Principle: The words of the holy prophets help guide us through life's challenges.
Read 1 Nephi 3:9 - 3:31
In verse 19 and 20 Nephi gives the reason to work hard to get the brass plates. What did he say? How have the words of the holy prophets both in the scriptures and in modern day been a blessing to you in your life?
Today is a little bit different but it affords you the chance to study the words from modern day prophets and church leaders.
President Ezra Taft Benson taught a principle that is fundamental, "The living prophet has the power of TNT. By that I mean 'Today's News Today.' ... Therefore, the most important reading we can do is any of the words of the prophet . . . contained each month in our Church magazines. Our marching order for each six months are found in the general conference addresses, which are printed in the Ensign [or Liahona] magazine" ("Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet," in 1980 Devotional Speeches of the year[1981], 27)
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President Spencer W. Kimball also taught "I hope you will get a copy of the [Ensign or Liahona] and underline the pertinent thoughts and keep it with you for continual reference. No text or volume outside the standard works of the Church should have such a prominent place on your personal library shelves - not for their rhetorical excellence or eloquence of delivery, but for the concepts which point the way to eternal life" (In the World but Not of It, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year [May 14, 1968], 2-3)
There is great strength in studying General Conference talks. Each week you will take the time to study the talks from the most recent conference.
Pick a talk from the most recent conference and answer the following questions.
Who is talking?
What doctrines or principles are they teaching?
Reminder: "A doctrine is a fundamental, unchanging truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. ... A principle is an enduring truth or rule individuals can adopt to guide them in making decisions." (Gospel Teaching and Learning: A Handbook for Teachers and Leaders in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, (2012), 10-37) <-Go here if you need additional information
Find a scripture referenced in the talk and read that chapter. How does what you learned from the conference talk help clarify or deepen your understanding of the scripture?
Find an encouragement, invitation, or commandment and write how you can live it better.
If you have more time pick another talk and go through the questions again.