1 Nephi 19:23 (complete and pass off)

Follow the directions below

1. Look up 1 Nephi 3:7

• read it twice to yourself
• read it once to me

2. Look up 1 Nephi 19:23

• read it three times to yourself
• recite it to me without looking.

3. Mark your progress on the chart

I Nephi 19:23 (fill in the rest of the word)

Write the remaining letters in each word.

And I did read many things unto them witch were written in the book of Mormon but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord there Redeemer I did read unto them that witch was written by the prophet Isaiah for I did liken all scriptures unto us that it might be for our prophet and learning

1 Nephi 19:23 (say it in your own words)

Read the scripture and then write the meaning in your own words.

And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.

This scriptures means

1 Nephi 19:23 (fill in the blank)

Fill in the blanks with large orange letters.

And I did read many things unto that were written in the books of moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the lord their reedemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all the scriptures unto us, that it might be for our prophet and learning.

1 Nephi 19:23

1 Nephi 19:23 is a wonderful scripture. Read it and then answer the following questions.

And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.

Who is talking?
niphi

Who is he talking to?
whoever is reading the book

What did he do to help teach the people of Jesus Christ (there are two things)?
he read from Isaiah and likened the scriptures unto them

What was the result of his efforts?
they will believe in Christ

1 Nephi 3 :7 (complete and pass off)

Follow the instructions below

1. Look up 1 Nephi 3:7
2. Read it to yourself 3 times
3. Read it aloud 3 times
4. When you think you have it memorized- come say it to me.

1 Nephi 3:7 (fill in the blanks)

Fill in the blanks in this scripture with large green letters.

And it came to that I, nephi said unto my father: I will go and do and the things which the hath commanded, for I know that the giveth no commandment unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a for them that they may accomplish the thing which he hath comandeth them.

1:nephi 3:7

1 Nephi 3:7

One of the things I really love about Seminary is the Scripture Mastery program. The leaders of the church have selected 25 scriptures from each of the 4 standard works for Seminary students to read, memorize, be able to locate easily and explain. These 25 scriptures and the process of learning them is what makes up the Scripture Mastery program. Since these scriptures are important to all of us (not just seminary students) and since I am already spending a lot of time preparing to teach them, I thought we could spend some of our devotional time talking about and learning them too. So... today we start at the beginning with 1 Nephi 3:7

And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.

Of course, this is a scripture you already know but as you read it this time I want you to think about and prepare to answer the following questions:

Who is talking?
nephi

What is he willing to do?
go to get the gold plates

Why is he willing to do it?
god asked him to and he knows god's work is important

What are the consequences of his choice to obey?
god will help him get to the promised land safely

General Conference

General Conference is this weekend- yeah! I love General Conference. In order for us to make the most of of General Conference we need to do more than just show up at church. Write about two things you hope to hear at Conference this weekend and two things you will do to help you prepare to receive the messages that have been prepared.

At General Conference I want to listen to Thomas S. Monson talk about when he was a kid. To prepare I can pray to feel the Spirit and to think about what I hear.

Options

The stories and quotes we read this week talked about lots of different ways to learn and become educated. We are so blessed to live in a world that offers so many wonderful options to those that really want to learn.

Explore three different educational paths you think you might be interested in. Explain what you will need to follow these different paths successfully.

1. be a robot builder.


2. collage professor for a technology class.


3. go to mars.

True Education

Elder David A Bednar of the Quorum of the twelve apostles said, " I have spend most of my life involved in education. What I was younger, I thought education meant going to to school, taking tests, and getting good grades. But as I grew older I began to learn the difference between doing well in school and becoming educated. True education is learning how to learn. Once I discovered that lesson, learning became fun!"

1. What is "true education"?

True education is... learning how to learn.

2. What is the difference between true education and going to school? (Hint... both require the same things outwardly... the difference is something inside of the learner.)

The difference between true education and going to school is... weather or not you actually learn.

More Than One Way to Learn- part 3

Read Service in the Service. Then Answer the following questions:

1. Elizabeth originally had a different plan for her life... how did she decide what course she would take? fasted and prayed.


2. What did she have to do to qualify for her job? finish school and enlist in the military

3. Elizabeth says there are two things that are important in choosing educational and career paths... what are they? fast and prayer.

4. How do you feel about Elizabeth's job? is It something you would want to do? maybe.

More Than One Way to Learn- part 2

Read Serving up Satisfaction. Then answer the following questions:

1. What "work" has Laya chosen for herself? cooking.

2. What inspired Laya to do what she does? an edible swan she saw when she was a girl.

3. Was it easy for her to get where she is now? no. What steps did she have to take to get there? she went to school and worked without pay and practiced a lot.

