A Mother's Educational Course for Latter-day Saints

Divinity for 2007
New Testament

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."   
(Matthew 6:33)
 


Divinity Recommended Resources for 2007
  • New Testament (King James Version)
  • New Testament Student Manual (Religion 211 and 212) 
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball (RS Manual)
  • Ensign
  • Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (1985) 
  • Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage**
  • Eve and the Choice Made in Eden by Beverly Campbell**
  • Sisters At The Well: Women and the Life and Teachings of Jesus by Jeni & Richard Holzapfel
  • The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball**
  • Beloved Bridegroom by Donna Nielson
  • Peculiar in a Good Way by Mary Ellen Edmunds
  • Faith Precedes the Miracle by Spencer W. Kimball**
  • Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay by Mary Jane Woodger
  • Journal
** These books are available on GospeLink.com



 
 
 
 
 

Divinity Overview for 2007

1. Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)

2. Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before 
they are covered in R.S.

3. Read each month's Ensign from cover to cover.

4. Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference Ensign (conference issues are November and May). Read and study on your own, or share these talks with your family.

5. Read and memorize one hymn each month. Try to learn all the verses. Ponder on the words of the hymn and write down any thoughts you have. Play the hymn during the day -- CD's & tapes with or without words are available through the Distribution Center, or listen free online at 
http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4996-1,00.html
(Optional: Write out the words to the hymns you have chosen as copywork.) 
Listen to other uplifting music during your day.

6. Read the monthly speech/article selected. 

7. Read the biography for Divinity this year:  Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay by Mary Jane Woodger.  This book is scheduled for July - December 2007.

8. Supplemental reading from the following list:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS YEAR:
Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage (a book to study all year)
Eve and the Choice Made in Eden by Beverly Campbell
Sisters At The Well: Women and the Life and Teachings of Jesus by Jeni & Richard Holzapfel
The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball
Beloved Bridegroom by Donna Nielson
Peculiar in a Good Way by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Faith Precedes the Miracle by Spencer W. Kimball

9. OPTIONAL --  Keep a Divinity Journal.  In the journal you can record any thoughts, impressions and spiritual experiences you may have during your study.  You could list scriptures that influence you.  Also include copywork of the hymns you memorize, passages from any of the readings, and scriptures you especially like.  Writing summaries of the readings could also be an aspect of the Divinity Journal.



 
 
 
 
 

Divinity Monthly Assignment Schedule

January 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the January 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  • Read Jesus the Christ chapters 1 - 5
  • Read Eve and the Choice Made in Eden introduction - chapter 9


February 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the February 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  • Read Jesus the Christ chapters 6 - 9
  • Read Eve and the Choice Made in Eden chapters 10 - 17 & afterthoughts


March 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the March 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  • Read Jesus the Christ chapters 10 - 14
  • Read Sisters at the Well chapters 1 - 7


April 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the April 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 15 - 18
  • Read Sisters at the Well chapters 8 - 14


May 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Use this month to finish reading any of the January - April 2007 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 19 - 21
  • Read The Miracle of Forgiveness preface - chapter 11


June 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the June 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 22 - 25
  • Read The Miracle of Forgiveness chapters 12 - 23


July 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S..
  • Read the July 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 26 - 27
  • Read Beloved Bridegroom chapters 1 - 7
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay


August 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the August 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 28 - 31
  • Read Beloved Bridegroom chapters 8 - 12 plus 2 appendices
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay


September 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the September 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 32 - 34
  • Read Peculiar in a Good Way preface - chapter 6
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay


October 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the October 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 35 - 37
  • Read Peculiar in a Good Way chapters 7 - 13
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay


November 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Use this month to finish reading any of the June - October 2007 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 38 - 40
  • Read Faith Precedes the Miracle preface - chapter 17
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay


December 2007

  • Read and study the New Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles Religion 211 - 212)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.
  • Read the December 2007 Ensign from cover to cover.
  • Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.
  • Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)
  •  Read Jesus the Christ chapters 41 - 42
  • Read Faith Precedes the Miracle chapters 18 - 34
  • Read from Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay
     
       

 

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