SCRIPTURE
MASTERY
A GU I D E
FOR T EACH ERS
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Contents
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Introduction
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Book of Mormon
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Old Testament ................................. 8
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Zingo ......................................... 64
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Memorization ................................. 71
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Scripture Pictures . ............................ 44
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Scripture Bee
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Introduction
Introduction
"Few things sponsor spiritual growth more than
studying from the scriptures. The Savior said, 'He
that hath the scriptures, let him search them, and
see . . . ' (3 Nephi 10: 14). The Lord has promised
that if you will search, you shall see marvelous
spiritual truths that will persuade you to turn to
Christ as your great exemplar. You will be
strengthened in your desire to make covenants with
the Lord, to receive the ordinances, and to serve"
(A. Theodore Tuttle, in Conference Report, Apr.
1984, p. 3 2 ; or Ensign, May 1 984, p. 24).
As teachers we need to do all we can to help our
students devote themselves to scripture study. Part of
our challenge is to pay the price ourselves to master
the scriptures. We also need to spend the time
necessary to help our students master the scriptures.
We should teach students to feast upon the words of
Christ, to search the scriptures, and to apply them
to situations and problems they face during their
lives.
A primary objective of scripture mastery is for each
student to learn the location of certain scripture
passages, and their historical setting, doctrinal
teaching, missionary application, and personal
application. Students should be encouraged to
memorize the scripture passages as well. By the time
they graduate from seminary, students should be
extremely familiar with the one hundred scripture
mastery passages and should have a strong desire to
continue in-depth understanding of pertinent
scriptures.
Mastery means control, thorough knowledge, full
competence to use or apply, and complete
proficiency. Learning the mastery scriptures provides
a solid foundation for building a lifetime of scripture
study. Success in meeting this objective will depend
largely upon your attitude as the teacher. Expecting
your students to learn the scripture mastery passages
is the key to successfully motivating them to do so.
missionary application, and personal application
for each passage
3. An annotation (key word or words) for each
scripture mastery passage
4. Several cross-references for each passage
5. Statements or situations relating to each scripture
mastery passage
6. Methods to help students master the passages
7. A variety of ways to scripture chase
8. Helps for memorizing the passages
9. Ways to test students' mastery of the passages
The suggestions in this guide arc not intended as an
exhaustive summary of methodology. Please feel free
to adapt these ideas to your particular situation.
Many of the methods given are, or can be, based on
competition. Competition can easily be overdone;
therefore, you should be sensitive to the feelings of
students who are not competitive or who are slow
learners. Noncompetitive ways to encourage scripture
mastery or allowing students to assist one another
will help these students enjoy learning the scriptures.
Scripture mastery should supplement the regular
seminary study of the standard works. By no means
should it overshadow the daily, sequential study of
the scriptures. You must be wise in the time you
allot to scripture mastery, giving the regular
curriculum priority. Home-study teachers must be
particularly careful that the weekly class does not
turn into a weekly scripture chase.
Students should not mutilate or abuse copies of the
scriptures to succeed in activities such as scripture
chase. Taping or gluing pages together, laminating
specific pages, or ripping pages in an effort to
increase speed are not consistent with the respect
due the standard works.
You should review the scriptures your students have
learned in previous years so that fourth-year students
are conversant with the entire list of one hundred
scriptures when they graduate.
This guide has been prepared to assist you in helping
your students master the one hundred scripture
mastery passages. It contains the following material:
As a new scripture mastery passage is introduced,
each student should mark it in his or her scriptures.
The passage should be read aloud, difficult words and
ideas defined, and the historical setting, doctrinal
teaching, missionary application, and personal
application introduced.
1 . The twenty-five scripture mastery passages
associated with each of the four courses
2. The historical setting, and a doctrinal teaching,
Scripture mastery cards are available with each
course to help students review and study the selected
passages.
Scripture Mastery Lists
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 3 : 7
1 Nephi 19:23
2 Nephi 2 : 25
2 Nephi 2 : 2 7
2 Nephi 9:28-29
2 Nephi 28: 7 - 9
2 Nephi 32:3
2 Nephi 32:8-9
Jacob 2 : 1 8 - 1 9
Mosiah 2:17
Mosiah 3 : 1 9
Mosiah 4:30
Alma 3 2 : 2 1
Alma 34:32 - 34
Alma 3 7 :6 - 7
Alma 37:35
Alma 41 : 10
Helaman 5: 1 2
3 Nephi 1 1 : 29
3 Nephi 2 7 : 2 7
Ether 1 2:6
Ether 1 2 : 2 7
Moroni 7 : 16- 1 7
Moroni 7 :45
Moroni 10:4-5
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Old Testament
Moses 1 :39
Moses 7 : 18
Abraham 3 :2 2 - 23
Genesis 1 :26-27
Genesis 39:9
Exodus 20:3 -1 7
Exodus 33: 1 1
Leviticus 19: 1 8
Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Joshua 1:8
Joshua 24: 1 5
1 Samuel 1 6 : 7
Job 19:25 - 26
Psalm 24:3 -4
Proverbs 3 : 5 - 6
Isaiah 1 : 1 8
Isaiah 29: 1 3 - 14
Isaiah 53:3-5
Isaiah 55:8-9
Jeremiah 1 6 : 1 6
Ezekiel 3 7 : 1 5 - 1 7
Daniel 2:44-45
Amos 3 : 7
Malachi 3 : 8 - 1 0
Malachi 4:5 - 6
New Testament
Matthew 5 : 14- 1 6
Matthew 6:24
Matthew 16: 1 5 - 19
Matthew 25 :40
Luke 24:36-39
John 3:5
John 7 : 1 7
John 10: 1 6
John 14: 1 5
John 1 7 :3
Acts 7:55-56
Romans 1 : 16
1 Corinthians 10: 1 3
1 Corinthians 1 5 :20-22
1 Corinthians 15:29
1 Corinthians 1 5 :40-42
Ephesians 4: 1 1 - 14
2 Thessalonians 2: 1 -3
2 Timothy 3 : 1 - 5
2 Timothy 3 : 1 6- 1 7
Hebrews 5:4
James 1 : 5 - 6
James 2 : 1 7 - 1 8
Revelation 14:6-7
Revelation 20: 1 2 - 13
Doctrine and Covenants
Joseph Smith-History 1 : 15-20
D&C 1 :3 7-38
D&C 8 : 2 - 3
D&C 10:5
D&C 14:7
D&C 1 8 : 1 0, 1 5 - 16
D&C 19: 1 6 - 1 9
D&C 25 : 1 2
D&C 58:26 - 2 7
D&C 58:42 -43
D&C 59:9- 1 0
D&C 64:9- 1 1
D&C 64: 23
D&C 76:22 - 24
D&C 82:3
D&C 82: 1 0
D&C 84:3 3 - 39
D&C 88: 1 2 3 - 24
D&C 89: 1 8 - 2 1
D&C 1 2 1 :34-36
D&C 1 30: 1 8 - 1 9
D&C 130:20- 2 1
D&C 130:22-23
D&C 1 3 1 : 1-4
D&C 1 3 7 : 7 - 1 0
Annotated Scripture Mastery Lists
Book of Mormon
Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
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other scripture mastery
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Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
I Nephi 3:7
Go and Do
Obedience
'D&C 82: 10
'D&C 1 30:20-21
Hebrews 5:8-9
The Lord told Lehi to
send his sons back to
Jerusalem to get the
brass plates from Laban.
The Lord prepares a
way for us to keep his
commandments if we
are determined to keep
them.
Help a nonmember
friend realize that God
helps people obey the
commandments in
preparation for baptism.
When the Lord asks you
to do something, maybe
through your bishop,
have faith that the Lord
will help you do it.
1 Nephi 19:23
Liken Scriptures
'D&C 1:37-38
'Joshua 1 :8
'2 Timothy 3: 16-17
After having obtained
the brass plates, Nephi
read the scriptures to
his family.
The scriptures persuade
us to believe in Christ
and are "for our profit
and learning."
Discuss with an
investigator how
scriptures have
application to our lives
today.
Select some problem in
your life, and sincerely
try to solve it by
applying a principle
from a scripture.
2 Nephi 2:25
The Fall, Joy
'I Corinthians 15:20-22
Moses 4:6-12
Moses 5:10- 1 1
Lehi gave farewell
counsel to his son Jacob
and taught him about
Adam's fall.
Mortality was made
possible by Adam's fall.
We exist to experience
joy.
Explain to a new
convert that birth on
this earth is a result of
Adam's fall.
Express appreciation for
Adam in your Church
discussions and in
appropriate lessons you
may teach.
2 Nephi 2:27
Agency, .Eternal Life or
Death
D&C 29:35-39
'Joshua 24: 15
'Matthew 6:24
Before he died, Lehi
gave farewell counsel to
his son Jacob and
taught him about
agency.
We are free to choose
freedom and eternal life
through Jesus Christ, or
to choose captivity and
death.
Discuss with someone
outside the Church the
consequences of using
our agency.
Analyze the
consequences of the
choices you made today
and the ways your
choices affect your
freedom.
2 Nephi 9:28-29
Counsel of God
'D&C 1 30: 18- 19
'Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 3 : 19-21
Alma 37:37
After having been
called of God and
ordained by Nephi,
Jacob taught the
Nephite people.
To obtain knowledge is
good if you continue to
follow the counsel of
God.
Bear testimony that
God's counsel is greater
than man's wisdom.
Judge the truth of things
you learn in school by
what you learn from the
scriptures.
2 Nephi 28:7-9
Justify Sin
'D&C 82:3
1 Thessalonians 5:21 -22
'2 Timothy 3 : 1-5
Nephi prophesied about
the worldly philosophies
that would be taught in
the latter days.
In the last days many
will say that it is all
right to commit a little
sin.
Teach a nonmember
that little sins can keep
us out of God's
kingdom.
Prepare now to resist
the many vain and
foolish people who will
tempt you to believe
that you can hide your
little sins from God.
2 Nephi 32:3
Words of Christ, Feast
D&C 68:4
'2 Timothy 3: 16- 1 7
1 Nephi 15:24
Nephi concluded his
prophecy by expressing
concern that people did
not fully understand the
doctrine of Christ.
Angels speak by the
power of the Holy
Ghost, and if we will
"fcast upon the words of
Christ, " they will tell us
what we should do.
Help a nonmember
understand that
sincerely studying the
Book of Mormon can
lead to a testimony of
its truthfulness.
Approach your study of
the Book of Mormon as
a spiritual feast. Read,
study, visualize, and
ponder this great
scripture and you will
find solutions to many
problems you are
experiencing.
2 Nephi 32:8-9
Pray Always .
'D&C 10:5
'James 1:5-6
3 Nephi 18:18-21
Near the end of his life,
Nephi was grieved by
people's tendency to
misunderstand the
things of God.
The Holy Ghost teaches
us to pray. The devil
teaches us not to pray.
We should pray always
so that everything we
do will be acceptable
unto the Lord:
Help an investigator
realize that Satan does
not want him to pray to
know that Joseph Smith
is a prophet or that the
Book of Mormon is the
word of God.
Pray every day even if
you are strongly tempted
not to.
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Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
'Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
Jacob 2: 18- 19
Seek Kingdom, Riches
D&C 6:7
2 Nephi 26:31
Matthew 6:19-21
After Nephi's death the
Lord told the prophet
Jacob to go to the
temple and warn the
people of the
consequences of their
wickedness.
Seek first for the things
of God, and use the
riches of the world for
doing good.
Help a nonmember
appreciate the
importance of the
gospel in comparison to
worldly riches.
Put your greatest effort
into gaining a testimony
of Christ. When you
put Christ first, you will
use whatever riches you
may obtain to do good.
Mosiah 2: 1 7
Service
'D&C 58:26-27
'Matthew 25:40
Alma 34:28
Before giving up the
kingdom to his son
Mosiah, King Benjamin
talked to his people
about service.
We serve God when we
serve our fellow beings.
Help your friends realize
that serving others is
one way we serve God.
Serve God by serving
others in volunteer
neighborhood or
community service.
Mosiah 3 : 19
Natural Man, Saint
1 Corinthians 2: 14
2 Nephi 9:39
'3 Nephi 27:27
King Benjamin taught
his people what an
angel had taught him
the night before.
The natural
(unrepentant) man is an
enemy to God. By
yielding to the Spirit
and becoming
submissive as children,
we can overcome the
natural man.
Explain to your
nonmember friends that
without the Holy Spirit
we are in a fallen
(natural) state and are
not close to God.
Listen to the Spirit and
be more patient,
submissive, and loving,
even when you are
tempted to argue with
or rebel against family
members.
Mosiah 4:30
Self-control
'D&C 88: 123-24
Psalm 24:3-4
Proverbs 23: 7
King Benjamin
concluded his address to
his people.
We �re responsible for
our thoughts, words,
and deeds.
Teach an investigator
that he must repent of
and gain control over
his bad thoughts, words,
and deeds in order to
gain eternal life.
Be aware that what you
read, see, and hear
influences your thoughts
and may also influence
your words and actions.
Alma 32:21
Faith
Articles of Faith 1 :4
Hebrews 1 1 : 1, 6
'James 2: 1 7-18
The Zoramite poor had
been denied the right to
worship in their
synagogues, so they
listened to Alma's
preaching.
Faith is not a perfect
knowledge; faith is hope
for things you do not
sec, but which are true.
Help a convert realize
that faith will come
through studying the
scriptures.
Develop your faith as
you read and ponder the
Book of Mormon this
year.
Alma 34:32-34
Procrastination,
Repentance
'D&C 19: 16-19
2 Nephi 2:21
Helaman 1 3: 38
Amulek taught the
Zoramites while he was
on his mission.
Mortal probation (this
life) is given to us so we
can prepare to live in
God's presence;
therefore, we must not
procrastinate
repentance.
Bear testimony that this
life is the time to repent
and obey Jesus Christ.
Do not put off changing
the things in your life
that you know you
should change.
Alma 37:6-7
Small Things
'D&C 18:10, 15-16
D&C 64:33-34
Daniel 2:44-45
Alma explained the
importance of the
sacred records and
commanded his son
Helaman to take charge
of them.
Through simple means
the Lord confounds
those the world thinks
are wise, and he brings
to pass great things.
Help investigators
appreciate that the
Book of Mormon, one
small book, can change
the course of their lives.
Realize that whether or
not you are rich or
famous, you can have a
great and positive
influence on the people
around you.
Alma 37:35
Youth, Keep
Commandments
Psalm 7 1 :5
'John 14: 15
1 Timothy 4:12
Alma counseled his son
Helaman about his
responsibility to teach
the people.
Learn while you are
young to keep the
commandments.
Explain to nonmember
friends why we believe
it is important to teach
the gospel to our
children.
Begin now to keep the
commandments so that
they will be part of your
nature as you mature in
the gospel.
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Annotated ScriRture
Mastery Lists
This section contains the historical setting,
doctrinal teaching, missionary application,
and personal application information. It also
includes suggested annotations and cross­
references for each of the one hundred
scripture mastery passages.
Annotated Scripture Mastery
Usts
Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
Alma 4 1 : 1 0
Wickedness
Mosiah 2:40-41
Galatians 6:7
D&C 133:64
Alma encouraged his
disobedient son
Corianton by explaining
the principle of
restoration.
Wicked actions do not
result in true happiness.
Teach a new member
that wickedness can
never result in true
happiness.
Next time you are
tempted to do
something wrong,
remember that
wickedness never leads
to lasting happiness.
Helaman 5 : 1 2
Foundation
2 Nephi 25:26
Luke 6:47-49
John 14:6
Nephi recounted for his
own sons some of the
teachings of his father,
Helaman.
Satan cannot exercise
control over those who
are built on the rock of
Christ.
Guide a friend to make
the teachings of Christ
his or her foundation.
Determine to build your
life on Jesus Christ, the
only sure foundation.
3 Nephi 1 1 :29
Contention
°D&C 88: 123-24
James 3: 13-16
Mosiah 2:32
The resurrected Savior
explained why we
should avoid
disputations about
points of doctrine.
A person who has the
spirit of contention is
not of the Savior but is
of the devil.
When you discuss the
gospel with an
investigator, do not
contend or argue.
By controlling your
tongue and your
feelings, you can cease
to be contentious with
friends and family.
3 Nephi 27:27
Like Christ
Matthew 5: 14-16
John 14:6.
3 Nephi 12:48
In his final instructions
to the Nephite Twelve,
Jesus commanded them
to pattern their lives
after his life.
The Nephite Twelve
were called to judge the
Nephites. In order to
make just judgments,
they had to seek to live
as Jesus lived.
Help an investigator
realize that Jesus is our
model and that with his
help we can pattern our
lives after him.
Srudy the life of Christ
and pick out one of his
characteristics to
develop this week.
Ether 12:6
Trial of Faith
D&C 58:2-4
D&C 136:3 1
James 1:.3
While abridging the
prophet Ether's words
on faith, Moroni
included some of his
own testimony, counsel,
and understanding.
A trial of faith precedes
a witness of truth.
Teach a nonmember
that faith is essential in
gaining a testimony of
the gospel of Jesus
Christ.
Continue in faith,
knowing that you will
gain a testimony or that
your testimony will
increase as you exercise
your faith.
Ether 12:27
Weakness to Strength
2 Corinthians 12:9
Jacob 4:7
Mosiah 4:1 1-12
Because Moroni was
worried that his readers
would mock the
weaknesses of his
writing, the Lord taught
him about personal
weakness.
Our weaknesses can
become strengths if we
arc humble and have
faith in Jesus Christ.
Encourage a friend who
is having trouble living
the Word of Wisdom to
realize that our
weaknesses can become
strengths.
Strive to overcome a
weakness and make it a
strength by obeying the
Savior.
Moroni 7: 16-17
Recognize Good
D&C 1 1:12-14
James 4 : 1 7
2 Nephi 15:20
Alma 5:38-42
As he neared the end of
the record, Moroni
included his father
Mormon's teachings on
the sources of good and
evil.
Everything that leads us
to do good comes from
God. Everything that
leads us to do evil
comes from the devil.
Be:;lr testimony to
someone outside the
Church that Jesus is the
source of good and
Satan the source of evil.
Recognize that all good
comes of Christ and all
evil comes of the devil.
Seek to avoid
rationalization in your
life.
Moroni 7:45
Charity
D&C 121:45-46
1 Corinthians 1 3
2 Nephi 26:30
After the Nephite
nation was destroyed,
Moroni recorded some
important teachings of
his father, Mormon.
Charity is an attribute
essential to salvation. It
is composed of patience,
kindness, thoughtfulness,
unselfishness, love for
fellowmen, cleanliness,
and endurance.
Help a new convert
learn the importance of
charity and ways to
develop charitable
attributes.
Pick one of the
attributes of charity as a
personal goal for this
week. As you learn to
live a charitable life,
you will find eternal
happiness.
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Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
'Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Moroni 10:4-5
Truth, Ask God
'O&C 8:2-3
O&C 9:7-9
'James 1:5-6
�
Moses 1 :39 r,o'-'!;'R.hl
God's Worki IiTez;.Mfr�
'O&C 18:10, 15-1
r­
John 3:16
'John 1 7:3
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Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
Moroni closed his
record with a promise to
all sincere readers.
You can know the Book
of Mormon is true by
the power of the Holy
Ghost.
Challenge nonmember
friends to read and pray
about the Book of
Mormon.
Read the Book of
Mormon, pray sincerely,
and have faith in Christ
to know it is of God.
Old Testament
Moses was caught up to
an exceedingly high
mountain and spoke
with God face to face.
