Sunday, 9 October 2011
Seminary Website
Dear Seminary Students,
I hope your weekend is going well. Below you will find the link to the seminary website that will provide additional resources and support to you.
http://seminary.lds.org/
As for your assignments. It seems like you are all adjusting. I will start giving specific assignments. I noticed that many of you feel more comfortable handwriting the assignments. If that works best please hand in your assignments in this format.
This week we are reviewing Genesis 18-23. Please read.
The assignment for this past Friday is on page 27 activity A. (in your student manual)
Answer the Lord's question
1) Notice that the question in Genesis 18:14 is not answered. Look in Luke 1:37 for an answer.
2) Write about an experience that you or someone you know has had that shows "nothing is too hard for the Lord." (verse 14)
The assignment for tomorrow is to review your scripture mastery (Moses1:39, Moses 7:18, Abraham 3:22-23, and Genesis 1:26-27). No need to memorize just yet. We will review them this week.
Please, please visit the blog!!
http://itstimetostartreadingyourscriptures.blogspot.com/
Best,
Laura Soriano
I hope your weekend is going well. Below you will find the link to the seminary website that will provide additional resources and support to you.
http://seminary.lds.org/
As for your assignments. It seems like you are all adjusting. I will start giving specific assignments. I noticed that many of you feel more comfortable handwriting the assignments. If that works best please hand in your assignments in this format.
This week we are reviewing Genesis 18-23. Please read.
The assignment for this past Friday is on page 27 activity A. (in your student manual)
Answer the Lord's question
1) Notice that the question in Genesis 18:14 is not answered. Look in Luke 1:37 for an answer.
2) Write about an experience that you or someone you know has had that shows "nothing is too hard for the Lord." (verse 14)
The assignment for tomorrow is to review your scripture mastery (Moses1:39, Moses 7:18, Abraham 3:22-23, and Genesis 1:26-27). No need to memorize just yet. We will review them this week.
Please, please visit the blog!!
http://itstimetostartreadingyourscriptures.blogspot.com/
Best,
Laura Soriano
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Abrahamic Covenant
Today we discussed Abraham's Covenant.
A covenant is a promise.
Abraham's part of the covenant, which is the same for us, is to walk uprightly.
The Lord's part of the covenant is known as the Abrahamic covenant.
-Baptism (covenant of salvation) (received the priesthood)
-Celestial marriage (covenant of exaltation)
-Father of multitude (covenant that blessings would be offered to all of his posterity).
Please make to review your scriptures. Have a great weekend!!!
A covenant is a promise.
Abraham's part of the covenant, which is the same for us, is to walk uprightly.
The Lord's part of the covenant is known as the Abrahamic covenant.
-Baptism (covenant of salvation) (received the priesthood)
-Celestial marriage (covenant of exaltation)
-Father of multitude (covenant that blessings would be offered to all of his posterity).
Please make to review your scriptures. Have a great weekend!!!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Genesis 11-14
Today we read Genesis 11-14 together.
We discussed the following:
Noah's lineage
The Tower of Babel
The promise made to Abram. He would become father of nations.
The reason Abram left his family (the Lord commanded him; they were not righteous. He left with Lot (his nephew) and Sarah (his wife)).
Where Abram journeyed.
A falling out amongst the herdsman of Lot and Abram. How did Abram handle the situation?
This failing out let to Lot and Abram going separate ways.
Lot pitched his tent to Sodom.
We learned about the alliances of the kings.
We learned about Melchizedek (King of Salem). He was know as the king of righteousness.
We discussed the following:
Noah's lineage
The Tower of Babel
The promise made to Abram. He would become father of nations.
The reason Abram left his family (the Lord commanded him; they were not righteous. He left with Lot (his nephew) and Sarah (his wife)).
Where Abram journeyed.
A falling out amongst the herdsman of Lot and Abram. How did Abram handle the situation?
This failing out let to Lot and Abram going separate ways.
Lot pitched his tent to Sodom.
We learned about the alliances of the kings.
We learned about Melchizedek (King of Salem). He was know as the king of righteousness.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Taking upon the name of Jesus Christ
Have you ever wondered what your name means. Why did your parent spend time deciding what to name you?
Does your name have a special meaning?
In Genesis 17:1-8 we learn that the Lord changed Abram's name to Abraham. "Abram" means exalted father and "Abraham" means father of a multitude.
