TWO MONTHS DOWN!
This has been a fascinating journey so far through the New Testament for me. Thanks to all of you for your participation and for your worthiness. The Spirit is in our classroom as we consider the life and teachings of the Master.
Please note that we're going to slow down our pace a bit. Our goal is still to read the entire New Testament in this year; however, I wish to place particular emphasis on the words and teachings of the Savior as found in the gospels. To do this, we will spend more time than we originally planned on the first half of the class - I will provide and updated reading schedule soon.
Please also note scripture mastery memorization is a high priority, as is daily scripture study, going forward. "For unto whom much is given, much is required" (not requested, asked, etc.).
Our reading/topic schedule this week:
Monday: Hand in grading sheets for the first term; Luke 9-10 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Tuesday: NO SEMINARY - Teacher inservice
Wednesday: Luke 11, 12
Thursday: Luke 13, 14
Friday: Scripture mastery extravaganza, SPOTLIGHT by Mark Johnson
Have a safe and great weekend. Be faithful.
See you Monday morning at 6:30 :)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
October 27-October 31
Team:
Our schedule for this week:
Monday: Matthew 18
Tuesday: Luke 15
Wednesday: Luke 9, 10
Thursday: Luke 11, 12, 13
Friday: Halloween Seminary Breakfast Feast
NOTE: We will talk about assignments for Friday on Monday. Also, remember that the assigned readings are for the night prior to the day in which we will discuss them. For example, tonight I am reading Matthew 18 in preparation for tomorrow. Thanks for all of your participation. This is going to be an outstanding week!
Our schedule for this week:
Monday: Matthew 18
Tuesday: Luke 15
Wednesday: Luke 9, 10
Thursday: Luke 11, 12, 13
Friday: Halloween Seminary Breakfast Feast
NOTE: We will talk about assignments for Friday on Monday. Also, remember that the assigned readings are for the night prior to the day in which we will discuss them. For example, tonight I am reading Matthew 18 in preparation for tomorrow. Thanks for all of your participation. This is going to be an outstanding week!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Schedule Update!
All:
Thanks for another great week - I really felt like I learned a lot this past week with you all as a class.
A reminder:
HOLD TO THE ROD every day Remember: the most important daily habit you could develop as a seminary student that of daily, meaningful scripture study. Don't miss a day!
Our schedule this week:
Monday, October 20: Matthew 16:1-13, Mark 7-8
Tuesday, October 21: Luke 9
Wednesday, October 22: Matthew 18
Thursday, October 23: Matthew 17
Friday, October 24: Scripture Mastery Throw Down
A note about grading:
Because each of you has your own grading sheet, each of you knows how you are doing in class (the point values for grades are listed on the grading sheet). I will allow people to make up absences in the following ways (3 tardies is an absence also) - please disregard earlier notices about this subject:
1. Bring a non-member friend to class
2. Write a memo summarizing one of the talks linked on this page - or one of your own choosing (see me for an example)
3. Do the student manual section for the day you missed
To make up THREE absences, write well researched talk on a principle of the gospel discussed in class (for example, expand on our discussion of Matthew 13 and the Wheat vs. the Tares). Any well researched talk would use sources such as the Scriptures (including the Topical Guide, Bible Dictionary, etc), General Conference addresses, and other Church materials as resources. I will grade the talk on content. As we finish up the first seminary quarter in a few weeks, now seems like a good time to get on top of this. Thanks to all of you for faithful attendance and participation.
Thanks for another great week - I really felt like I learned a lot this past week with you all as a class.
A reminder:
HOLD TO THE ROD every day Remember: the most important daily habit you could develop as a seminary student that of daily, meaningful scripture study. Don't miss a day!
