Searching the Scriptures

Church Educational System
A person can read the scriptures casually. But when a person searches the scriptures the following words apply: meditate (see Joshua 1:8), study (see 2 Timothy 2:15), heed (see 1 Nephi 15:25), hear (see 1 Nephi 19:24), ponder (see 2 Nephi 4:15).

Notice that the Savior particularly directed his listeners to search the writings of the prophet Isaiah (see 3 Nephi 23:1). In verse 2 we learn why; because Isaiah “spake as touching all things concerning my people which are of the house of Israel.” The Savior also commanded that the writings of all the prophets be carefully studied, for they too testify of important truths (see v. 5).

Book of Mormon Student Manual (1996 Edition)

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