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How can someone else doing push-ups for you make you stronger? Why?

How does this example of physical exercise relate to your responsibility to learn the gospel?

“Learning by faith requires spiritual, mental, and physical exertion and notjust passive reception. . . . A student must exercise faith and act in order toobtain the knowledge for himself or herself.”

(“Seek Learning by Faith” [to CES religious educators, Feb. 3, 2006])

Elder David A. BednarElder David A. Bednar

Read Doctrine & Covenants 88:118 and look for what it means to “seek learning . . . by study and also by faith”?

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How is your daily scripture study such an important part of seeking learning by faith?

Read Helaman 3:29–30 and look for what the difference between casually reading the scriptures and “laying hold upon the word of God.”

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According to these verses, what blessings come from laying hold upon the word of God?

What other blessings come through studying the scriptures daily?

“The troubles and the temptations our students faced just five years ago pale in comparison with what we see now, and even more difficult times are ahead. I have felt that what we have done and are doing will not be enough. We need greater power to get the gospel down into the hearts and lives of our students. . . . “You must have the Spirit as your constant companion to teach with power, and your students will not survive spiritually without the Spirit as their companion.”

(“The Spirit Must Be Our Constant Companion” [address to CES religious educators, Feb. 7, 2003])

Pres. Henry B. EyringPres. Henry B. Eyring

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“Scripture reading puts us in tune with the Spirit of the Lord. Because we believe that scripture reading can help us receive revelation, we are encouraged to read the scriptures again and again. By this means, weobtain access to what our Heavenly Fatherwould have us know and do in our personal lives today. That is one reason Latter-day Saints believe in daily scripture study.”

(“Scripture Reading and Revelation,” Ensign, Jan. 1995)

Elder Dallin H. OaksElder Dallin H. Oaks

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In what ways has reading the Book of Mormon influenced your feelings about Jesus Christ?

The Role of the LearnerThe Role of the LearnerRead Doctrine & Covenants 50:17-18 and look for what the Lord requires of a Gospel teacher.

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Read 2 Nephi 33:1 and look for what the Holy Ghost does for the learner when the gospel is taught.

The Role of the LearnerThe Role of the LearnerRead Doctrine & Covenants 50:19-21 and look for what should be in the bottom right corner of the triangle.

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What do you think it means to receive the truth by the Spirit?

“As students verbalize truths, these truths are confirmed in their souls and strengthen their personal testimonies.”

(“To Understand and Live Truth” [address to CES religious educators, Feb. 4, 2005])Elder Richard G. ScottElder Richard G. Scott

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The Role of the LearnerThe Role of the LearnerRead Doctrine & Covenants 50:14, 22 and look for how do these verses summarize the roles of the Holy Ghost, the teacher, and thestudent in gospel learning.

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What happens when a student learns by the Spirit and the teacher teaches by the Spirit?

“We should always remember that the Holy Ghost is the teacher who, through proper invitation, can enter into a learner’s heart.”

(“Seek Learning by Faith,” 4)Elder David A. BednarElder David A. Bednar

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How does what we have studied so far apply to your individual responsibilities as a member of this class?

When we open our hearts and ask God in faith, the Holy Ghost will help us understand _____________.