Our schedule this week:
Monday, October 20: Matthew 16:1-13, Mark 7-8
Tuesday, October 21: Luke 9
Wednesday, October 22: Matthew 18
Thursday, October 23: Matthew 17
Friday, October 24: Scripture Mastery Throw Down
A note about grading:
Because each of you has your own grading sheet, each of you knows how you are doing in class (the point values for grades are listed on the grading sheet). I will allow people to make up absences in the following ways (3 tardies is an absence also) - please disregard earlier notices about this subject:
1. Bring a non-member friend to class
2. Write a memo summarizing one of the talks linked on this page - or one of your own choosing (see me for an example)
3. Do the student manual section for the day you missed
To make up THREE absences, write well researched talk on a principle of the gospel discussed in class (for example, expand on our discussion of Matthew 13 and the Wheat vs. the Tares). Any well researched talk would use sources such as the Scriptures (including the Topical Guide, Bible Dictionary, etc), General Conference addresses, and other Church materials as resources. I will grade the talk on content. As we finish up the first seminary quarter in a few weeks, now seems like a good time to get on top of this. Thanks to all of you for faithful attendance and participation.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
No Seminary Wednesday, October 15
Due to many students taking the PSAT tomorrow, seminary has been canceled. Please come prepared to study, learn, and participate on Thursday! Get some rest and good luck!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Schedule - October 13 - October 17
Queridos: Please note that full credit is available for those who watch and take notes on a session of conference. Conference is available for viewing (and reading) on www.lds.org as well as on www.byu.tv
Next week's schedule includes the following:
Monday: Mark 4
Tuesday: Matthew 14, Mark 6
Wednesday: Matthew 15
Thursday: Matthew 16, Luke 7, 8
Let's make this an outstanding week.
NOTE: On MONDAY I will post absences and tardies that can be made up in a method we will determine in class on Monday. Have a great weekend.
Next week's schedule includes the following:
Monday: Mark 4
Tuesday: Matthew 14, Mark 6
Wednesday: Matthew 15
Thursday: Matthew 16, Luke 7, 8
Let's make this an outstanding week.
NOTE: On MONDAY I will post absences and tardies that can be made up in a method we will determine in class on Monday. Have a great weekend.
Monday, October 6, 2008
ALERT!
TEAM:
1) The FIRST person to email/text me with the references to "one by one" in the scriptures will receive credit for ONE absence! (all others who do so tomorrow will receive credit for a tardy).
2) Conference is available for watching ON DEMAND by clicking here! Check it out! (note: you can still receive absence credit - although slightly reduced - for watching conference)
1) The FIRST person to email/text me with the references to "one by one" in the scriptures will receive credit for ONE absence! (all others who do so tomorrow will receive credit for a tardy).
2) Conference is available for watching ON DEMAND by clicking here! Check it out! (note: you can still receive absence credit - although slightly reduced - for watching conference)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Schedule: October 6-10
Monday, October 6: General Conference Recap (bring your notes), Mark (not Johnson) 1:23 - 2:12; 5:21-6:6, Luke 7, 8
Tuesday, October 7: Matthew 11, 12
Wednesday, October 8: Mark 2:23 - 3:6
Thursday, October 9: Matthew 13
Friday, October 10: Scripture Mastery Hullabaloo
REMEMBER: General Conference is this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday sessions at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Brethren, I'll see you all Saturday night at 8:00 pm for the Priesthood session at the McLean Stake Center. On Sunday, sessions begin at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Viewing options include:
1. http://www.byu.tv/ (the BYU Channel online)
2. http://www.lds.org/ (audio only)
3. Arlington Public Access Channel
Each session you watch is worth ONE (1) absence - enjoy conference!
Tuesday, October 7: Matthew 11, 12
Wednesday, October 8: Mark 2:23 - 3:6
Thursday, October 9: Matthew 13
Friday, October 10: Scripture Mastery Hullabaloo
REMEMBER: General Conference is this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday sessions at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Brethren, I'll see you all Saturday night at 8:00 pm for the Priesthood session at the McLean Stake Center. On Sunday, sessions begin at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Viewing options include:
1. http://www.byu.tv/ (the BYU Channel online)
2. http://www.lds.org/ (audio only)
3. Arlington Public Access Channel
Each session you watch is worth ONE (1) absence - enjoy conference!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Questions From Today
Team:
We had some good questions today in class about church policy. I want to point you in the right direction regarding these matters. Thus, for questions about the church's policy regarding gays, etc, click here for an excellent interview with Elder Oaks and Elder Wickman For another excellent article by Elder Ballard regarding excommunication, click here.
I hope this helps - let's discuss further as needed.
We had some good questions today in class about church policy. I want to point you in the right direction regarding these matters. Thus, for questions about the church's policy regarding gays, etc, click here for an excellent interview with Elder Oaks and Elder Wickman For another excellent article by Elder Ballard regarding excommunication, click here.
I hope this helps - let's discuss further as needed.
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