to recommit yourselves to a study of the scriptures. Immerse yourselves in them daily so you will have the power of the Spirit to attend you in your callings. Read them in your families and teach your children to love and treasure them”

-President Ezra Taft Benson

Scripture Study Suggestions

• Choose a time each day to read your scriptures and commit to that time. Set reminders for yourself (i.e. Post-Its, an alarm on your cell phone) if needed.
• Choose a specific place in your home where you will read the scriptures each day. A place as free from distraction as possible.
• Always start your scripture study time with a prayer. You can also pray for help to remember what you read.
• Keep a scripture study journal and record your thoughts and scriptures that impress you. Then go back and re-read the things you wrote down often.
• If your mind wonders while you read, read the chapter and then review what you read. Or maybe even read the chapter more than once.
• Before you close your scriptures, remind yourself of a few of the key points or principles to keep in mind throughout your day.

Conference Talks and Ensign Articles

Regarding Scripture Study

• “Special Witness: How Can My Scripture Study Be More Meaningful?”  By Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency
• “The Power of Scripture”, by Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
• “Getting the Most out of Your Scripture Study” By David B. Marsh, Church Curriculum Department
• Using Preach My Gospel in Scripture Study
• Latter-day Prophets Speak: Scripture Study
• Successful Scripture Study By Paul VanDenBerghe, Church Magazines (Includes Different Approaches to Reading)

Other Church Resources

• LDS.ORG
• The Scriptures
• Study Helps (Topical Guide, Index, Maps, Photographs, etc.)
• Bible Videos
• Gospel Topics
• Home and Family
• Children
• Youth
• Strengthening Families-Products and Materials
• Family Home Evening Resource Book: Studying the Scriptures Together (Family Scripture Study)
• Institute Manual: Scripture Study - The Power of the Word, Religion 115

Online Scripture Study Ideas

for Yourself and Your Family

The Redheaded Hostess

            Select the “Scripture Study Tips” tab

·         “Understanding the House of Israel” online book

·         Alma 1 Marking and Journal Guide

·         Pride vs Charity Journal Entry

·         Scripture Study Tip: Make Scripture Tabs

·         Book of Mormon Paper Dolls

·         10 Ideas on How to Use the Scripture Readers

·         Doctrinal Spouse Study Topics

Teach LDS Children

·         This website has a lot of great family activities, attention activities, and ways to           incorporate the scriptures and scripture stories into games and activities, including        35 different Book of Mormon lessons.

·         Teaching LDS Children: Book of Mormon Scripture Stickers

·         Activities and lessons on chapters in Alma and 1 Nephi

The Good Part

·         Select the Study tab at the top of the page-tons of ideas for color coding, cross referencing, scripture chains, compare and contrast and more!

Scripture Journal Ideas by Dana Cockrum

·         Why Have a Scripture Journal?

·         Scripture Journal Page Collection