Doctrinal Mastery Review 19

Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases

Remembering scripture passages and what is taught in them can help you in many ways. This lesson is intended to help you memorize some of the New Testament doctrinal mastery scripture references and key scripture phrases. 

Memorize key scripture phrases

What are some ways the Savior used the scriptures during His mortal life?

When the Savior was tempted by Satan, He used truths from scriptures to help Him overcome those temptations (see Matthew 4:1–11). He also used scripture often in His teaching (see Luke 4:17–27; Matthew 19:4–5; Matthew 24:37–40; Mark 12:26). As you memorize doctrinal mastery references and key scripture phrases in this lesson, consider how these passages can help you and others. If you have not yet marked these scripture passages and their key phrases in your scriptures, consider doing so.

Scripture Reference	Key Scripture Phrase
Scripture Reference Hebrews 12:9	Key Scripture Phrase God is “the Father of spirits.”
Scripture Reference James 1:5–6	Key Scripture Phrase “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.”
Scripture Reference James 2:17–18	Key Scripture Phrase “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.”
Scripture Reference 1 Peter 4:6	Key Scripture Phrase “The gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead.”
Scripture Reference Revelation 20:12	Key Scripture Phrase “And the dead were judged … according to their works.”

In your study journal, copy the preceding chart. Saying the words out loud as you write them may help you remember them. Repeat the references and key scripture phrases out loud after writing them.

Do at least two of the following activities:

Spend a few minutes trying to memorize the doctrinal mastery references and key scripture phrases. Then cover the scripture references and try to say the references while only looking at the key phrases. Then cover the key scripture phrases and try to say them while only looking at the scripture references.
Working with a partner, have one person say a scripture reference out loud and the other say the matching key scripture phrase. Repeat this several times for each doctrinal mastery reference and key phrase, trying to memorize the references and phrases. Then try to do this without looking at the chart. Then switch roles.
After spending a few minutes memorizing the doctrinal mastery references and key scripture phrases, try to fill in the missing words in the following incomplete references and key phrases. You could also use the Doctrinal Mastery app to practice filling in the blanks.
- Hebrews :9. Godtheof.
- 1:5–6. Ifoflack, letaskGod.
- James 2:–. Faith,itnot, is.
- 1 Peter:6. The[was]alsothemare.
- 20:12. Anddeadjudged …toworks.
Select one of the doctrinal mastery passages and strive to memorize the entire verse or verses. e. Write as many of the five doctrinal mastery passage references and key scripture phrases as you can from memory.

Reflect

Select one or two of the doctrinal mastery passages you worked with today and read the entire passage. Contemplate why this passage is worth remembering.