SCRIPTURE MASTERY - Church Of Jesus Christ

S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YMatthew 5:14–16Matthew 11:28–30Matthew 16:15–19Matthew 22:36–39Matthew 28:19–20Let your light so shine.Come unto me.The keys of the kingdomLove the Lord; love thy neighbor.Teach and baptize all nations.ContextIn the Sermon on the Mount, JesusChrist taught His disciples about howliving the gospel affects others.ContextAs some people rejected Jesus, Heoffered promises to those who wouldaccept Him.ContextIn Caesarea Philippi, Jesus Christinstructed His Apostles about what isnecessary to lead the Church.ContextJesus Christ responded to a Phariseewho asked which commandment wasthe greatest.ContextAfter His Resurrection, Jesus Christgave instructions to His disciples.Doctrine or PrincipleOne’s example of living the gospelcan encourage others to draw nearerto God.Doctrine or PrincipleIf we come unto Jesus Christ, He willease our burdens.Doctrine or PrincipleThe Church of Jesus Christ is builtupon revelation from God.Doctrine or PrincipleThe two greatest commandments areto love God and to love our neighbor.ApplicationWhen has the Lord helped you witha heavy burden? How can you drawnearer to Him?Those who hold priesthood keys areauthorized to govern the kingdom ofGod on the earth.ApplicationHow can you show love for God withyour heart, soul, and mind? How canyou show love to His children?ApplicationWhen has someone’s example inspiredyou to live the gospel? In what wayscould you be an example to others?How could you use this verse toencourage a friend or family memberwho is feeling burdened?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YApplicationWhat eternal truths have been revealedto you?Doctrine or PrincipleAs followers of Jesus Christ, we are toteach and baptize all nations.ApplicationWhat could you do to help someonelearn the gospel or keep his or herbaptismal covenant?What could you do to prepare to servea mission?In what ways have Church leaderswith priesthood keys blessed yourlife? What should you do to show thatyou sustain Church leaders who holdpriesthood keys?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YLuke 24:36–39John 3:5John 14:6John 14:15John 17:3A resurrected body has flesh andbones.Born of water and of the SpiritThe way, the truth, and the lifeContextA Pharisee named Nicodemus askedwhat Jesus Christ meant by being“born again.”ContextDuring the Last Supper, Jesus Christanswered Thomas’s question abouthow the disciples could know the wayto the Father.If ye love me, keep my commandments.Knowing God and Jesus Christ iseternal life.ContextDuring the Last Supper, Jesus Christtaught His disciples how they couldshow their love for Him.ContextThe night before His Crucifixion, JesusChrist prayed for His followers.ContextOn the day of His Resurrection, JesusChrist appeared to His disciples inJerusalem and showed them His resurrected body.Doctrine or PrincipleJesus Christ is a resurrected being. Aresurrected body is a body of flesh andbones.ApplicationHow is your testimony strengthenedknowing that Jesus Christ was literallyresurrected?Doctrine or PrincipleBaptism and receiving the Holy Ghostare necessary ordinances for spiritualrebirth and entering the celestialkingdom.ApplicationHow has your baptism and receivingthe gift of the Holy Ghost made adifference in your life? What can youdo to keep your baptismal covenantand seek the companionship of theHoly Ghost?Doctrine or PrincipleThe only way to receive eternal lifeand dwell with Father in Heaven isthrough Jesus Christ.ApplicationWhat are you doing to rely upon JesusChrist as you strive to come unto theFather?Doctrine or PrincipleWe manifest our love for the Lord bykeeping His commandments.ApplicationSet a goal in an area in your life whereyou could show greater love for theLord through increased obedience.Doctrine or PrincipleAs we come to truly know HeavenlyFather and Jesus Christ, we can obtaineternal life.ApplicationWhat can you do to better knowHeavenly Father and Jesus Christ?What can you do to strengthen yourrelationship with Them?

