The Scripture Study Project

1-2 Peter - Endure

Webster's definition of endure is "to continue in the same state." However, that's the exact opposite of what Peter counseled early saints to do as they faced persecution and battled personal struggles. In this episode we study what it really means to endure, how to do it ourselves, and why its so important. Welcome to the 100th episode of The Scripture Study Project!
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Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

James - Doers

When we read this in James: "Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only," we can't help but analyze ourselves. When it comes to studying the gospel, do seek to learn, really learn from the Lord? In this episode, we both study the doctrine of doing as well as practice a scripture study that has us asking what God wants us to learn, and also feel, do, and become. 
Show Notes:
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Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Hebrews 7-13 - Assurance

In a world that seems to be constantly at war with our faith, and with persistent temptations to give up, pull back, or draw away, the Epistle to the Hebrews challenges us to remember our great "high priest of good things to come" (Hebrews 9:11) and to "draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith" (10:22). How do we do that? Study with us this week as we learn together how to strengthen faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Show Notes:
Jeffrey R. Holland, "A High Priest of Good Things to Come," General Conference, October 1999.
Video: Good Things to Come
Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.
 
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Hebrews 1-6 - Captain

To a people who felt their faith slipping and their hearts hardening the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews taught both why they should retain their devotion to Christ and how they could actually strengthen their faith. In this first of our two part study of Hebrews we start a study of everything about Jesus Christ that helps us "come boldly to the throne" of God and which increases our confidence before him. 
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1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon - Swerve

What happens when you feel yourself or someone you love swerving away from the covenant path? That's the question that Paul addresses with a few specific individuals (Timothy and Titus) from this week's study. Study along as we discuss the difference between doctrine and policy and how we can navigate a world that seems to be constantly changing while drawing closer to a God who is unchageable.
Show Notes:
Russell M. Nelson, "The Love and Laws of God," BYU Devotional
Thomas S. Monson, "Opening Remarks," Worldwide Leadership Training
Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

1-2 Thessalonians - Patience

The Thessalonian saints spent their Christian living in world filled with persecution and pain and, thus, anticipated with longing the promised blessings of the Second Coming of Christ and the accompanying salvation from pain. However, Paul writes to inform them that those promised blessings are yet a ways off for them. So what do you do when the future you're waiting for isn't here yet? What do you do when you're tired of doing what's right and waiting for the reward? How can you be "not weary in well doing" when you feel you've been doing it so long? Study with us this week to learn answers to these and other questions.
Show Notes:
"Patience: More Than Waiting," Ensign, August 2015.
D. Todd Christofferson, "The Living Bread Which Came Down From Heaven," General Conference, October 2017.
Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Philippians-Colossians - Rejoice

Our life, like Paul's, is often filled with bad news and good news that are intertwined. From prison (bad news) Paul writes a letter to the Philippians about his rejoicing (good news) in the gospel of Christ. Similarly, we must learn how to face our own prisons and problems (bad news) and see through them to the promises and perfection (good news) that Jesus Christ offers.
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Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Ephesians - Battle

Have you ever felt like your faith was under attack? Like your membership was being bombarded by criticism? Like you were in war against something or someone you can't see but who is intent on wrestling away from you the very truths that provide you hope in life? Well...you are! At least, that's how Paul describes what the Ephesians are going through. Study with us this week as we learn from Paul how to really fight against that unseen wickedness, put on the whole armor of God, and stand strong in our faith in Christ.
Show Notes:
Kim B. Clark, "Encircled About by Fire," S&I Broadcast, August 2015.
Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.