Seminary Notes (August 27th 2013)

Daily Thought:
" Obedience is the first law of heaven. All progression, all perfection, all salvation, all godliness, all that is right and just and true, all good things come to those who live the laws of Him who is Eternal. There is nothing in all eternity more important than to keep the commandments of God".
-Elder Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah.

Scriptures:
1st Nephi 2:

4: Lehi and his family left behind all of their possessions and riches besides clothing, food and their family while they left Jerusalem.
-How does Lehi' family react?
Lehi, Sariah, Nephi and Sam are supportive of the move into the wilderness. Laman and Lemuel murmur against their father.
  -Why do Laman and Lemuel murmer?
   14-15: They do not want to leave behind their home and inheritance.

1st Nephi 3:
8-10: What council does Lehi give to Laman?
Lehi tells Laman to be as a river and flow towards the ocean, The Fountain of Righteousness. Lehi wants Laman to seek towards Christ.
-What council does Lehi give Lemuel?
Lehi tells Lemuel to be as a valley which is steadfast and strong.

What does murmuring  lead to?
Disobedience. Three Steps:
1. Questioning.
2. Rationalization & making excuses.
3. Slothfulness and laziness.

What is the one thing you murmur about? What commandment?

Seminary Notes (August 26th 2013)

Hey guys :) For anyone who missed class on Monday, here is a summary of what we discussed.

Daily Thought:

"The size of your faith or the degree of your knowledge is not the issue- it is the integrity you demonstrate toward the faith you do have and the truth you already know". -Jeffrey R. Holland

What is Elder Holland saying?
Elder Holland is simply stating that the faith you obtain and have is far greater than the knowledge you have not obtained.

What is the importance of Gospel learning?
-To obtain knowledge.
-To grow from the knowledge you have gained.

Scriptures:
1st Nephi 1:

1-3: Why did Nephi write his record?
-To record the trials and tribulations of his day.
-Because he was highly favored by the Lord.
  Why is he highly favored?
-Nephi successfully triumphed over his trials and he understood that God loved him and was testing him through his trials.
We see this is 1st Corinthians 10:13:
       "There hath no temptation taken you....God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that            ye are able."

14-15: Lehi's vision of the destruction of Jerusalem.
  -What is Lehi's reaction to his vision?
Lehi is grateful and he rejoices because Heavenly Father informed him of what is to come and because he gave his family an opportunity to escape through his warning.

Apply this to your life. How would having the same reaction and Lehi and Nephi towards their trials, benefit you in regards to yours?

20: What is the Jew's reaction to Lehi's dream?
They are angry!

-Why does Nephi decide to write the Book of Mormon?
To show us the tender mercies of the Lord.
What are tender mercies?
Individualized blessings.
What are a few tender mercies you have received recently?
How you choose to allow your trials to affect your life is a tender mercy. 

Testimony of the Book of Mormon by Jeffrey R. Holland

Hey guys :) I know I have posted quite a bit today but during the missionary preparation class this evening, we watched a video that I absolutely had to share! This is Jeffrey R. Holland's testimony of the Book of Mormon. I hope you enjoy!

Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery

Here is a link to the Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery Cards and Scripture Mastery Activities that are designed to help you learn and memorize all of the Scripture Mastery, on your own time :)

1. http://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-scripture-mastery-cards?lang=eng

2. https://scripturemastery.lds.org/?lang=eng

Student Manual for Book of Mormon

Hey guys :) Just in case you need to complete any Seminary make-ups, here is the link to the Student Study Guide Manual for the Book of Mormon. If you need the Student Study Manual for any past Seminary make-ups, just let me know and I can either post or send you the link :)

-Danielle

http://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-study-guide-for-home-study-seminary-students-2013?lang=eng