my personal scripture journey
45 Episode – So That We Know He Leads Us
The Lord tries to make it SO OBVIOUS that He is leading Nephi and his family to the promised land. Is it obvious in my life too?
Scripture References
1 Nephi 17:12-13
Ether 2, 6
Exodus 13-16
John 3:16
2 Nephi 31:21
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44 Episode – There Are No “New Year’s Resolutions” in the Scriptures
The scriptures don’t use the word “goal” but there are definitely goals featured in the stories.
Scripture References
1 Nephi 3-4
1 Nephi 16:18-32
1 Nephi 17-18
Alma 46-62
Philippians 3:14
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40 Episode – Why Gratitude?
Two reasons and one thing to remember about being thankful. 1-When you are grateful to somebody it is hard to stay mad at them. 2-Gratitude begets hope. And remember, becoming grateful is a process.
Scripture References
Doctrine and Covenants 98:1,3
1 Nephi 1:20
Alma 32: 27-43
Doctrine and Covenants 121:10, 122:8
1 Nephi 3:7
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38 Episode – Full Purpose of Heart
If you were to explain the phrase “full purpose of heart” to someone what would you say? What does it mean? What does it look like? What does it feel like?
Joy. It looks and feels like joy.
Scripture References
2 Nephi 31:13
Jacob 6:5
Mosiah 7:33
3 Nephi 10:6, 12:24, 18:32
Doctrine and Covenants 17:1, 18:26-27
Joy and Spiritual Survival by Pres. Russell M. Nelson. GC Oct. 2016
Alma 48:10
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24 Episode – I’m So Tired
Do you ever just get tired? Like the kind where life just won’t give you a break, and things keep piling up, and on top of that you feel guilty for what you’re not doing. Me too. And Nephi too. And Ammon too.
Scripture References
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13 Episode – Going to the Source of Truth
When I have a question, why do I wait to ask God as a last resort? What can happen when I listen to all the other voices in the world? See what happened to Laman and Lemuel, the Zoramites, and King Noah when they listened to people instead of seeking answers from God.
Listening to others:
Zoramites consulting together – Alma 35:3
Nephi’s Brothers consulting together – 1 Nephi 15:1-9
King Noah listening to his priests – Mosiah 17:11-12
Listening to God:
Nephi asking to see the Tree of Life – 1 Nephi 10:17-22, 11:1
Nephi building a boat, little by little – 1 Nephi 18:1-4
Enos praying – Enos 1
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12 Episode – A Consideration of the Tree of Life
Compare the tree of life to the great and spacious building. What does it teach about how to prioritize and decide what I will choose build up?
Scripture References to study:
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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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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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