Mosiah Chapter 5

Week of November 27 - December 3, 2011

WEEKLY QUESTIONS

What verses stick out to me or would I like to remember?

What life lessons can I take from this chapter?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I apply what I've learned this week?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Reread Vs. 5 - 7. The Lord desires that we be a covenant people. Why do you think this is? Why do you think there is so much power in covenants?

Reread Vs. 8. When King Benjamin says "Ye are made free," what does this mean? What kind of freedom is he talking about?

Reread Vs. 13. What things in your life compete with the Lord for your thoughts and attention? What are some ways you can keep the Master more present in the "thoughts and intents" of your heart this week?

Mosiah Chapter 4

Week of November 20 - 26, 2011

WEEKLY QUESTIONS

What verses stick out to me or would I like to remember?

What life lessons can I take from this chapter?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I apply what I've learned this week?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Verse 9 says "Believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend." Why is it so important for us to believe this? What blessings can come from this belief? What experiences have you had in your life that confirm this principle to you?

Reread Vs. 14-15. What family traditions or habits have you experienced in your own family or have you seen in the families of others that have been effective in helping to teach family members to "love one another and to serve one another"?

Reread Vs. 19. Rather than encouraging us to see things from the beggar's point of view or "put ourselves in the beggar's shoes," so to speak, King Benjamin draws our attention to the fact that we are, in fact, all beggars ourselves. How might this change our perception of and our behavior toward those less fortunate than us?

Reread Vs. 26-27. How do you think the Lord would have you personally strike a balance between "impart[ing] of your substance" and doing so "in wisdom and order" right now in your life?

Mosiah Chapter 3

Week of November 13 - 19, 2011

WEEKLY QUESTIONS

What verses stick out to me or would I like to remember?

What life lessons can I take from this chapter?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I apply what I've learned this week?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Reread Vs. 13. How does it make you feel when you reflect on the Savior's gift to you of remission for sins? Have there been times in your life when you have been especially appreciative of this blessing?

Reread Vs. 19. What is one way you can "put off the natural man" this week?

King Benjamin admonishes his people to become "as a child." We know that children aren't always patient and willing to submit. Why do you think he chose this particular analogy?

Reread Vs. 24. Many members of Christian faith groups feel that Latter-day Saints differ from them when it comes to our beliefs about grace and works. How would you explain to a neighbor or a non-member friend our beliefs about the relationship between grace and works?

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Mosiah Chapter 2

Week of November 6 - 12, 2011

WEEKLY QUESTIONS

What verses stick out to me or would I like to remember?

What life lessons can I take from this chapter?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I apply what I've learned this week?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Reread Vs. 5. We are meant to learn spiritually in this life, not just as individuals, but also as families. How, in your specific family situation, can you encourage and increase spiritual nourishment for your family? (This might pertain to your parents, siblings, children, spouses, extended, or ward family)

Reread Vs. 17. What does this teach us about the purpose of life and how God views his children?

Reread Vs. 32-33. Think of a contentious moment you have witnessed or experienced yourself. (Vs. 32 warning of contention) How might those involved may have been acting “contrary to [their] own knowledge” (Vs. 33) of what the Savior has taught us? How might a similar situation be improved by a Christ-like approach?