S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YActs 2:36–38Acts 3:19–211 Corinthians 6:19–201 Corinthians 15:20–221 Corinthians 15:40–42Repent, be baptized, and receive theHoly Ghost.The times of restitutionYour body is a temple.In Christ shall all be resurrected.Degrees of gloryContextThe Apostle Peter testified to a multitude in Jerusalem concerning our day.ContextIn a letter to members of the Church inCorinth, the Apostle Paul taught theSaints why sexual sins were so serious.ContextWhen some Saints in Corinth taughtthat there is no resurrection of thedead, the Apostle Paul wrote to correctthem.ContextIn a letter to members of the Churchin Corinth, the Apostle Paul answeredquestions about how the dead will beraised and what kind of body they willbe resurrected with.ContextFifty days after the Savior’sResurrection, the Apostle Peter taughta multitude in Jerusalem what theymust do to be saved.Doctrine or PrincipleRepentance and baptism for the remission of sins prepare us to receive thegift of the Holy Ghost.ApplicationHow could you use this scripture tohelp a friend understand what each ofus must do to be forgiven of our sinsand receive the Holy Ghost?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YDoctrine or PrincipleProphets in all ages have foretold thelatter-day restitution (restoration) ofall things.ApplicationWhat additional scriptures show thatthe Lord would restore the gospelbefore His Second Coming?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YDoctrine or PrincipleOur bodies are sacred like temples andshould be clean and holy.ApplicationHow does the doctrine in this scripturehelp answer questions about modesty?Chastity? Tattoos and piercings? TheWord of Wisdom?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YDoctrine or PrincipleBecause Jesus Christ overcame deathand was resurrected, all mankind willalso be resurrected.ApplicationShare your testimony of theResurrection of Jesus Christ withsomeone. How does this doctrineprovide comfort to someone who haslost a loved one?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YDoctrine or PrincipleResurrected bodies differ in glory justas the sun, moon, and stars differ intheir brightness.ApplicationRead Doctrine and Covenants76:50–70. What must you do to inherita resurrected body of celestial glory?S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YGalatians 5:22–23Ephesians 4:11–14Philippians 4:132 Thessalonians 2:1–32 Timothy 3:15–17Fruit of the SpiritApostles and prophets help perfect theSaints.I can do all things through Christ.Apostasy foretoldContextWhile imprisoned, the Apostle Paulwrote to encourage the Saints inPhilippi.ContextSome of the Saints in Thessalonicabelieved the Second Coming of JesusChrist would soon occur. In his letterto them, the Apostle Paul correctedthis misunderstanding.Scripture given for doctrine, reproof,and correctionContextIn a letter to the Saints in Galatia, theApostle Paul taught about the qualitiesthat the Spirit instills in those who seekto “walk in the Spirit.”ContextIn an epistle to the Saints in Ephesus,the Apostle Paul taught about the organization and purpose of the Church.Doctrine or PrincipleHaving the Holy Ghost often results infeelings of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,meekness, and temperance.Doctrine or PrincipleThe Church organization is given byGod for perfecting and edifying theSaints and accomplishing the work ofthe ministry.ApplicationWhen have you experienced the fruitsof the Spirit? What can you do to invitethe companionship of the Holy Ghostand enjoy these fruits of the Spirit inyour life?ApplicationIn what ways do Church leaders keepus from being “carried about withevery wind of doctrine”?How can you best show appreciationfor a local Church leader?Doctrine or PrincipleJesus Christ can strengthen us to dowhatever God requires of us.ApplicationWrite in your journal about a timewhen the Lord gave you strength tomeet a challenge.Doctrine or PrincipleIt was foretold that a period ofapostasy would precede the SecondComing of Jesus Christ.ApplicationHow would you answer a friend whoasked, “Hasn’t Christ’s Church beenon the earth since He establishedit? Why would there need to be aRestoration?”ContextThe Apostle Paul wrote to Timothyand encouraged him as he faced challenges among Church members.Doctrine or PrincipleThe inspired doctrine, reproof, andcorrection found in scripture will helplead us to salvation.ApplicationWhen has scripture study helped youunderstand doctrine, feel reproof, orreceive correction?

S C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YS C R I P T U R EM A S T E R YHebrews 12:9James 1:5–6James 2:17–181 Peter 4:6Revelation 20:12God is the Father of our spirits.If you lack wisdom, ask God.Faith without works is dead.The gospel is preached to the dead.Judged before GodContextThe Apostle Paul encouraged membersof the Church to be faithful to theirHeavenly Father.ContextJames wrote to Church members abouthow to obtain divine guidance.ContextJames wrote to Church members inresponse to some who claimed thatworks were not needed to express theirfaith.ContextWhen the Saints in Asia Minor weregoing through many trials, the ApostlePeter wrote and assured them thatJesus Christ was the Savior and judgeof the living and the dead.ContextWhile on the Isle of Patmos, theApostle John saw a vision of all thedead being brought before God to bejudged.Doctrine or PrincipleGod is the Father of our spirits, and weshould be obedient to Him.ApplicationHow does your knowledge that God isthe Father of your spirit influence howyou view the commandments?Doctrine or PrincipleGod willingly gives wisdom to thosewho ask of Him in faith.ApplicationWhen has God given you guidance inanswer to your prayers? What can youdo to pray with greater faith?Doctrine or PrincipleFaith without works is dead.ApplicationWhen have you seen faith manifestedin the works of someone you know?What specific things could you do thisweek that would show you have faithin Jesus Christ?Doctrine or PrincipleThe gospel is preached to those whohave died so they may have the sameopportunity as those who heard thegospel message in mortality.ApplicationSeek opportunities to do family historyresearch about your ancestors and toparticipate in temple ordinances intheir behalf.Doctrine or PrincipleEveryone will be judged by God according to their works out of the booksthat have been written.ApplicationHow does knowing you will be judgedaccording to your works affect thedecisions you will make today?