The Scripture Study Project

Moroni, despite being faced with the bleakest of worlds focused his final words on the faith, hope, and charity that comes from and directs us to the Lord Jesus Christ. As we navigate our own final days of a historic year we can join him in his focus and, if done right, can benefit from the same results. Study with us this week as we seek to "lay hold on every good thing" that comes from Christ. S...

In a world "without order" Moroni writes repeatedly about ordainings and ordinances which, he explains, "keep them in the right way" and help his readers in "relying alone upon the merits of Christ" (Moroni 6:4). In some of the most-speed-read chapters of the Book of Mormon Moroni takes up precious space to teach the order that can come to us as we follow the instructions the Lord gives for His Ch...

Living in the latter days has never been more wrought with difficulties: from a pandemic to civil and political unrest to natural disasters and other causes of worldwide depression. It may seem like we are, as Mormon once described, "a vessel . . . tossed about upon the waves, without sail or anchor, or without anything wherewith to steer her" (Mormon 5:18). However, our study this week can provid...

In the briefly-told, repeatedly-cycling story of the Jaredites' righteousness and wickedness it was when they "remembered the great things that the Lord had done for [their] fathers in bringing them across the great deep" that the people find peace and joy. In this episode we study three specific things the Lord did for this ancient people in their "great deep" that He can and will do for a modern...

President Nelson prophesied two years ago, "in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation." Looking at 2020 it may seem like that at least one of those "coming days" is here. In this episod...

It would have been understandable for Mormon or Moroni to focus on the negative as they witnessed the destruction of their people--but they didn't. "I will show unto you a God of miracles," said Moroni in full knowledge that we would one day read his words and his description of those miracles. Similarly, it would be understandable if we wanted to focus on the negative as we witness the hardships...

As Mormon describes the sad world that he lives in and the decay of his people he knows both that the record he keeps will not his people. However, he does know that the record can and will save future people--including us! The Nephites fall, but from their tragic fall, Mormon hopes that we will rise. Study with us this week as we search for lessons learned from a fallen people that can raise our...

How would you respond if you were there in 3 Nephi and Jesus asked you, as one of his disciples, "What is that ye desire of me, after that I am gone to the Father?" If the resurrected Christ gave you permission to ask Him for something, what would it be? In this episode we share our own desires and invite you to consider yours as you study along. Show Notes: Quentin L. Cook, "Hearts Knit in Righte...

What exactly does it mean to be "covenant Israel"? And what does it mean to really "let God prevail" in our own lives? These and other questions captivated us this week as we studied the Savior's teachings to the Nephites and we hope will captivate you as well! Show Notes: Russel M. Nelson, "Let God Prevail," General Conference, October 2020. Carlos A. Gadoy, "I Believe in Angels," General Confere...

With the constant canceling or postponing of plans, activities, and events, we may find ourselves more frequently with extra time on our hands and wonder what we should do. In this episode we study what Jesus does with the extra time He takes with the Nephites when obliged their secret request that He "tarry a little longer with them." Want to know what to do with a bit of extra time and space in...

Jesus' arrival among the Nephites, much like His ministry in Judea, signified the introduction of "new things" in addition to or replacement of "old things". He taught them new laws, gave them new commandments, and commanded them to live as new creatures. In this episode we study just what "new things" we could learn and learn to live from Jesus' teachings that could help us take advantage of this...

As the Book of Mormon peoples experienced the signs of the Savior's death, including days of darkness, they heard, amidst all the commotion, a voice inviting them to repent and return to the Lord. As they opened their ears and looked towards the voice they understood the voice and met Jesus Christ Himself. With all of the commotion going on in our world today it might be more important (and maybe...

In a block of chapters that seem filled to the brim with destruction, decay, and difficulties it can be easy to focus on the negative. However, the Lord Himself commands, "Lift up your head and be of good cheer."  In a block of history (today) that seems filled to the brim with destruction, decay, and difficulties it can be easy to focus on the negative. However, the message given to those Nephite...

