The Scripture Study Project

Everyone from Pilate to the soldiers to the Jews of the day were focused on the kingship of Jesus Christ. Pilate asked him if he was a king; the soldiers mocked him by putting a crown of thorns on his head; the Jews refused to accept him. Even the sign above his head on the cross read "King of the Jews." This week we study Jesus' final mortal acts as King. As we "view his death" we focus on those...

When you last took the sacrament you promised to "remember" Jesus; over the next two weeks we dive deep into just what it is that you are supposed to remember. This week, study with us Jesus' spiritual suffering, symbolized by his blood, and come to know and feel a greater love for his sacrifice.   Show Notes Jeffrey R. Holland, "Always Remember Him," Video. Russell M. Nelson, "Drawing the Power o...

The word "love" appears 34 times in John chapters 13-17. These chapters, encapsulating some of the Savior's final sermons, focus on his love for us and our love for him and for others. In fact, that's the "new" part of the "new commandment" he gives to us; it's not just about loving others, it's about loving others the way he loves us. Study with us this week as we learn just how to do that! Show...

When we think of the Second Coming we often feel fear and apprehension. In this episode we're going to study in order to remove the fear and ease the apprehension by learning how we can prepare for the Savior's next advent. Show Notes David A. Bednar, "If Ye Had Known Me," General Conference, October 21. Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Trees are supposed to bear fruit. Similarly, children of God are designed to bring forth "fruits". So what fruits does God expect us to bear? What stops us from bearing fruit? And what can we do to start bearing fruit?   Show Notes Bruce R. McConkie, "Our Relationship with the Lord," BYU Speeches, 1982.   Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Who is the greatest in the kingdom? How can I be great? What more must I do to earn a great reward? These questions drive our study today as we learn Jesus' responses to similar questions posed to him. Want to know how to be great? Listen to the Great One; the answer isn't quite what you may think!   Show Notes Bountiful Kitchen Lavain Cookies! Henry B. Eyring, "A Renaissance of Marriage." D . Tod...

What happens when a sheep gets lost? Of course, the shepherd leaves the flock to rescue him. But what gets that sheep lost in the first place? What does God feel about those who get lost on purpose? And what can we do to help rescue others who feel lost? Those questions and more answered this week in our study.     Show Notes Ezra Taft Benson, "The Great Commandment," General Conference, April 198...

A shepherd leads his flock, not by chasing after them with dogs, but by walking before them and calling to them. The flock follows him, not because they fear him, but because they recognize his voice and know his love and concern for them. This week we study some intimate experiences between the Master Shepherd and some of his sheep that illustrate that love and which will help us recognize His sh...

In this bonus episode we interview Ashley Laneri, a seminary teacher and a soon-to-be Master of Religious Studies with a thesis on women in the Church. Starting with Mary and Martha from Luke 10 we move to tackling some hard-hitting questions about women in the Church. What is a woman's role in the Church? How can women break the cycle of comparison? And what can we all learn that helps us love Go...

After a wonderful Easter week where we studied and felt anew how much Jesus loves us we turn our attention this week to how we can better love God and our neighbors. Jesus taught some of the most powerful parables targeting these two, great commandments. Study with us this week as we uncover principles for greater love so we can keep the "greatest" commandments our Lord gives us.   Show Notes Lynn...

On Sunday he entered Jerusalem, on Monday he cleansed the temple, Tuesday and Wednesday he taught and Thursday through Sunday he suffered, died, and resurrected. What do each of these events symbolize in our relationship with Christ. Study this episode with us today in preparation of a daily worship of the Savior this Passion Week. Show Notes Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commo...

What is a testimony? What isn't a testimony? What does a testimony do? These are the questions we are asking as we study together this week. Show Notes Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "A Testimony of Light and Truth," General Conference, October 2014. Jeffrey R. Holland, "Lord, I Believe," General Conference, April 2013. Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

"Oh thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" Imagining Jesus saying this to his chief apostle makes you think if he'd have need to say it to you. Study with us this week as we discuss fear and faith and how to retain our confidence despite our fears. Show Notes Neil F. Marriott, "Yielding Our Hearts to God," General Conference, October 2015. Seminary Curriculum Announcement and  more inf...

