Many high school aged, LDS youth sacrifice every week day to learn the gospel. Around the world, you will find 14-18 year-olds getting up in the wee hours of the morning to go to seminary. This class begins around 6 am and focuses on one book of scripture each year for the four years of high school.
Seminary has been a part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for over 100 years! This video features a young man who sacrificed to attend seminary and saw the blessings that come.
One thing that seminary students are encouraged to do is to memorize certain passages of scriptures. These are called scripture mastery scriptures. I did not attend seminary as a high school student. So, I did not memorize those verses. I want to challenge myself to now begin to memorize those.
In the October 2011 general conference, Elder Richard G. Scott gave a talk titled, “The Power of Scripture“. In this address, he said, “Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.” He also spoke of the power that comes from memorizing scripture. He said, “Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change.”
This year, seminary students are studying The Book of Mormon. So, I want to memorize those scripture mastery. You can find the list of these verses here. Join me in this endeavor! I know that blessings will follow.
I Stand Firm in the Faith 