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This week we're diving into gospel principles — the "WHAT" of the gospel — and how they're rooted in eternal doctrine. Using Elder David A. Bednar's teachings, we break down how to spot gospel principles in scripture, then apply that method to 2 Kings 16–25, focusing on King Josiah's covenant in 2 Kings 23:3–4.

📖 This week's reading: 2 Kings 16–25

Sources:

• Excerpt from Elder Bednar’s book, “Increase in Learning”: https://religion.byu.edu/eternal-family/doctrines-principles-and-applications
• Elder Bednar’s conference talk, “The Principles of My Gospel”: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/56bednar?lang=eng
• Cindy’s incomplete list of gospel principles: Agency * Accountability * Benevelonce * Charity * Chastity * Consecration * Diligence * Discipleship * Education/Knowledge/Learning * Enduring * Faith * Fasting * Friendship * Forgiveness * Gratitude * Hope * Honesty * Humility * Integrity * Leadership * Love * Ministering * Missionary work * Modesty * Obedience * Patience * Prayer * Progress/Become * Repentance * Reverence * Sabbath Day observance * Sacrifice * Scripture study * Service * Tithing * True (we believe in being) * Unity * Virtuous * Word of Wisdom * Work

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Don't forget the parable of the snowball: listening to someone else talk about the gospel is like having snowballs thrown at you. Reading the scriptures is like making your own snowball. Taking the time to search, ponder, and pray about what you've read is like rolling the snowball around and around so that it grows and grows. So don't just listen to me - please go read for yourself so your knowledge and testimony can grow and grow!!

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This week we’re focusing on doctrine. What is it? How can you find it? And why it’s so important.

📖 This week's reading: 2 Kings 2-7

Additional Resources for you:

• Elder Bednar teaches about doctrine: https://religion.byu.edu/eternal-family/doctrines-principles-and-applications
• Seminary manual lists the basic doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/new-testament-seminary-teacher-manual/appendix/basic-doctrines?lang=eng
• Liahona article, “How is Doctrine Established?” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2013/09/how-is-doctrine-established?lang=eng

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Don't forget the parable of the snowball: listening to someone else talk about the gospel is like having snowballs thrown at you. Reading the scriptures is like making your own snowball. Taking the time to search, ponder, and pray about what you've read is like rolling the snowball around and around so that it grows and grows. So don't just listen to me - please go read for yourself so your knowledge and testimony can grow and grow!!

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Have you ever wondered why we have all these stories in the scriptures? This week, Cindy breaks down three essential things to look for every time you read: 1) learning about Jesus Christ, 2) His doctrines (eternal truths), and 3) principles (things we can do).

Using the story of Elijah and the widow woman from 1 Kings 17, Cindy walks through how to apply this framework to any scripture story — and shows how even one short passage can teach us about the Savior's care, the role of prophets, and the principles of faith and obedience.

📖 This week's reading: 1 Kings 12–13 and 17–22

In this episode:

• Why we read the scriptures in the first place
• The 3 things to look for in every story
• A deep dive into Elijah and the widow woman
• A journaling challenge to make your study more meaningful

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Don't forget the parable of the snowball: listening to someone else talk about the gospel is like having snowballs thrown at you. Reading the scriptures is like making your own snowball. Taking the time to search, ponder, and pray about what you've read is like rolling the snowball around and around so that it grows and grows. So don't just listen to me - please go read for yourself so your knowledge and testimony can grow and grow!!

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