I had to record a two minute video on Scripture Study Tips for Relief Society.
#1 -- Two minutes is barely long enough to say your name.
It doesn't allow for personal stories -- you almost have to just list what you want to say --
and it certainly doesn't allow for any pauses, stutters, word corrections or mistakes!
#2 -- It took me about 200 tries to get it right.
And then the file was too big to e-mail so I had to try again on my phone.
Another 200 tries. And it was still too big. So I texted it.
#3 -- I have RBF so I have to smile the entire time to look remotely friendly.
I did a good job at this on the last recording on my computer,
but not as good as a job on my phone and I sent it anyway.
#4 -- Maybe the lesson from this for me was to learn to smile more when teaching.
My Tips:
1) Hold a pen and/or scripture marker while you read. You'll be more likely to mark scriptures that stand out to you and you'll read with an open mind looking for meaning. Later its exciting to see what you marked and what stood out to you.
2) My system: red = doctrine; yellow = wisdom; green = personal; blue = history; orange = Christ speaking and scriptures on sanctification; purple = chiasmus
3) When I don't understand, I read the Institute Manual for context -- hard copy or on my phone.
4) Podcasts help increase understanding -- I listen to Don't Miss This, but there are lots for every personality. Also ComeFollowMeDaily on Instagram.
5) Sometimes I read the Book of Mormon fast to better hear it as a story.
Currently I read the Come Follow Me selections several times over in a week.
6) Most Importantly, there isn't one right way. Do what works for you at the stage of life you're in.
One time my friend said their family each only read one verse in family scripture study. That was a game-changer for our family when we did the same thing.
7) When I spend time with my scriptures, I get wisdom, answers to prayer and inspiration. It's like spending time with my Heavenly Father each day.
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