I like reference books. Yes, I was the weird kid who actually read the dictionary for fun. In second grade, I went through the school library’s entire collection of biographies. So, when Deseret Book offered me the opportunity to review the new Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion, I jumped at the chance. And it is… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Scriptures
Faith in Every Footstep
The purpose: To better understand how the pioneers’ journey to the Salt Lake Valley parallels our journey back to our Heavenly Father and to better appreciate the sacrifices made by the pioneers. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 136 Our Heritage, pages 71-77 Scripture Chain: 1 Nephi 2:19–20 D&C 136:1–2 1 Nephi 17:13–14 D&C 136:22 Ether 1:39–42… Continue Reading
O God, Where Art Thou?
The purpose: To learn to better endure adversity by turning to the Savior.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 121:1–33 Doctrine and Covenants 122 Our Heritage, pages 45–53 Scripture Chain: Isaiah 53:5–6 D&C 88:6 Hebrews 2:17–18 D&C 122:5–8 Alma 7:11–12 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual Link Student Manual Link Brother Beardall’s Gospel Doctrine Outlines James E. Neumann… Continue Reading
They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham
The purpose: To learn about the early Saints’ efforts to establish the city of Zion in Missouri and to renew efforts to help build Zion today. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 101 Doctrine and Covenants 103 Doctrine and Covenants 105 Our Heritage, pages 27–29 Our Heritage, pages 37–45 Scripture Chain: Acts 14:21–22 2 Nephi 2:11 Mosiah… Continue Reading
Establish … a House of God : Doctrine and Covenants Series
The purpose: To better understand the significance of temples and to seek the blessings of the temple in our lives. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 95 Doctrine and Covenants 109 Doctrine and Covenants 110 Our Heritage, pages 33–36 Scripture Chain: D&C 97:15–16 D&C 101:22 D&C 109:12–15 D&C 110:7–8 D&C 124:39 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual… Continue Reading
The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast: Doctrine and Covenants Series
The purpose: To strengthen our desire to pay a full tithe and live the law of the fast. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 59:13-14 Doctrine and Covenants 59:21 Doctrine and Covenants 119 Doctrine and Covenants 120 Scripture Chain: Genesis 14:18–20 Leviticus 27:30 Malachi 3:8–12 D&C 64:23 D&C 119 Isaiah 58:5–11 D&C 59:13–16 Lesson Links (lesson specific):… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts
The purpose: To identify gifts of the Spirit, seek to obtain them, and use them to serve others.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 46 Articles of Faith 1:7 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 13 Moroni 10:8–18 Our Heritage, pages 42–43; 47-48 Our Heritage, page 63 Scripture Chain: 1 Corinthians 12:1–12 D&C 46:11–33 Moroni 10:8–18 Articles of Faith… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: The Law of Consecration
The purpose: To better understand the law of consecration and its eternal purposes and desire to consecrate our lives more fully to the service of God.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 42:30–42 Doctrine and Covenants 51 Doctrine and Covenants 78 Doctrine and Covenants 82 Doctrine and Covenants 104:11–18 Our Heritage, page 26. Scripture Chain: 4 Nephi 1:3… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: The Gathering of My People
The purpose: To better understand how latter-day Israel was gathered in the early days of the Church, how it is being gathered today, and how we can participate in this gathering. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 29:1–8 Doctrine and Covenants 33:3–7 Doctrine and Covenants 37 Doctrine and Covenants 38:24–41 Doctrine and Covenants 52:2–5 Doctrine and Covenants… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: The Field Is White Already to Harvest
The purpose: To resolve to strengthen the kingdom of God through diligent service, particularly by sharing the gospel through missionary work. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 4 Doctrine and Covenants 11 Doctrine and Covenants 12 Doctrine and Covenants 14 Doctrine and Covenants 15 Doctrine and Covenants 16 Doctrine and Covenants 17 Doctrine and Covenants 18 Doctrine… Continue Reading