Digital Scripture Study for the Busy Latter-Day Saint: 7 Minutes a Day

by Richand Bernard

BRING YOUR SCRIPTURE STUDY INTO THE DIGITAL AGE!Scripture Study is one of the keys to receiving revelation, but in today’s busy world, it’s never been more difficult—or more essential—to study the scriptures and be guided by the Spirit. Experienced teacher, speaker, and unabashed technology geek Richard Bernard takes you on a journey of discovery that will lead you to being able to study the scriptures using your mobile device in just 7 minutes a day.In these pages, you will discover how to• Navigate and personalize the Gospel Library app using both Apple and Android smartphones• Master the tools the Library provides for more effective scripture study, including highlighting, adding notes, and searching for related content• Record your research using online notebooks, bookmarks, and tags so that it is instantly retrievable• Easily prepare talks and lessons using the full capabilities of modern technologyWithin your hands is a device of unbelievable power. If you are searching for a way to use that power, add some peace in your life, and draw closer to the Lord, then this book is for you.

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 8, 2019

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard about this book from a podcast where the author talked about how to utilize the Gospel Library app to improve spiritual learning and personal revelation. He is now a missionary, teaching these principles to both youth and adults. This book helps inspire you to more fully utilize the gospel library in personal and meaningful ways, with the bulk of the book walking us through the app’s functions and capabilities. I'm fairly familiar with the app, but he still taught me many helpful tips (like when searching for a scripture, you don’t need to type out the entire word, just the first letter and numbers--J35 and then tap on Jacob 3:5, James 3:5, etc…). Or how to easily add a variety of content to a notebook for a talk or lesson. Mostly, it motivated me to write more scripture notes in the margins and create notebooks for my questions, impressions, and spiritual thoughts.

Steps for studying the scriptures (p. 8):
1-Pray for understanding, and ask any specific questions you may have.
2-Ask questions as you read.
3-Ponder what you have read.
4-Record your feelings and thoughts.
5-Close with prayer, expressing your gratitude and asking for helps as needed, and then listen.

You can have effective and meaningful scripture study in as little as 7 minutes a day:
Example 1 (p. 9):
• 1 minute of prayer
• 4 minutes of reading/marking text/ raising questions
• 2 minutes of prayer, listening, and recording
Example 2:
• 3 minutes of prayer
• 2 minutes of reading/marking text
• 2 minutes of recording an impression

[Jenny Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first couple of chapters about his purpose in writing this and the principles behind studying were my favorite part. I was already familiar with the gospel library but I still learned new things and if anything now have a stronger purpose behind using all of the features. I love my paper scriptures and still use them while also using helps from the gospel library. I also appreciated his recommendation of other apps that magnify his study and I have enjoyed using those too.