my personal scripture journey
You can’t have courage unless you are frightened. That’s what the 2000 stripling warriors learned as they fought to defend their families.
What were the ages of Helaman’s stripling warriors? by John. A Tvedtnes
Scripture stories about the 2,000 stripling warriors:
Alma 53:20
Alma 56-58
Alma 59:1-2
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10 Episode – Spiritual Super Powers
We all have spiritual super powers, referred to in the scriptures as “gifts.” What’s your super power? Or maybe you have a couple?
Check out these scriptures for a list of possible super powers:
Doctrine and Covenants 46:8-26
Moroni 10:8-18
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
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09 Episode – Wanting Out of the Fire
Is it okay to ask to be delivered from trials? If we are not delivered does that always mean we don’t have enough faith?
Scripture Stories Referenced:
Matthew 26:36-44
Helaman 11:1-18
Scriptures quoted directly:
Doctrine and Covenants 98:3
Moses 1:39
John 3:16
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08 Episode – Let’s Be Awesome Like Peter
Peter wasn’t satisfied with just watching the Savior do amazing things. He wanted to do them too. Peter is a great example of finding the courage to be awesome, even in our mortal imperfect state.
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07 Episode – Miracles – Just Because He Can
Sometimes the Lord performs miracles for us just because He can.
Referenced Scriptures:
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06 Episode – Back to the Basics
After prophesying of AMAZING things, Nephi points us back to the basics: baptism, scripture study, and prayer.
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05 Episode – Learning In the Family, We All Do It
People often say, “My kids have taught me so much?” Is there any scripture evidence to back up the idea that this was part of God’s plan all along?
The Challenge To Become – Elder Dallin. H. Oaks
Lehi’s Lesson – 1 Nephi 16:21-27
Mormon’s Lesson – Moroni 8:4-23
The Brother of Jared and Jared – Ether 1:34-43
King Lamoni’s example to his father – Alma 20:8-27, 22:1-27
Some references of parents teaching their children: Moses 5:12, Genesis 22:1-13, 1 Nephi 1:1, 1 Nephi 2:9-11, Enos 1:1, Alma 36-42, Alma 56:47-48, Helaman 5:6-12
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04 Episode – The Tale of Two Missionaries
The tales of these two different missionaries are so similar, but with one HUGE difference. How can the experiences of two different missionaries apply to me? It might not be what you think.
To read the stories of Abinadi and Samuel the Lamanite in The Book of Mormon see Mosiah 11-17 and Helaman 13-16.
References to compare:
Abinadi Samuel the Lamanite
Mosiah 11:20-25,12:1-8 Helaman 13:5-39
Mosiah 12:35-36, 13:12-24 Helaman 14:1-31
Mosiah 16:1-15 Helaman 15:1-17
Mosiah 13:1-6 Helaman 16:2, 6-8
Mosiah 17:13-20 Helaman 16:6-8
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03 Episode – We’re All Under Renovation
We are temples being improved by the Master Creator. Will I let Him turn me into what I should be? Will I see the potential He sees in those around me?
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02 Episode – Captain Moroni vs. Amalickiah
Captain Moroni prepares his people to battle Amalickiah. Find out how his example helps me prepare myself and my family to battle Satan.
References for study:
Alma 46:11-28 – I’ve got to know what I stand for, what I believe.
Alma 48:7-13 – How is my home? Is it a place of resort, a safe place for my family? How hard do I actually work to protect from Satan?
Alma 50:1-7 – Do I keep preparing? Satan changes tactics. Do I keep up my defenses?
Alma 50:13-14, 23 – This is ‘living unto God.’ They didn’t let fear scare them into hiding.They went out and lived!
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