Study Guide for "Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ"

In his talk, Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela focuses on the importance of scripture study in deepening our conversion to Jesus Christ. He discusses the role of scriptures in understanding God's will, delighting in the things of the Lord, and seeking the companionship of the Holy Ghost. He also emphasizes the transformative power of scriptures in our lives and the joy they can bring.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What does Elder Valenzuela say about the role of scriptures in our lives?
How does Elder Valenzuela suggest we can deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ?
What does Elder Valenzuela say about the importance of delighting in the scriptures?
What is the role of the Holy Ghost in our scripture study and conversion to Christ?
How can studying the scriptures transform our lives?

Topics

Understanding God's Will Through Scriptures

Elder Valenzuela highlights the importance of scriptures in revealing God's will, using the example of Nephi and his family in the Book of Mormon. Scriptures provide guidance and understanding, much like the Liahona did for Nephi.

The scriptures reveal God’s will for us, much as the Liahona did for Nephi and his father.

How did the scriptures help Nephi and his family?
What does Elder Valenzuela suggest about the relationship between scriptures and understanding God's will?
How have the scriptures helped you understand God's will in your own life?
What steps can you take to use the scriptures more effectively as a guide in your life?

Delighting in the Scriptures

Elder Valenzuela emphasizes the joy and delight that comes from studying the scriptures. He suggests that delighting in the scriptures involves more than just seeking knowledge, but also savoring and cherishing the word of God.

Delighting in the scriptures is more than hungering and thirsting for knowledge.

The scriptures and our knowledge of God are gifts—gifts that we too often take for granted. Let us cherish these blessings.

What does it mean to "delight" in the scriptures?
How does Elder Valenzuela suggest we can cherish the scriptures?
What brings you joy in studying the scriptures?
How can you better cherish the scriptures in your daily life?

Transformative Power of Scriptures

Elder Valenzuela discusses the transformative power of scriptures, sharing personal experiences from his mission. He emphasizes how scriptures can inspire changes in our lives and fill us with joy.

While serving a mission as a young man, I observed that by our teaching with the scriptures, the lives of many people were transformed.

The scriptures filled them with joy as they received inspiration, direction, consolation, strength, and answers to their needs.

How does Elder Valenzuela describe the transformative power of scriptures?
What kinds of changes does he suggest the scriptures can inspire?
How have the scriptures transformed your own life?
What changes have you made or do you hope to make as a result of studying the scriptures?

Seeking the Companionship of the Holy Ghost

Elder Valenzuela discusses the role of the Holy Ghost in guiding us towards truth and testifying of it. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the companionship of the Holy Ghost in our decisions, thoughts, and actions.

The Holy Ghost guides us toward truth and testifies to us of the truth.

We should seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost. This goal should govern our decisions and guide our thoughts and actions.

What role does the Holy Ghost play in our scripture study and conversion to Christ?
How does Elder Valenzuela suggest we can seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost?
How have you felt the companionship of the Holy Ghost in your life?
What steps can you take to invite the influence of the Spirit more fully in your life?

Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ

Elder Valenzuela emphasizes the importance of deepening our conversion to Jesus Christ through scripture study. He encourages us to become "a new creature" through our study of the gospel.

When we study the gospel, we are not simply seeking new information; rather, we are seeking to become “a new creature”.

What does Elder Valenzuela say about deepening our conversion to Jesus Christ?
How does he suggest scripture study can help us become "a new creature"?
How has your study of the scriptures deepened your conversion to Jesus Christ?
What steps can you take to further deepen your conversion through scripture study?