Chapter 5

We Learn to teach "by study and also by faith," Part 1.

Principle:  We obtain the word by study and by preparing to teach the restored gospel.

As missionaries and as young men preparing to become missionaries it is necessary that we immerse ourselves in the study of the words of the prophets.  As we read and study the wonderful promises promised to us in the scriptures we will be brought closer to God and better receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost.

Some scripture study methods taught by the Missionary Preparation Student Manual are as follows:

• Look for principles.
• Mark your scriptures.
• Use the study aids in the scriptures.
• Ask questions relating to the text.
• Notice questions asked in the scriptures.
• Look for definitions of unfamiliar words or phrases.
• Notice and learn about symbols.
• Insert your name.
• Notice scripture lists.
• Memorize key scriptures.
• Ponder and pray about specific passages.

In Doctrine and Covenants Section 1:37 it reads "Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled."  Another name for the Doctrine and Covenants is the "Book of Commandments."  What we read in the first section is a direct commandment to read the scriptures and really "search" them out.  We must do this in order to keep the commandments of our Heavenly Father and to properly prepare ourselves to become teachers in the mission field.