Scripture Study Helps & Institute

In Gospel Doctrine this year, we are talking about the Old Testament. Part of our study includes the books of Moses and Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price. This link will take you to the Pearl of Great Price manual for Religion 327 institute classes. You can find other manuals here.

I have frequently made the institute manuals part of my studying of the scriptures. I read the verses, read the manual & then reread what the verses said again with greater understanding.

My sister-in-law recently finished reading the Book of Mormon again. When reading, she made it a point to mark every question mark “?” with a teal pencil & then kept track of the references for each mark. In the end, she found that there were 543 questions. (?!!!)

Another GREAT way to increase your knowledge of the scriptures is to attend institute.

President Monson has said,

“As we contemplate the eternal nature of our choices, educational preparation is a vital factor in our lives. When faced with a lengthy period of schooling, there appears at times to be no light at the tunnel’s end, no dawn to break the darkness. At such times, you need the light that comes from becoming acquainted with the lessons the scriptures teach. You should learn the background and setting of the Master’s parables and the prophets’ admonitions. Study them as though they are speaking to you, for they are.

“It was my opportunity to do so as a student at the institute of religion at the University of Utah. Frances and I both attended classes there. Frances always enjoyed the class Courtship and Marriage. I preferred the class Priesthood and Church Government. I remember particularly the personal interest that our teacher took in every one of his students. The activities were the same as what you will find there today. I can still remember the University Ward building in which we met for classes. While it was dark in the morning—and in the midst of World War II—that little university chapel offered a welcome light out in front.

“If you are a single college student, I ask you to make participation in institute a priority. Married students and other young adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Think of it. Friends will be made, the Spirit will be felt, and faith will be strengthened. I promise you that as you participate in institute and study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. Divine favor will attend those who humbly seek it. That is a promise which I leave with you.”  (May 21, 2009).

Sister Newhouse teaches class each Tuesday evening at the stake offices off of I-85 in Easley.