Matthew 22

Hello :)

I hope you all had an amazing weekend :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 22

In what ways did Christ "confound" the Pharisees and Saducees? How should we respond to those who want to ask us religious questions?

See you tomorrow!

Sis.Findley

Scripture Mastery

Hello!

For tomorrow, it would be beneficial for you to be able to recall scripture mastery phrases quickly. You can find them on the New Testament bookmark that I gave you at the beginning of the year, or your bookmark that has all four books on it.

You are looking for the ones that are just short phrases that paraphrase what is in that specific scripture mastery. You will not need to know the whole scripture mastery.

You will be able to have your cards out for tomorrows lesson, but the faster you can recognize where it is located, the better for you :)

see you tomorrow!

Sis. FIndley

Matthew 21: 23-46

Hello everyone!

Thanks for your participation today, even though I was obviously slightly scatterbrained today :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 21: 23-46


There are two parables that we are going to discuss tomorrow.

The first is 28-31:  Who was Christ comparing the sons to in the parable? If you need some help deciphering, continue reading the next two versus and Christ explains to the chief priests.

The second is 33-41:  If Heavenly Father is the Lord of the vineyard, who might the other characters represent? Read 43, and it might help you understand what he was trying to teach by the parable. The Jews were given great gifts and promises by the Abrahamic Covenant, but what is Christ saying will happen if they continue on that same path?


Don't worry if they don't make complete sense, but you will be blessed for trying to understand it, and studying faithfully with Heavenly Father's help :)

See you tomorrow,

Sis. Findley

Matthew 21

Hello everyone :)

I hope you had a wonderful day today, absent of envy :) Your reading assignment for tonight is:

Matthew 21


This is the last week of Christ's mortal life on this earth. What happened when Jesus entered the temple? How did he react? Since Christ taught not to be angry with our fellowmen, how could you explain this reaction?


See you tomorrow!!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 19

Hello everyone :)

Hope You had an awesome weekend :) the reading for tonight is:

Matthew 19

What does Christ teach about marriage in this chapter? How can you prepare now to enter into this sacred covenant?


See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 18

Hello everyone!

Thanks again for being so wonderful :) I love teaching you every day :) We missed A LOT of you today, I hope you are all doing ok! Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 18


What does Christ say we should do to resolve issues with others? He gives us a list of things that we should do?

What does he say about forgiveness? How can these things benefit us?


Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 17

Hey everyone :)

Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 17

Why can the disciples not cast the devil out of the "lunatick"? What does Christ tell them they needed to do? What can we learn from these two things?

I can't wait to hear your answers :) I will see you tomorrow!!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 15

Good evening everyone :)

Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 15


In the beginning of this chapter, the pharisees are upset because Christ's disciples do not do what? Remember, the Pharisees started living by the "traditions of their fathers" more than by the law of Moses. How did Christ use this as a teaching opportunity? What lesson did he try to teach them in v.11?

See you tomorrow!!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 14

Hello everyone :)

I hope you had a great weekend, and that those who were sick last week are feeling much better :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 14

I am all sorts of excited about this chapter. There are so many great nuggets of truth. So many great lessons to learn about being unselfish, trusting in Christ and keeping our minds on him, and there are also lessons to learn from such as trying to hide sin.

What great lesson did you learn from in this chapter? You can learn from the story of Herod and John the baptist, Christ and the multitude, Christ and his apostles and the storm. How can you apply these stories to your life? I can't wait to hear your insights tomorrow in class! There are no wrong answers when it comes to your own revelation that you receive for yourself while reading :)

See you tomorrow!

PLEASE remember your papers from you parents!

Sis. Findley

Scripture Mastery

Hello everyone :)

We are going to work on scripture mastery tomorrow, so I would like you to memorize the last two that we have gone over in class from Matthew.

Now, I made a big deal about making sure you all looked on the blog and how important it is. So I am letting you know, that if you took the time to check out the blog today, then if you come to class tomorrow with the 1st two SM memorized, then you will get 5 papers for the drawing tomorrow :)

Good luck with your memorizing! One key that is helpful to remembering these scripture mastery is to find out what they mean. What are we supposed to learn from them? When you find that out, I promise it will help you to remember them much easier. Not to mention, they become much more useful, for missionary work and for your own life, when you know what they mean. What is the point of memorizing a scripture you will never be able to recall because you never took the time to find out what it meant?