Heavenly Father's desire
for us is to bring about
the resurrection of the
body (immortality) and
to have us live with
him in the celestial
kingdom {eternal life).
Share with someone
outside the Church your
feelings that Heavenly
Father wants us to
obtain eternal life.
You can assist your
Heavenly Father in his
work by striving for
eternal life.
Enoch and his people
established the city of
Zion before the time of
Noah.
Zion consists of people
who are as one in their
feelings and thoughts
and who are totally
righteous.
Oiscuss with your
friends how the gospel
of Jesus Christ can
change their lives and
help them grow to a
oneness with the people
of God.
Seek to live righteously
and improve your
relationships with
members of your family
and friends so that a
proper oneness and love
will result.
Abraham 3:22-23
While in Egypt
Premortallife):VI-te.ll�� Abraham recorded this
Jeremiah 1 :4-5
revelation, which he
Alma 13:3-4
received through the
Urim and Thummim.
O&C 1 38:55
We were spirits in the
premortal existence.
God selected his noble
and great spirit children
to become rulers and
leaders here upon the
earth.
Help a nonmember
understand that before
we came to earth we
lived as spirit children
of God.
Ponder the following
statement: I was not an
ordinary spirit; before I
was born, I was chosen
to help God.
Genesis 1 :26-27
Image of God # C� 1ft\)
Hebrews 1 : 1-3
'O&C 130:22-23
Moses 6:8-9
The Lord taught Moses
some details of the
Creation.
All human beings, male
and female, are God's
children and are created
in his image. They have
dominion over other
creatures.
Point out to a
nonmember the
evidence from God's
own words that we are
created in his image.
When you pray to
Heavenly Father, think
of a loving Father, in
whose image you are
created, who is helping
you to govern yourself.
Genesis 39:9
Morally Clean, vJl�/_JS.
'I Corinthians 10: 13
Alma 39:3-5
'Exodus 20: 14
After becoming the
overseer in Potiphar's
household, Joseph was
tempted repeatedly by
Potiphar's wife to
commit adultery with
her.
Adultery and
fornication are serious
violations of the
commandments of God.
Help an investigator
understand that adultery
and fornication are both
sins against God.
Prepare yourself through
personal commitment so
that if this temptation
ever comes to you, you
will respond as Joseph
did and not sin against
God.
Exodus 20:3 -1 7
Ten Commandments I
'John 14:157J.vW... Slv>It
'Mosiah 4:30
'Alma 37:35
After leaving E!''Ypt, the
children of Israel were
given the Ten
Commandments.
The Ten
Commandments
represent the basic law
of God and are the
foundation for a
righteous life.
Challenge a recent
convert to live all the
Ten Commandments.
They are as valid today
as they were in the days
of Moses.
Memorize the Ten
Commandments, and
ask yourself if you are
living according to the
spirit and letter of each
law.
Moses 7:18
Zion, iJi"'-�+ �In;'l.o.
4 Nephi 1:15-16
O&C 97:21
O&C 1 15:5-6
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Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
"Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
Even though the
The God ot the Old
Testament-Jehovah
(the premortal Jesus
Christl-was and is a
real person. He has
spoken to man face to
face.
Share with a
nonmember friend your
faith that the Lord can
and has revealed himself
face to face to man.
Have confidence in the
promise that the Lord
spoke and still speaks to
men.
A¥ e Isr elites
traveled in the
wilderness, they
received instructions
from the Lord.
The commandment to
love our neighbors is an
eternal truth. The Lord
requires us to be
forgiving, kind, and
helpful.
Teach that the
commandment to love
was taught in the Old
Testament as well as in
the New Testament.
Your family members
are also neighbors. How
can you love them as
yourself?
To better prepare the
Israelites before they
entered the promised
land, Moses taught
them about their
relationship to the
people they were to
conquer.
Marriage to people not
of the covenant is not
approved by the Lord.
It can lead to a loss of
faith and testimony.
When appropriate,
discuss with a new
member that marrying
in the covenant (temple
marriage) is the Lord's
appointed way.
Decide now that when
the proper time comes
you will not accept
anything less than
marrying a worthy mate
in the temple.
Joshua 1:8 r(.,SlJ"'_ �i'"hAVk,;
�s. when Joshua was called
Meditate on 'the
after Moses to lead the
children of Israel, the
Scriptures
"2 Timothy 1: 16-17
Lord instructed him.
2 Nephi 32:3-5
"D&C 1 : 37-38
Meditate upon the
scriptures and follow
them, and you will
prosper and find
happiness.
Missionaries teach that
as one prophet is taken
from his people, the
Lord calls another to
carry on his work.
Read the scriptures
daily, and apply them to
your life.
Joshua 21.J1J I � oIAY
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James 4: 1 7'1>11- -fw
"2 Nephi 2:27
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"D&C 58:26-27
We are free to choose
whom we will serve, but
the correct choice is to
serve the Lord.
Prepare to be a
missionary by
committing yourself to
serve the Lord in every
possible way.
Make a firm
commitment that you
will serve the Lord in
every way you can.
The Lord judges us by
our thoughts and desires
rather than by our
outward appearance.
Our impression of a
person, even if
negative, should not
stop us from sharing the
gospel with him or her.
As you look at people,
look beyond their
outward appearances­
clothes, beauty, size­
and seek to find their
good inner qualities.
Jesus does live. He will
come again to the
earth. All faithful
Saints will come forth
in the first resurrection.
If a friend has lost a
loved one through
death, help them know
that Jesus lives and that
you know everyone will
be resurrected.
Study and pray to
receive the assurance
that the Lord Jesus
Christ lives and that we
too will be resurrected.
Exodus 33: 1 1
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Face r;h � ...
Exodus 24:9� 1 f I'�
D&C 67:1 1-12
"Joseph SmithHistory 1 : 15-20
"Luke 24:36-39
. '
K<�bernacle was moved
t:::�
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outside the Israelites'
camp because of their
disobedience, Moses
and Joshua were still
worthy to enter it.
(ouAA. ;!Yl"1 r.
Leviticus 19: 18 f1IL.
Love Thy Neighbor
Matthew 5:43-44 ,
Matthew 22:35-39
"D&C 88:123-24
Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Covenant Marriage,
"D&C 1 3 1 : 1 -4
D&C 1 32:1 5
2 Corinthians 6: 14-18
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In his farewell address,
Joshua challenged the
children of Israel to
observe principles of
service.
iN. u-.:.d UiLf'-.
1 Samuel 16:7 01'\ +£.,.. �t:;amuel, who had been
instructed by the Lord
Outward Appearance,
to anoint a king to
John 7:24
replace Saul, was
2 Corinthians 5:12
"D&C 137:7-9
impressed by Jesse's
eldest son, Eliab.
Job 19:25-26
Redeemer lives,
Resurrection
"Luke 24:36-39
"I Corinthians 15:20-22
Alma 1 1 :43
"D&C 76:22-24
Even from the depth of
his misfortune, after
losing children, health,
and riches, Job declared
his testimony that
Christ lives.
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other scripture mastery
passages.
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Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
David expressed his
reverence for the Lord's
majesty.
Only those who repent
of their sins and live
pure lives are worthy tq
go to the temple and to
enter the celestial
kingdom.
Missionaries must have
clean hands and pure
hearts.
Demonstrate your purity
of heart by not telling
or listening to dirty
jokes or stories.
If we place our total
trust in the Lord, he
will guide us in our
decisions and direct us
in living a righteous
life.
When faced with the
decision of whether to
be baptized or not, an
investigaror is often
challenged ro trust in
the Lord with all his
heart.
Make a special effort
this week to give credit
and thanks to the Lord
for his blessings to you.
Isaiah 1:18:;1ti1 bI.. AS SUt,ek; t i n approximately
Rel'entaflE<!, Forgi"IlR@ss 730 R.C. the Lord,
through Isaiah, called
Isaiah 43:25
upon the disobedient
'D&C 19:16-19
'D&C 58:42-43
people of Judah to
forsake their evil ways.
Through complete
repentance and the
atoning blood of Christ,
even serious sins can be
completely forgiven.
Now is the time to
repent of all your sins
and resolve serious ones
with the proper
authorities.
.forsake and confess your
sins and pray to your
Heavenly Father with a
broken heart and
contrite spirit, seeking
forgiveness.
Isaiah 29: 1 3 - 14
Marvelous Work and
Wonder,
Acts 3 : 19-21
'Revelation 14:6-7
1 Nephi 1 5 : 1 3
L
The marvelous work
and wonder is the
restoration of the gospel
ro the earth in the
latter days.
Bear witness to a
nonmember that the
Lord's marvelous work
and wonder is taking
place today and has
included the restoration
of the priesthood and
the true Church.
When you pray to the
Lord, make sure your
heart is sincere and that
you do not just give lip
service.
Isaiah prophesied about
Jesus Christ, ��. the suffering and
"
rejection of Messiah
John 19:1-2, \5-18
1 Nephi 1 1 :3 1-33
(the Christ).
'D&C 19:16-19
The Son of God will be
despised and rejected;
however, through his
suffering for our sins we
can be forgiven and
healed.
A central message
missionaries teach is
that Jesus is the Christ,
our Savior, and the
Messiah foretold by
Isaiah.
Show your appreciation
for what Jesus suffered
by repenting of the sins
you need to overcome.
The kingdom of Judah
did not want to listen
to the Lord; they
wanted to follow their
Matthew 19:26
own wisdom. Isaiah
Jacob 4:8
D&C 58:41
N..,. �� called them to
" repentance.
Man cannot totally
comprehend the
thoughts and purposes
of the Almighty.
Help a friend
understand that,
although the Lord may
do certain things that
are hard for us to
understand, we can
always trust his greater
wisdom.
Trust the Lord and
follow him lovingly,
seeking to think and act
like him.
In the last days, the
Lord will send
missionaries to gather
Israel.
Missionaries work hard
"fishing and hunting"
for the honest in heart.
You can assist in the
gathering of Israel by
finding out which of
your friends aroe
interested in the gospel
and teaching them by
word and by example.
Psalm 24:3-4
Cleanliness 1 C{,t"J'\ lW'\cI S
1 Corinthians 3: 16-17
1 Nephi 1 5 :34
Mosiah 4:30
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Trust' the Lord, "
Hebrews wrote thoughts
'2 Nephi 9:28-29
and sayings called
Jacob 4:10
proverbs.
Alma 37:37
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In approximately
700 B.c. Isaiah
prophesied of the
restoration of the gospel
in the latter days.
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Isaiah 55:8-9
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Jeremiah 16:16 �-t4<.o.
Missionary WorK,
the Jews about the last
Alma 37:6-7
days.
'D&CI8:10, 1 5 - 16
D&C 90: 1 1
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Annotated Scripture Mastery
Lists
Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
'Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
The Bible is the stick of
Judah, and the Book of
Mormon is the stick of
Joseph. They have been
joined together as one
in the hand of true
believers.
Bear your testimony
that the Book of
Mormon is joined with
the Bible as a second
witness of Christ.
Make the Bible and the
Book of Mormon one in
your life by using the
cross-references and
study helps from each
that help clarify gospel
truths.
After the wise men of
the kingdom failed to
interpret the meaning of
the king's dream,
Daniel was asked to
interpret it.
The kingdom of God in
the last days is
compared to a stone cut
out of the mountain
without hands. The
stone will ultimately
break all earthly
kingdoms into pieces
and fill the earth.
Bear testimony to a
nonmember that Daniel
prophesied about the
establishment and
destiny of The Church
of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
The Church is more
than a nice social
organization to belong
to; it is the kingdom of
God.
In the eighth century
while prophesying
against the sins of
Israel, Amos taught this
truth about how the
Lord deals through
prophets.
Whenever the Lord
desires to reveal his will
for the world, he does
so through his chosen
prophets.
As you obey the living
prophet today, you arc a
living example of one
who accepts revelations
from God through his
servants the prophets.
The First Presidency
and the Twelve
Apostles are God's
prophet� on earth today.
Listen to their sermons
and read their articles to
learn what the Lord
wants you to do.
The disobedient
kingdom of Judah had
neglected to pay tithes
and offerings to the
Lord.
The payment of tithes
and offerings is a
commandment. Those
who pay them will have
the windows of heaven
opened to them in
blessings.
Share with a recent
convert your testimony
of tithing or an
experience showing the
blessing of paying
tithing.
Resolve to pay your
tithing the rest of your
life and give the Lord
the opportunity to open
the windows of heaven
to bless you.
Malachi prophesied that
Elijah would return
before the Second
Coming and would
restore the keys of
turning the hearts of
parents and children to
each other and opening
the door for genealogy
and temple work.
Bear witness that Elijah
has indeed returned to
the earth and restored
the sealing keys of the
priesthood.
Complete your own
personal pedigree chart
and as many family
group sheets as possible
to demonstrate that
your heart is turned to
your ancestors.
4i�i���¥i¥fri.Jost.'/"'Durin� the kingdom of
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1 Nephi 1 3:41
2 Nephi 3 : 1 2
2 Nephi 29:1 1 - 1 3
'Moroni 10:4-.5
I
on r Judah s captiVity m
Babylon, Ezekiel
prophesied o f latter-day
events.
�/"- /A � t-..A ·"J, STi(.K-�
Daniel 2:44-45
Kingdom of Godt
D&C 65:2 5n(IJ. tJ
D&C 138:44"" I�
'Alma 37:6-7 /J"AnJ
Amos 3:7
fU/V�I'I�..rz...
.1.cVfl>� �rophets I St �s
'D&C 1:.37-38
D&C 68:3-4
'Joseph SmithHistory 1 : 15-20
Articles of Faith 1:9
WIll A ....A,c
Malachi 3:8- 10
Tithes and Offerings i
'D&C 64:23
D&C 1 19.4 J.kA(/� .
Mark 12:41-44
Wi�cw;, i
B.c.,
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Malachi 4:.5-6
Approximately four
Sealing PowerI
undred years before
the birth of Christ,
'Matthew 16: 15- 1
D&C 1 10:13-1.5
Malachi spoke for the
Lord.
'D&C 13 1 : 1-4
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In the Sermon on the
i..ljM 1 1':'- 1i J.�
unt, Jesus taught the
basic gospel
l/i5hJ:i<vf-Svdisciples
principles.
Matthew 5:14- 16
Example,
.3 Nephi 18: 1 til
'D&C 82:3
D&C 1 1.5:5
1 Timothy 4:12
True followers of Christ
are commanded to set a
good example for other
people.
Think of what you can
do to be a good
example to a
nonmember you know.
Always remember that
others often judge the
Church by your
behavior as a Latter-day
Saint.
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Reference, Annotation,
Cross-references
'Asterisks indicate
other scripture mastery
passages.
Historical Setting
Doctrinal Teaching
Missionary Application
Personal Application
In the Sermon on the
Mount, Jesus taught his
disciples a better way of
living than the law of
Moses.
A faithful Saint does
not place any worldly
consideration before his
love for God.
Make a financial
contribution to God's
kingdom by saving for
your mission or by
helping support another
missionary.
Pay tithing on whatever
you earn; then think
about what you will do
with the rest.
Matthew 16: 1 5-19
Revelation, Keys
'O&C 8:2-3
O&C 42:61
O&C 1 28:9
'Amos 3:7
Jesus was with his
Apostles in northern
Galilee on the outskirts
of the town of Caesarea
Philippi.
Peter knew through
revelation that Jesus was
the Christ.
Bear witness to an
investigator that a
testimony comes by
personal revelation.
Seek continually to
strengthen your
knowledge that Jesus
Christ is the Son of the
Living God.
Matthew 25:40
Serve Others
'Mosiah 2: 1 7
Mosiah 4: 16-21
'O&C 58:26-27
Ouring his last week on
earth, Jesus gave careful
training and instruction
to his Apostles.
When we love and
serve others, even those
who are not popular, we
really serve Jesus Christ.
Look for the chance to
help someone in your
home or ward area, and
do it.
Think of someone who
is suffering or who needs
your help at school, and
help that person.
Luke 24:36-39
Resurrected Christ
3 Nephi 1 1: 14-1 7
1 Corinthians 1 5:20-22
'O&C 1 30:22-23
Jesus appeared to his
Apostles on the day of
his resurrection.
Jesus invited the
Apostles to touch his
resurrected body as a
proof that he was not a
spirit only but had a
body of flesh and bones.
Bear witness to
investigators of the
reality of the
Resurrection and that a
resurrected body has
flesh and bones.
In your prayers, thank
your Heavenly Father
and Jesus, who have
made the Resurrection a
reality.
John 3 :5
Born of Water and
Spirit
2 Nephi 3 1 :5
O&C 20:37
Acts 2:37-38
Nicodemus, a Pharisee,
went to Jesus at night
to ask him questions.
A person must be
baptized in water and be
cleansed by the power
of the Holy Ghost in
order to inherit the
kingdom of God.
Invite a schoolmate
who is interested in the
Church to take the
missionary lessons to
prepare for baptism.
Understand what it
means to experience
spiritual rebirth by
studying the scriptures
listed in the Topical
Guide in your Bible
under "Holy Ghost,
baptism of."
John 7 : 1 7
Know Ooctrine
'Moroni 10:4-5
Hebrews 10:36
Matthew 7:21-23
Jesus taught i n the
temple during the feast
of tabernacles.
Keeping God's
commandments is a sure
way to learn whether
they come from God or
not.
Challenge an
investigator or friend to
test any teaching of the
Church by living it to
see if it is true.
Begin today to live some
commandment that is
particularly hard for
you, and see if you can
learn for yourself that
you really are happier
when you obey it.
John 10: 16
Other Sheep
2 Nephi 29: 1 2-13
3 Nephi 1.5 :21-24
O&C 10:59
Jesus referred to himself
as a good shepherdone who loves, cares
for, and protects all his
sheep.
Jesus had other sheep
(followers) besides those
living in Palestine who
would hear his voice
and be part of his fold.
Invite your investigators
to read the Book of
Mormon. Point out that
one fulfillment of John
10: 16 is recorded in
.3 Nephi 15:24.
Decide to really listen
to the voice of Jesus as
you read his word in
scriptures and seek him
in daily prayer.
John 14: 1 5
Keep Commandments
Mosiah 2:22
'Alma 3 7:35
'Exodus 20:3 - 1 7
Jesus was teaching his
Apostles a t the Last
Supper.
If we truly love the
Lord, we will keep his
commandments.
Because we love the
Lord, we will share the
gospel with others.
Express your love for
Heavenly Father and his
Son each morning and
night in prayer, and ask
for strength to keep
their commandments.
Matthew
6:24
Serve God, Mammon
'Joshua 24: 15
'2 Nephi 2:27
Moroni 7 : 1 1
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John 1 7:3
Eternal Life, Know God
D&C 1 32:22-24
1 John 2:3-4
On the night of his
betrayal, Jesus prayed to
his Father in behalf of
his faithful followers.
We can gain eternal life
only if we know God
and Jesus Christ, his
son.
Teach investigators that
eternal life will only be
available to those who
learn what Jesus and the
Father are like through
studying, understanding,
and living the gospel.
Come to know the
Father and the Son
better by striving to be
more like them each
day.
Acts 7:55-56
Godhead
D&C 76:22-24
'D&C 130:22-23
'Joseph SmithHistory 1 : 15-20
Stephen declared his
testimony of Christ to
disbelieving Jews and
was stoned by them for
what they called
blasphemy.
The Father and Son are
separate and distinct
beings.
Explain to nonmembers
that Joseph Smith, like
Stephen, saw both the
Father and the Son and
testified that they are
separate personages.