4. Would you like to do what she does? well, I think it is interesting and I like it but it is not what I want to do.

More Than One Way to Learn

Today read Choosing the Outdoor Life. Then answer the following questions:

1. What was it about the family farm that Talon loved so much? it was nice and quiet.

2. Is Talon's "work" easy? Is his work enjoyable and fulfilling to him? its hard but its enjoyable

3. What did he do to prepare himself to be the best farm owner possible? work hard and "just deal with it.''

4. Is Talon's work something that interests you? its interesting but i wont want to do it.

Dream

One of the things I love most about my Mom and Dad is that they allowed me and encouraged me to dream. They taught me to set goals and to work hard to accomplish the things I wanted to do. They taught me to enjoy the hard work that got me where I wanted to go as well as the joy of a job well done. My Mom and Dad always supported me in my dream too. They provided me with opportunities to make my dreams come true (and that often meant some sort of sacrifice on their part). They talked to me about my goals and helped me to refine them. They struggled with me when things got hard or I made bad choices. They rejoiced with me when I succeeded.

I want to be that kind of parent for you Spencer. I want you to know that it is safe to dream- that is okay to want something extraordinary for yourself. I want to help you reach your goals. I want to see your greatest dreams come true. I hope that I can do that for you.

Write about a dream you have.

When I grow up I'm gonna build robots that fight other robots then I'll sell smaller robots so I can make money $$

10 Study and Testing Tips

Read the following list ideas for improving your study and test taking skills. Pick one to work on this week.

10 Study and Testing Tips

• 1. Take good notes in class. Focus on the important points—one hint is to make sure anything your teacher writes on the board is in your notes.

• 2. Attend class every day, and pay attention.

• 3. Complete all of your assignments, and do them on time.

• 4. If there’s something you don’t understand in class, ask about it right then.

• 5. Try to set aside a study area in your home where you can be free from distractions.

• 6. Don’t wait until the night before a test to study. Make a schedule with time to study regularly during the week.

• 7. As you study, try making charts, graphs, diagrams, and lists from your notes and textbooks.

• 8. Try studying out loud. Read aloud, talk to yourself about the important points, even ask yourself and answer the questions aloud.

• 9. Get a good night’s sleep before exam day. Eat a good breakfast that morning, and take a few minutes to review your notes and charts. But remember, this should not be a “cram” session.

• 10. Check every one of your answers on quizzes and tests at least once.

Walking the Extra Mile

Read the article Walking the Extra Mile. Then answer the questions.

What did Tor do to help Stein?

1. Set a good example. Then he went all the way to Stein's house to invite him to seminary.

Why were Tor's actions so meaningful to Stein?

2. Because Stein could feel the spirit and he was prepared somehow to respond.

Has anyone every treated you the way Tor treated Stein? When?

3. No... but maybe it will happen in the future.

Have you ever treated someone else that way? Explain.

4. Yes. I used to invite my friend Tyler to church. I tried to be a good freind to him and a good example. Maybe someday he will join the church.

Education- helping us stay on the straight and narrow path

Tanner Tupou also shared some of his thoughts about getting an education. He said, " With education comes a better understanding. Your mind is more open and you will be able to make smarter, wiser decisions based on the knowledge you have gained. Education with assistance from the Holy Ghost will keep you on the strait and narrow path. Education will help you reach your goals."

How is it possible for education (the kind you get at school) to help you "stay on the straight and narrow path?"

1. Education can help us stay on the straight and narrow path by... helping us solve our own problems.

How will getting a good education help you reach your goal to be a Robot builder when you grow up?

2. Getting an education will help me reach my goals by... helping us believe in ourselves and helping us get the knowledge and skills we need to know.

Learning for the Love of it

Scott MacDermott, a young man from Walnut, California, shared his thoughts about education in a recent New Ear article. He encourages us to, "Enjoy learning and work for the pure expansion of your mind as opposed to working just to get good grades." He says, "It is important to learn always, not just when we go to school- to keep our minds working."

Do you think this is good advice?

1. I think Scott's advice is... because...

What things to you enjoy learning most?

2. I most enjoy learning about...

Education- Q and A

In the New Era one of the readers submitted the follow question to be answered by Church leaders and by other youth. He wrote, "Some of my friends are dropping out of school to get jobs. I don't really like school either, but I know education is important. What should I do?"

Before we read the answers given, write what do you think this boy should do?

1. I think this boy should... get a job that can give him an education.

The Church leaders wrote this is response to his question, "Work and education are both important. But they should be done in the order. This is the time in your life to focus mainly on study and learning. Finishing high school is necessary to get more education and good jobs later in your life. After high school, it is a good idea to continue your education. For many that will include attending college but other possibilities include going to a technical school, taking online courses or enrolling in community education.

What kind of education plan do you want for yourself after you graduate form High School?

2. After High school I want to... study mechanical engineering with an emphasis in Robotics. I want to practice making robots so that I can enter them into contest- like the Maker's Fair. After I study those things I want to get a job making robots that can be used for entertainment (like the Lego Mind Storm) and robots that can be used to help with everyday chores.