Mosiah 8-10

Sister Court and I think that a reading of these chapters should really start with PMG, the bottom of page 182 (Use the Scriptures) and through the bottom of 184 (Help People Use the Scriptures)

Use the Scriptures

The standard works of the Church are your basic sources for teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. There are many reasons why it is vital to use the scriptures as the basis for your teaching. For example: * The scriptures invite the Holy Ghost into your teaching (see Luke 24:13–32). * The scriptures have a more powerful effect on the minds of people than anything else (see Alma 31:5). * The scriptures address the great questions of the soul (see chapter 5; see also 2 Nephi 32:3; Jacob 2:8). * The scriptures give authority and validity to your teaching. * The Lord and His prophets have said to do so (see Doctrine and Covenants 42:12, 56–58; 71:1).

As you read these chapters, see if you can find all the why’s related to the importance of knowing, learning from, and teaching with the scriptures.

Here’s a great prophetic quote about the scriptures -

"I find that when I get casual in my relationships with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice is speaking, that I am far, far away. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the distance narrows and the spirituality returns." Spencer W. Kimball

Here are some of the themes that stand out to us - The Role & Power of a Seer Mosiah 8:13, 16-17

The Consequences of Being Too Eager (Over Zealous) & of Blind Trust Mosiah 9:3, 10

The Real Danger of Inherited Hate & Cultural Traditions Mosiah 10:12, 15-16

Sister Court talked powerfully about forgiving in District Conference. Forgive, Elders and Sisters, and let go of hatred. It will rob you of joy and keep you from your missionary purpose now and seeing the hand of the Lord in your lives later.

We love you so much and hope that this week is a week of joy, of being the message, of doing the will of the Father, of living and teaching the Doctrine of Christ.

In short, a week of fulfilling your missionary purpose!