Scripture Study

1.       “The scriptures enlarge our memory by helping us always to remember the Lord and our relationship to Him and the Father.  They remind us of what we knew in our premortal life.”  The Blessing of Scripture (Elder D. Todd Christofferson  “The Blessing of Scripture” Ensign, May 2010)

2.       “The scriptures also enlarge our memory by helping us not forget what we and earlier generations have learned.  Those who either don’t have or ignore the recorded word of God eventually cease to believe in Him and forget the purpose of their existence.”  (Elder D. Todd Christofferson  “The Blessing of Scripture” Ensign, May 2010)

3.       “Regular reading of and talking about the Book of Mormon invite the power to resist temptation and to produce feelings of love within our families.”  (Elder David A. Bednar “Watching with All Perseverance” Ensign, May 2010 pp)

4.       “Youth of all ages, even infants, can and do respond to the distinctive spirit of the Book of Mormon.  Children may not understand all of the words and stories, but they certainly can feel the “familiar spirit” described by Isaiah” (Elder David A. Bednar “Watching with All Perseverance” Ensign, May 2010 pp)

5.       “The effect of the Book of Mormon on your character, power, and courage to be a witness for God is certain.  The doctrine and the valiant examples in that book will lift, guide, and embolden you.”  (President Henry B. Eyring “A Witness” Ensign, November 2011)

6.       “Parents who struggle to get a witness of the Savior into the heart of a child will be helped as they seek for a way to bring the words and the spirit of the Book of Mormon into the home and all the lives in their family.” (President Henry B. Eyring “A Witness” Ensign, November 2011)

7.       “Who could have imagined not very many years ago that the full standard works and years of general conference messages would fit into your pocket?  Just having them in your pocket will not protect you, but studying, pondering, and listening to them during quiet moments of each day will enhance communication through the Spirit.” (Elder Richard G. Scott “For Peace at Home Ensign, May 2013 pp 29-31)

8.       “Crash courses on scripture study are not nearly soeffective as the day-to-day reading and application ofthe scriptures in our lives.” (President Thomas S. Monson “A Time to Choose” lds.org conference April 1995)

9.       “Become acquainted with the lessons the scriptures teach.  Learn the background and setting of the Master’s parables and the prophets’ admonitions.  Study them as though each were speaking to you, for such is the truth.” (President Thomas S. Monson “A Time to Choose” lds.org conference April 1995)

10.   “Don’t yield to Satan’s lie that you don’t have time to study the scriptures.  Choose to take time to study them.  Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media.  You may need to organize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God.  If so, do it!” ( Richard G. Scott “Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority” lds.org conference October 2014)