The Scripture Study Project

When you last took the sacrament you promised to "remember" Jesus; over the next two weeks we dive deep into just what it is that you are supposed to remember. This week, study with us Jesus' spiritual suffering, symbolized by his blood, and come to know and feel a greater love for his sacrifice.

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Jeffrey R. Holland, "Always Remember Him," Video.

Russell M. Nelson, "Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives," General Conference, April 2017.

Dallin H. Oaks, "Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ," General Conference, October 2015.

Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

The word "love" appears 34 times in John chapters 13-17. These chapters, encapsulating some of the Savior's final sermons, focus on his love for us and our love for him and for others. In fact, that's the "new" part of the "new commandment" he gives to us; it's not just about loving others, it's about loving others the way he loves us. Study with us this week as we learn just how to do that!

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When we think of the Second Coming we often feel fear and apprehension. In this episode we're going to study in order to remove the fear and ease the apprehension by learning how we can prepare for the Savior's next advent.

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David A. Bednar, "If Ye Had Known Me," General Conference, October 21.

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Trees are supposed to bear fruit. Similarly, children of God are designed to bring forth "fruits". So what fruits does God expect us to bear? What stops us from bearing fruit? And what can we do to start bearing fruit?

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Bruce R. McConkie, "Our Relationship with the Lord," BYU Speeches, 1982.

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Who is the greatest in the kingdom? How can I be great? What more must I do to earn a great reward? These questions drive our study today as we learn Jesus' responses to similar questions posed to him. Want to know how to be great? Listen to the Great One; the answer isn't quite what you may think!

Show Notes

Bountiful Kitchen Lavain Cookies!

Henry B. Eyring, "A Renaissance of Marriage."

D. Todd Christofferson, "Why Marriage, Why Family," April 2015.

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What happens when a sheep gets lost? Of course, the shepherd leaves the flock to rescue him. But what gets that sheep lost in the first place? What does God feel about those who get lost on purpose? And what can we do to help rescue others who feel lost? Those questions and more answered this week in our study.

Show Notes

Ezra Taft Benson, "The Great Commandment," General Conference, April 1988.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Believe, Love, Do," General Conference, October 2018.

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A shepherd leads his flock, not by chasing after them with dogs, but by walking before them and calling to them. The flock follows him, not because they fear him, but because they recognize his voice and know his love and concern for them. This week we study some intimate experiences between the Master Shepherd and some of his sheep that illustrate that love and which will help us recognize His shepherding in our own, daily lives.

Show Notes

Joseph Smith, "The Elders of the Church in Kirtland," The Evening and Morning Star, March 1834.

John R. Lasater, "Shepherds of Israel," General Conference, April 1988.

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In this bonus episode we interview Ashley Laneri, a seminary teacher and a soon-to-be Master of Religious Studies with a thesis on women in the Church. Starting with Mary and Martha from Luke 10 we move to tackling some hard-hitting questions about women in the Church. What is a woman's role in the Church? How can women break the cycle of comparison? And what can we all learn that helps us love God and love our neighbor better?

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Ashley's Instagram account

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

Jeffrey R. Holland, "Laborers in the Vineyard," General Conference, April 2012.

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

After a wonderful Easter week where we studied and felt anew how much Jesus loves us we turn our attention this week to how we can better love God and our neighbors. Jesus taught some of the most powerful parables targeting these two, great commandments. Study with us this week as we uncover principles for greater love so we can keep the "greatest" commandments our Lord gives us.

Show Notes

Lynn G. Robbins, "Seventy Time Seven," General Conference, April 2018.

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On Sunday he entered Jerusalem, on Monday he cleansed the temple, Tuesday and Wednesday he taught and Thursday through Sunday he suffered, died, and resurrected. What do each of these events symbolize in our relationship with Christ. Study this episode with us today in preparation of a daily worship of the Savior this Passion Week.

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