See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 13

Hello everyone!

In Matthew 13, he has bundled up a bunch of Christ's parables, just as he did when he bundled up some of Christ's miracles into 2 chapters. He likes to keep his topics together. Your reading for tonight then is:

Matthew 13

While reading, make note of the many parables that Matthew records. Choose just one parable and see if you can't decipher what Christ was trying to teach.

Christ would often use parables because it allowed him to reveal great truths to those who were spiritually in tune and, at the same time, conceal or hide those truths from those who were not ready for them. When we take the time to study these parables, we are showing our Heavenly Father that we are ready and willing to learn his great truths and the spirit will help us to understand them.

Scripture helps:

Sow:  To plant
Way side:  Hard ground that has been walked on (such as a path or road)
Devoured:  Ate
Withered away:  Died
Perceive:  Notice, be aware of
Waxed gross:  Grown hard and insensitive
Anon:  Sincerely
Dureth:  Continues
Tribulation:  Troubles
Deceitfulness:  False promises
Tares:  Weeds
Utter:  Speak
Iniquity:  Sin
Wailing:  Mournful crying
Vessels:  Containers (for safekeeping)
Scribe:  One who diligently studies the scriptures
Save:  Except

Can't wait to hear what you get from these parables :)

Sis. Findley

Matthew 12

Sorry everyone,  another rough day :)

Please read:

Matthew 12

Pay close attention to what Christ teaches us about how we should keep the sabbath day holy :)

See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 11

This post will be short and sweet :) your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 11


Who was John? Why would Christ say that John was more than a prophet?

Sorry no scripture helps today. I wish I had the energy to type them, but unfortunately I can't seem to muster that today :)

See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 10

Hello everyone!

I hope you had an awesome weekend :) Hopefully you feel rejuvenated and ready to take some time again to study the scriptures and learn what we can tomorrow :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 10

In this chapter, Christ sets apart and anoints the 12 apostles. Who are the 12 that he chooses? What advice/instruction does he give them throughout all of chapter 10? Why is it important for the 12 to receive special instruction after they received priesthood keys? How has the priesthood blessed your life?


SCRIPTURE HELPS:

Surname:  Family name
Betrayed:  Turned against
House of Israel:  Descendants of Israel (Jacob)
Provide neither:  Do not take
Purse:  A cloth belt with pockets for money
Staves:  Staffs used when walking
Worthy:  Honorable
Abide:  Stay
Salute it:  Greet it, say hello
It shall be more tolerable:  The punishment will be less
Scourge:  Beat or whip
Endureth:  Does not give up
Beelzebub:  The devil
Farthing:  A small amount of money
Variance:  Disagreement


Can't wait to hear all that you would like to share on Monday!!

Sis. Findley

Matthew 9

Hello everyone!

Thank you for all your participation, and a shout out because we had almost 100%  attendance today :) Tomorrow we will finish talking about the miracles, and then we will talk about the rest of Chapter 9. So, your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 9

There are so many great nuggets of truth in Chapter 9 and I hope we can get to them all tomorrow :) Pay close attention to Matthew. What was his occupation when Christ called him to be a disciple and follow him? What can you learn about his occupation through the foot notes and the bible dictionary?

Next, What was Christ's answer when he was asked why his disciples don't fast, but the Pharisees do? We can learn a lot about the purpose of fasting from his answer to them :)

Hope to see you all there tomorrow!! Remember we have our drawing so be on time and do your reading so that you can have an extra chance at winning something super awesome :)

If you need scripture helps for chapter 9, they are on the post for yesterday :)

Sis. Findley

Matthew 8 and 9

Hello everyone :)

It was so wonderful to see you all today, and of course, we missed those of you who were not able to make it :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 8 and 9

Matthew liked to organize his Gospel account by topic rather than by chronological order, so he packed most of Christ's miracles into chapters 8-10. While reading chapter 8 and 9, make special note of the miracles he performed and what he asked of them after he performed them. What do we learn about Christ's power? Do we have that power here on earth now?