Strengthen your faith
concerning the nature
of the Godhead by
reading Joseph Smith's
account of the First
Vision in the Pearl of
Great Price.
Romans 1 : 16
Not Ashamed of Gospel
D&C 101 :35
Mark 8:38
2 Timothy 1 :7-8
Paul wrote a letter to
the Saints in Rome.
The gospel of Jesus
Christ has power to
save every person who
accepts it, regardless of
nationality or
background.
Do not be embarrassed
or hesitant to express
gospel truths or to bear
your testimony when it
is appropriate.
Always be true to gospel
standards, even if they
are unpopular or are
ridiculed.
1 Corinthians 10: 1 3
Escaping Temptation
Alma 13:28
D&C 62:1
D&C 95: 1
The Corinthian Saints
lived in a worldly city
that was filled with
temptations.
The Lord will not allow
us to be tempted
beyond our capacity to
resist or escape.
Reassure your friends
that God will help them
resist temptation if they
are trying to do what is
right.
The next time you are
tempted, say to yourself,
I can resist this
temptation with the
help of the Lord. Then
do it.
1 Corinthians 15:20-22
Resurrection for All
'2 Nephi 2:25
Mormon 9: 12-13
'Job 19:25-26
Paul wrote his first
letter to the Saints at
Corinth from Philippi.
Through the Fall,
Adam brought death to
all mankind; but
through the Atonement,
Jesus gave resurrection
to all mankind.
Help nonmembers
understand that Jesus
Christ was the first to
be resurrected, and he
made it possible for all
the dead to rise.
Show your appreciation
for the atonement of
Jesus Christ by keeping
his commandments.
1 Corinthians 15:29
Baptism for the Dead
D&C 128: 15- 18
D&C 1 38:32-34
1 Peter 3 : 18-19
1 Peter 4:6
Paul wrote his first
letter to the Saints at
Corinth from Philippi.
Without the
Resurrection, baptism
for the dead would have
no purpose.
Help a nonmember
understand that the
Apostle Paul used the
practice of baptism for
the dead as an evidence
of the Resurrection.
Accept an assignment
to perform proxy
baptisms for the dead in
the temple, or submit
genealogy sheets so that
this work can be done
for your own ancestors.
1 Corinthians 15:40-42
Degrees of Glory
D&C 76:50- 1 1 2
'D&C 1 3 1 : 1-4
John 14:2
Paul wrote his first
letter to the Saints at
Corinth from Philippi.
Resurrected bodies differ
in glory just as the sun,
moon, and stars differ
in brightness.
Teach a nonmember
friend that in God's
house there are many
mansions. The glory (or
mansion) we inherit
depends upon our faith
in Christ and our works
in this life.
Read Doctrine and
Covenants 76 and find
out what you need to do
to inherit a celestial
body.
Ephesians 4: 1 1 - 14
Church Organization,
Purpose of Church
D&C 1 15:5-6
Articles of Faith 1:6
Ephesians 2:19-20
Paul wrote to convince
the Saints in Ephesus
that the Church
organization established
by God had a purpose.
The priesthood
organization is given
by God for perfecting
the Saints and
accomplishing the
work of the ministry.
One visible evidence
that The Church of
Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints is the
true Church is that its
organization is patterned
after the Church in
Jesus' day.
Read and apply the
advice given by our
present-day prophets
and Apostles as you try
to perfect your life.
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2 Thessalonians 2: 1-3
Apostasy
Joseph SmithHistory 1 : 1 9
Amos 8: 1 1 -12
Acts 20:29-30
Paul was concerned that
the Thessalonians might
be deceived by false
teachers.
There would be an
apostasy before the
second coming of
Christ.
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day
Saints represents a
necessary restoration of
the truths lost through
the Apostasy.
Do not be deceived by
false teachers or anyone
else who would lead you
astray; follow the
ordained prophets of
God.
2 Timothy 3 : 1-5
Signs of Last Days
'2 Nephi 9:28-29
'2 Nephi 28: 7-9
Mormon 8:34-41
Paul's second letter to
Timothy wa� written
just before Paul's death.
The last days will be a
time of great
wickedness.
Seek out and teach the
honest in heart who
want to overcome the
evil practices of our
day.
Eliminate any
self-centered behavior
that keeps you from
being close to your
Heavenly Father.
2 Timothy 3:16- 1 7
Purpose of Scriptures
'2 Nephi 32:3
'D&C 1 :37-38
'Joshua 1 :8
Paul's letter to Timothy
encouraged the reading
and application of
scripture.
The scriptures are
inspired of God. The
teachings in them, if
obeyed, can help us
perfect our lives.
Share your testimony of
the value of the
scriptures with your
friends.
As you read the
scriptures, mark each
passage that is
meanin!,>ful to you and
that you can apply in
your life.
Hebrews 5:4
Priesthood Authority
'D&C 84:33-39
Articles of Faith 1:5
John 1 5 : 16
Paul taught the Hebrew
(Jewish) members of the
Church about the
priesthood.
No man can assume the
right to the priesthood
of God; he must be
properly called by the
Lord and properly
ordained.
Teach that the
priesthood of God can
be held by all worthy
males who are called by
the Lord and properly
ordained.
Show your appreciation
for the priesthood by
following the counsel of
the priesthood leaders
called to preside over
you.
james 1:.5-6
Ask God
'2 Nephi 32:8-9
'Moroni 10:4-5
J ames wrote a letter to
the scattered tribes of
Israel.
Those who lack wisdom
can ask God for help
and receive answers.
Tell a friend how
Joseph Smith was
inspired by this verse in
James to go to God in
prayer; then tell the
story of Joseph Smith's
first vision.
Approach your
Heavenly Father
confidently in prayer,
knowing that he will
answer you, not scold
you.
James 2: 1 7 - 18
Faith and Works
'Alma 32:21
'Ether 1 2:6
1 Thessalonians 1 :3
James wanted those
reading his letter to
understand the
relationship between
faith and works.
Good works
demonstrate that one
has faith.
Exercise your faith in
the gospel of Jesus
Christ by preparing now
to teach it to others.
Begin today to do
something that shows
you have faith in a
particular principle of
the gospel.
Revelation 14:6-7
Restoration of the
Gospel
Joseph SmithHistory 1 :30-.54
'Isaiah 29: 1 3 - 14
'Daniel 2:44-45
As the last surviving
Apostle, John received
revelation for the
Church.
The everlasting gospel
was to be restored by an
angel in the latter days.
Bear testimony to a
nonmember that the
gospel has been restored
by heavenly messengers
in these latter days.
Thank your Father in
Heaven that you live in
a day when the gospel
has been restored.
Revelation 20: 1 2-13
Judgment
1 Nephi 15:33
D&C 76: 1 1 1
'D&C 137:7-9
While on the Isle of
Patmos, John saw a
vision of all the dead
brought before God to
be judged.
All will be judged
according to their works
out of the books that
have been written.
Explain to a
nonmember that we
believe everyone will
stand before God and
be judged.
Consider seriously what
kind of record you are
making by your actions
each day.
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joseph SmithHistory 1 : 15-20
First Vision
' Exodus 33: 1 1
joel 2:28
' Amos 3:7
Moses 1 : 1 -2, 9 - 1 5
Confused by the claims
of different churches,
young Joseph prayed to
God to ask which of all
the churches was true.
The Father and the Son
appeared to joseph
Smith in the Sacred
Grove.
Using the joseph Smith
story, teach a friend or
a nonmember that
revelation has not
ceased in the latter
days.
Bear your testimony
that joseph Smith did
see the Father and the
Son.
D&C 1 :37-38
Search the Scriptures
'Joshua 1 :8
'2 Timothy 3: 16- 1 7
' 2 Nephi 32.:3
At a conference held
eighteen months after
the Church was
organized, the Saints
decided to publish some
of the revelations
joseph Smith had
received.
We are commanded to
study the revelations in
the Doctrine and
Covenants, "for they
are true and faithful"
(v. 37).
Share with your parents
your feelings that the
Doctrine and Covenants
is God's word and
something you want to
study carefully.
Read the entire
Doctrine and Covenants
this year.
D&C 8:2-3
Spirit of Revelation
D&C 9:7-9
' Moroni 10:4-5
D&C 42:61
During the work of
translating the Book of
Mormon, Oliver
Cowdery became
anxious to have the
power to translate. This
revelation is a result of
his desire.
The Lord reveals his
will to us in our minds
and hearts by the Holy
Ghost. This is the spirit
of revelation.
Help a friend
understand that he can
know the gospel is true
if he asks the Lord. God
will reveal it to him by
the Holy Ghost.
Select a principle of the
gospel that is difficult to
understand, and pray to
understand it. Listen for
the prompting that you
can feel in your mind or
heart.
D&C 10:5
Pray Always
'James 1 :5-6
'2 Nephi 32:8-9
Alma 37:37
' Moroni 10:4-5
After Martin Harris lost
1 16 pages of the Book
of Mormon manuscript,
the Prophet joseph
Smith received this
revelation, wherein he
was told of the plans of
those who had the
manuscript.
Satan is real, and we
must be faithful in our
prayers if we are to
conquer him.
Share with others the
knowledge that we can
overcome the
temptations of Satan by
praying to our Heavenly
Father for help.
Identify a personal
weakness, and continue
to pray to the Father
until you have
overcome it.
D&C 14:7
Eternal Life, Greatest
Gift
' Moses 1 :39
'John 1 7:3
D&C 6:7
Because of persecution
in Harmony,
Pennsylvania, Joseph
and Oliver went to
Fayette, New York, to
stay with the Whitmers
and continue translating
the Book of Mormon.
Eternal life is the
greatest gift of God.
Help a friend who is
having trouble keeping
God's commandments
see the value of being
obedient.
Decide now that your
major quest in this life
is to work toward
obtaining eternal life.
D&C 18:10, 1 5 - 1 6
Worth o f Souls
' Moses 1 :39
'Alma 37:6-7
'John 3 : 1 6
joseph Smith, Oliver
Cowdery, and David
Whitmer sought to
know more about the
Melchizedek Priesthood.
The worth of souls is
great.
Invite an inactive friend
to attend church or a
Church activity with
you.
Remember that your
soul is of great worth in
the sight of God.
D&C 19:16- 19
Repentance, Suffering
' Isaiah 53:3-5
, Alma 34:32-34
D&C 1:31-33
Martin Harris went to
Joseph Smith seeking
further assurance
regarding his standing
before the Lord.
Jesus Christ suffered for
all so that we would not
have to suffer if we
would repent.
Testify to a friend how
repentance and the
Atonement have
brought you comfort.
Thank Heavenly Father
for sending the Savior
to make repentance
possible.
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D&C 25: 12
Worthy Music
Psalm 100:2
Matthew 26:30
Ephesians 5:19
D&C 136:28
This revelation was
given to Emma Smith,
wife of the Prophet
Joseph. The Church
had been organized for
about four months but
was experiencing
intense persecution.
Music plays an
important role in
worship. It is a way of
communicating with the
Lord; he will answer
with a blessing.
Be willing to develop
and share your musical
talents. Help others
understand that worthy
music can bring one
close to God.
Take an inventory of
the kinds of music you
enjoy, and reject any
that is not consistent
with Church standards.
D&C 58:26-27
Agency for Good
'Joshua 24:15
'Matthew 6:24
' Mosiah 2: 1 7
Having recently arrived
in Missouri, the
Colesville Saints sought
additional knowledge
about the gathering
place.
God does not command
us in everything; he
expects us to use our
agency to do good.
Prepare for a mission by
becoming a self-starter.
Secretly provide some
worthwhile Christlike
service for someone who
needs it.
D&C 58:42-43
Confess and Forsake
'Isaiah 1 : 1 8
Mosiah 26:29-32
D&C 93: 1 - 2
Soon after they arrived
in Missouri, the
Colesville Saints sought
additional knowledge
about the gathering
place.
The Lord will not
remember the sins of
those who confess their
sins and forsake them.
Explain to a worried
friend that the Lord will
forgive sins that are
confessed and forsaken.
Break and forsake a
habit that is holding
back your spiritual
progress.
D&C 59:9-10
Sabbath Day
'Exodus 20:8-1 1
Isaiah 58: 1 3-14
Mark 2:27-28
Joseph received these
instructions after
arriving i n the chosen
land of Missouri.
By observing the
Sabbath day with full
purpose of heart, we
can become unspotted
from the world.
Be a good example of
keeping the Sabbath
day holy each week.
As you partake of the
sacrament this coming
Sabbath, reflect upon
ways to keep yourself
unspotted from the
world.
D&C 64:9-1 1
Forgive Everyone
Mark 1 1:25-26
3 Nephi 1 3 : 1 4 - 1 5
D&C 82: 1
Joseph Smith was
preparing to move to
Hiram, Ohio, to resume
the inspired translation
of the Bible.
We are required to
forgive everyone and
leave judging others to
God.
Show by example that
you are able to honestly
forgive those who hurt
you.
Go to a friend who has
hurt your feelings, and
work out your problems.
D&C 64:23
Tithing
'Malachi 3:8-10
Mark 12:41-44
D&C 85:3
D&C 1 19:4
Joseph Smith was
preparing to move to
Hiram, Ohio, to resume
the inspired translation
of the Bible.
Those who pay an
honest tithing and keep
the commandments will
not be burned at the
Lord's second coming.
Testify to a friend about
the blessings of paying a
full tithing.
Make a commitment
now that you will
always pay a full tithe.
D&C 76:22-24
Christ Lives
'Job 19:25-26
'Luke 24:36-39
'Acts 7:55-56
D&C 1 10:1 - 4
Joseph Smith and
Sidney Rigdon received
this vision while
working on the
translation of the Bible.
Joseph Smith and
Sidney Rigdon saw Jesus
Christ, the Only
Begotten of the Father,
who is also the creator
o f worlds.
Missionaries testify that
Joseph Smith did see
Jesus Christ, the creator
of this world.
Record your testimony
of Jesus Christ in your
personal journal.
D&C 82:3
Much Given, Much
Required
Matthew 13:12
Luke 12:48
D&C 72:3 -4
Joseph Smith was
sustained by the Saints
in Missouri as the
president of the high
priesthood.
The more of the gospel
we understand, the
more responsibility we
have to live it.
Realize that as a
member of the true
Church, you have a
responsibility to share
the gospel with others.
Show your appreciation
for the gospel by
helping more at home.
D&C 82: 1 0
God's Promises
1 Kings 8:23
'D&C 1 :37-38
'D&C 130:20-21
Joseph Smith was
sustained by the Saints
in Missouri as the
president of the high
priesthood.
The Lord will always
keep his promises to us
if we keep his
commandments.
Comfort a confused
friend by telling him
that God, who cannot
lie, is bound to keep his
promises.
Seek to obtain the
blessings of God by
living the
commandments.
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D&C 84:33-39
Oath and Covenant
Exodus 19:5-6
'Hebrews .5:4
Abraham 2:9- 1 1
Ouring a period of great
joy when many elders
had returned from their
missions, Joseph
received this revelation
on priesthood.
The Father has
promised eternal life to
those who are faithful
in receiving the
priesthood and who
magnify their callings.
If you were a full-time
missionary today, what
could you teach new
converts about the oath
of the priesthood?
Demonstrate that you
receive the servants of
God by striving to
follow the advice of
your bishop.
D&C 88: 1 23-24
Righteous Living
'Psalm 24:3-4
'Mosiah 4:30
This revelation was sent
to the Saints in
Missouri as an "olive
leaf," or token of peace.
The Lord commands us
to cease all unholy,
impure, and idle
practices.
Keep yourself clean in
body and mind in
preparation for
missionary work.
Evaluate your sleeping
habits, and strive to
follow the counsel to go
to bed early and rise
early.
D&C 89: 18-21
Word of Wisdom,
Promise
Daniel 1 :8- 1 7
1 Corinthians 3: 16-1 7
D&C 29:34
Joseph was concerned
about the elders' using
tobacco at meetings of
the School o f the
Prophets.
The Lord promises
health and hidden
treasures of knowledge
to those who obey the
Word of Wisdom.
Encourage a friend who
smokes or drinks to stop
doing so.
Make a personal lifelong
commitment to abstain
from things prohibited
in the Word of
Wisdom.
D&C 121 :34-36
Priesthood Power,
Called and Chosen
' I Samuel 16:7
Alma 13:3-4
D&C 107:99-100
While Joseph and other
Church leaders were
cruelly imprisoned in
Liberty Jail, Missouri,
the Prophet wrote this
inspired letter.
The rights of the
priesthood are
connected with the
powers of heaven and
can only be used upon
the principles of
righteousness.
Missionaries should
serve because of their
love of the Lord and
not for personal gain.
The next time you are
invited to advise a
friend or family
member, do not try to
force your opinion on
him.
D&C 130: 1 8 - 1 9
Knowledge
'2 Nephi 9:28-29
'Alma 37:3.5
D&C 88: 78-80
While a t Ramus, a
Mormon settlement
near Nauvoo, Joseph
instructed the Saints.
The more knowledge
and wisdom we gain in
this life, the greater
advantage we will have
in the next.
Read and study
diligently so you will be
a better missionary.
Decide now that you
will not consider your
education complete
when you finish formal
schooling.
D&C 130:20-21
Blessings from
Obedience
1 Samuel 15:22
'John 7 : 1 7
' I Nephi 3 : 7
These instructions
resulted from questions
the Saints asked Joseph
Smith.
All blessings are
predicated upon
obedience to laws.
Realize that your success
as a missionary is often
based on how well you
learn and live the
missionary rules.
Choose a commandment
you need to keep, and
strive to keep it.
D&C 130:22-23
Godhead
'Genesis 1:26-27
'Luke 24:36-39
'Acts 7:55-56
These instructions
resulted from questions
the Saints asked Joseph
Smith.
The Father and the Son
have bodies of flesh and
bones, but the Holy
Ghost is a personage of
spirit.
Teach an investigator
about the true nature of
the Godhead.
Live today so the Holy
Ghost can be with you
all day.
D&C 1 3 1 : 1 -4
Celestial Marriage
'Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Matthew 22:30
D&C 132: 15, 19
William Clayton, the
Prophet's scribe,
recorded these sacred
ttuths, which Joseph
Smith taught in a
private gathering.
To obtain the highest of
the three degrees in the
celestial kingdom, one
must enter into the new
and everlasting
covenant of marriage.
Missionaries teach that
the new and everlasting
covenant of marriage is
essential for exaltation.
Decide now to do what
is necessary to be
worthy of an eternal
marriage.
D&C 137:7- 10
Heirs of Celestial
Kingdom
1 Peter 4:6
Revelation 20: 1 2 - 1 3
Alma 12: 12- 1 5
Joseph Smith received
this vision in the
Kirtland Temple while
participating in the
administration o f part of
the special blessing.
Those who died without
a knowledge of the
gospel but would have
accepted and lived it
shall inherit the
celestial kingdom.
Children who die before
age eight also enter the
celestial kingdom.
Help others know that
God has provided a way
for everyone who is
willing to receive the
gospel and become heirs
to the celestial
kingdom.
Determine now to
always take every
opportunity to do
vicarious work in the
temple for those who
died without the
opportunity to receive
needed ordinances.
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Statements and
Situations
Following are some statements, questions,
and situations that could be used to help your
students understand and master the one
hundred scripture mastery passages. They may
be useful as scripture chase clues, scripture
mastery reviews, or as test questions.
Statements and Situations
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 3 : 7
G o and Do, Obedience
1 . After Laman and Lemuel murmured when their
father asked them to return to Jerusalem to get
the brass plates, Nephi obeyed his father and said
he would do it because the Lord would prepare
the way.
