Sunday, April 29, 2012

Alma Chapter 6



What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?
What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?


How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?




ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

In reference to verse 6, please share any positive experiences you may have had in which fasting and prayer on behalf of the welfare of those who know not God has made a difference.

Some people and faith groups feel that the very concept of missionary work is arrogant and intrusive. How would you explain to a neighbor who has such feelings why missionary work is so important in our church? What are some differences between proper and improper approaches to missionary work? How do you think the Savior would have us share the gospel with those around us? 

Monday, April 23, 2012

Alma Chapter 5

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WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS

What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?
What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?
How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Referencing Verses 5-7, why is it so important to remember the captivity and deliverance of our fathers? What difference does that make for us in our personal lives?

Reread verse 14. Do you know someone in your life who is an example of having God's image in his or her countenance? What is this person like? How has his or her example impacted your own life?  


Friday, April 13, 2012

2 Nephi Chapter 9


WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS

What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?
What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?


ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

What do you think it means to endure the "crosses of the world" in verse 18?

In verse 51, Jacob admonishes his people not to "spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy." How do we see this happen in the world today? In what ways might we find ourselves doing this?

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Alma Chapter 40


WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS

What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?
What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?


ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Many of the world's faith groups view the body as a limitation, rather than as a gift that makes us more like our Heavenly Father. How does our doctrine about the body and the Resurrection affect the way you view and treat your own body?

In verse 23, Alma says "all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame." What do you think "proper" and "perfect" mean in this context?

What are some Easter traditions that you or your family carry out during the Easter season that help to focus the holiday on the Savior?