Doctrinal Mastery Review 14

Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases

Remembering scripture references and what is taught in them can help you in many ways. This lesson is intended to help you memorize multiple scripture references and key scripture phrases from the final 12 doctrinal mastery passages in the Book of Mormon.

Benefits of memorizing scriptures

• What would you say to someone who wonders why it would be good to memorize scriptures?

Read Alma 31:5, looking for a reason someone may want to memorize scriptures.

• How might memorizing scriptures help you access God’s power?

• What is a scripture passage you have memorized? How have you benefited from memorizing scripture passages?

Review the following doctrinal mastery scripture references and key scripture phrases. Select three or four you want to memorize.

Book of Mormon Doctrinal Mastery: Alma–Moroni

Book of Mormon Teacher Manual (2024)

Scripture Reference	Key Scripture Phrase
Scripture Reference Alma 7:11–13	Key Scripture Phrase “And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.”
Scripture Reference Alma 34:9–10	Key Scripture Phrase “There must be an atonement made, … an infinite and eternal sacrifice.”
Scripture Reference Alma 39:9	Key Scripture Phrase “Go no more after the lusts of your eyes.”
Scripture Reference Alma 41:10	Key Scripture Phrase “Wickedness never was happiness.”
Scripture Reference Helaman 5:12	Key Scripture Phrase “It is upon the rock of our Redeemer … that ye must build your foundation.”
Scripture Reference 3 Nephi 11:10–11	Key Scripture Phrase “I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.”
Scripture Reference 3 Nephi 12:48	Key Scripture Phrase “Be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.”
Scripture Reference 3 Nephi 27:20	Key Scripture Phrase “Come unto me and be baptized … that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost.”
Scripture Reference Ether 12:6	Key Scripture Phrase “Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”
Scripture Reference Ether 12:27	Key Scripture Phrase “If men come unto me … then will I make weak things become strong unto them.”
Scripture Reference Moroni 7:45–48	Key Scripture Phrase “Charity is the pure love of Christ.”
Scripture Reference Moroni 10:4–5	Key Scripture Phrase “Ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ … [and] by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”

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Practice memorizing the scripture references and key scripture phrases you selected. You may want to use some or all of the following exercises:

1. If it is available, use the flash card feature on the Doctrinal Mastery app.

2. Write each scripture reference and key scripture phrase, leaving out a few words. Practice repeating the key scripture phrase by filling in the missing words.

3. Write down the first letters for each word of the scripture reference and key scripture phrase. Do this for each of the passages you want to memorize. Practice memorizing the scripture reference and key scripture phrase using the first letters.

4. Write down the reference and key scripture phrase. Scramble the words and numbers by cutting the paper into separate words. Mix up the words and numbers and then put them back in the correct order.

5. Select at least one doctrinal mastery passage and see if you can memorize the entire passage. Consider using the memorize feature in the Doctrinal Mastery app or one of the other methods listed above to help you memorize.

1. Answer the following questions:

   • Which scripture passages did you memorize?

   • Why do you think it is worth it to memorize scriptures?

   • How do you think memorizing scriptures can help you be a follower of Jesus Christ?