2. The Lord always prepares a way for us to obey his
commandments.
3. "How can I do what my bishop asked ? I don't
know where to start. With the Lord's help,
however, I know I can do it. "
4. Go and do.
5. Success awaits those who willingly obey God's
commandments.
1 Nephi 19:23
Liken Scriptures ,
1 . Nephi taught his family about the Lord from the
brass plates, especially the writings of Isaiah.
2. All scriptures are profitable for learning and can
help us.
3. We will profit from our study of the scriptures
only if we apply the principles we find in the
scriptures to our own lives.
4. When I read the scriptures, I try to apply their
teachings to the problems I am having.
5. One of the most important scripture study skills to
learn is how to liken the scriptures to our own
lives.
2 Nephi 2:25
The Fall, joy
1 . Some people condemn Adam and Eve for
partaking of the fruit while in the garden. We
recognize it as a great blessing.
2. I would not be here on earth if not for Adam's
transgression.
3. Marveling M ike is amazed at Church members'
happiness here on earth. Does our religion really
teach that we can be happy now, not j ust in the
next life ?
4 . Joseph Smith once said that "happiness is the
object and design of our existence" (Teachings of
the Prophet joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith
[Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co. , 1938] , p. 255) .
S. The Lord loves us and wants us to be joyful.
2 Nephi 2:27
Agency, Eternal Life or Death
1 . Satan tries to persuade us to choose his way in
order to make us as miserable as he is.
2. We have only two real choices in life: God's way,
which leads to liberty and eternal life, or Satan's
way, which leads to captivity and death.
3 . You are "free to choose. "
4. By choosing to follow Jesus Christ we can obtain
eternal life.
5. We can only remain free if we choose to follow
Jesus Christ.
2 Nephi 9:28-29
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1 . Learning that causes one to quit seeking the Spirit
is actually foolishness.
2. Gaining knowledge is good only if we hearken to
the counsel of God.
3. When some people gain knowledge, they feel they
no longer need to listen to the wisdom of God's
servants.
4. I am going to study hard in college and stay close
to the Lord by taking institute of religion classes.
5. Learning is of little value unless one follows God's
counsel.
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1. Nephi prophesied that many people in the last
days would try to justify their sins.
2. People who think God will allow us to commit
little sins without a consequence are wrong.
3. "No one is perfect. Everyone can sin once in a
while; God understands, and he doesn't mind. "
4. "Eat, drink, and be merry . . . for tomorrow we
die" (2 Nephi 28:8).
5. Beware of those who whisper about their deeds in
secret and try to hide them from the Lord's
representatives. Their works are in the dark.
2 Nephi 32:3
Words of Christ, Feast
1 . It takes a lot of preparation for a holiday feast. It
also takes preparation to understand how to feast
on the scriptures.
2. Does your scripture reading compare to starvation,
a snack, a meal, or a feast?
3. Darren feels he is starving when he misses a meal,
but he does not realize how hungry his spirit is
when he misses his scriptural feast.
4. Do you feast upon the scriptures daily?
5. The words of Christ will tell us all that we should
do.
2 Nephi 32:8-9
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2. It is good to pray for the Lord's approval of our
righteous actions.
3. As Yolanda got lip one morning she knew she
should pray, but she was in a hurry and decided to
skip her prayers. Who was she listening to?
4. N ikki read the Book of Mormon and prayed about
it once, but received no testimony. She has not
prayed since because her first prayer was not answered.
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5 . What should you do when you don't feel like
praying?
Jacob 2 : 1 8 - 1 9
Seek Kingdom, Riches
1 . After you obtain a hope in Christ, you shall
obtain riches if you seek them to do good.
2. How should we use our excess money ?
3 . A young man accepted a mission call rather than
beginning a high-paying job. What principle was
he applying?
4. The love of money may be the root of all evil,
but money used for righteous purposes can do
much good.
5 . The first thing we should obtain is a hope that
through Jesus Christ we can gain eternal life.
Mosiah 2: 1 7
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1 . King Benjamin taught a correct way to serve God.
2. It is good to serve your fellowman, for you are
then serving God.
3. Here is something to make you wise: service to
your neighbor means service to your God.
4. I would do anything for the Lord; it is helping my
next-door neighbor that I don't like.
5. King Benjamin was a man who practiced what he
preached.
Mosiah 3 : 19
Natural Man, Saint
1 . How does a person become a saint and put off the
natural (unrepentant) man?
2. What is the definition of a saint?
3. The natural man follows the ways of the worid
until he becomes an enemy to God.
4. A person who yields to, or follows, the
promptings of the Holy Ghost puts off, or stops,
being a worldly person, or a natural man.
5 . It is through the atonement of Jesus Christ that
the natural man can become a saint.
Mosiah 4:30
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1 . If we continually watch our thoughts and actions
and endure, we will not perish spiritually.
2. One who cannot control his thoughts and
behavior will not find himself in the presence of
God.
3. Sam had felt bad for quite a while. He recently
started to change his actions and be obedient.
Sam's thoughts have even improved. His faith is
growing. What does he have left to do?
4. We must be in control of ourselves at all times.
5 . Tim believes he can think things that are bad as
long as he doesn't actually do them.
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1 . You cannot have real faith in something that is
not true.
2. You do not have to know everything about the
gospel before you can have faith in its
truthfulness.
3. Is faith a perfect knowledge of something?
4. In Joseph Smith's translation of Hebrews 1 1 : 1 it
says faith is the assurance of things hoped for.
5. I have not seen God and Jesus Christ, but they
are real, nevertheless.
Alma 34:32-34
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1 . We are here on earth to prepare to return to God.
2. It is possible to procrastinate repentance for so
long that the time for repentance will pass.
3 . Jeff keeps telling me he will repent just before
going on his mission. I wish I could tell him
something to show the importance of changing
now.
4. Prepare now to meet God.
5. If you are thinking of repenting, you should not
wait.
Alma 3 7 :6- 7
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1 . So-called small and simple things can confound
the wise.
2. One member of the Church living the gospel can
make a great contribution to the people around
him.
3. The Lord uses the humble and those who seem
insignificant in the eyes of the world to
accomplish his great tasks.
4. To the world Jesus seemed to be unimportant and
simple, but look what he did.
5. Great oaks from tiny acorns grow.
Alma 3 7 :35
Youth, Keep Commandments
1 . Youth is the best time to learn to keep the
commandments.
2. Thomas believes he can ignore Sunday School
and not take seminary; he thinks that when he is
older he will take the time to learn the gospel.
3. We often hear older members of the Church say
they wish they'd had the gospel and learned to
keep the commandments when they were young.
What scripture gives the same encouragement?
4. Why does the Church spend so much time, effort,
and money to teach the gospel to youth and
children?
5 . Is it enough just to learn about the
commandments when we are young?
Statements and Si[ULI[ions
4. Jehovah (the premortal Jesus Christ) was and is a
real person; he has spoken to men in the past and
will do so again.
5. The Lord spoke to Moses face-to-face in the
tabernacle.
Leviticus 19: 1 8
Love Thy Neighbor
1 . You have a friend who bears a grudge against
someone. What scripture could you use to help
your friend?
2. The law of Moses included a commandment to
love our neighbor as ourself.
3 . Even though it is difficult to avoid at times, we
are commanded not to bear a grudge against
others, including members of our ward or family.
4. In today's world, some people believe that
"getting even" is necessary for self-protection. The
Lord's people, however, should not try to get
revenge. Instead, they should forgive and love all
people.
5. Because of what J ill said about her, Linda is
planning to get even. What scripture may help
her reconsider her plans for revenge ?
Deuteronomy 7:3 -4
Covenant Mamage
1 . In order to receive the blessings of celestial
(temple) marriage and gain eternal life, we must
marry someone who is worthy to make sacred
covenants in the temple.
2. Your friend tells you that she is planning on a
temple marriage, but she plans to date
nonmembers until she is ready to get serious. Find
a scripture that suggests she ought to be careful
about whom she dates.
3. In order to be a holy people, we must have high
dating standards and eternal marriage goals.
4. In preparing the Israelites to enter the promised
land, the Lord instructed them not to marry those
who were already inhabiting the land.
5. A danger of marrying someone outside the
Church is that it can lead to a loss of faith and
te·stimony.
Joshua 1 :8
Meditate on the Scriptures
1 . "I read the Bible once in a while. Isn't that
enough?"
2. The Lord expects us to live according to what we
learn from the scriptures.
3. Joshua, like Latter-day Saints today, was
commanded to study and meditate upon the word
of God.
4. The Lord has given a formula that guarantees
success and prosperity. It is similar to a response
to an invitation: RSVP-read, study, visualize,
and ponder.
5 . One scripture tells us to learn the laws of God, to
meditate on them, and to obey them.
Joshua 24: 1 5
Choose the Lord
1 . It is important for each of us to make a
commitment now to serve God and keep his
commandments.
2. Now is the time when you must decide whom you
will serve, idols of worldliness or the living God.
3. We have our choice (agency) to serve God or to
serve false gods, but we must make the decision.
4. In his farewell address, Joshua challenged the
Israelites to serve God rather than the false gods
of the Amorites.
5. Roger told his friends that he plans to serve the
Lord after he gets old and can't do much else
anyway. How would J oshua feel about this ?
1 Samuel 16:7
Outward Appearance
1 . Look beyond clothes, beauty, and size, and seek
to find the good inner qualities of others.
2. "I don't know why you go around with her; she
isn't pretty. " "You j ust don't know her as well as I
do. In many ways she is really beautiful. "
3. Only God can honestly judge people. He does not
rely on appearance. He knows what is in the
heart.
4. It is nice to know the Lord looks beyond our size,
our looks, our intelligence, or our athletic ability.
He judges us by what is in our heart.
5. Samuel, when choosing a king for Israel, was very
impressed with the physical appearance of Eliab,
but the Lord told him that outward appearance
can be deceiving and that he was to look upon
the heart.
Job 19:25-26
Redeemer Lives, Resurrection
1 . Some people incorrectly teach that when we live
after death we will be spirit beings only and that
our bodies will never exist again.
2. We can only be resurrected because of the gift of
the Redeemer.
3. Even if our present body is destroyed, it will be
resurrected in its perfect form.
4. The Old Testament prophets knew and testified
that Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, would live again
after his death.
5. Even though he had lost everything, including his
health, this righteous man in the Old Testament
testified that Christ lives and that we will all be
resurrected.
Psalm 24:3 -4
Cleanliness
1 . Those who shall ascend into the presence of the
Lord must have clean hands and a pure heart.
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2. Who is worthy to go to the house of the Lord?
3 . In order to gain the presence of God, one must
have control over oneself and be virtuous and
clean in speech and body.
4. The psalmist expressed the qualifiCations for being
in the presence of the Lord.
5. There are rewards for not being vain or proud and
for not swearing deceitfully.
Proverbs 3 : 5 - 6
Trust the Lord
1 . Acknowledge God, and he will direct you in the
paths of righteousness.
2. Some people have unnecessary difficulties in life
because they rely only on their own
understanding, having too little confidence in the
Lord.
3 . Sometimes it is very difficult to understand why
the Lord asks us to do certain things. We must
learn to trust him and not worry about what we
think we know or do not understand.
4. Some people desiring baptism experience extra
opposition, which frustrates them. Help them
learn to trust in the Lord.
5. Remember to thank God both privately and
publicly for all that he has done for you.
Isaiah 1 : 18
Repentance, Forgiveness
1 . Even though our sins may be terrible, through
repentance we can become as pure (as white) as
snow in the eyes of God.
2. When we confess and forsake our sins, we will
receive mercy and forgiveness.
3. As a missionary, you are teaching someone who
has committed serious sins. He would like to join
the Church but feels he could never be forgiven.
What scripture would you use to help him?
4. Scarlet and crimson are words used to describe sin.
White and wool describe the results of repentance.
5 . Isaiah was commanded by the Lord to tell the
people of Judah to forsake their evil ways.
4. The Lord's marvelous work and wonder will
confound even men of worldly wisdom.
5 . Isaiah prophesied that the apostasy from truth
would occur in the latter days and that the Lord
would perform a marvelous work by restoring the
gospel.
Isaiah 5 3 : 3 - 5
Jesus Christ
1 . If the Jews had truly understood this prophecy,
they might have accepted Jesus as the Savior.
2. Your friend is depressed and needs some help.
Show him the scripture where it says that Jesus
has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.
3. "I want to repent of the bad things I have done
when I think of how Jesus suffered as he atoned
for my sins . "
4 . It was known from the beginning that Jesus
volunteered to pay for our sins with terrible
sorrow and suffering.
5. Jesus paid a heavy physical and mental price for
us. Do we proudly proclaim our allegiance to him,
or are we embarrassed to say we are Latter-day
Saints?
Isaiah 55 :8-9
Higher Ways and Thoughts
1 . "I wouldn't think of making an important decision
without prayer because God's thinking is so much
better than mine . "
2 . The Lord's way of thinking is different than man's
way of thinking because his perspective is eternal.
3. Your friend says that he just cannot understand
why God does some things. Help him understand
that some things are hard to understand, but that
he can still rely on the greater wisdom of the
Lord.
4. The Lord's ways are higher than ours, just as
heaven is higher than the earth.
5. Even if we cannot understand all that the Lord
asks, we know we can trust his thoughts and
judgment.
Isaiah 29: 1 3 - 14
Marvelous Work and Wonder
Jeremiah 16: 1 6
1 . The Lord said that in a time when men would
honor him with their lips but not their hearts, he
would do a marvelous work and a wonder among
them.
2. The Lord promised to restore his Church at a
time when the wisdom of men who were
supposedly wise had perished and the
understanding of prudent men was hidden.
3. The Lord said that in the last days men would
publicly declare love for God and his precepts, but
their actions and hearts would betray their
hypocrisy.
1 . When the Lord speaks of "fishers" and "hunters"
in the Old Testament, who does he mean?
2. To fulfill his prophecies, the Lord needs many
more missionaries so that the gospel can be taken
to all the earth.
3. This scripture tells us that missionaries will be
sent to all parts of the earth.
4. Jeremiah prophesied of the great latter-day
missionary work.
5 . As you prepare to serve a mission, it is exciting to
know that Old Testament prophets spoke of the
work you would do.
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Statements and SitUlltions
Ezekiel 3 7 : 1 5 - 1 7
Bible, Book of Mormon
1 . The Bible and the Book of Mormon will be joined
together as witnesses of Christ.
2. The Bible and the Book of Mormon are to
substantiate the truthfulness of each other.
3. While Judah was held captive by Babylon, Ezekiel
prophesied of two scriptural records that would be
used together.
4. Another Old Testament prophecy has been
fulfilled during our lifetime; the standard works
(sticks) have been combined both physically and
internally with cross-references, footnotes, and
other study aids.
5. How are the Bible and the Book of Mormon
related?
Daniel 2 :44-45
Kingdom of God
1 . Daniel prophesied about the establishment of the
Church in our day.
2. This scripture is part of Daniel's interpretation of
the Babylonian king's dream.
3 . The Church would start small as a stone cut out
of a mountain and consume the entire world.
4. To further aid the stone "cut out of the mountain
without hands" in its progress, I need to be
prepared to help by going into the world as a
missionary.
5. Other kingdoms will fall, but the kingdom of God
will stand forever.
Amos 3 : 7
Prophets
1 . You have a friend who has trouble believing that
Joseph Smith is a prophet because his church
teaches that there will be no more prophets. Find
a scripture that says God won't do anything
without telling prophets.
2. As a member of the Church you should be
grateful for a living prophet who speaks the mind
and will of God to his children on the earth
today.
3. Use the scriptures to support this statement:
Prophets are needed just as much today as in Old
Testament times.
4. In the eighth century B.C. , Amos taught the need
for prophets.
5. Since the Lord always forewarns his people
through his prophets, only the rebellious need to
fear.
Malachi 3 :8- 1 0
Tithes and Offerings
1 . What can we do that would cause the Lord to
open the windows of heaven to us?
2 . You know people who say they can't afford to pay
tithing. Show them a scripture that will help
them see that they can't afford not to pay tithing.
3. Malachi had to remind the disobedient people of
Judah to pay their tithes and offerings to the
Lord.
4. If we do not pay tithing and offerings, we are not
only being selfish; we are robbing God.
5. When I pay my tithing willingly, I am promised
great blessings.
Malachi 4:5-6
Sealing Power
1 . Elijah was called to tum the hearts of fathers to
their children and children to their fathers so
families could be eternal.
2. It was prophesied before Christ's birth that Elijah
must return to earth before Christ's second
coming.
3. Elijah restored the sealing keys of the priesthood
in the Kirtland Temple on 3 April 1 836.
4. The work done in the temple and on genealogy
helps keep the hearts of fathers and children
turned toward each other.
5. The great worldwide interest in family records,
genealogies, and life histories is all part of a
prophecy that was made about 2400 years ago.
New Testament
Matthew 5 : 14- 16
Example
1 . In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasized to
his disciples the importance of being a visible
example.
2. Followers of Christ should be a light and example
to the rest of the world.
3. There are several key words for this scripture:
light, candle, example.
4. Alan has always been impressed with your
example. When contacted by the missionaries, he
readily accepted an invitation to listen to the
discussions.
5. We can encourage others to glorify God if we live
exemplary lives.
Matthew 6:24
Serve God, Mammon
1 . In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus admonished
his disciples to serve God and not worldliness.
2. We cannot serve God and follow Satan's ways at
the same time.
3. For some time now a friend of yours has been
working overtime to earn a little extra money.
However, this requires him to miss church on
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Sunday. He tells you this will eventually help the
Church because he pays more tithing.
4. A young man breaks a certain commandment
during the week and then performs his Church
duties on Sunday. Why doesn't he feel
comfortable ?
5. Stan had to choose between a college athletic
scholarship and a mission. Keeping his priorities
straight, he decided college would have to wait.
Matthew 1 6: 15 - 1 9
3. My dad says it is okay if I want to be baptized,
but he does not think he needs to be.
4. A friend tells you that the important thing is to
confess that Jesus is your Savior. He adds that
baptism is nice, but not necessary. Is he right ?
S. Jesus taught Nicodemus, a Jew, that baptism was
necessary for entrance into God's kingdom.
John 7: 1 7
Know Doctrine
1 . Explain the Savior's doctrine that his church is
built upon revelation rather than on men.
2. Peter was promised the keys of the priesthood.
3. How did Peter get his testimony that Jesus is the
Christ and the Son of the living god?
4. Our prophet today holds the same keys that were
given to Peter, James, and John.
5. Where does scripture tell about power to bind and
loose in this world and in the next?
1 . Do, then know.
2. A friend says he does not fast because he is not
convinced that will help him. What scriptural
advice could you give him ?
3. "I don't know if the Church is true or not, and
I'm not going to obey the commandments until I
know. " What is wrong with such an attitude ?
4. Keeping God's commandments is one way to
know whether they come from God or not.
S. One way to strengthen our testimony of the
principles of the gospel is to live them.
Serve Others
John 10: 16
Revelation, Keys
Matthew 25 :40
1 . The Lord takes the way others are treated very
personally.
2. When you feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and
help the stranger, you are serving Christ properly.
3. Wanda Plaine is the brunt of all the school jokes.
Do the students realize the Savior included
Wanda when he said, "Inasmuch as ye have done
it unto one of the least of these . . . " ?
4 . I always seem to feel the Lord's spirit when I am
helping someone.
5. Should we treat others with less respect and
concern than we would the Savior?
Luke 24:36-39
Resurrected Christ
1. While the disciples were meeting in a room
shortly after Jesus' resurrection, he appeared to
them.
