Book of Mormon - Week 24-25

Thought: "A casual, infrequent exposure to the scriptures will generally not open the door to the whisperings of the Spirit or provide insights...There are certain blessings obtained when one searches the scriptures. As a person studies the words of the Lord and obeys them, he or she draws closer to the Savior and obtains a greater desire to live a righteous life. The power to resist temptation increases, and spiritual weaknesses are overcome. Spiritual wounds are healed...In the dream Lehi saw a tree which produced a fruit which was exceedingly white, very sweet to the taste, and desirable above all other fruit...According to the vision, the only way to reach the tree and become a permanent partaker of the fruit was to 'continually hold fast to the iron rod. (Merrill J. Bateman, Ensign, Nov. 1992, p. 27-28)

Gary's Green Verses:

Date	Chapter	Verse	Comments
June 30	3 Nephi 8	24	Is this is a scripture which will be oft quoted when He comes again?
July 1	3 Nephi 9	20	I wonder how many of us have been baptized with fire and the Holy Ghost and didn't know it. I also love the idea of a broken heart & contrite spirit.
July 2	3 Nephi 10	14	Another witness that ALL of the words spoken by prophets will happen.
July 3	3 Nephi 11	29	Contention in a marriage, family, ward or country is not of God.
July 4	3 Nephi 12	20	A great reminder that our works do matter.
July 5	3 Nephi 13	33	A priority reminder.
July 6	3 Nephi 14	21-23	Whoever says that we are saved by grace alone should read the Sermon on the Mount again.
July 7	3 Nephi 15	21	Jesus tells us who the other Sheep are from John 10:16.
July 8	3 Nephi 16	13	Obedience is more important  than our spot on the family tree.
July 9	3 Nephi 17	3	We need to prepare our minds to receive the word of God.
July 10	3 Nephi 18	21	The best verse in scripture to teach the importance of family prayer.
July 11	3 Nephi 19	9	A great reminder of what we should pray for.
July 12	3 Nephi 20	41	A verse to read to Aaronic Priesthood holders (and all of us) before they participate in the Sacrament.
July 13	3 Nephi 21	2	The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign that Israel is to be gathered.
July 14	3 Nephi 22	17	Check out Pres. Hinckley's quote on this verse in the Inst. Student Manual.
July 15	3 Nephi 23	1	The verse that makes us want to search the words of Isaiah.
July 16	3 Nephi 24	7 & 13	Two key verses for understanding the chapter.

Sorry I am slow again. This is turning out to be a fun summer. We went to Bear Lake last week and we head off to Arizona to spend time with my in-laws tomorrow. I miss the class room and am really looking forward to September.