Personal Scripture Study

by Gene R. Cook

Elder Gene R. Cook shares personal insights he has gained through his lifelong study of the standard works and conveys his deep affection for the word of God. Engaging his fireside participants in a comfortable and informal dialogue, Elder Cook tells how to search and understand the scriptures. He explains why we must prepare our hearts before reading and describes how to discern the voice of the Lord in the sacred verses. More than a lecture, Personal Scripture Study is a practical lesson in which Elder Cook demonstrates How to identify scriptural patterns. How to mark and cross-reference key ideas. How to ask questions while reading. A printed summary of these principles is included with the tapes. By applying these principles in our study of the scriptures, we are able to enjoy the guidance of the Holy Spirit and thus receive personal revelation. A companion tape entitled Family Scripture Study illustrates how parents can use scripture study to assist in converting their children to the Lord.

Genres: Lds

Audio CD

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hard to rate this one. Gene Cook loves the scriptures! You can really tell in this audio fireside. It looks like this audio CD was published in 2005 by Deseret Book but it was FIRST published in 1993, so that must have been when the fireside was.

While scriptures haven't changed in what they contain, maybe the way we study them has changed a bit. Meaning we now have more technology. Many of us don't JUST use the paper books. So when talking about having tabs or not having tabs in our scriptures, or writing with a particular color of pen, etc. It's a bit "old school".

I liked the stories used as well through out the fireside.

[Aaron Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really wonderful insights about how to study the scriptures better. Elder Cook laid out some scriptural patterns and encouraged his audience to study with a prayerful heart and open mind. Really great audio recording to listen to.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the thoughts in this. I wish I had taken notes. There were several suggestions I hadn’t heard of before.

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

It starts with a really cool story.

[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love it. What can I say more?