2. What is a difference between a resurrected body
and a spirit ?
3. Audrey has always been taught that God and Jesus
are spirits. We have learned that God and Jesus
have bodies.
4. The disciples knew Jesus was the resurrected Lord
when he let them feel his hands, feet, and side.
5. What New Testament scripture supports this
statement from Doctrine and Covenants 130:
"The Father has a body of flesh and bones . . . ;
the Son also" (v. 2 2 ) .
John 3 : 5
B orn of Water and Spirit
1 . We must be baptized and receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost in order to enter God's kingdom.
2. Man must be born of water and spirit.
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Other Sheep
1 . The Book of Mormon people were mentioned by
Jesus in the New Testament.
2. A friend of mine says we talk blasphemy when we
say Jesus came to America. Where in the Bible
does Christ mention others in addition to those
living in Palestine ?
3 . Marvin Missionary uses this scripture to help
demonstrate that Jesus said he would visit other
lands and people. The Book of Mormon confirms
Christ's visit to America.
4. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wants to gather
everyone into his fold.
S. Jesus is known as the shepherd who loves and
cares for all his sheep.
John 14: 15
Keep Commandments
1 . Jesus told his disciples how they could show their
love for him.
2. Instead of only talking about our love for the
Savior, we can show it by
3. Harry Hypocrite bears testimony that he loves the
Lord, but he consistently breaks the
commandments.
4. How do I show Jesus that I really love him?
S . How are the commandments and our love for
Jesus related?
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Eternal Life, Know God
1 . Jesus offered one last prayer to Heavenly Father
before going to the Garden of Gethsemane. It is
called the Intercessory Prayer.
2. Eternal life is dependent upon knowing whom ?
Statements and Situations
3. It is important to read your scriptures and learn to
know God.
4. Eternal life is the greatest gift of God. How can
we obtain this gift ?
5. What is one scripture that gives us a very
important reason for understanding the Godhead?
3. A friend believes only the righteous will be
resurrected.
4. My body should be treated with respect. I will
have this body after the Resurrection.
5 . It is through Christ that all people will be
resurrected.
Acts 7:55-56
1 Corinthians 15 :29
Baptism for the Dead
1 . Stephen, being filled with the Holy Ghost, saw a
heavenly vision.
2. Stephen's experience is evidence that each
member of the Godhead is a separate personage.
3. While giving his life for the truth, Stephen
beheld the Father and the Son.
4. What New Testament scripture is another witness
to Joseph Smith's declaration, "For we saw him,
even on the right hand of God" ? (D&C 76:23 ) .
5 . The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are not
one and the same .
1 . In trying to emphasize the doctrine of
resurrection, Paul mentioned the doctrine of
baptism for the dead.
2. Paul taught that baptisms for the dead were
performed in New Testament times.
3. Baptism for the dead shows God's love for
everyone, for all mankind must have the same
opportunities.
4. If the gospel is true, it must provide equal
opportunity for the living and the dead to receive
saving ordinances.
5. I hear you are going to the temple to do baptisms
for the dead. That idea is not in the Bible is it?
Godhead
Romans 1 : 1 6
Not Ashamed of Gospel
1. Paul declared to the members in Rome that he
was not embarrassed or ashamed for believing in
Christ and his doctrines.
2. Why was the Apostle Paul not ashamed of the
gospel of Christ ?
3. It is frustrating to be criticized for doing what is
right. But Paul stood up for the gospel, and I
want to also.
4. Linda is the only member of the Church in her
family. They sometimes make fun of her.
Although she gets discouraged, she is not afraid to
bear witness of the Church or its standards.
5. Through obedience to the gospel of Christ, Jews
and Gentiles can obtain salvation.
1 Corinthians 10: 1 3
Escaping Temptation
1 . The Saints were admonished to tum to God so
that he could help them escape the temptations
they faced.
2. Temptations come, but God will not allow Satan
to tempt us more than we can bear.
3. No temptation will be given to us that we cannot
overcome and escape from with the help of
Christ.
4. Everyone is tempted.
5. One way to escape temptation is to avoid places
where we can expect to be tempted.
1 Corinthians 1 5 :40-42
Degrees of Glory
1 . People will be resurrected to different glories,
according to the way they have lived.
2. "For he who is not able to abide the law of a
celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory"
(D&C 88:22 ) .
3. Resurrected bodies will vary in glory as the sun,
moon, and stars vary in brightness.
4. Walking to school you see an advertisement for a
revival. The topic is Are you going to heaven or
hell? Are there more alternatives than these two?
5. Knowing that there are many degrees of obedience
and righteousness, the Lord has provided various
kingdoms of glory for people to enter.
Ephesians 4: 1 1 - 14
Church Organization, Purpose of Church
1 . Paul described the officers of the Church and
their purpose.
2. What did the Lord give for the perfecting of the
Saints ?
3. The true Church has the same leadership in all
ages-Apostles and prophets.
4. We need Apostles, prophets, and other leaders to
help us come to a unity of the faith.
5 . The General Authorities and other Church
leaders can help us keep from being swayed to
believe false doctrines.
1 Corinthians 1 5 :20-22
Resurrection for All
2 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 3
Apostasy
1 . I did not know that everyone will be resurrected,
even the wicked.
2. In Sunday School someone asked if anyone was
resurrected before Jesus.
1 . In this epistle Paul emphasized the Second
Coming. Before that day a great and widespread
apostasy will take place.
2. Paul prophesied that Christ would not return until
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after a falling away from the truth.
3. Your investigator believes J esus' church has always
been on the earth. You show him there was to be
an apostasy before Christ would return.
4. Ima Investigator was excited to learn that our
Church has the restored gospel. From studying the
scriptures, Ima knew there had been a falling
away after New Testament times and a church
was needed to restore the truth.
5. Individual apostasy is always possible, but during
and after Paul's time general apostasy was
widespread.
2 Timothy 3 : 1 - 5
Signs of Last Days
1 . It was foretold that men in the last days would
love pleasure more than they would love God.
2. We are told of many specific sins that we must
turn away from in the last days.
3. Sexual sin is a menace in today's society. Paul
warned us about the days when there would be
individuals without natural affection.
4. Karl embarrasses his parents by his actions,
clothing, and tastes. He does not seem to care
about his family or the Lord. Karl does what he
wants to do. The Apostle Paul warned us about
the times when people would be lovers of self and
disobedient to parents.
5. Pride, boasting, disobedience to parents, and
unholiness were prophesied as signs of the last
days.
2 Timothy 3 : 16- 1 7
Purpose of Scriptures
1 . Paul explained the purpose of scripture, where it
comes from, and how it can help us.
2. Scriptures are inspired of the Lord.
3. The scriptures can actually help us become
perfect.
4. My friend was doing some things that were wrong.
He was feeling miserable but did not know what
the problem was. I suggested he read the
scriptures. Now he has repented and is happy.
5. As we read the scriptures, we can find passages
that will call our attention to things we are doing
wrong.
Hebrews 5 :4
Priesthood Authority
1 . Name a scripture that supports the fifth article of
faith, "We believe that a man must be called of
God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands
by those who are in authority, to preach the
Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. "
2. A man was out plowing one day. He was tired
and stopped to rest. As he looked up into the sky,
he saw the clouds form into a peculiar shape. He
interpreted this to mean "go preach. " Show from
the scriptures that he needed more than clouds to
have the authority to preach.
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3. Occasionally you meet someone who says that
authority is not that important in Christ's church;
anyone can be called to preach . Which scripture
would help refute this statement?
4. Some people feel they have the right to preach
and administer ordinances because they have gone
to a theological college for four years. Does this
give them the authority?
5. Like Aaron, we must be called of God through
men who have received their authority from God's
prophet.
James 1 :5 - 6
Ask God
1 . Joseph Smith was inspired by this verse to seek
answers from God.
2. God always answers the prayers of those who ask
in faith.
3. I just don't know which church is true. What
should I do?
4. When we are seeking important answers from
God, we must ask in faith and doubt not.
5. The Lord wants to give us wisdom.
James 2 : 1 7 - 18
Faith and Works
1 . Works are a demonstration of our
2. "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:20).
3. Faith and works can be compared to oars on a
rowboat. Using only one causes us to go in
circles.
4. Sue has great faith in the Lord, and she shows it
by her willingness to work in the Church.
5. A nonmember mentions to you that the only
thing needed for salvation is belief and declaration
that Jesus is your Savior.
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Restoration of the Gospel
1 . The restored gospel is to be preached to every
nation, kindred, tongue, and people.
2. John the Revelator saw in vision the gospel
restored in the last days.
3. The angel Moroni's visits to Joseph Smith were
partial fulfillment of a prophecy by John the
Revelator.
4. Why is there a statue of angel Moroni on many of
the temples?
5. The everlasting gospel was to be restored in the
last days before the Second Coming.
Revelation 20: 1 2 - 13
Judgment
1. The books will be opened, and we will be judged
according to our works.
2. What New Testament passage could be
cross-referenced to this verse: "For they shall be
judged according to their works, and every man
Scacemems and Situarions
shall receive according to his own works, his own
dominion, in the mansions which are prepared"?
(D&C 76: 1 1 1 ) .
3 . No matter where, when, or how you die or are
buried, in the Resurrection, everyone will be
found and judged.
4. Kirt is sneaky, so he has never been caught lying
and cheating. He says, "As long as I don't get
caught, what difference does it make ?" Help him
understand that someday he will be very sorry.
5. In addition to being judged by all true records, we
will be judged out of the book of life kept by the
servants of God.
Doctrine and Covenants
Joseph Smith-History 1 : 1 5 -20
First Vision
1 . "This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!" and "Join
none of them" are phrases taken from the greatest
event of this last dispensation. Where are they
recorded?
2. What did Joseph Smith learn from the First
Vision?
3. What can we learn from the first vision of Joseph
Smith about how Satan's power compares to
God's power?
4. Which church was Joseph told to join and why?
5. God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ,
appeared to Joseph Smith in answer to his humble
prayer.
Doctrine and Covenants 1 :3 7 -38
Search the Scriptures
1 . The prophecies and promises given by God shall
all be fulfilled.
2. Search the scriptures. They shall all be fulfilled
whether spoken by the Lord or his servants.
3. Since all the "Lord's words" will be fulfilled, it is
my responsibility to study the scriptures to
understand what has been prophesied.
4. In the Lord's preface to the Doctrine and
Covenants, we learn the importance of the Lord's
word.
5. Could the counsel you hear from the prophet in
general conference be considered the same as
hearing the Lord himself speak ?
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3
Spirit of Revelation
1 . What is the spirit of revelation?
2. Where does the Lord explain that he will tell us
in our mind and in our heart the things we need
to know, if we will ask?
3. The spirit of revelation is that prompting you feel
in your mind or in your heart as you seek
information from the Lord.
4. The Lord once explained to Oliver Cowdery how
revelation is given.
5. That still, small voice you can often hear
prompting you in your heart and mind to make
right decisions is the spirit of revelation.
Doctrine and Covenants 10:5
Pray Always
1 . We should pray constantly that we may overcome
our temptations.
2. A friend of yours is having a serious struggle with
temptation. What would you advise him to do?
3. This scripture tells us that Satan is real, but that
we can conquer him if we will ask Heavenly
Father for help.
4. I have found that regular prayer increases my
ab i l i ty to resist and overcome Satan and those
who follow him.
5. Pray always.
Doctrine and Covenants 14:7
Eternal Life, Greatest Gift
1 . God has the greatest gift for those who are faithful
and obedient to the end.
2. Life in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom
is called eternal life. In order to gain that
blessing, one must keep the commandments and
endure to the end.
3. One of your friends is a little discouraged with the
constant effort it takes to live the gospel. Use a
scripture that will help show the value of enduring
to the end.
4. Life is like a marathon race; the winners must
endure and cross the finish line.
5. There is a price for everything, including eternal
life.
Doctrine and Covenants 18: 10, 1 5 - 16
Worth of Souls
1 . Every person is important in the eyes of our
Father in Heaven.
2. Those who bring people to the truth of the gospel
will experience great joy with them in the next
life.
3. The theme of this scripture is that joy comes
through sharing the gospel.
4. Realizing the worth of every person, the Church
leaders continue to make great efforts to take the
gospel throughout the world.
5. Do you mean that God considers every person
important, even those who knowingly break the
commandments?
Doctrine and Covenants 19: 16 - 1 9
Repentance, Suffering
1 . Jesus suffered for all mankind.
2. Jesus paid for our sins so we can be spared if we
repent. If we do not repent, we must suffer as he
did.
3. I am so grateful to the Savior. His suffering was
terrible, and he suffered for me.
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4. What scripture helps you understand just how
much jesus loves you?
5. jesus suffered for us in Gethsemane so greatly that
he bled from every pore.
Doctrine and Covenants 25: 1 2
Worthy Music
1 . Appropriate music plays an important role in our
worship of Heavenly Father.
2. Emma Smith was told that a song from a
righteous heart can be a prayer to God.
3. Uplifting music can help control the evil thoughts
that come into your mind.
4. Since a song can be a prayer to God and can
bring us blessings, we ought to be careful what
kind of songs we learn.
5. The Lord delights in a song of the heart from
righteolls people.
Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-27
Agency for Good
1 . If we had to be told by the Lord what to do in
every situation, how would we ever grow?
2. "I know Widow Brown needs her lawn mowed,
but Bishop jones didn't ask me to do it, so I'll let
someone else worry about it. "
3 . It is not the Lord's desire to dictate to man in all
things. That would defeat our purpose for coming
into the world.
4. "It doesn't look like there are going to be enough
deacons to pass the sacrament today, but why
should I worry; I'm a teacher, and they didn't ask
for help . "
5 . We should use our agency to do good.
Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43
Confess and Forsake
1 . One must first confess and then forsake sins in
order to be forgiven.
2. A person who has not forsaken the sin has not
truly repented.
3 . When we have confessed and forsaken our sins,
the Lord does not remember them anymore.
4. The Lord's promise to forgive and forget our sins
after repentance is a certain promise.
5. What verse of scripture would you show a friend
who wanted to change from his or her sinful life ?
Doctrine and Covenants 59:9- 10
Sabbath Day
1 . In what way does observing the Sabbath day keep
us unspotted from the world ?
2. How can one keep the Sabbath day holy?
3. One appropriate sabbath activity is attending
sacrament meeting.
4. A friend of yours invites you to go to a sporting
event on Sunday. What scripture would give you
strength to resist that temptation ?
5. The Sabbath day is a day to worship God.
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Doctrine and Covenants 64:9- 1 1
Forgive Everyone
1 . In order to obtain forgiveness from the Lord, we
must forgive all who trespass against us.
2. "I can forgive Dave and jim, but I can never
forgive Scott. "
3. Those who forgive all people are willing to let
God judge who is right and who is wrong.
4. The Lord will condemn us if we refuse to forgive
those who have offended us.
5. "You've got to be kidding! Where does it say that
a person who will not forgive is more guilty in the
sight of God than one who committed the
original offense?"
Doctrine and Covenants 64:23
Tithing
1 . We are commanded to pay tithing.
2. What is one blessing promised to those who pay
their tithing?
3. The Lord said that today is a day of sacrifice for
the people of God. What is one sacrifice that
everyone who earns money is expected to make ?
4. The Lord has designated our time on earth as a
day of sacrifice to prepare for his second coming.
5. Paying an honest tithing is a commandment of
God, which is followed by great blessings to the
obedient.
Doctrine and Covenants 76:22 - 24
Christ Lives
1 . There is a modern-day testimony by two witnesses
that Christ lives.
2. Did joseph Smith ever see Christ after the First
Vision?
3. A friend tells you that he could believe that
joseph Smith saw jesus, if only there was a time
when someone else was with him.
4. Who, besides Stephen in the New Testament,
saw Christ on the right hand of God?
5. Many worlds were made by Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 82:3
Much Given, Much Required
1 . The more you understand about the revelations of
God, the more you are accountable to him.
2. Why is it more serious for a member of the
Church to break the Word of Wisdom than it is
for a nonmember to do so ?
3. "The more the Lord blesses me with knowledge
and understanding, the more committed I am to
live high standards. "
4. The degree to which a person is held accountable
is in proportion to his opportunity to learn and
understand the gospel.
5. We should be willing to give the Lord our time,
talents, and money because he has given us so
much.
Statements and Situations
Doctrine and Covenants 82: 10
God's Promises
1 . Should there be any concern about the Lord
keeping his promises?
2. The Lord is bound to keep his promises when we
keep his commandments.
3. Why do you really think the Lord will bless the
faithful?
4. One of your friends says that it does not really
matter if we do what the Lord says because we
have no guarantee that he will bless us. What
scripture would you want to show this person?
S . You know someone who is not living righteously
and who claims to never receive any blessings.
What scripture would explain why?
Doctrine and Covenants 84:33-39
Oath and Covenant
1 . Which scripture talks about the oath and
covenant of the priesthood?
2. The oath and covenant of the priesthood contains
God's promise that he will give all he has to any
man who magnifies his priesthood and lives by
every word of God.
3. When a man receives the Melchizedek
Priesthood, he receives it with an oath and
covenant.
4. He who receives the priesthood receives the Lord,
and eventually, if he is faithful, he will receive all
that our Heavenly Father has.
S. Those who magnify their callings in the
priesthood will be sanctified unto the renewing of
their bodies.
Doctrine and Covenants 88: 123 - 24
Righteous Living
1 . One of your friends is always late for
early-morning seminary because she sleeps in. She
tells you that if you can find a scripture that
advises getting up early, she will do it.
2. Where can you find the following scriptural
advice for righteous living: be clean, don't find
fault, and don't be idle?
3. Living the gospel requires that we overcome greed
and covetousness and that we share with others.
4. The Lord instructs his Saints to develop good
sleeping habits to strengthen body and mind.
S. Backbiting and faultfinding are evils we have been
commanded to avoid.
Doctrine and Covenants 89: 18-2 1
Word of Wisdom, Promise
1 . Obedience to this revelation will provide physical
and spiritual health.
2. Wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even
hidden treasures, are promised those who abide
the Lord's health code.
3. Keeping the Word of Wisdom does not guarantee
immunity from sickness or death. Why then
should we keep this commandment ?
4. This is the Lord's law of health.
S. What must we do to have the destroying angel
pass us by?
Doctrine and Covenants 1 2 1 :34-36
Priesthood Power, Called and Chosen
1 . Priesthood power can be exercised only by
obedience to the principles ' of righteousness.
2. More men are called to receive priesthood power
than are chosen for eternal life. Why?
3. Upon what principles can the power of the
priesthood be controlled or handled?
4. Upon what two things do some men set their
hearts and as a result lose the power of the
priesthood?
S . Power in the priesthood is directly related to
righteousness.
Doctrine and Covenants 130: 18- 19
Knowledge
1 . A person's knowledge and intelligence will rise
with him in the Resurrection.
2. What is one important reason for gaining
knowledge and intelligence in this life ?
3 . "No, J im, the Lord doesn't expect you to go to
school all your life, but he does expect you to
continue learning all your life . "
4 . What i s a n exception to the saying that you can't
take it with you?
S. How can we gain an advantage in the world to
come ?
Doctrine and Covenants 130:20 - 2 1
Blessings from Obedience
1 . In order to receive any blessing from God, we
must obey the law upon which the blessing is
based.
2. Certain blessings come from obedience to a
particular commandment.
3. What is lost when we are disobedient?
4. The laws that govern our universe were decreed in
heaven before the earth was created.
S. The blessings we receive are based on obeying
what?
