A Mother's Educational Course for Latter-day Saints

Divinity for 2006
Old Testament

"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.  And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:  And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."   (Deuteronomy 6: 5 -7)
 


Divinity Recommended Resources for 2006
  • Old Testament (King James Version)
  • Old Testament Student Manuals (Religion 301 and 302) 
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff (RS Manual)
  • Ensign
  • Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (1985) 
  • Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service
  • **A Witness and a Warning by Ezra Taft Benson
  • **Leaves From My Journal by Wilford Woodruff
  • **Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith Jr.
  • **Pathways to Perfection by Thomas S. Monson
  • Journal
** These books are available on GospeLink.com



 
 
 
 

Divinity Overview for 2006

1. Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)

2. Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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:  Leaves from My Journal by Wilford Woodruff.  This book has been scheduled for January and February.  We hope this will help us to learn more of the prophet and enhance our study in Relief Society.

8. Supplemental reading from the following list:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS YEAR:
Preach My Gospel (a book to study all year and share with your family)
A Witness and a Warning by Ezra Taft Benson
Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith Jr.
Pathways to Perfection by Thomas S. Monson

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 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Leaves From My Journal chapters 1 - 15
  • Read Preach My Gospel chapters 1-2
  • Read A Witness and a Warning Foreword-chapter 5


February 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Leaves From My Journal chapters 16 - 28
  • Read Preach My Gospel chapter 3 intro and Lesson 1
  • Read A Witness and a Warning chapters 6 - 11


March 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 3 Lesson 2
  • Read Lectures On Faith preface - pg. 37 (Lecture First and Lecture Second)


April 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 3 Lessons 3 - 4
  • Read Lectures On Faith pg. 39 - 56 (Lecture Third and Lecture Fourth)


May 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 3 Lesson 5; chapter 4
  • Read Lectures On Faith pg. 57 - 68 (Lecture Fifth and Lecture Sixth)


June 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 5
  • Read Lectures On Faith pg. 69 - 78 (Lecture Seventh)


July 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 6
  • Read Pathways to Perfection Foreword - Chapter 8


August 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapters 7 - 8
  • Read Pathways to Perfection Chapters 9 - 17


September 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 9
  • Read Pathways to Perfection Chapters 18 - 27


October 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 10
  • Read Pathways to Perfection Chapters 28 - 34


November 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapters 11 - 12


December 2006

  • Read and study the Old Testament to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, Religion 301 and Old Testament Student Manual: 1 Kings to Malachi, Religion 302)
  • Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. 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 2006 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 Preach My Gospel chapter 13
     
       

 

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