The Scripture Study Project

We know what John the Baptist did, but we spend far less time studying what he said. This episode we study the "voice crying in the wilderness" and learn what he has to teach about repentance, some truths that, if understood, will change the way we view repentance!

Show Notes

Jeffrey R. Holland, "For Times of Trouble," BYU Devotional

Dan McKinley, "Don't Hide from God," Hi Five Live

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

John's gospel gives us an up-close, intimate, unique, and tangible account of Jesus' ministry. John wants us to remember our own personal relationship with Christ. This week we come to "see" Jesus in a new light, "see" ourselves the way he does, and "see" others with more love and optimism.

Show Notes

Bible in picture: She Reads Truth Bible

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

"Worship is essential and central to our spiritual life." That quote gets at the heart of our study this week. What is worship really? What does it look like? And how can we do it better and more powerfully in our own relationships with the Savior? This week we learn from some of the first to worship Jesus just how to worship him ourselves.

Show Notes

Websites with different Bible translations: BibleHub, BibleGateway

Dean M. Davies, "The Blessings of Worship," General Conference, October 2016.

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

We know the beginning of the story of Jesus, but everything from his parentage to his annunciation was unexpected to both those in his day and early readers of the gospels. What happens when God unexpectedly calls on unexpected people to do unexpected things? What happens when he calls you? Study with us in this episode to start finding out! 

Show Notes

Gaye Strathearn, "Mary, the Mother of Jesus," Ensign, January 2019.

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

Season 2 of the Scripture Study Project is underway with this study of what exactly happens when we respond to Jesus' invitation to "Come, follow me." Learn with us how your study of the New Testament this year can help you get to know your Savior better, see yourself clearer, and change from a simple "Simon, son of Jonas" into Peter, the rock!

Show Notes

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Blessings of Scripture," Mormon Message

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

Music Credit: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane."

We're gearing up for season 2 of The Scripture Study Project. Here's just a brief preview of coming attractions all aimed at helping you have powerful experiences with the scriptures that change your life and excite you to teach others!

Show Notes:

Russell M. Nelson, "Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints," Ensign, October 2018.

House Churches - Acts 1:12-13 (see mentions also Romans 16:3-5, 1 Cor 16:19)

Music Credit: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane."

Season Finale! We study Moroni's final exhortations and share a few of our own. Has your study of the Book of Mormon brought you joy? Conviction? Or even a bit of perfection in your life? It has for us! Listen as we study and share. Also, as a bonus, hear the preview of what's coming on Season 2 of the Scripture Study Project!

Life is filled with choices. Period. We must constantly choose between, not just good an evil, but often between good and good! Moroni, knowing this about our day, inserts in chapter 7 a sermon from his father all about judging between choices and learning how to "lay hold of every good thing." Study with us this week and learn for yourself!

In a world that's as bleak and depressing as has ever been recorded in scripture Moroni must, and does, stand strong and hold to his faith. When we're called upon to do something difficult, maybe in the face of opposition and hopelessness, can we stand with Moroni and proclaim, "I will not deny the Christ"? In this episode we study how to do just that!

The story of the Jaredites is one of mostly misery and destruction; however, against that black, satin cloth is set one of the most amazing diamonds in the Book of Mormon: Moroni's discourse on faith and hope in chapter 12. This week with special guest Garret Shields we study the diamond and learn how to anchor our souls when on life's turbulent seas.