Surprise! The Nephites are bad; the Lamanites are good; a Lamanite is a prophet and is preaching to Nephites! In this episode we pull from this surprising story some surprising, non-traditional reasons why we should listen to the men and women on the walls in our city.  Show Notes: Visit our website scripturestudyproject.com or connect to us on Instagram or Facebook Music: "Something Elated" by Br...

The pride cycle is well known and oft-discussed but what we never talk about is how to stop it. Like a bike tire rolling there seems to be something almost inevitable about pride. Well, study with us this week as we stop the pride cycle by giving it a flat tire and disrupting pride in our own lives. Show Notes: See Jody Moore's great podcast here ! Visit our website scripturestudyproject.com or co...

In this episode we meet some of the most destructive villains in the Book of Mormon and it's not the leaders of the armies or bands of robbers. What do you do against an enemy who is focused on your complete destruction? Find out as we study together.  Show Notes: Visit our website scripturestudyproject.com or connect to us on Instagram or Facebook Music: "Something Elated" by Broke For Free

Last episode we learned how to wage and win your own, individual battles against the adversary. In this episode we peer between the lines to see how to win the even-more-serious family battles. In short, what did the Book of Mormon's most incredible youth group learned from perhaps the Book's most incredible parents? Show Notes: Visit our website scripturestudyproject.com or connect to us on Insta...

Have you ever felt like life, your life, was a war? Ever felt like you were fighting just to keep your faith against an enemy who seems bent set on destroying it? In this episode we study the strategies and tactics in the war chapters of the Book of Mormon that will help us all fight harder, be braver, and win more individual battles. Show Notes: Visit our website scripturestudyproject.com or conn...

Corianton, one of Alma's sons, committed serious sins while serving a mission; however, he is also listed by Mormon as one of the penultimate heroes of the Book of Mormon. Similarly, we all make many and sometimes large mistakes and are encouraged, even commanded, by our God to change from and grow past our flaws. In this episode we search for what truths we need to know in order to make those cha...

Of all the sermons Alma gave in his long and storied ministry, his writings to his sons had to be his most passionate and personal. So it's no wonder that these chapters illustrate better than almost anywhere else both the incredible pain and joy of repentance from sin and conversion to Christ. In this episode we invite our guest, Dan McKinley to walk us through what he sees as some of the most es...

What do you do if you can't worship the way you always have? Where do you go if you've been cast out of a social group? Who do you turn to when you're faith struggles and your heart aches? All of these questions (and more) can be answered with a deep study of Alma and Amulek's teachings to the Zoramites. Study along with us this week as we wrestle with worship and fight for faith in pursuit of a s...

On the heels of one of the greatest conversion stories in the Book of Mormon the Alma and his missionary companions encounter anti-Christs who attack faith, dissuade from obedience, and preach against God. In a world of relentless attacks on faith and obedience, it's not too difficult to see the relation. Study with us this week as we seek to expose the anti-Christ agenda and learn how to respond...

In our last episode we read about the sons of Mosiah becoming instruments in God's hand to cause incredible change; in this episode we study what happens when being an instrument brings unexpected or undesired hardships. Special guest Ashley Laneri joins us to share scriptural and personal lessons learned about battling discontent and striving for faithful perseverance.  Show Notes: David A. Bedna...

In a world filled with an increasing desire for change and growth we may often find ourselves asking just how we can effectively facilitate change in our personal, family, and community lives. Study with us this week as we read the story of the sons of Mosiah who found "great success" in their own missions as they became "instruments in the hand of God". How can you change the world? Study this we...

As he sat in a jail in Ammonihah, imprisoned for preaching and horrified at witnessing one of the worst atrocities in the Book of Mormon, Alma cried out to God, "How long shall we suffer these great afflictions, O Lord? With so much pain and suffering in the world today we may feel to cry out with the same question. In this study we seek for some answers and solace to why God allows suffering and...