All too often in our study of the parables we focus on the soil and forget the Sower. Jesus tells us that the purpose of the parables is to "convert" and "heal" us; so this week we study what we learn about the Sower, about the Merchant, about the Savior that makes us want to return to Him and be healed.   Show Notes Kim B. Clark, "Eyes to See and Ears to Hear," General Conference, October 2015. M...

This is our first (of hopefully many) bonus episodes to compliment the week's study in the New Testament. This week Krista had the great privilege of talking to Rio Grange, founder of Work and Wonder, about all things General Conference. Listen in a get excited for the upcoming Conference.   Show Notes Visit Work and Wonder for more about Rio and her awesome General Conference workbooks. Music: Bl...

The word "apostle" simply means "one who was sent." In this sense, we are all apostles, sent by the Savior and, again today by our prophet, to teach and minister and help and heal. In this episode we study how to do all of that better.   Show Notes Russell M. Nelson, "Hope of Israel," Worldwide Devotional for Youth, June 2018.   Russell M. Nelson, "Sisters' Participating in the Gathering of Israel...

In a world of constant and violent persecution against those who follow Jesus, Mark writes stunning accounts of the Savior's miracles to remind Christians the reason and power behind their faith. As we study this week amidst a world of modern persecutions we draw from these stories of physical healing truths about the Savior's ability to heal us spiritually.   Show Notes Russell M. Nelson, "Drawin...

Part 2 of the Sermon on the Mount: Jesus counsels his newly called disciples to "take heed" or, in other words, to beware of some things that could damage their and others' discipleship. This week, study how to create personal, private, and holy discipleship of the Savior.   Show Notes D. Todd Christofferson, "The Living Bread Which Came Down From Heaven," General Conference, October 2017. Carol F...

Although the crowds followed Jesus he went up into a mountain and his disciples, came to him and learned from him how to leave the crowd behind and be true follower. Study with us as we examine our own discipleship and consider what we can do to be more "blessed", salt the earth and light the world, live the higher law, and become perfect. Show Notes   Jean Bingham, "That Your Joy Might Be Full,"...

"Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." This pronouncement from the Savior is about so much more than baptism, it's about Christ's desire to change us, as he is able to change so many things, in something fit for the Kingdom. Study with us in this episode to learn how he can change you! Show Notes   Victor L. Brown, "The Vision of the Aaronic Priesthood," General Conference,...

For some, the greatest stresses and worries in life come from external temptations; for many others, the internal temptations to doubt, disparage, and discourage can be the most damaging. In this episode we study Jesus' wrestle with these kinds of temptations in search for how we, like Him, can stand strong.    Show Notes   J. Reuben Clark, "The Charted Course of the Church in Education." Richard...

We know what John the Baptist did, but we spend far less time studying what he said. This episode we study the "voice crying in the wilderness" and learn what he has to teach about repentance, some truths that, if understood, will change the way we view repentance!   Show Notes Jeffrey R. Holland, "For Times of Trouble," BYU Devotional Dan McKinley, "Don't Hide from God," Hi Five Live   Music:  Bl...

John's gospel gives us an up-close, intimate, unique, and tangible account of Jesus' ministry. John wants us to remember our own personal relationship with Christ. This week we come to "see" Jesus in a new light, "see" ourselves the way he does, and "see" others with more love and optimism. Show Notes Bible in picture:  She Reads Truth Bible Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Common...

"Worship is essential and central to our spiritual life." That quote gets at the heart of our study this week. What is worship really? What does it look like? And how can we do it better and more powerfully in our own relationships with the Savior? This week we learn from some of the first to worship Jesus just how to worship him ourselves.   Show Notes Websites with different Bible translations: ...

We know the beginning of the story of Jesus, but everything from his parentage to his annunciation was unexpected to both those in his day and early readers of the gospels. What happens when God unexpectedly calls on unexpected people to do unexpected things? What happens when he calls you? Study with us in this episode to start finding out!  Show Notes Gaye Strathearn, "Mary, the Mother of Jesus,...