Scriptures
“Lay Hold upon the Word”: The Power of Wholehearted Living
I believe that one of the most significant obstacles to our laying hold upon the word is our inability to fully immerse ourselves in the word or other worthwhile things—our inability to fully focus on them.
Finding Your Way
We can safely travel life’s journey by relying on the maps of the scriptures, the words of the living prophets, and the compass of the Holy Ghost. God’s plan and desire is that all be successful in reaching their destination.
"True Doctrine, Understood, Changes Attitudes and Behavior"
My challenge to you is to study the scriptures daily, draw upon the word daily, let the words of Christ tell you all things that you should do, and drive darkness from your life. May you always remember that all things testify of Christ.
Building upon the Rock
You, my young brothers and sisters, and you who teach them, have an obligation to participate fully in this wonderful and sometimes tumultuous time of preparation. We simply cannot afford to be anchored to anything less consequential than the saving rock of our Redeemer.
Using Spiritual Maps to Navigate Through Life
Not unlike physical maps, we have spiritual maps to help guide and direct us to our ultimate destination—back to our heavenly home.
To Confirm and Inform: A Blessing of Higher Education
I believe that when an engineer, a musician, a social scientist, or anyone educated in a given discipline reads the scriptures, they too can gain insights and make discoveries unique to that discipline if they are looking for them and if they are observant. It is exciting to be a part of a community of learners who are doing so and then sharing their insights and discoveries with others. I hope you will develop the habit of being so observant—of regularly considering what your learning can tell you about the gospel and what the gospel can tell you about your learning.
A Reservoir of Living Water
As water is necessary to sustain physical life, so the Savior and His doctrines, principles, and ordinances are essential for eternal life.
Scriptures—More Precious Than Gold and Sweeter Than Honey
Are the scriptures delicious to us—as precious as gold and sweeter than honey? Do we feast on them, delight in them, and ponder them as Nephi taught?
Our Spiritual and Temporal Foundation: Scriptures and Revelation
Scriptures and revelation teach us the very doctrine of hope in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and tell us about our divine nature and our divine destiny. As children of our Heavenly Father, we were created with hope within ourselves, with the Light of Christ, with a divine potential.
The Scriptures and the Restoration
The charge has been given to us. Now, to obtain the promised blessings, we must respond by increasing our understanding of the doctrine and religiously applying the doctrine in our lives.
How Knoweth This Man Letters
Can you sense the blessings that await if you drink deeply of Christ’s living water? Will you set aside a few minutes each day to read from the scriptures and then ponder the meaning of the verses read?
Likening the Scriptures unto Us
Drawing parallels between our day and Book of Mormon times allows us to see how to fortify ourselves against the trials of our time.
The Stick of Joseph and the Stick of Judah
Bruce L. Brown shares insights that demonstrate the importance of studying and appreciating the prophecies in the Bible, or the "stick of Judah."
Using the Scriptures
I think we should understand that individuals must shoulder the responsibility for their own preparedness and for their own acquisition of knowledge and of skills and service.
Companions from the Scriptures
Seriously, this is a fireside? As I commence this assignment, I do not see the fire, but I feel the heat. I am grateful to be here; I am thankful to be one of you, a fellow student with you. I regard myself as a lifetime student and have a very fond affection for this campus and this school although I was never a student here. Many years ago there…
“If Thou Wilt Be Perfect, . . . Come and Follow Me”
Constant study of the gospel will help you in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be guided by the Spirit in following the Savior.
Search the Scriptures
As we search the scriptures, we will hear the Savior's voice. The word of the Lord has the power to touch our hearts and to change us.
Who Shall Declare His Generation?
Elder McConkie offers his testimony of Christ's divine parentage. We, too, can testify of his identity as the Son of God; we can "declare his generation."
Critical Opinion of the Pearl of Great Price
Professor Hugh Nibley discusses Egyptology and other subjects concerning the secular study of the origins of the Pearl of Great Price.
Value of the Scriptures
The scriptures are our best tool in defending truth and in changing the hearts and behavior of men. Don't neglect the treasures of knowledge found in them.
Rediscovery of the Apocrypha, Part 1
Hugh Nibley draws parallels between language and traditions found in the Apocrypha to the culture of the people in the Book of Mormon.
Rediscovery of the Apocrypha, Part 2
In the second half of his lecture, Hugh Nibley compares the linguistics and culture of the Book of Mormon to that found in the Apocrypha.
Follow the Path of Prayer
The scriptures give us a guide to meaningful prayer. Sincere, reverent communion with God, with a willingness to accede to His will, is always answered.
The Ten Commandments and You
Cecil B. DeMille, producer of the film The Ten Commandments, delivers a stirring call to BYU graduates to let their lives be empowered by the laws of God.