Scripture marking tools

A ruler is helpful for keeping lines straight. There are many ways to mark your scriptures. Try using or combining some of these:. Take some time this month to read a few of your favorite scriptures. Then write in your journal about why they are important to you.

Wrap a piece of tape around the pencil. Press the end of the string to the tape and wrap the string tightly around the pencil on top of the tape. Add more tape and string as desired. If you want, leave the end of the string longer, hang small beads on it, and tie a knot at the end. Illustrations by Mark Thompson and Brad Teare. March The Friend Online Kyla P. Thanks for the Articles Bradley L. A Lesson in Reverence Thomas S. Are You a Good Communicator?

Anna Culp. How do I repent? Russell M. Scripture Cookies Paula Weed. An Eternal Truth Britney Rule. Use cross-references for scripture chaining. Start with Doctrine and Covenants and write the next reference you want to turn to in the margin. Continue this process until you come to the last scripture you want to use.

In the margin by this last scripture, you would write Doctrine and Covenants Thus, the chain is complete. Mark the following scriptures in the manner explained above: Doctrine and Covenants ; ; , 58 ; —15 ; ; —46 ; conclude by writing Doctrine and Covenants in the margin by — You could also do a scripture chain on the lost books in the Old Testament by using the following scriptures: Joshua ; 1 Kings ; 1 Chronicles ; 2 Chronicles ; ; then Joshua Developing a scripture list can be an effective learning technique.

Select one or more of the following examples to review in class and create a scripture list for each one:. The fruits of the Spirit see Galatians — The qualities of charity see Moroni — The elements of proper fasting see Isaiah — The preceding examples are lists with all of the elements located in one area of the scriptures.

There are two other kinds of lists. One is a scattered list; that is, the items are not found all in one place. Examples would be the signs of the times and the signs of the true church. The second kind of scripture list is an implied list.

For example, note that in Ephesians —28 the Apostle Paul gave his stirring counsel that the relationship between Christ and the Church should serve as the model for the relationship between husband and wife.

Though he does not discuss in detail what this relationship means, Paul implies that certain qualities and obligations apply.

His list could be outlined something like this:. By looking to His power and authority for direction and blessings. By comparing the husband to Christ and the wife to the Church, we can gain significant insights as to how a husband and wife should relate to one another. Daniel H. Ludlow, Luene L. Lesson 6: Marking Scripture. Why mark your scriptures? There are various methods of marking scripture. Meaningful marking Annotating scripture Cross-referencing Scripture lists The scriptures are tools that help us achieve eternal life.

Meaningful marking Make a transparency of the scripture marking of Doctrine and Covenants —70 found on the following page and share it with students.