Doctrine and Covenants 130:22 -23
Godhead
1 . How do God the Father and Jesus Christ differ
from the Holy Ghost ?
2. A new member of the Church, a girl your age,
asks you where the scripture is that says God has a
tangible body.
3. The Godhead consists of three separate
personages.
4. "No one knows what God is really like." This
statement is in an article you are reading. Which
scripture do you immediately think of?
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5. Do we have the actual word of the Lord that he
and his Father are separate, distinct personages of
flesh and bones? Where is it found?
Doctrine and Covenants 1 3 1 : 1 -4
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Celestial Marriage
1 . A single person can reach the celestial kingdom,
but to gain the highest degree in that kingdom,
he or she must be married for eternity.
2. "I know I should be married in the temple, but
we love each other and always will. Surely, we
can be together forever anyway, can't we ?"
3. If you love one another, what difference does it
make where you are married ?
4. Why can't a person who chooses to remain single
obtain exaltation?
5 . There are three heavens or degrees in the celestial
glory. The highest is reserved for those who are
sealed for eternity by priesthood power.
Doctrine and Covenants 13 7: 7 - 1 0
Heirs of Celestial Kingdom
1 . Your friend's mother died a few years ago, and you
have been sharing the gospel with this friend. She
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says, "I know my mother would have joined the
Church if she had heard of it. Is there any hope
for her?"
Some missionaries meet a man and his wife who
are grieving about what will happen to their baby
who died before it was baptized. They have been
told the child can never go to heaven.
The Lord said that all who die before the age of
accountability become heirs of the celestial
kingdom.
Joseph Smith had a vision wherein he saw his
brother Alvin, who was dead, in the celestial
kingdom. How was that possible, since Alvin died
before the Church was organized?
When you are baptized for the dead in the
temple, you may be fulfilling the desire of that
individual's heart that will allow him to enter the
celestial kingdom.
Methods for Teaching
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Audiovisual Aids
Audiovisual aids may be used in the scripture
mastery learning process and in scripture chasing.
After using the appropriate visual or audio, let the
students find the applicable scripture and discuss it.
Do not use visual and audio aids that are suggestive,
vulgar, or inappropriate for a seminary classroom.
Newspapers and Magazines
Show headlines, movie and local advertisements,
and pictures to the class or give each zone/group
their own newspapers. Allow five minutes to find as
many articles, cartoons, stories, or advertisements as
possible that pertain to any of the scriptures to be
reviewed. At the end of the five minutes, allow each
zone two minutes to share the information from the
newspaper that relates to the scriptures. Zones could
be awarded points for each scripture that is matched
to something in the paper.
Local Broadcast News
Whether you copy and replay or simply paraphrase
the broadcast, the news has a wealth of application
opportunities for scripture mastery. Be careful of
copyright infringement.
Audio
Using cassette recorders and record players, play
appropriate instrumental music, songs, hymns,
sounds, and words. Be careful of copyright
infringement.
Video Recorders
Record recent news and advertisements, or produce
your own news, advertisements, and stories. Again,
be careful to avoid violating copyright laws or using
inappropriate material.
Slides and Filmstrips
Many of the audiovisual aids provided by the
department or other appropriate slides could be
utilized. Avoid any copyright violation.
Use of Programs Taped from the Air
Most programs on television may be recorded from
the air. A program taped off the air may be used in
the classroom if the following criteria are met:
1 . It may be retained no more than forty-five
. calendar days, and then it must be erased.
2. The tape may only be used in the classroom
during the first ten school days following the
recording.
3. Generally, only one showing of the tape per class
is permitted.
4. Showing of specific segments must not alter the
overall message or content of the program.
s . The tapes may not be duplicated for sharing with
others.
6. All copies of off-the-air recordings must include
the program's copyright notice.
Most pay-television programs deny rights to copy.
Recording programs off the air should not be a
routine practice.
Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards or posters are a visual way of
continually emphasizing scripture mastery passages.
Examples
1 . A bulletin board centering around the theme of
scripture mastery scriptures could be displayed at
the beginning of the year with a new passage
emphasized each week.
2. Applicable pictures and phrases could be placed
around one scripture.
3. A mystery board could be produced with a new
clue added daily for the scripture of the week.
Each day have the students write down their guess
and turn them into their zone/group leader. The
zones with the most correct guesses should receive
appropriate recognition.
Chaining
Chaining is linking together a series of scriptures
that have a common theme or idea. Pick four or five
scriptures that relate to the mastery scripture. These
could come from the recommended list of
cross-reference scriptures provided or from the
Topical Guide in the back of the LDS edition of the
King James Version of the Bible.
You could circle the scripture mastery verse in the
Topical Guide to serve as a reminder of the
beginning of the chain.
Examples
1 . Starting with the key scripture, chain it to the
next by writing "Go to {reference} . " Chain the
second scripture to the third and so on.
Cross-reference the last scripture to the first,
making the chain complete.
2. Write down three or four references next to the
mastery scripture. Cross-reference each of these
back to the original scripture.
Problem Solving
One way to help students appreciate the scriptures is
to help them see how the scriptures can be applied
in their lives. When a student asks a question in
class or comes to you with a problem, help him find
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the answer in the scriptures. If possible, use scripture
mastery passages. Be alert for problems or situations
you could use as examples in class.
Example
One student has been offended by another. Should
she find a way to get revenge ? Discuss
Leviticus 19: 18 with the student and help her see
that love is more effective than revenge.
Have individual or zone/group competition to find
an answer in the scriptures to a real life situation or
problem. Give students extra credit if they solve the
question from the scriptures, or give the answer, and
then have the students find a scripture to
substantiate it.
Have a class question box. Prior to the day the
questions are answered, give the questions to class
members and assign them to find the answers from
the scriptures. Write a few mastery references on the
board, and have students pick the reference that
answers the question and tell why.
Student Talks
Assign each student a specific scripture mastery
passage and adequate time in class or at home to
prepare a talk using footnotes, the Topical Guide,
and personal experiences.
Each talk should have an introduction, the scripture
quoted, and a story or example; it should conclude
with a testimony of the particular gospel concept
addressed. Each talk can last from two to five
minutes, and one or two could be given each day.
You may wish to evaluate the talks as part of the
students' grade or zone/group points. This method
should not be used more than once or twice a year.
Chalkboard Thoughts
In a comer of the chalkboard write "Scriptures Have
the Answer. " Each day of class, write a question and
list a scripture mastery reference that contains the
answer. For example, What could I be doing to
prepare for my mission? (see Alma 3 7:35 ) .
Watch for these kinds of references as you study and
teach the scriptures. As the year progresses you may
wish to have students supply the questions and
answers.
Scripture of the Week
Pick a scripture and emphasize it in several ways
during the week.
1 . Read it as a class each day of the week.
2. Have a student read it in devotional.
3. Display it on a bulletin board.
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4. Have students write it down each day.
5. Have students memorize a portion of the scripture
each day.
Role Playing
Role playing is a technique that uses students to play
a role in front of the class to demonstrate a concept,
scripture, or story.
Example
Dan has always wanted to go on a mission. Now
that he is eighteen, he has a girlfriend and a good
job he does not want to leave. Josh is a good friend
who would like to see Dan serve the Lord.
Dan's Instruction
You want to do what is right but are frustrated with
all of your current choices. Listen to Josh and see if
he can help.
Josh's Instruction
Dan is perplexed but listens to you. Help him by
using the scriptures and some good advice.
Some scriptures that Josh could use are Doctrine and
Covenants 1 8 : 1 0 , 1 5 - 16; 1 Nephi 3 : 7 ; Moses 1 :39;
Jeremiah 1 6 : 1 6 ; and Matthew 6:24.
Variation
Divide the class into groups or zones. Give each
group a mastery scripture and allow them five
minutes to plan their demonstration. Each group acts
out the scripture at the front of the class. If the class
guesses the reference , you may want to award points
to the zone that performed and to the zone that
guessed correctly. Points could also be given for
preparation and involvement.
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their minds, then each ,t im� reference is made to the
scripture they will re�mber'the book and chapter as
a part of the visual 1magery. h�wing are examples
of some script�re pictures. The re�nces for the
samples are, first line: Doctrine and
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names for the names of individuals in a particular
scripture. This technique serves to help personalize
the scripture so the students understand how the
scripture applies to them. For �xample, Doctrine and
Covenants 64:9 reads, "Wherefore, I say unto you,
that ye ought to forgive one another " (emphasis
added) . Using name substitution, the verse would
read, "Wherefore, I say unto [your name] , that [your
name] ought to forgive [anyone who offends you] . "
Ask the students to abridge or summarize the
scripture mastery verse, being careful not to change
the meaning. Or, encourage students to look for
words or phrases which if left out could change the
meaning.
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Many of the activities in the learning aids should
stretch students mentally. These activities can serve
as a springboard into meaningful class discussion.
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Choose words that are synonyms of the important
words in the scripture, and have students use those
words to write a paragraph that has the same
meaning as the scripture. You could also challenge
students to write a short paragraph about what the
scripture teaches.
Second, remove thy picture and ask the students to
again visualize in their minds titt scripture picture.
Ask them if they can see the book and chapter. If
they cannot see the picture in th�i,r mind, describe it
to them. If they still cannot see it, \show the picture
again.
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Remove all the vowels (A, E, I, 0, U) from the
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scripture , and have students write in the correct
As you review, encourage students to 'see the
words above the letters. Make sure they can define
scripture in their minds. If there are an students
all of the words.
who canrtot imagine the picture , show it\ again. Do
not sh().� the pictures unless you have stu�ents who
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still cahnot visualize them. The pictures sh\:>uld only
gl ry
t br ng t p ss th mm rt 1 ty nd
be sl)6wn for a few seconds and never place� where
t rn 1 1 f f m n" (Moses 1 :39).
the; can be seen every day. For maximum ret�tion,
stuClents must see the pictures in their minds and
on
Chapter Headings
tlfe wall.
Ask questions about the headings to help the
students gain insight into the verses being studied.
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Learning Aids
Learning aids or individual worksheets can be an
effective way of mastering the scriptures. This
section contains various methods that you can use to
create your own learning aids for students.
Learning aids should be used to help the students
develop skills they need in order to better
understand the scriptures.
Not only should you have the students work through
the learning aids, but you should help students
identify the skills used in each learning aid. Include
these skills in your normal lesson presentation, and
encourage students to apply these skills to their
personal study of the scriptures.
Suggest that students read the section or chapter
before reading the heading, and then ask them to
write their own chapter heading. Students should
then compare theirs with the ones in the scriptures.
Find an edition of the scriptures without the current
chapter headings. Compare the two editions to help
students understand the contribution of the scripture
editions now in use.
Footnotes, Index, Topical Guide, and
Cross-references
Ask students questions that will stimulate the use of
the footnotes, index, Topical Guide, and
cross-references.
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Make an overhead transparency of an entire page of
scripture. Use the enlarged form for class discussion.
Have each student finish a statement in his own
words. I can keep the Sabbath day holy
by
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Identifying Key Words
Have students circle or underline what they believe
to be the most important words in a scripture
passage. Sometimes it helps to suggest a certain
number of key words that they should find.
Help the class identify what they feel is most
important in the scripture.
Ask each student to prepare a list of things he or she
can do to better live the principles taught.
Writing Questions
Defining Difficult Words or Phrases
Identify phrases from a mastery scripture and have
students put the phrases in their own words. Guide
this activity to ensure accuracy. You could also have
students write definitions for words you have
identified. Compare their definitions with dictionary
definitions.
Make a list of difficult words from the scripture
verse. Have the students match them to modem
terms you have listed. Another option would be to
list difficult words or phrases on the learning aid;
then prior to class discussion, have students check
the meanings of any words they do not understand.
Personal or Life Applications
Ask students specific questions on how they can
apply the scripture to their own lives. Be sure to ask
questions that will help your students identify their
own feelings about the scripture and its teachings.
To apply a scripture to their own lives, have
students make commitments as the scripture is
studied.
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As they read the verse, have students write questions
about concepts they do not understand.
After completing a few learning aids, have your
students use their own ideas to create a learning aid
by developing questions that will help fellow
students apply the scripture. You may want to use
this as a group rather than an individual activity.
Crossword Puzzle
Construct a crossword puzzle using the annotation
for each mastery scripture, or use specified key words
of your choosing. The clues could be the scripture
references or written situations. If you have second-,
third-, and fourth-year students, you may want to
. include scriptures used in previous years. This could
also be used as a take-home review.
True or False Exercise
Ask students a question or give a statement which is
either true or false. Have them prove the statement
true or false by turning to the appropriate scripture
mastery passage. For example, The Holy Ghost has a
body of flesh and bones (false; see D&C 1 30:22 - 23 ) .
Scripture Games
Caution and wisdom should be used any time
a game is played in the classroom. The game
itself should not overshadow but should
facilitate learning, and care should be taken
that the Spirit is not offended.
There are a number of enjoyable activities
described on the following pages, but they
should be used sparingly and never as a
substitute for the basic scripture curriculum.
Including ideas for learning games is not an
endorsement for their indiscriminate use.
Scripture Games
Concentration
If the squares do not match and the zone says they
match, award bonus points to all the other zones.
Prepare a concentration board (see the example
below ) . It could be drawn on the chalkboard, made
into a transparency for an overhead projector, or
made on a plywood board with hooks attached.
Do not allow students to use their books, although if
the activity is used early in the year books could be
allowed. This game of concentration can be used as
a review for a test.
A transparency can be shown on the chalkboard so
that when a match is made, you mark an X through
the matched squares. If a transparency is shown on a
screen, cover the squares with small slips of paper.
You will also need a control sheet (see the second
example) .
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2
3
4
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7
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God's
Work
6
Redeemer
Lives
11
Joshua
24:15
2
Genesis
39:9
7
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Agency
8
Isaiah
55:8-9
Morally
Clean
12
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Revelation Joshua 1 :8
Draw a Tic-Tac-Know grid on the chalkboard for
each zone/group. Each square of the grid should have
a small number corresponding to your copy. Refer to
the following examples.
Zone 1
4
Job
19:25 - 26
9
Ways and
Thoughts
14
Amos 3:7
5
Prophets
10
Exodus
33: 1 1
15
Moses
1:39
On one square put the scripture reference and on
another the scripture annotation. The chase works
like the game of concentration. A zone/group calls
out one of the numbers, and you tell them what is
found on that square. They then call another
number, and you read what is found there. They
have five seconds to decide if the two squares match.
If the two squares match and the zone says they do,
the zone gets a predetermined number of points and
another tum.
If the squares match and the zone says they do not,
their tum is over. ( Do not say anything. Allow a
zone who knows it is right to get the points later. )
If the squares do not match and the zone says they
do not match, the zone's tum is over and another
zone gets a chance.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
Zone 1 ( teacher's copy)
1
Proverbs
3:5-6
4
2
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Isaiah 1 : 1 8 Isaiah
29: 13-14
Ezekiel
37:15-1 7
Daniel
2:44-45
5
6
7
8
9
Malachi
3:8-10
Malachi
4:5-6
Amos 3:7
Moses
7:18
Every zone takes turns choosing a square on its grid
and calling its number. G ive the zone a scripture
clue, and have them identify its reference from
memory. Let the zone members consult with each
other for five to ten seconds. The zone leader then
gives the answer. If it is correct, an X goes in the
square. If the answer is incorrect, an 0 goes in the
square. Each correct answer is worth five points for
the zone. The first zone to get Tic-Tac-Know, three
X s in a row, scores additional bonus points.
Variation
Make one large board for the class, and have each
zone try to get three X s (or whatever symbol they
choose) in a row. To get an X , they must correctly
give the reference in five seconds or less.
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Scripture Pictures
Divide the chalkboard into as many sections as you
have zones/groups competing. If you have a small
chalkboard, have one zone representative at a time
go to the board. Have a representative from the first
zone draw a picture of the scripture selected by the
zone without using any numbers, letters, or words.
The first person in the class to identify and locate
the scripture gets a point, or you may choose to give
zone points.
You might also rotate into the artist's place in each
zone and compete with the students.
participants. The cards should remain in a pile on
the table in front of each student. The object of the
game is for a player to get rid of all his or her cards.
To play, a student picks up the top card from his
pile and places it scripture side up in the center of
the table. He then declares the reference. Any
student can challenge his answer, which is checked
by turning the card over where the scripture
reference is printed. The following consequences are
possible:
If the scripture reference is named correctly and no
one challenges, the card stays on the pile on the
table.
If the scripture reference is named correctly and is
challenged, the challenger puts the card at the
bottom of his pile.
Scripture Bee
The scripture bee activity is most effective if held
outside class time with students from different classes
or seminaries competing against each other. In large
seminaries, fourth-year students could compete
against each other using all one hundred scripture
mastery passages, third-year students using
seventy-five scriptures, second-year students using
fifty scriptures, and first-year students using the
twenty-five they have received this year. Awards for
this activity may be appropriate.
The rules are as follows:
1 . The contestant IS given the clue.
2 . The contestant has five seconds to begin
speaking.
3 . When the contestant begins to speak, he or she
should repeat the clue and then give the answer.
4. After the contestant repeats the clue, he or she
Will be given an additional fifteen seconds to
complete the answer. The answer must be held t
the first thing said. It cannot be changed.
If the scripture reference named is incorrect and is
challenged, the player takes back his card and all
other cards in the pile into his pile.
If the scripture reference quoted is incorrect and
none of the other students challenge, the player
takes the card back and places it at the bottom of
his pile. If no one challenges, the card is still turned
over to verify if the student was correct.
The activity continues until one person has no cards
left. He is the winner.
An alternative is to have the clue side of the cards
tu� up.
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You may want to make each set of cards froni. a
different color of poster board or colored three-by­
five-inch cards.
In preparation you will need to white out the
references from the scripture side of the scripture
mastery cards. Keeping the scripture side up, deal all
of the scripture mastery cards evenly to up to six
Divide the class into zones or small groups. Deal
seven cards to each zone member. Students take
turns asking each other for cards that will match
those in their hand by matching the scripture verse
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In this activity, your students try to stump you as a
teacher. Pass out one scripture card to each student.
The first student can give you five consecutive words
from his scripture or read the historical, doctrinal,
missionary, or personal application. Then you give
the reference. If you do so correctly, you get a point.
If you do not get the reference correct, the class gets
a point. You could keep a running totaI tor the year.
The scripture bee can consist of several rounds. In
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the first round , a scripture relerence
cIue is given.
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contestant must proVI' de the annotatIon
or key wor""
In round two the annotation is given, and the
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three each contestant is given the first line of a
scripture, and he or she must give the scripture
reference. In the fourth round, a scripture situation . rfv1 ake up one set of three-by-five-inch cards for each
is the clue, and the contestant cites the scripture
\}zone/group. Cards are best made from poster board.
reference.
Half of the cards should have a scripture mastery
reference
written on them and the other half an
If necessary for an optional round, the last line of
annotation
or key word.
scripture can be given.
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to the annotation or key word. If the student being
asked has the match, that card is given to the
student who requested it. The student puts his
match in a separate pile, and he gets another turn. If
the student does not have the card being requested,
the first student draws a card from the fish pile. The
next student then takes a turn. The student with the
most matches at the end of the game wins.
Where Was That Card?
\ 0 Use the same set of cards you prepared for Fish.
out all the cards face down singly. Students
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take turns turning over two cards, attempting to
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Card Relay
Make up a stack of cards with annotations or
situations on them for each zone, or use the scripture
mastery cards with the references whited out. Give
the stack of cards to the first person in each zone.
