Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/06/jesus-teachings-on-divorce/ Jesus’ Teachings on Divorce 3 Nephi 12:31-32 A Historical Context In the Old World, carnal and fallen men had begun to take advantage of the divorce laws in their culture. Though marriage had been established in the beginning as a … Continue reading →
2 Nephi 27 Due to some unforseen circumstances, I was completely unprepared ahead of time for this lesson. I had prayed to the Lord to let him know I had been doing my best, but I just could not get the lesson prepared, and went to bed. I HATE having the kids come without a real lesson prepared. I just feel if they are willing to come sacrifice at that…
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I’m using this handout in my Seminary class tomorrow to help students learn to respond tactfully and respectfully to others who do not share their beliefs about an open scriptural canon.
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/05/nephis-use-of-isaiah-in-the-book-of-mormon-2/ Nephi quotes Isaiah for much of the text of Second Nephi. Over the years, I have met many folks who say that they “like to skip Isaiah” because they do not understand it. Many wonder why Nephi quotes so much … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is election day which is a holiday here in the Commonwealth, and so I’ve got a bit of a break tomorrow. Time to catch up on the blog. 2 Nephi 20-24 This morning a couple of kids had questions about BYU applications and Seminary endorsements. I showed them the form I filled out and told them how I do it. I explained that Seminary graduation is NOT a requirement…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/03/questions-ancient-prophets-wouldve-answered-questions-addressed/ I recently had the opportunity to teach Lesson 37: “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet” and as I was preparing, I thought of how a living prophet could have settled some of the issues faced by the ancients. … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/01/questions-about-2-nephi-521-and-3rd-nephi-214-15/ 2 Nephi 5:21 and 3rd Nephi 2:14-15 Readers of the Book of Mormon sometimes find passages that can be confusing to the modern mind. Knowing that the Book of Mormon is an ancient document is important in analyzing the text. … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/doughnut-friday.html Our Sweet Bishop brought us doughnuts!! he even included napkins, cups and MILK!We sure do love him. He loves the youth and tries to tell them and show them every chance he gets.
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-12-15-evil-good-and-good-evil.html Before class I put this chart on the board…2 NEPHI 12:5–12, 17–19;13:8–92 NEPHI 13:16–26What attitudes and practices reflect the sins of these people? What will happen to these people as a consequence of their sins? I divided up the class and had them look up the scriptures and then answer the questions.Isaiah foresaw the consequences for the extravagant dress and actions of worldly women in his own day and in the…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-939-smile.html 2 Nephi 9:39- What makes you smile? If you said the gospel…you would be right on track! Did you know the word S.M.I.L.E. is in 2 Nephi 9:39…can you find it? Here is a glue in I made for them.
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-9-awful-monsters.html I had them draw in their journal what they perceived a monster to look like… 2 Nephi 2:10- Jacob used the phrase “awful monster” to describe a condition we all face and the eternal harm that could result from it.This awful monster has two elements:1. Death of the body2. Death of the spiritwhen he used the word hell he referred to “the death of the spirit” which is…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/10/31/the-spirit-of-elijah-an-experience-of-frederick-william-hurst/ I love Church history. I love to read of the experiences of those who have pioneered across massive oceans, walked across the plains, and tamed the desert to create a place where they can worship the Savior without being attacked … Continue reading →
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