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
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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.