On the word go, the first person takes a card, finds
the scripture, inserts the card at the scripture, and
passes the stack to the next person. Each student
can take the top card or look through the cards until
he or she finds one he or she knows. Continue this
process until each person in the zone has
participated or the stack of cards is gone. The zone
that finishes first wins.
match a reference with the correct annotation. The
winner is the student with the most matches.
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Scripture Chase
A proven way to help master the scriptures is
scripture chase. This section includes a
variety of methods and sample situations.
Remember that the main objective of
scripture chase is to help students master the
selected passages.
Scripture Chase
Basic Scripture Chase
Materials Needed
Each student needs his or her personal copy of the
standard works.
Preparation
Divide the class into zones/groups, and appoint a
leader.
Procedure
Read a scripture passage, a situation, or an
annotation related to one of the mastery scriptures.
You may let students begin looking for the scripture
as soon as you start reading, or you may have them
wait until you say "go . " Give them a predetermined
amount of time to locate the scripture.
When members of a zone find the scripture, they
raise their hand or put a hand on top of their book
to indicate to the zone leader that they have found
the scripture. When all zone members have found
the scripture, the zone leader stands up or raises his
hand.
Competition for a scripture ends when a specified
amount of time has elapsed or when a specified
number of zones/groups have found the scripture.
There are several scoring possibilities. Points can be
given for each individual student who has the
correct scripture, for each complete zone with the
correct scripture, or for a specified number in the
zone finding the scripture. You can give an
additional speed point for the first student in the
class to find the scripture. You can also give a
different number of points to the first, second, and
third zones to find the scripture. If zones tie, give
them equal points.
Teams can be disqualified for a scripture point if
there is talking or showing scriptures during
competition, or if the wrong reference is cited. As
an alternative you can specify that they may help
each other.
If you desire to determine the winning group in your
class and the groups differ in size, you may want to
divide the final number of points a group scores for
the day by the number of people in the group.
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�thletic Variations
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of Scripture Chase
Athletic Variations of Scripture Chase
Basketball
procedure, turning to the next scripture on the
transparency.
Materials Needed
When the paper gets to the first person in the row,
that person writes down the last reference, gets the
answer sheet from the teacher, returns to his or her
seat, checks the zone's answers, wads up the paper,
and throws it in the wastebasket in front of the
zone. If the student misses, he or she has to retrieve
the paper and try again until making a basket.
1 . A basket (A wastebasket will do. )
2. A ball. A small, soft ball is preferable. Balls made
of paper ancl/or tape can also be used.
Playing the Game
Before beginning the game, mark three places of
varying distances from the basket: one to represent a
two-point shot, one a four-point shot, and one a
six-point shot.
This activity is similar to regular scripture chase. A
point is scored for each person in the zone who finds
the correct scripture. Each zone with all members
finding the correct scripture chooses one
representative to go to the front of the room and
attempt a shot at the basket from the two-point
range. If successful, they move to the four-point
range and then the six-point range. A zone cannot
send the same person to shoot the ball twice in a
row.
Variation
Allow the person who gets the speed point to shoot.
Fast Break Chase
When the first zone completes their "fast break" by
making a basket, the teacher says "stop . " He then
writes that zone's time on the chalkboard. It is
important to do this at the end of each round.
The teacher should read the correct references for
the zones that did not finish.
For the next round, the first person in the zone
moves to the last seat, and everyone else moves
forward.
Scoring
Each zone gets a predetermined number of points for
each correct scripture they found.
The first zone to find all the scriptures gets an
additional number of points. The zone with the
fastest time at the end of several rounds gets extra
bonus points.
Example Round
Materials Needed
1 . A wastebasket or other type of container for each
zone.
2. An overhead projector and screen.
3. A transparency with five annotations (one for
each scripture used) for each round played. (See
the example following the scoring instructions. )
4. An answer sheet for each zone with the
annotations and references identified.
5. A blank sheet of paper for each zone/group.
6. A stopwatch or a watch with a second hand.
Playing Rules
Arrange the zones in rows. Give the last person in
each row a blank sheet of paper.
Place the transparency with the annotations on the
projector, and tum it on so that all the annotations
can be seen. Begin timing.
The zone member beginning (the last person in each
row) sees the first annotation, looks up the
reference, writes it on the paper, and hands the
paper forward to the next person. If he does not
know the reference, he may ask the person in front,
who can ask the person in front of him until
someone can pass the answer back to the one
chasing. He must then look up the reference before
he can write it down. No one can leave his seat to
pass a reference back. Each zone member follows this
1.
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4.
5.
God's Work- Moses 1 :39
Choose the Lord-Joshua 24: 1 5
Morally Clean-Genesis 39:39
Revelation, Face to Face -Exodus 33: 1 1
Image of God-Genesis 1 : 26-27
Use different scriptures for each round.
Scripture Bowling
To play this game, you will need a bowling score
sheet for each team and a stopwatch or a clock with
a second hand.
Have each zone/group leader write the players' names
on the bowling score sheet. Write the following on
the board:
Mark
X (strike)
/ (spare)
o (open
frame)
- (missed)
Time
Points
5 seconds
25 points
1 0 seconds
20 points
1 5 seconds
10 points
o points
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First, a participant who gets no score in the tenth
frame is finished and can total his points.
Explain the bowling marks and point keeping, which
should be recorded on the score sheet after each
scripture chase situation.
Second, a participant who gets an open frame in the
tenth frame gets ten points and can figure his score.
Example
Read a scripture or a situation, and say "go. " Keep
track of the seconds. When five seconds have
passed, call out "strike"; after ten seconds, call out
"spare"; and, finally, after fifteen seconds, call out
"open. " This ends the frame.
Third, a participant who earns a spare in the tenth
frame gets twenty points plus one more scripture
situation. The totals of both tenth frame situations
are then added to his total.
Fourth, a participant who earns a strike in the tenth
frame gets twenty-five points and two more scripture
chase situations. The total of all three situations are
then added to his or her total.
The first thing a student heard you call out after
locating the correct scripture is his or her score for
that frame. A student who did not find the correct
scripture within fifteen seconds does not score any
points. The zone leader then asks each person's score
and records X, /, 0, or - . The zone leader will
then record the points earned, keeping a cumulative
score for each person (see sample score sheet) . The
game continues in this manner until the tenth
frame, where there are four possible scoring
opportunities.
Options
1 . Determine the best individual score.
2. Find the best zone average by adding each zone
member's score and dividing the total by the
number of people in that zone.
3. Find the best class score by adding the zone
averages and dividing by the number of zones
within the class.
Example of Score Sheet and Scoring
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with one hand. Each time they tum a page or group
of pages it is counted as one stroke. The student or
zone/group with the lowest number of strokes wins.
Here is a sample score card:
Personal Score Card
Hole Score
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4
5
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8
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Total
Hole Score
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Have the students put their books on their desks,
and then give the students a clue. Students try to
tum to the correct reference by opening their books
Golf
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Golf Chase
Prepare an individual score card like the one shown
above. Remember, in golf the lowest score wins.
Give each student a score card. Give the scripture
clue, and count to ten at whatever pace is
appropriate. The students find the correct verse and
record the first number you called after the scripture
was found. Give the answer so students can be sure
they are correct. The lowest score for each clue is
one. Eighteen would be a perfect score (see score
card ) . A student who does not find the verse must
take a ten as a score .
You may wish to score this individually or to have
all the members of a zone/group add their final scores
together for zone points.
Variation
Certain materials are needed: a golf ball, a putter,
and a ball return machine or a small box with a hole
cut in it. A shoe box works very well.
Give a scripture clue and say "go . " The first
zone/group to have everyone find the scripture gets
points. Someone from that zone also gets a chance
to score more points by putting the golf ball. For
putting, put tape on the floor at three different
distances, such as a five-point range, a ten-point
range, and a fifteen-point range. Let the person
determine what distance to putt from. Points are
given if the ball goes in the hole. You may wish to
let the first person to find the scripture do the
putting.
Track Meet
General Instructions
Read the clue, and have the students begin when
you say "go . " Counting begins as soon as the
scripture clue is given.
A person scratches ( is out of the competition) by
touching his or her book too soon, failing to find the
correct scripture in the time given, or exceeding a
predetermined score for an event.
Give students a number for each event to represent
scratch. That number will depend upon the type of
track or field event. When you count up, it will be
the highest number given, and when you count
down, it will be the lowest number given.
You could make up other events in addition to the
ones below.
One-Hundred-Meter Race
Run three heats. Heat one should have the hardest
clue and heat three the easiest clue.
Begin your count with seven and count up to
twenty-two, for about fifteen seconds of countin!;.
Each number represents one second.
Scratch would be twenty-two or higher.
Fifteen-Hundred-Meter Race
In this race you will use ten different scriptures.
Give the first clue, say "go , " and begin to count
from five. When you get to fifteen, give the answer
to the first situation and have students record their
scores. Then give the second clue. Continue this
procedure until all ten scriptures are given.
The scratch number for each round is fifteen.
Students add up the ten different numbers to get
their time.
l lO-Meter Hurdles
The hurdles are similar to the one-hundred-meter
race. Begin your counting with ten and count up to
thirty.
High Jump
Begin the competition at six feet and move up in
three-inch intervals. Those students locating the
passage in a predetermined number of seconds have
cleared the height. Allow up to three misses per
height. Stop the competition at no more than eight
feet.
Pole Vault
Pole vault is played the same as the high jump. Start
at fifteen feet and go up to twenty-two feet in
six-inch increments.
Shot Put
Give the scripture clue and begin counting down
from seventy to forty. The number you say after the
student finds the reference becomes the number of
feet the shot was thrown by that student. You may
want to allow students three attempts and have them
record their best score.
As an alternative, you could record the event, clues,
and count on a tape recorder.
Javelin
In each event the students record the first number
they hear you say after they have found the
scripture.
Handle the javelin the same way as the shot put, but
start your count at two hundred seventy and go
down to two hundred.
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Drag Race
You will need paper and a pencil for each student.
Prepare a cassette tape before class or conduct the
game live. Taping it gives you a chance to circulate
around the room.
On the tape, you could record the sound of engines
revving up as you welcome students to the drag
races. You then give a clue. As soon as you finish
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the clue, the students begin turning to the correct
scripture. When you finish giving the clue, you
begin counting down from ten. When you reach
zero, give the reference. As the students find the
references, they record the number they heard first
after finding the scripture. If they have the wrong
reference, they do not score. You can go as many
rounds. or races as you want. At the end of the race,
have students total their points. High point total
wins.
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One�on�One and Individual
Scripture Chase
One-un-One and Individual Scripture Chase
Bid a Scripture
Each zone/group chooses a representative. Two zones
will compete each round. You determine the
rotation order {zone one against zone two and so
on} . The participants sit in chairs in the front of the
class. They cannot use their books. The chase
proceeds as follows:
There are only two students who might not move,
the winner if he or she is already in desk number
one and the loser if he or she is already in the last
desk. If during a given round the students in a pair
tie, give a tiebreaker to those two students to see
who rotates up and who moves back.
First, give a clue to let the students know the book
or part of the book the scripture is coming from.
Next, the contestant who is to be first says, "I can
words. " Suppose
name that scripture in
the first student said four words. The other
contestant could either say, "I can name it in three
words" or challenge the first contestant to name the
scripture.
Once one of the contestants has challenged the
other to name the scripture , read from the beginning
of the verse the number of words the contestant said
he or she could name it in. If the contestant gives
the correct reference, his or her zone gets the
designated number of points. If the first contestant
misses, the other contestant can try. If the second
student fails, turn to the class and give them the
words again. The game then becomes a regular
scripture chase. Award points for the first individual
to find the passage and for the first zone to find it.
Note: Do not let students look up the reference until
you have given the class the clue. You should not
give more than nine words.
Scoring
1 word
50
2-3 words
4-5 words
6- 7 words
8-9 words
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45 points
40 points
35 points
30 points
Quick Draw
Students are paired either sitting or standing
depending on the variation you use. The winner is
the first one to find the correct scripture after the
clue has been given.
Variation One
The entire class stands, and a scripture clue is given.
A student who finds the reference within ten
seconds remains standing. Anyone who does not
locate the correct reference in the time limit sits
down. As more clues are given, less time is given to
find the scripture until only one quick draw is left
standing.
Variation Two
Instead of the entire class standing, only the boys
stand. They compete against each other until there
is one winner. The girls then compete with each
other until there is one winner. The boy and girl
champion then square off and draw against each
other. The fastest with three out of five scriptures is
the winner.
Challenge Chair
Quick draw can also be played putting stakes, wards,
high school classes, or zones against each other.
The objective is to end up in chair number one or to
advance as far forward as possible. Begin by
arranging chairs in pairs in a semicircle in the room.
With students occupying the chairs, give a scripture
situation or annotation. When a student finds the
correct reference, he reaches over and touches the
desk of the student he is paired with_ The winner of
each pair moves up to the next pair of desks, and
the loser of each pair moves down to the next lower
pair of desks.
Stump the Zones
Each zone tries to stump the other zones. One zone
member reads five consecutive words from a
scripture. The class has a given time limit to find
the scripture. The zone scores one point for each
person in the other zones who does not find the
reference. Continue until all zones have had an
equal opportunity.
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Miscellaneous
Scripture Chase
Miscellaneous Scripture Chase
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Students need to learn the location of the books in
the standard works before they can be successful in
mastering the scriptures. One way to do this is to
treat the different books as you would mastery verses
and see how quickly the books can be located. Any
0ne of the different scripture chase methods can be
used.
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Choose four or five key words from each scripture.
Some of them should be quite general and difficult
to find, and others should be very specific giveaway
clues. To chase, read one of the words from a given
scripture. Read the difficult words first. Wait five
seconds, then read the second key word for the same
scripture; continue this until the last clue, which
should be so obvious that everyone will know the
scripture. The students may begin chasing as soon as
the first key word is read.
In scoring, allow the most points for zones or
individuals finding the reference after the first clue
and less for each additional clue.
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The object of this game is to fill all five boxes in a
row for fifteen points. Each student is given a score
sheet similar to the one shown. The student colors
in the blank box in column one (see the example) .
�o u then give a clue. After ten to twelve seconds,
time is called. If the correct reference has been
I cated, the student colors in box two in row one
and continues through the five boxes in row one
until reaching box fifteen, providing he or she finds
the correct reference with each clue.
A student who gives an incorrect reference colors in
the blank box in column two and continues in that
column until reaching the top box or failing to find
the correct reference. Every time an incorrect
response is given, or the scripture is not found in
time, the student moves to the next column.
To determine the final score, have the students tally
the number of points in the boxes they colored in.
The game does not require that all twenty rows be
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Scripture Man
Zingo
Make up twenty-six markers, and label them:
freebie, A I , A2 , A3 , A4, A5 , Bl , B2 , B3 , B4, B5 ,
C l , C2, C3 , C4, C5, 01 , 02 , 03 , 04, 05 , E l , E2 ,
E3, E4, and E5 . Give each student a game grid.
A
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137:7- 10
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1 2 1 : 34-36
82: 1 0
82:3
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88: 1 23 - 24
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130: 1 8 - 1 9
59:9- 10
130:20- 2 1
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13 1 : 1 -4
Preparation
Before class list on the chalkboard the scripture
references that are to be reviewed.
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Prepare one or two situations or problems for each
scripture to be reviewed.
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Procedure
When it is time to begin the review activity, have
each student write the chalkboard references on a
zingo sheet. There should only be one reference per
block. If there are more blocks than references, have
students use the references more than once.
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Points
Round 1
Round 2
Every student randomly draws one scripture man,
one scripture woman, one bomb, one temptation
man, three smiling faces, and eighteen scripture
pellets in the various squares. You then give a
situation or scripture clue. A student who finds the
reference in ten seconds or less can mark off a square
on his sheet. To determine which square is marked
off, you pull a marker out of a cup or jar and read it
to the class (for example, A I , B3 , or 04) . All the
students who found the scripture check off the
square called out and record their points for that
round. When the freebie mark is drawn, the students
mark off the square of their choice.
Scoring
scripture man
1 00 points
scripture woman
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bomb
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smile
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1 00 points
lose all points
temptation man
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lose 25 points
2 0 points
scripture pellets
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Give each student in the class a blank zingo grid.
=
5 points
Give a scripture clue, and have the students try to
find the correct scripture in a specified amount of
time. If they find the scripture, they put an X
through the block or blocks on their zingo sheet
containing the correct reference.
Continue to read the situations until a student calls
out zingo. A student who calls out zingo must then
read off each scripture reference so you can verify
the references. The game continues until a student
has zingo horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or, if
specified, has marked off all the blocks in the zingo
sheet.
Battleship
Materials Needed
1 . A blank control sheet for each student
2. One control sheet per class with ships arranged
Before class prepare a completed Battleship board.
Include a battleship (four B s in consecutive spaces) ,
a destroyer (three D s ) , a carrier (two C s ) , a
submarine (one S ) , and four mines (draw four
separate bombs) . Ships can be marked horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally (see example) . No speed
point is given in this chase.
Miscellaneous Scripture Chase
The missionaries have three minutes to convert as
many classmates as they can. Those who are not
missionaries are considered investigators. Each
investigator is given a situation. The answer to the
situation will be a scripture mastery passage.
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When you say "go , " the missionaries approach
anyone in the class and ask, "What do you know
about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints? Would you like to know more ?" The
investigator reads a situation, such as, "Only if you
can show me that we are created in the image of
God. " If the missionary opens the investigator's
scriptures to the correct reference (in this case
Genesis 1 : 2 6 - 2 7 ) , the investigator is recorded as a
convert. The missionary then tries to "convert"
another investigator.
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If an investigator purposely stalls, trying to prevent
the missionary from scoring, the investigator's zone
loses five points.
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Procedure
Give a blank grid to each student to keep track of
hits and misses, using an X for hits and an 0 for
misses. Begin with a regular scripture chase. Let the
first two zones who find the scripture shoot at the
ships. They designate which square by calling a
letter and a number. For example, B5 or G3. Points
are awarded if they hit a ship.
Suppose zone one was first to find the scripture and
they selected C5 . Each student would record
whether it was a hit or a miss. If they hit a ship,
they would get one point and could keep guessing
until they missed or hit a mine. When they miss,
then the second zone guesses. When a team sinks a
ship by guessing the last of the squares it fills, they
get all the points that ship is worth. If they hit a
mine, they loose a tum and four points.
Scoring
The missionary's zone is awarded five points for each
convert plus an additional ten points for converting
one person from each zone.
Variation
Send your top missionary to a foreign mission
(another teacher's room) . Exchange missionaries. Of
course, this will work only if other teachers in the
seminary are using the same method.
Variation
Half the class are missionaries and half are
investigators. All missionaries are sent at the same
time. Each missionary keeps a card to record the
names of "converts. " Missionaries use their own
scriptures; otherwise the same rules apply. After five
to seven minutes, the missionaries and investigators
change roles.
Drop the Cup
Materials Needed
Battleship
2 points
Destroyer
4 points
Carrier
6 points
Submarine
1 0 points
Mine
lose 4 points
Miss
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Missionary Chase
1 . Balance scale or yardstick with a small cup
balanced at each end
2 . Small pieces of candy
3. Paper clips or other lightweight items
Example
Pieces of candy
placed in cup
after each
successful answer
Small weights
placed inside cup
at the beginning
of the activity
Each zone/group appoints a missionary to represent
their zone. The missionaries go to the front. They
do not need their scriptures because they will use
investigators' scriptures. Each time this is played,
each zone chooses different missionaries.
