Sunday, December 25, 2011

3 Nephi Chapter 14

WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS

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. 1-5. What do we learn about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ from this admonition? What does this teach us about the relationship the Savior would like us to have with our fellowmen?

Reread Vs. 7-8. The Lord admonishes us to ask, seek, and to knock. Why do you think He uses these three different verbs? Do they mean the same thing or do they symbolize something different?

Reread Vs. 12. What does the Savior mean when He says "This is the law and the prophets"? What is one way you can apply this principle in your life this week?




Thursday, December 15, 2011

3 Nephi Chapter 13

WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS

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. 11 & 14-15. Why do you think it's so important to our eternal progression to develop a forgiving heart? When someone has hurt or offended you, what are some things you can do to actively and deliberately overcome negative feelings and truly forgive the individual?

Reread Vs. 24. "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." What examples have you seen in your life that illustrate this principle?

Reread Vs. 33. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." What are "all these things" for you in your life? Why is it important to put the Kingdom of God before all other things?


Friday, December 9, 2011

3 Nephi Chapter 12

Week of December 11 - 17, 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

Which of the beatitudes listed in verses one through twelve sticks out to you the most and why?

Reread Vs. 14-16. What is one way you can let your light shine this week? How might that cause someone to “glorify your Father who is in heaven”?

This chapter deals a lot with cleansing the inner vessel and prioritizing pure hearts and intentions in addition to righteous actions. What are some of the core motivations behind your righteous actions and the commandments you excel at keeping?

Reread Vs. 38-45. What are some examples you have seen in society or from those around you of turning the other cheek or loving one’s enemy? Why would it be important to the Savior that we learn how to do this?


Sunday, December 4, 2011

3 Nephi Chapter 11

Week of December 4 - 10, 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. 3 - 7. The people of Nephi heard the voice of God three times before they “did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.” It was only after this that they finally understood what the voice was saying to them. How can we liken this to ourselves? What personal experiences have you had that illustrate this principle?

What is your personal testimony of the Savior? How do you feel about His sacrifice for you?

Reread Vs. 29 – 30. What things can you do in your life right now to eliminate contention and increase harmony and love?

The Lord establishes his doctrine of repentance and baptism in this chapter. How would you explain these principles to a neighbor or non-LDS friend who may not understand why these are necessary components of following Christ?