Scripture helps:

Chapter 8

Leper, leprosy:  Leprosy refers to various diseases of the skin, tissues, or neres
centurion:  A leader in the Roman army in charge of 100 soldiers
Palsy:  A disease that left a person disabled.
Grievously tormented:  In terrible pain
Even:  Evening
Infirmities:  Weaknesses
Bare:  Carried
Perish, perished:  Die
Rebuked:  Commanded to quit
Torment:  Punish
Swine:  Pigs
Besought:  Asked
Befallen:  Happened

Chapter 9

His own city:  Capernaum
Blasphemeth:  Speaks irreverently about sacred things
Thence:  There
Receipt of customs:  Place to collect taxes
Sat at meat:  Was eating a meal
Publicans:  Tax collectors
Oft:  Many times (short for often)
Children of the bridechamber:  Wedding guests
Bridegroom: Man who is getting married (often symbolic of Christ, and the woman is the church. We should be devoted to him and cleave unto him)
Garment:  Piece of clothing
Rent:  Tear
Minstrels:  People who play music
Give place:  Make room
Laughed him to scorn:  Made fun of him, were disrespectful
Dumb:  Cannot speak
Moved with compassion:  Felt kind, loving feelings; felt sorry
Fainted:  Discouraged, weary
Plenteous:  Many

Wow! That was a lot of scripture helps today :) I hope at least one person is using these :)

Sis. Findley

Matthew 7

Hello everyone!

We missed a few of you today! I hope everything is ok, and that we will see you soon :) For those who were there, I always love seeing your beautiful faces :) Your reading for tonight is:

Matthew 6:9-13 and Matthew 7

In these versus we learn more about what a prayer should consist of, and sometimes what it shouldn't consist of :) Make a list of those things that we should and shouldn't do when it comes to prayer. What does The Lord want us to know about prayer?

Scripture Helps:

What measure ye mete:  The way you measure (or judge) things.
Rend:  Tear or rip
This is the law and the prophets:  This is what the scriptures teach (basically the Old Testament)
Strait:  Narrow
Ravening:  Fierce, hungry
Profess:  Say
Work iniquity:  Do evil things
Liken:  Compare
Founded:  Built
Astonished:  Surprised

Lets learn a little more about prayer tomorrow together. Thank you for participating so well today! I hope we have an equally wonderful time tomorrow :)

Sis. Findley

Matthew 5 and 6

Hey everyone :)

Sorry I didn't get this to you by Sunday, but hopefully you will be able to find some time for yourself to read through:

Matthew 5-6 (only 6 if you already read 5)

This is all part of the Sermon on the Mount, and it is advice given to his apostles that is meant for all who want to receive celestial glory. We talked about some of the advice that Christ gave so that we can better our lives and live the higher law. What other advice does he give in 5 and 6?

SCRIPTURE HELPS:

Take heed:  Make sure
Alms: Help for the poor
Synagogues:  Churches, places of worship and study
Vain repetitions:  Repeating the same things over and over in a way that does not mean anything.
Heathen:  People who do not believe in the true and living God.
Hallowed: Holy, Sacred.
Debts:  Sins, faults, offenses
Trespasses:  Sins
Countenance:  Appearance, especially in expression on the face
Disfigure:  Make it look bad
Corrupt:  Ruin
Despise:  Strongly dislike, hate
Mammon:  Worldly riches.
Raiment:  Clothing
Sow:  Plant
Reap:  To pick or harvest rip fruits or vegetables
Add one cubit to his stature:  Increase his height
Toil:  Work
Spin:  Make yarn or thread for cloth
Arrayed:  Clothed (meaning taken care of)
Wherewithal:  How
Sufficient unto the day is evil therof:  Take care of today's work and don't let teh problems foreseeable in the future rob you of what you can accomplish today.

Whew, that's a lot of help :)

Happy studying!!

Sis. Findley