HEY EVERYBODY!!!!!
Summer break is coming up quickly!!! Now that seminary is almost over, hopefully you have finished the Book of Mormon (personally, I still have some reading to do...), and now that summer break is almost here (!?), you can start thinking about some summer scripture study goals. My goals are to study (not just read) everyday, and to use an idea I got from one of the missionaries here, I'm going to start a study journal, where I have different pages for different topics. I LOVE that idea, and it's something I'm super excited to get started on!
Right now I'm reading in 3 Nephi, and right now is where Jesus is visiting the Nephites. One thing I found was that almost each chapter compares to a chapter from the New Testament. The things Jesus taught the Nephites were the same things He taught to the people in Jerusalem.
I also got to thinking about how wherever we go around the world, the same gospel is being taught. The church is the same around the world, and I am actually really glad for that. It's reliable. The gospel is unchanging, just like Heavenly Father. "For He is the same yesterday. today and forever." (1 Nephi 10:18)
PS-What are your guys's scripture study goals for the summer?
Great post McKenna! And great ideas! I've kept a study journal for a long time and it really has helped me! I finished the BofM a couple of months ago so when I started again I decided to keep track of the revelations, directions, guidance that the people in the BofM received, like Nephi, Lehi, etc. This has helped me see how much the Lord is involved in our lives and that He will guide and help us if we are faithful and trust Him. I'm also trying to "take it personally", trying to see how what I am reading applies to my life. As I think and ponder about what I'm reading I have had some thoughts about things that I need to focus on and become better at, like trusting the Lord, not murmuring when I'm going through a hard thing, and learning to recognize my many blessings even while going through hard times. I think Nephi was really good at that! Sure love you!
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