The Scripture Study Project

Sections 23-26 - Calling

We speak often of our "callings" in the Church; however, in the early days of the Restoration women and men weren't called to formally-named assignments in their wards, they were called to fulfill powerful and foundational purposes in the Kingdom of God. Emma Smith, the Knight family, the Smith brothers, and others were called by God to do great things. This week we learn from these callings as we ask ourselves what the calling is that God has for each of us.
Show Notes:
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 20-22 - Organized

The Lord organizes chaos. He did it at the creation of the world. He did it during His mortal ministry in organizing a Church. He did it in the early 1800's when He restored His Church to the earth. And He can do it this year for each of us after the chaos that was 2020. In this episode we study truths about the organization of the Restored Church that can guide our own efforts to seek divine help in bringing more order to our lives. The question is, "What would the Lord have me organize or establish in my life?"
Show Notes:
Mari Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Brooke Snow, Living in Your True Identity
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 18-19 - Repent

We've all heard more than a few talks, lessons, and sermons on repentance. We know it's important, and we know that we should do it. But sometimes we don't actually know what it is and, more importantly, how to do it. In this episode we study the Lord's directions to early Church members and wrestle them some practical principles that we can actually do something with. The question this week for us as we study can be, "What is the Lord wants me to change?"
Show Notes:
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 14-17 - Witness

The Lord called many in the early Restored Church to obtain and share a "witness" of the unfolding work. Today, we are likewise called to witness; however, our testimonies can sometimes be overlaid and overcomplicated with tradition, culture, trite phrases, or misunderstandings. In this episode we study Doctrine & Covenants 14-17 in search of clear truths about witnessing as we invite you to ponder your own witness and where the Lord would have you share it.
Show Notes:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "What is Truth?" BYU Devotional, July 2013.
James E. Faust, "A New Aristocracy," October 1974.
Boyd K. Packer, "Inspiring Music--Worthy Thoughts," October 1973.
Lizzy Jensen (click link in bio to access tools)
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 12-13 / JSH 1:66-75 - Fellow

To his "fellow servants" Joseph and Oliver the angel John, acting under direction from the Lord, gave power to further the work of the Lord. Similarly today, the Lord gives His "fellow servants"--both women and men--power to accomplish the work He calls them to do. In our study this week we ask the question: what is the power the Lord has given me, and what does He expect me to do with it. In this episode we get a bit personal and focus on the truths we would help our own young daughter understand as she seeks for her own answers to these important questions.
Show Notes:
Linda K. Burton, "Priesthood Power--Available to All," Ensign, June 2014.
Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," April 2014.
The Priesthood Restored: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast.
Barbara Morgan Gardner, "How Women (and Men) Misunderstand the Priesthood + What We Can Do About It," All In Podcast.
Victor L. Brown, "The Vision of the Aaronic Priesthood," October 1975.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 10-11 - Desire

"What do I want?" This seemingly simple question drives our study this week. Joseph, Martin, Oliver, Hyrum, and many others who wanted to be a part of the unfolding restoration were directly quickly to examine their hearts--their wants and desires--and to align them with the Lord's. We know from personal experience that this process is not easy. In this episode we dive into the study and the work of changing our own hearts.
Show Notes:
Dallin H. Oaks, "Desire," April 2011.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 6-9 - Revelation

"What is the Lord revealing to me?" That's the question at the center of our study this week. There is a long prophetic priority placed on each of us developing our ability to receive and recognize what the Lord wants us to know, feel, do, and become. In this episode we share some of those tools and how they work, practically, in our daily life.
Show Notes:
N. Eldon Tanner, "Warnings from Outer Space," October 1972.
Thomas S. Monson, "Faith of a Child," October 1975.
Julie B. Beck, “And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit," April 2010.
Russel M. Nelson, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," April 2018.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 3-5 - Embark

Being called to join the work of the Lord can be an incredible experience; however, it also brings with it a natural need for refinement. Joseph Smith, Father Smith, Martin Harris, and so many others of us who have been called to the work need the Lord's truth and testing in order to successfully "embark" in His service. On the podcast this week we study sections 3-5 and ask ourselves the important (but difficult) questions: What is frustrating me from fulfilling the work God has given me? And what can I do to better qualify for the Lord's power as I labor with Him?
Show Notes:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "God Will Do Something Unimaginable," October 2020.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward