The Scripture Study Project

In this bonus episode, recorded from our Facebook Live discussion for the Salt Gathering, we answer questions about scripture study--everything from how to make it a daily habit to how to dive deeper in your personal study.

Show Notes

Salt Gathering Facebook

Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

What kind of member of the Church are you? How would you describe yourself? In Paul's epistle to the Romans he addresses a faith group filled with people from different backgrounds and beliefs all trying to come together in Christ. In this episode we start where we are, with whatever level of faith or doubt we may have, and chart a course to unity in Christ and a true welcoming of all into his Church.

Show Notes:

Studio C clip about Mormon Misunderstanding

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

On his final missionary journey, headed to a city he had never visited, Paul wrote one of the most thorough, logical, and powerful epistles about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Of central concern for him is the topic of grace. Study with us this week as we learn from Paul how God's grace and Jesus' righteousness can free us from sin and help us walk in a "newness of life."

Show Notes:

Episode 9: Saved by Grace

Episode 58: Born Again

Salt Gathering Facebook

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Gift of Grace," General Conference, April 2015.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

The record of Paul's mission ends in front of governors and kings who, for one reason or another, don't heed his testimony. Why not? Why don't they, and why don't we heed the voice of apostolic warning more often? This final study in the Acts of the Apostles brings us face to face with our own obedience to commandments and challenges us to listen to our own, modern-day apostles and prophets.

Show Notes:

Spencer J. Condie, "A Mighty Change of Heart," General Conference, October 1993.

M. Russell Ballard, "Stay in the Boat and Hold On," General Conference, October 2010.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Paul stands up to preach in Athens next to a statue with the inscription, "To the Unknown God." Paul, in a stroke of typical sermonizing genius, tells the gathered Greeks just exactly who the unknown God is, the one that they are ignorant of, and the one he has come to love and worship. This week we study that same God and discuss what we know about him and how we come to know about him.

Show Notes:

Amy Tanner, "The Gift of Uncertainty," BYU Devotional, July 2019.

Russell M. Nelson, "Jesus the Christ: Our Master and More," General Conference, April 2000.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

We believe . . . that God will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, right? In this episode we study the monumental revelation given to Peter and learn, not only what that revelation means for us, but what the whole process illuminates about the way modern revelation works, but for us individually and for the Church as a whole.

Show Notes:

Sharon Eubank, "This Is a Woman's Church," Fair Mormon Conference, 2014.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Just what kind of person does God choose for his service? This week we study disciples ranging from the stalwart Stephen to the radically antagonistic Saul, both of whom God chooses to spread the gospel. As we study we look at ourselves and learn lessons for ourselves on how we can choose and be chosen.

Show Notes:

Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," April 2014.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Luke, of course, wrote the Gospel of Luke wherein he detailed in great literary style Jesus' ministry. Luke also wrote the Acts of the Apostles to highlight how that ministry changed the lives and spiritual capacities of his apostles. Study with us this week as we see how people, like Peter the apostle, who have been changed by Christ now turn to changing the world.

Show Notes:

Russell M. Nelson, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," April 2018.

Julie B. Beck, "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit,” May 2010.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Over the past months we've come to know and love Jesus more as we've studied his teachings, his example, and his sacrifices for his disciples. Now, in this last episode in the gospels, we study his resurrection, his interactions with his disciples, and his commandments to them as they move forward in faith. We testify all the time that Jesus lives; in this episode we confirm that truth and discuss what exactly it means to us. Know him; love him; and tell others about him.

Show Notes

Video: He's Still Risen

Jeffrey R. Holland, "The First Great Commandment," October 2012.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Everyone from Pilate to the soldiers to the Jews of the day were focused on the kingship of Jesus Christ. Pilate asked him if he was a king; the soldiers mocked him by putting a crown of thorns on his head; the Jews refused to accept him. Even the sign above his head on the cross read "King of the Jews." This week we study Jesus' final mortal acts as King. As we "view his death" we focus on those aspects of his final hours that "draw" us to him and make us want to accept him as our King!

Show Notes

Gaye Strathearn, "Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross," RSC.

Gaye Strathearn on LDS Perspectives Podcast

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.