New Testament Study Guide
Pt. 1: The Life and Ministry of Christ

This volume is the first of three study guides on the New Testament. It covers the life of Christ from his premortal selection as the Lamb of God through His birth and childhood. Then we follow the Master during the first year of His ministry as He is tempted, baptized, performs miracles, selects Twelve Apostles, and then teaches with parables and in the Sermon on the Mount. During the second year of His ministry, He teaches the Bread of Life sermon, is transfigured, and bestows priesthood keys to the Twelve.

He finishes the second year of His ministry at Jerusalem, where He declares Himself to be the Light of the World, the Son of God, and the Messiah.

The cover features the classic image of “The Sermon on the Mount” painted by Carl Heinrich Bloch in 1890.

Table of Contents

1a A New Testament of Christ (Mk 1; Lk1; Jn 1)
1b Jesus Christ is the Way

EVENTS PRECEDING CHRIST’S MINISTRY

2 John, Mary, Joseph & Annunciations (Matt 1; Luke 1)
3 The Birth & Childhood of Jesus Christ (Matt 2; Luke 1-2)

THE FIRST YEAR OF JESUS’ MINISTRY

4 Baptism, Temptation, & Beginnings (Matt 3-4; Luke 3; John 1)
5 Nicodemus, Born Again, Woman @ Well (John 3-4)
6a Nazareth Rejection;Capernaum & Jerusalem (Matt 9, 11,13; Mark 3; Luke )

THE SECOND YEAR OF JESUS’ MINISTRY

6b Calling Twelve Apostles (Matt 9-10,16-17; Mark 2-3,6; Luke 5-6,10; John 1,15)
7 The Miracles of Jesus (Matt 4,8-9; Mark 1-5; Luke 4-5,7-8; John 4-5)
8 Sermon on Mount Pt.1, Beatitudes (Matt 5)
9 Sermon on Mount Pt.2, Seek Kingdom (Matt 6-7)
10 Take My Yoke, My Burden Is Light (Matt 11-15; Luke 7-8)
11 Teaching with Parables (Matt 13,18,22,25; Mark 4; Luke 8,10,14-15; John 8)
12 The Bread of Life (Matt 14; Mk 6; John 5-6)

THE THIRD YEAR OF JESUS’ MINISTRY

13 Transfiguration & Keys of Kingdom (Matt 15-17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
14 Principles of Forgiveness & Love (Matt 17-18; Mark 9)
15 The Light of the World (John 7-8)

APPENDIX

** Life & Ministry of Christ, Chronological List of Events
** Special chapters providing additional information

New Testament Study Guide
Pt. 2: The Infinite Atonement/
Acts of the Apostles

This volume is the second of three on the New Testament. It discusses the final year of the Savior’s ministry, His prophecies of the Last Days and the 2nd Coming, the Last Supper, His atonement in Gethsemane, His torture, crucifixion and death on Calvary, followed by His mission to the spirit world, His resurrection, His 40-day ministry among the Apostles, and His ascension into heaven. We follow the early ministry of the Apostles as they lead the Church during a period of rapid growth. From the day of Pentecost to the calling of Saul, we see the Gospel taken to all the world, including the Gentiles as well as the Jews. The cover features the classic image of “The Last Supper” painted by Carl Heinrich Bloch in 1890.

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THIRD YEAR OF JESUS’ MINISTRY (Cont’d.)

16. The Good Shepherd (Lk 10; Jn 9-10)
17. Worldly vs. Spiritual Wealth (Mt 19; Mk 10,12; Lk 12-14,19)
18. Humility; Service; Gratitude; Finding the Lost (Mt 20; Lk 14-17)
19. Saving Power of Faith; Raising Lazarus (Lk 16-19; Jn 11)

THE WEEK OF ATONING SACRIFICE

20. Condemning Priesthood Hypocrisy (Mt 21-23; Mk 11-12; Lk 19-21; Jn12)
21. Signs of the Second Coming (Mt 24; JS-Matthew)
22. Parables of the Latter-Day Kingdom (Mt 25)
23. The Last Supper & First Sacrament (Mt 26; Lk 22; Jn 13)
24. Holy Spirit & Great Intercessory Prayer (Jn 14-17)
25. The Atonement in Gethsemane (Mt 26-27; Mk 14-15; Lk 22-23; Jn 17-19)
26. Jesus’ Crucifixion & Death (Mt 26-27; Mk 14-15; Lk 22-23; Jn 18-19)

RESURRECTED; 40-DAY MINISTRY; ASCENSION

27a. The Resurrection of Christ (Mt 28; Lk24; Jn 20-21)
27b. Jesus’s 40-Day Ministry & Ascension
** THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
28. Witnesses of His Glory (Acts 1-5)
** Whence the Apostles?
29. Growing Church; Saul’s Conversion (Acts 6-9)
30a. Welcoming the Gentiles (Acts 10-12)

APPENDIX

** Life & Ministry of Christ, Chronological List of Events
** Paul’s Life & Ministry, Chronological List of Events
** Special chapters providing additional information

New Testament Study Guide
Pt. 3: The Epistles & Book of Revelation

This volume is the third of three study guides on the New Testament. An unusually large volume, it covers most of the Book of Acts, the New Testament epistles, and the Book of Revelation. We read of Saul’s conversion and then follow him as the Apostle Paul as he takes his five major journeys throughout the Mediterranean area. The book of Acts provides the historical context to his journeys.

