2016-17 Seminary Theme 2 Timothy 1:7-8

2 Tim. 1:7-8; Thomas S. Monson, “Be Thou an Example,” Ensign, May 2005, 114.

“Remember, faith and doubt cannot exist in the mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. Cast out doubt. Cultivate faith.”

President James E. Faust (1920–2007), Second Counselor in the First Presidency, “Be Not Afraid,” Ensign, Oct. 2002, 6.

 “Let us not take counsel from our fears. May we remember always to be of good cheer, put our faith in God, and live worthy for Him to direct us. We are each entitled to receive personal inspiration to guide us through our mortal probation. May we so live that our hearts are open at all times to the whisperings and comfort of the Spirit.”

2 Nephi 33:1 Unto Not Into

Elder Gerald N. Lund, who was then serving as a member of the Seventy, explained why the Holy Ghost will carry the word unto, but not into, our hearts: “Why just unto the heart? Individual agency is so sacred that Heavenly Father will never force the human heart, even with all His infinite power. Man may try to do so, but God does not. To put it another way, God allows us to be the guardians, or the gatekeepers, of our own hearts. We must, of our own free will, open our hearts to the Spirit, for He will not force Himself upon us” (“Opening Our Hearts,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 33).

NT Readings Assignments 9/1-9/4

9/1	Thur	Matt 1
9/2	Fri	Matt 2
9/3	Sat	Matt 3
9/4	Sun	Catch Up

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Welcome to Seminary. First Day: Devotionals!

First Day of Seminary Reading Assignment

Discover what the Lord indicates will help us have a great experience in seminary this year. Look for and write down in the blank a main theme for each grouping. Bring this back tomorrow and we will discuss what you learned.

Group 1: D&C 25:12; Matthew 26:26-30; Colossians 3:16

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Group 2: D&C 42:14; James 1:5-6; 2 Nephi 32:8-9  _______________________________________________________________

Group 3: 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Nephi 32:3; Helaman 3:28-30 

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Group 4: D&C 1:37-38
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Group 5: D&C 100:5-8; D&C 6:31-32 

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Group 6: John 14:26-27; D&C 11:12-14; D&C 50:21-25; Galatians 5:22-23 

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Come tomorrow prepared to share something you learned.

"Be someone who reaches out to know and serve others--throw away the mirrors and look through the window." Sister Cheryl Esplin GC, Apr. 2106