Lesson for June 12, 2016

Lesson for June 12, 2016 Today our lesson was given by Maggie Kopp about “The Scriptures: The Most Profitable of All Study.” This lesson is from Chapter 10 from the teachings of President Howard W. Hunter. Maggie started with a presentation about scripture study. President Hunter liked to use scriptures in his conference talks to give examples and a context of the points he made; he had a great love of the scriptures and loved to study them. In the scriptures, there are stories that apply to every single circumstance we encounter. The manuals and church magazines are good, but if we only read those things and not the scriptures, it is not as good. Maggie asked what we do to read scriptures. You can use the online scriptures and make notes and highlight, so no matter what device you use, those personalized things will be there. Some people highlight in their physical scriptures and change copies to highlight different things and see the scriptures in a new light. New sets of scriptures give us the chance to look at things in a new way. Some type up scriptures to open their minds and be able to have the Spirit help them think better. D&C 109:7 says that as all have not faith then study the scriptures and search out of the best books—books that uplift and teach us. Perhaps we don’t have the faith of Moses who was taught all things by God, but we can read our scriptures. Concentrated, focused, and prayerful study will help us get more faith and knowledge. President Hunter said that reading habits vary widely, but to understand requires more than casual reading and studying the scriptures every day. There should be a regular time each day when we can concentrate on the scriptures. Prayer helps our understanding a great deal. The Holy Spirit will guide our study. Whenever we study, most important is that a regular time is set aside for study, even a little time—regularity will help us reap great blessings, no matter the age. Even children have great insights that can enrich the rest of the family. Rather than a set number of pages or chapters is not as good as having a set amount of time. Emily Campbell said that reading in the morning, rather than the evening, is better for her and gives her greater insights. Reading as a family is good, too. Reading to a schedule is good, including seminary study guides and institute manuals. Reading with a pen in your hand while reading scriptures also gives you insights and points. Another idea is a scripture journal, as well as reading a companion’s scriptures to gain insights of the scriptures and the other person. If you need to make adjustments in your scripture study, try out some of these things this week.