Scripture Study Notes

Sacrifice will be part of the Restoration. All things had under any form of the Priesthood will be had again.

President Kimball talks about keys we don't have, such as the key of resurrection

Lesson from Joseph: Flee the places of temptation, even if it requires leaving something important

Having a body makes the spirit grow much more, much faster

The Holy Ghost speaks truth

The priesthood and a holy life make it possible for us to deliver messages and run errands for the Lord

As adults, there is a natural instinct to care for others (children)

Think of Israel's tribes as a symbolism of the family, and the blessings that come with it

Changes to ordinances can be a stumbling block (see 3 Nephi, confusion re no more animal sacrifice)

Using the priesthood is like being an envelope - you deliver the message, and you may not know what it is

I think that judgments against nations could be judgments against their lifestyle, or the crimes they have committed (keep it in perspective of a nation representing a person and their way of life or actions)

Living the gospel is not about willpower, it is about choice.

The Holy Ghost removes the effects of sin.

When you pray about how to help others, answers come quickly.

Heaven's plans are perfect.

If you keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land – we will prosper where we are now.

The prodigal son's father fulfilled his son's request and gave him his inheritance.

The work will go further, independently of all power. (Pres. Monson)

Heavenly Father is mindful of each of us, and our individual needs.

Embodied in children are hope. (Elder Packer)

"We are servants of the Lord, and we have a message for you."

Repentance and the pains it brings will always be worth it.

Single motherhood and fatherhood are temporary states.

People learn more from their children than their own parents. See Isaiah 11:6.

The gospel is a powerful influence in the lives of people.

That something is good is not reason enough to devote time and resources. (Pres. Uchtdorf)

Our lives need regular pruning to bring forth good fruit.

Diligently study the scriptures.

Sermons without action are like fire without heat.

Lehi taught his family so well that descendants of dissidents had their hearts turned.

Compulsion builds resentment and causes distrust.

"Wise parents prepare their children to get along without them."

Never say 'no' without a 'go'. Provide alternate paths.

Forgiveness is not trust. Forgiveness can take time. When you've forgiven someone who has abused you, it is okay to avoid the relationship.

Forgiving is one thing; when the time comes to repair other things, the Holy Ghost will let you know.

I think all those scriptures in the Book of Mormon that talk about how "they remembered their fathers" could be a reference to geneaology.

How many are not here (at church) because they are discouraged or feel like they don't belong? Find someone and tell them they can be happy. Carry a message of love, acceptance, and belonging. Find someone who is lonely, scared, hurt, who doesn't feel like they belong, and help them.

He is the Savior of each of us, personally

Missionary work can be helping people feel welcome

Heavenly Father sends you where you can do the most good and grow the most.

In just being a friend, we are living the gospel

Each person is at a different stage of living the gospel

You cannot serve two masters - it's strictly not possible, your heart cannot follow two opposite paths. It is more than "can"; as a decision the ability is not present.

I can't coast off the accomplishments of the past.

Consider your membership in the family as a calling.

The Book of Mormon (and the scriptures) document miracles that we can all reference

"We cannot start out in a wrong direction without first overruling a warning."