Come Closer to Jesus Christ by Studying the Holy Scriptures

His teachings motivate and inspire. His words heal and console. His actions promote love and forgiveness.

The Bible is a scriptural text that testifies of Jesus Christ. In its pages, you can feel His influence and find answers to your deepest questions. As you study the Bible, the Book of Mormon can help you get an even clearer picture of Jesus’s life and the lessons He taught. Both books work together to teach of His grace, divinity, and awe-inspiring love for everyone.

Study Jesus’s teachings with missionaries online or in person. Request a visit today.

We’ll help you better understand the Bible and introduce you to the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

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See how reading the scriptures has blessed and inspired others

“When I have a question, when I’m really struggling in life, there’s always something that I read that will help uplift me or get me back on my feet.”

Amelia

“Growing up, the Bible has really been an important part of my life. ... I just love hearing the stories of the Savior Jesus Christ and how He’s healed and how the people came to Him when they were suffering in a way that really changed their lives for the better.”

Sarit

“I read this verse: ‘Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good.’ This scripture helped me understand that I have God with me and He’s watching out for me, and that really helped me, and I felt a feeling of peace.”

Juliana

“The Bible has always been a big part of how my faith began.”

Doniel

What to expect from your visit

We’re excited to meet you and learn together God’s guidance for your life from the scriptures. Here’s what your visit might be like:

We’ll get to know each other.
We’ll pray together.
We’ll learn about the scriptures and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We’ll invite you to study the scriptures with our church community.

Jesus is the perfect example of love, charity, and hope. Studying His teachings in the scriptures can help you and your family be more like Him.

What are the scriptures, and how can they bless your life?

The Holy Bible is an ancient book of scripture, penned and compiled by prophets and other disciples of Jesus Christ, such as Luke and Paul. Those who read it will grow closer to Jesus and feel His guidance. The Bible contains two sections—the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Old Testament begins with the Creation of the world. It introduces God’s plan for His children and helps us understand that He has been and will always be there for us. It prophesies of the coming of the Messiah (Jesus Christ), His death, His Resurrection, and His Second Coming.

The New Testament is primarily about the life and ministry of Jesus and His disciples. It begins with His miraculous birth, includes four unique perspectives of His ministry, and highlights His sacrifice and Atonement for mankind. The Savior’s perfect example of charity, compassion, and service teaches us how to treat others and can help us strengthen relationships with loved ones.

The Book of Mormon, like the Bible, is a holy book of scripture which testifies of Christ and teaches His gospel. It tells of prophets and followers of Jesus who lived in the ancient Americas and records His promised visit to them after His Resurrection (see John 10:16). The Book of Mormon confirms what the Bible says about the Son of God and clarifies the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Both books support each other and are evidence that God lives and wants to help all of His children.

As you study the scriptures and strive to apply them to your life, you will feel the Savior’s love for you and receive divine direction for your personal trials and challenges. Missionaries can help you deepen your understanding of who Jesus is and what He’s done for you. We’ll read with you, pray with you, and talk about ways to strengthen your faith. Sign up for a visit to learn more about the life-changing blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How to make the scriptures a daily part of your life:

Put your Bible somewhere you’ll see it (like on your bedside table) as a reminder to read.
Start small. Begin with a few verses each day, and build from there.
In your prayers, ask God to help you find answers to your personal questions as you read.

Common Questions

Jesus’s teachings cover a broad range of topics, including love, service, prayer, and repentance. Here are a few well-known teachings that can guide your life:

Jesus’s teachings in the Bible

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37).

“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7).

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth … : but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19–20).

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

Jesus’s teachings in the Book of Mormon

“And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and become as a little child, and be baptized in my name” (3 Nephi 11:37).

“For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me” (3 Nephi 11:29).

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed” (3 Nephi 18:21).

Missionaries are volunteers who have set aside their normal lives for up to two years to help others come closer to Jesus Christ. Before leaving on a mission, they were students, employees, athletes, bookworms, musicians, and, well, you get the idea. After their service, they will return home to finish college, work, date and marry, and live a pretty normal life.

They come from all over the world. It’s not uncommon for missionaries to serve in a country and speak a language other than their own. Missionaries serve as young adults or in their retired years as singles or couples. Whatever their age, their motivation is sincere—they leave their homes and families for a period to do what Jesus taught His Apostles: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

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