Scripture Study – Gospel Knols

When is the best time for a War in the Book of Mormon?

Last night during a gospel discussion on how to effectively study the scriptures, we were following the 5 steps and we came across an interesting question.

The 5 Steps to effective scripture study are:

What’s going on
Wonder Why: ask questions
Find Patterns
Types of the Savior
Apply Yourself

We commenced our study in Alma 56 and became interested in the dates. This is the story of the Stripling Warrior’s first battle. We noticed that the story starts off in the 30 year of the reign of the Judges. That doesn’t mean much to me, so I usually use the footnote to position the story on B.C. or A.D. time. This story commences in 62 B.C.

The Hole Of Scriptural Ignorance

My dear friend, Dr. J. Holland regularly sends me his talks. He is a High Counselor in the Los Angeles area. As I read the text the following paragraph jumped out and socked me between the eyes.

The Science of Scripture Study

The Middoni Principle
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The Science of Scripture Study

Here is an excerpt from Ammon’s missionary journal; in particular the conversion stories of King Lamoni and his father King Laman. At the end of the stories are 5 steps that greatly enhance the study process. The brethren have exhorted us to move from a reading church to a studying church. These steps are instrumental in helping to position your mind so the scriptures come alive. As James Ferrill notes in his new book: “The Holy Secret,” studying the scriptures should be a dialogue and not a monologue. The 5 steps cited are also taken from his book.