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Fish on Sea of Galilee
with James. Ahead 8
PASSOVER
ROAD
Hear Sermon on the
Mount. Ahead .5
Stop to ski Mt. Hermon.
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MEDITERRANEAN
SEA
on next turn.
Stop to visit
Nazareth.
Ahead 6
JERUSALEM
Take two-week vacation
on sea in plains
of Sharon. Back 6
Get lost in J udean wilderness.
Back 3
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Misccllaneous Scripture Chase
Individuals
Give the class a scripture clue. The first person to
raise his or her hand with the correct answer
receives points for the zone/group, and for each
correct answer you drop a small piece of candy into
the cup.
When enough candies have been placed into the cup
to outweigh the paper clips, the cup will fall. The
individual who causes the cup to drop receives the
candy for his zone, and the game can begin again.
By Zone
To play by zone the teacher gives the key words or
situations and the entire zone must find the
scripture. The zone who drops the cup receives the
candy.
Scripture J ourney
Each student needs a copy of the map, Passover
Road. A student starts the scripture journey at the
Mediterranean Sea and tries to arrive in Jerusalem.
Give a clue to the class and then count backward
from ten. A student who locates the scripture moves
forward as many spaces as the number heard
immediately after finding the reference. For example,
a student who found the reference just before you
said six, would move forward six spaces.
It may take fifteen to twenty minutes to complete
the journey. Part of the fun, however, is to tell the
class, "Today we will only be playing for
by that
minutes. See if you can make it to
time . "
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A variation could include doubling of moves- odds
go forward and evens go backward. Appropriate
maps could be created for other courses.
Hangman
Each student should draw hangman gallows on a
blank piece of paper. G ive a clue and let the
students chase against the clock for ten or fifteen
seconds. If they fail to find the scripture, they add a
part of the body to the gallows. Be sure that the
parts of the body they add before a student is "hung"
are predetermined, such as head, body, arms, and
legs.
Two misses
Three misses
Scripture Puzzle
On a sheet of poster board draw or paste a picture
representing a scripture mastery passage, and cut the
picture into several puzzle pieces. You will need a
picture representing a different scripture for each
zone. The task is for each zone/group to reconstruct
the picture, identify the scripture, and locate the
reference within the time limit.
Scripture Relay
Arrange the zones/groups so each zone occupies a
complete row of seats from front to back. Give a
sheet of paper to the last person in each row. Make
sure the first person in each row has a set of
scriptures. Give a scripture clue. When you say "go, "
the students in the last seat of each row write down
what they think the reference is and pass the paper
forward to the next person in the row. That student
looks at it and passes it on if he 0r she agrees with
it. If the student does not agree , he or she crosses
out the reference and writes the correct one. The
sheet works its way along the row in this manner.
When the answer sheet reaches the front student in
the row, that person must decide if the reference is
correct. If it is correct, he or she must locate it in
the scriptures. If it is not correct the student may
change it and locate it in the scriptures. The student
then raises his or her hand, indicating the zone has
finished.
You check the sheet and the scripture reference
found. If they are correct, the zone receives a certain
number of points. The student in the front of each
row moves to the back seat, and everyone moves up
a seat. You give another scripture clue, and the relay
starts over again.
Variation
To begin
One miss
Require each person to write a scripture reference on
the sheet as it moves along the row. A team member
may write down a reference that is already on the
sheet, or a different one if he or she thinks the
reference is wrong. This variation gets everyone
involved, even though everyone may not know the
scriptures well.
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Hot Seat
Paper Chase
Arrange each zone/group in a row. Tum the front
desk in each row around so it is facing the other
students in the zone. Give a clue. The students in
the front desks are the only ones to begin chasing.
The other students must keep their scriptures closed.
As soon as a student in a front desk finds the
scripture, he yells "go, " and the team begins
chasing.
Each student needs a pencil or pen and a piece of
paper. Have the students number both sides of their
papers from one to the number of scriptures being
reviewed.
Award speed points and zone points. Speed points
are only earned from the front desks. Zone points go
to whichever zone gets all their hands up first. After
each round rotate different people to the hot seats.
Object Chase
Materials Needed
Find an object or picture that represents each of the
scriptures to be reviewed, for example:
1 . Money (see Jacob 2: 18- 19)
2. Hymn book (see D&C 2 5 : 1 2)
3 . Clock or picture of someone running (see
Genesis 39:9)
4. An idol (see Exodus 20:3 - 1 7)
5. Picture of two people talking (see Exodus 33 : 1 1 )
6 . Candle (see Matthew 5 : 14- 16)
7. Picture of angel Moroni (see Revelation 14:6-7)
Each student should have scriptures, a pencil or pen,
and a piece of paper.
Preparation
Put the objects in a box or bag so they can be
revealed one at a time. Before the activity have
students number their papers to match the number
of items you have. Students can participate as
individuals, pairs, or zones.
Procedure
Read a scripture reference, a situation, or an
annotation related to the scripture and count aloud
to ten. Students write down what they think the
reference is.
If students cannot put down the reference within ten
seconds after you have read the reference, have them
write IDK for I don't know.
After reading all the scripture references, give the
correct answers. Have students check their own
papers by marking the ones they missed and writing
the correct references.
Ask which scriptures were missed, and review those
scriptures with the class. Then have students tum
their papers over. Give the clues again in a different
order. Have the papers corrected, and check
improvement.
Fishing Chase
Materials Needed
Each zone/group will need one 114" dowel three feet
long with a string attached for the fishing line and a
bent paper clip for a hook.
You will need to make a fish for each scripture
situation. Use five-by-seven cards folded in half with
holes punched in the middle of each fold (see
example) . These cards are the fish. Write the
annotation on the card or clip it to the card.
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Procedure
Reveal one item at a time. Allow students thirty
seconds or so to determine which scripture the
object represents. Students should be encouraged to
use their scriptures jf they need them.
After thirty seconds tell students they must write
down a scripture reference. Present another object.
Leave the objects out so students can continue to
think about them.
Once all the objects have been presented, allow
students a few minutes to make changes on their list
of scriptures. Next, give the correct reference for
each object, and award points for each correct
answer.
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Procedure
Place all the fish cards, creased side up, on a table.
They will look like small tents. One person from
each zone comes forward with the fishing pole. On
signal they begin to fish by trying to hook the bent
paper clip in the hole on the card. They must hold
on to the end of the pole and not touch the line
with their fingers.
A student who hooks a fish lifts the card from the
table and takes it to his or her zone. The zone then
reads the situation, and everyone finds the verse in
the scriptures. You may want to let zone members
help each other.
Miscellaneous Scripture Chase
can begin the chase as soon as they recognize the
scripture. Award points for individual and
zone/group.
Note on the chalkboard the zones' finishing order. If
everyone in a zone has located the correct scripture,
then award points. The first zone to finish gets five
points, the second zone gets four points, and so on.
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We laugh, we eat, we sing, and we run.
The toys and the trinkets give a temporary lift,
But eternal life is God's greatest gift.
(See D&C 1 4 : 7 . )
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Assign each zone/group one of the mastery
scriptures. Each zone should have a different
scripture. The zones are to think ' of a real life
situation that pertains to the scripture they have
been assigned. After an appropriate amount of
preparation time, each zone goes to the front of the
class and performs their charade.
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The first zone to guess the correct scripture being
acted out receives a predetermined number of points. your students to the various scripture mastery
. passages. Each time a clue for one of the mastery
The performing zone also receives points if their
passages has been given, pause ten or fifteen seconds
ized within two minutes.
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in telling the story.
Hymn Chase
You do not have to be a musician to use this idea. A
student at the piano or a prerecorded tape of a hymn
is equally effective. Play the hymn that is the
scripture clue. Students then chase for the
appropriate reference.
Students must justify the reference they choose.
Students can then share and discuss other related
references.
Some possible clues include the following:
a. "We Thank Thee, 0 God, for a Prophet"
(Hymns, 1 985, no. 19). Amos 3 : 7
b . "How Firm a Foundation" (Hymns, 1985 , no. 85 ).
Helaman 5 : 1 2
c. "I'll G o Where You Want M e to Go" (Hymns,
1 985 , no. 2 70) or "Quickly I'll Obey" (Sing with
Me, B-36). 1 Nephi 3 : 7
d . "Did You Think t o Pray ?" (Hymns, 1985 ,
no. 1 40) or "Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire"
(Hymns, 1 985 , no. 1 45 ) . Doctrine and
Covenants 10:5
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Kevin groaned when the alarm went off. Even
though he had gotten to bed early the night before,
he did not want to leave the warmth of his bed (see
D&C 88: 1 23 - 24).
Remembering what the Doctrine and Covenants
says, Kevin got up, knowing that the Lord keeps his
promises (see D&C 82 : 1 0).
He knew that if we want to receive blessings from
the Lord, we must keep the commandments that
lead to those blessings (see D&C 130:20-2 1 ) .
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' his new shirt. Just then his sister came in and
'grabbed the iron. It was too late; the shirt had a new
brown design. She timidly apologized. Kevin was so
upset he didn't know if he could ever forgive her
(see D&C 64:9- 1 1 ) .
He decided the only way t o get over the temptation
to say or do something mean was to pray (see
D&C 10:5).
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Slide Chase
Variation
Materials Needed
Some hymns have many related concepts that lend
themselves to effective phrase analysis. For example,
see how many mastery verses you can apply to the
hymn, "More Holiness Give Me" (Hymns, 1985 ,
no. 13 1 ) .
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Riddle Chase
To make your own slide, trace the inside and outside
of a slide mount on a transparency. Write or type
the annotated words or reference on the
transparency. Cut your slide from the transparency.
Place the slide inside the mount, and iron it closed.
Slide projector
Iron
Transparency sheet
Slide mounts (frames that hold slides)
Typewriter or transparency marker
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scripture section of Hymns, 1 985 (pp. 410- 14).
Make up riddles from the concept of each mastery
scripture. Read a riddle to the class. The students
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As you show a scripture reference or annotation, the
students should locate the scripture as quickly as
possible. Give the students only eight to ten seconds
with each slide.
If the projector has an automatic timer, you can
scripture chase with your students. Slides may also
be used on an overhead projector.
Variation: Elimination Chase
Each student stands or remains standing if he or she
can find the scripture before the projector changes to
the next slide. Winners are those who remain
standing at the end.
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Memorization
While it is not required that students
memorize all one hundred scriptures, they
should be encouraged to do so. The following
are methods that can be used to help students
memorize scripture mastery passages.
scripture raise their hands. Choose any scripture
from a student's sheet to have the student quote.
Mark the reference so you do not call for the same
one each time.
Awards and Recognition
Visible awards and recognition will motivate many
students to memorize on their own. Awards must be
given soon after completion to be effective. Awards
and recognition can be overemphasized or
cheapened, so make sure the awards are meaningful
and are in harmony with your area director's
guidelines. The following methods have proven
successful.
The zone or student is awarded a certain number of
points for correctly quoting the scripture passage.
Allow one quotation per zone per day. Do not allow
any one student to dominate.
Choral Recitation
Scripture Club
To be a member of the scripture club, a student
must memorize the mastery scriptures.
Levels of Achievement
The following achievement levels are obtainable
over the four years of seminary:
Read a scripture over and over orally in class, having
the students read with you. Encourage students to
close their books when they feel they can repeat part
of the scripture without looking. Let individual
embers quote the scripture to the class when they
feel they have it memorized.
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You could give each student some inexpensive
reward that represents the work accomplished. You
could use a pin, certificate, small book, iron-on
decal, seminary letter (similar to a high school
athletic letter) , or special recognition on the
graduation program.
A student who has already passed off three scriptures
to the zone leader may add one scripture each week.
The zone leader gets that student's sheet from you
and records the additional reference.
You might begin a class period by asking which
students would like to quote a scripture. Those who
have passed off scriptures and who want to quote a
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zones/groups with each one taking a tum.
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Use tests to stimulate students to memorize
scriptures. Use their test scores as part of their grades
or as extra credit. Here are several examples of tests
that can be used:
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memory on a blank piece of paper.
�. Have students recite the scripture orally to you or
I to another class member.
3. Give students a copy of the verse with words
I missing, and have them fill in the blanks.
4. Mix up the words in the verse, and have them
I arrange the words in the correct order.
5 . Give them the first letter of each word and have
: them complete it.
�. Give an oral class exam. As you call on different
, students, they must give the next word or phrase,
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Week Two
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Recite the scripture as a class, with class members
each taking a tum giving one word at a time. Have
classes compete to see which one can get through
the verse the most times without a mistake.
Individual Initiative
A student selects three of the scripture mastery
passages to be memorized and passes off those
scriptures to his or her zone leader. The zone leader
writes the references, the student's name, and the
zone name on a sheet of paper and gives the paper
to you.
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Variations
Doctorate of Scripture 1 00 scriptures memorized
(25 from each course)
75 scriptures memorized
Master Scriptorian
50 scriptures memorized
Scriptorian
25 scriptures memorized
Associate Scriptorian
10 scriptures memorized
Novice Scriptorian
There are many possible ways to recognize club
members, such as a wall chart, bulletin board,
dinner sponsored by ecclesiastical leaders, or a
lunch-time ceremony at the seminary.
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IBreak a scripture passage into phrases.
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Have the class
repeat the first phrase until it is learned. Add the
isecond phrase and practice it until both phrases are
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While your students are learning later phrases, speed
thp the recitation of the earlier parts, thus providing
variation and greater retention.
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Fill in the Blank
Make up a learning aid similar to the following
example. Give students five minutes to memorize the
scripture.
Part 1
tell
these things
wisdom; that ye may
of
ye are in the
in the service
ye are
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Correct part 1, fold the paper, and complete part 2.
Part 2
"And
I tell you
that
ye
learn
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may
learn
when ye
in
beings
service of your
are
of your God"
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(Mosiah 2: 1 7 ) .
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Correct part 2, fold the paper, and complete part 3 .
Part 3
behold, I
you
ye
learn
that
ye
of
fellow
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things
ye
in
of
Correct part 3 , fold the paper, and write
Mosiah 2: 1 7 from memory.
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Word Erase
On the chalkboard write out the scripture to be
memorized. Have the class repeat it several times.
Erase two or three words at a time while the class
continues to repeat the scripture after each erasing
session. Continue the process until all the words are
erased from the board and the class has the verse
memorized.
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Example
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that
they might have joy" (2 Nephi 2:25 ) .
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they
that
have
might
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are, that
First Letter
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On the chalkboard write out the scripture to be
memorized. Have the class repeat it several times.
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Example
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that
they might have joy" (2 Nephi 2:25).
Close your books, and fill in the blanks.
"And behold,
that ye may
that
your fellow
of your
Erase all but the first letter of each word, and have
the students repeat the scripture until they have
mastered it. Then erase all the letters from the
board, and have the students repeat the verse.
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Word Arrangement
After allowing time in or outside of class to
memorize a scripture passage, give each zone/group
an envelope containing small slips of paper with one
or two words of the verse on each piece of paper. As
a zone, students are to put the words of the scripture
in correct order.
When each zone has finished, shuffle the papers,
and put them back in the envelope. Redistribute the
envelopes, and have one student at a time in each
zone work on the verse with a time limit of ten to
fifteen seconds. When the time expires, the students
should rotate and have another person continue.
Paper Pass
Give students an allotted amount of time to
memorize the mastery scripture. When the time is
up, have the students close their books, and give
each student a blank piece of paper. On your signal
they should begin to write out the verse, including
the reference. Every fifteen seconds have them rotate
papers in an organized manner around the class.
Each student is responsible to correct the paper
received if necessary and then to continue writing
the verse.
Continue the activity until all the papers are
complete. After a predetermined amount of time,
correct the papers. This could be a zone/group
competition, or you could give each student an
appropriate number of points for every correct paper
in the class.
Chalkboard Play
Give the class a scripture to be memorized and about
five minutes to study it. Then have each zone/group
leader stand at the chalkboard with the zone lined
up behind him or her. Each zone leader writes the
first word of the scripture on the board and goes to
the end of the line, the second person moves up and
writes the second word, and so on until the scripture
is written.
Memorization
If anyone writes a wrong word, the next student may
correct it, but that completes that student's turn.
The first group finished correctly is the winner. Felt
pens and a large sheet of butcher paper can be used
as an alternative to the chalkboard, but be careful of
staining the wall behind the paper.
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Tests
This section is to be a resource containing
several ideas and examples for testing student
knowledge of the scripture mastery passages.
Tests
Matching
Place scripture references in one column and
annotations or key words in another. The student
matches the references to the appropriate answer.
a. Marvelous work and wonder
b. Prophecy concerning the joining of the Bible and
the Book of Mormon
c. God spoke to man face-to-face
d. Tithes and offerings
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Exodus 3 3 : 1 1
Isaiah 29: 1 3 - 14
Ezekiel 3 7 : 1 5 - 1 7
Malachi 3 : 8 - 1 0
Multiple Choice
Which scripture mastery does the following
statement come from ? "For I am not ashamed of the
gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto
salvation. "
a. John 14: 1 5
b. Acts 7:55 - 56
c. Romans 1 : 1 6
d. Revelation 14:6- 7
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Situations
Give problem situations applicable to your locale,
with the correct solution being a mastery scripture.
Example
Willy Wisdom's acquaintances continue to tempt
him with alcohol and drugs. They do not understand
how he can be so strong and resist their pressure.
Willy's secret is that he knows the promises made to
those who keep the Word of Wisdom. What are the
promises? (See D&C 89: 1 8 - 2 1 . )
Timed Situations
Make up a test using ten to twenty situations,
annotations, or scripture quotes for the scriptures
learned. Tell the students they will be given a
certain amount of time to complete the test. One
minute for each situation is usually adequate. The
students are to keep their books closed until you tell
them to begin the test.
The object of this test is to determine the students'
knowledge of the scriptures and to see whether or
not they have marked the verses in their scriptures.
They may use their books.
Example
Indicate the scripture reference for each of the
following situations.
(D&C 130: 1 8 - 1 9) 1 . Knowledge is something you
will take with you into the
next life.
( D&C 76:22- 24) 2. Where can we read a
modem-day witness that
Christ lives?
(D&C 59:9- 10)
3. Keep· the sabbath day holy.
(D&C 64:9- 1 1 )
4. "I, the Lord, will forgive
whom I will forgive. "
True and False
Write or give oral situations, phrases, or problems
from the scriptures. Some statements will be true,
and others will be false. Students must determine
whether statements are true or false, and they must
give a reference that verifies their answer.
If you, the teacher, desire, the students could cross
out the incorrect statements on false answers and
write in the correct answer.
Verse Quote
Make up a test by quoting the scriptures that have
been learned. The student is to fill in the scripture
reference. This test might be more effective if used
toward the end of the school year.
You could allow the students to use their books or
take the test from memory. For second-, third- , and
fourth-year students, you may wish to include verses
from previous years.
Example
(Matthew 6:24)
1. "No man can serve two
masters: for either he will hate
the one, and love the other;
or else he will hold to the
one, and despise the other. Ye
cannot serve God and
mammon. "
Annotation Tests
There are two ways to review annotations or key
words with a test. One way is to give a reference and
have the student write the annotation or key word.
1 . D&C 88: 1 2 3 - 24.
2. Matthew 5 : 14- 16.
3. Proverbs 3 :5 - 6 .
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The second method is to give the annotation or key
word and have the student write the reference.
1 . Do not sleep late.
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3. Trust in me.
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Variation
This type of test could also be given orally.
For second-, third-, and fourth-year students, key
words of previous years can be used in any of these
methods to help students review scriptures learned in
previous years of study.