This change served as an additional testimony of the Lord's promise to Abraham. He told Abraham that he would be the father of nations.
Today the Lord does not change our given names. Instead through baptism we take upon us the name of Jesus Christ. For this reason we are known as "Christians" or "Saints." A saint is a purified follower of Christ.
During sacrament we receive the name of the Lord (Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79).
We discussed making a mental checklist before taking the sacrament to decide if we are worthy enough to partake of the sacrament. You can decide what is on this list.
We discussed five desires you may have and Abraham's desire. He desired to be righteous.
Compare your desires to Abrahams.
We discussed what may it difficult for Abraham.
Please make sure to read your scriptures for tomorrow.
Does your name have a special meaning?
In Genesis 17:1-8 we learn that the Lord changed Abram's name to Abraham. "Abram" means exalted father and "Abraham" means father of a multitude.
This change served as an additional testimony of the Lord's promise to Abraham. He told Abraham that he would be the father of nations.
Today the Lord does not change our given names. Instead through baptism we take upon us the name of Jesus Christ. For this reason we are known as "Christians" or "Saints." A saint is a purified follower of Christ.
During sacrament we receive the name of the Lord (Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79).
We discussed making a mental checklist before taking the sacrament to decide if we are worthy enough to partake of the sacrament. You can decide what is on this list.
We discussed five desires you may have and Abraham's desire. He desired to be righteous.
Compare your desires to Abrahams.
We discussed what may it difficult for Abraham.
Please make sure to read your scriptures for tomorrow.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Noah and the Flood
What would you think if somebody ran into your classroom and said there will be a natural disaster next week?
Would you believe them?
What would need to happen in order for you to believe him/her?
Some of you said you would think the person was crazy, you probably would not believe them and you would like proof.
This relates to Noah's story. He knew there would be a flood and warned everyone.
People thought he was crazy and did not listen to him. They did not have faith in his word. They had grown so distant from the Lord and had become wicked.
The Lord needed to cleanse the earth of this wickedness so that spirits in the spirit world would have a chance to come to earth and lead righteous lives.
The Lord protected Noah and his family b/c of his obedience.
We are currently living in the last days. The second coming is near.
We know the Lord has said he will not cause destruction by water but rather by fire.
Several of you expressed concern and fear.
We do not need to be worry or be afraid. If we do what the Lord has asked us to do and heed to the promptings of the prophets we will be protected like Noah and his family.
Would you believe them?
What would need to happen in order for you to believe him/her?
Some of you said you would think the person was crazy, you probably would not believe them and you would like proof.
This relates to Noah's story. He knew there would be a flood and warned everyone.
People thought he was crazy and did not listen to him. They did not have faith in his word. They had grown so distant from the Lord and had become wicked.
The Lord needed to cleanse the earth of this wickedness so that spirits in the spirit world would have a chance to come to earth and lead righteous lives.
The Lord protected Noah and his family b/c of his obedience.
We are currently living in the last days. The second coming is near.
We know the Lord has said he will not cause destruction by water but rather by fire.
Several of you expressed concern and fear.
We do not need to be worry or be afraid. If we do what the Lord has asked us to do and heed to the promptings of the prophets we will be protected like Noah and his family.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Genesis 5 Moses 6-7
Today we discussed the importance of journal writing. "Old" people are not the only ones who do it.
There are no rules to journal writing. You mainly want to discuss your feelings and thoughts so that your grand children and future generations can get to know you and learn from you.
We are fortunate to have written records from our ancestors. It helps us overcome personal struggles that we may be having. It helps us know the truth, gain a testimony and understand ordinances.
It's also important to learn about our ancestors so that we have a better understanding of our family history but more importantly so that we can do temple work for them.
We learned about Enoch and discussed the reasons why the Lord calls prophets.
We spoke about the importance of having prophets.
Please read Genesis 6-10 for tomorrow.
There are no rules to journal writing. You mainly want to discuss your feelings and thoughts so that your grand children and future generations can get to know you and learn from you.
We are fortunate to have written records from our ancestors. It helps us overcome personal struggles that we may be having. It helps us know the truth, gain a testimony and understand ordinances.
It's also important to learn about our ancestors so that we have a better understanding of our family history but more importantly so that we can do temple work for them.
We learned about Enoch and discussed the reasons why the Lord calls prophets.
We spoke about the importance of having prophets.
Please read Genesis 6-10 for tomorrow.
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