The Scripture: Early and Often

Start the Year with Scripture in Their Hearts

As you begin a new Seminary year, remember that the power of your class will be measured less by how clever your icebreakers are and more by how quickly you help students open their scriptures and hear God’s voice. Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught, “The central purpose of all scripture is to fill our souls with faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ” (“The Blessing of Scripture,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 34).

That means the sooner our students are in the Word each day, the sooner their souls can be filled. Don’t wait for the middle or end of class to turn to the scriptures—make them the heartbeat from the very start. A short passage read together, a meaningful verse marked, or a question that leads directly into God’s words can set a spiritual tone that lasts the whole morning.

When the scriptures become the first voice your students hear in Seminary, they’ll be more likely to recognize the Lord’s voice throughout the day. This year, let’s help them not only learn the scriptures but live in them—early and often.

From the Scriptures: Luke 4:14–21; Alma 31:5; Helaman 3:29–30;3 Nephi 23