Along the way, we read his teachings in his 14 marvelous epistles to early Church members. Eventually, we follow Paul to Rome where he was martyred for the cause of Christ. This volume also covers the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude. And finally, we read the Book of Revelation—John’s apocalyptic messages written while he was on the Isle of Patmos.

The cover features a classic painting of “St. Paul at His Writing Desk,” painted by Rembrandt in 1692.

Table of Contents

30a. Paul’s Ministry, Methods, & Messages (Acts 1-5)

PAUL’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY

30b. Paul’s 1st Mission & Events at Jerusalem (Acts 13-15)

PAUL’S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY

31a. Paul’s 2nd Mission (Acts 15-18)
31b. Paul’s First Epistles (1 & 2 Thessalonians)

PAUL’S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY

32. Living in the Spirit (Acts 18-20; Galatians)
33. The Temple of God (1 Corinthians 1-6)
34. Keeping the Ordinances (1 Corinthians 11-16)
35. Reconciliation to God Thru Christ (2 Corinthians)
36. Epistle to the Romans (Acts 20; Romans)

PAUL AT JERUSALEM & ROME; HIS DEATH

37. Faith in Jesus Christ (Hebrews)
38. Jerusalem & Paul’s Journey to Rome (Acts 21-28)
39. Perfecting the Saints (Ephesians)
40. Our Possibilities through Christ (Philip; Colos; Phil)
41. Paul’s Pastoral Epistles & Death (1 & 2 Timothy; Titus)

EPISTLES OF JAMES, PETER, JUDE, & JOHN

42. The Epistle of James (James)
43. The Epistles of Peter (1 & 2 Peter)
44. The Epistles of John & Jude (1-3 John; Jude)

THE BOOK OF REVELATION

45. Rev. Pt.1: Understanding & Introduction (Rev.1 – 3)
46a. Rev. Pt.2: John’s Visions & Prophecies (Rev. 4-7, 10-12, 14)
46b. Rev. Pt.3: End of the World & Millennium (Rev. 8-9, 13-22)

** Special chapters providing additional information

Book of Mormon Study Guide
Pt. 1: 1 Nephi to Mosiah

This volume is the first of three on the Book of Mormon.
It covers 1st Nephi through the Book of Mosiah.

This includes the journey of Lehi and his family across the Arabian Peninsula to Bountiful. It follows them on to the promised land, where the Nephites and Lamanites separated. It contains the marvelous prophecies of Lehi, Nephi, and Jacob.

We then read remarks from the book’s editor in the words of Mormon, and follow the Nephites until their establishment in the land of Zarahemla under King Mosiah. In all, it covers 508 years of Nephite history up until about 92 BC when the book of Alma began.

The cover features a beautiful photograph of the Land Bountiful taken by Scot Facer Proctor.

Table of Contents

1. Intro to the Book of Mormon: Keystone
2. Revelation, Obedience, & Brass Plates (1 Nephi 1–7)
3. The Meaning of the Tree of life (1 Nephi 8–12, 15)
4. Nephi’s Prophetic Visions (1 Nephi 12–14)
5. The Journey to the New World (1 Nephi 16–22)
6. Lehi’s Final Blessings and Teachings (2 Nephi 1–2)
7. Joseph & Restoration; Nephites Depart (2 Nephi 3–5)
8. The Early Teachings of Jacob (2 Nephi 6–10)
   ** Interpreting Isaiah (1 Nephi 20–21; 2 Nephi 7–8; Isaiah 48–51)
9. Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 11–24; Isaiah 2–14)
10. The Prophecies of Nephi (2 Nephi 25–30)
11. The Doctrine of Christ (2 Nephi 31–33)
12. Jacob’s Teachings at the Temple (Jacob 1–4)
13. Zenos’ Allegory of the Olive Trees (Jacob 5–7)
14. Prayer; God’s Foreknowledge (Enos, Jarom, Omni, Words of Mormon)
15. King Benjamin’s Final Sermon (Mosiah 1–3)
16. The People’s Great Conversion (Mosiah 4–6)
17. Zeniff & Noah in the Land of Nephi (Mosiah 7-11)
18. Abinadi’s Message and Death (Mosiah 12-17)
19. Nephite Bondage and Liberation (Mosiah 18-24)

** Special chapter providing additional information

Book of Mormon Study Guide
Pt. 3: Helaman to Moroni

This volume is the third of three on the Book of Mormon. It covers the Book of Helaman through the Book of Moroni. This includes the period of great wickedness just prior to the coming of Christ. We read of the missions of Nephi and Lehi, followed by Samuel the Lamanite.

The signs of Christ’s birth and death are given, followed by their fulfillment. Great destruction occurs on the American continent, and only the righteous survive in the Land of Bountiful. Christ appears to the Nephites, teaches and heals them, organizes His Church and ordains 12 disciples to lead them. After His departure, a Zion people live in peace for many years, then decline again into great wickedness.

We read of the final days of the Nephites in the writings of Mormon and Moroni. We also read about the Jaredites, who were the first to inherit the land, long before Lehi’s family arrived. In all, it covers 2,000 years of Jaredite history, and 469 years of Nephite history from 52 BC to 421 AD when the book of Moroni closes.

The cover features a beautiful painting titled “Behold Your Little Ones,” by Del Parson.

Table of Contents

33. Gadianton Robbers & Ministry of Nephi/Lehi (Helaman 1–5)
34. The Nephite Pride Cycle (Helaman 6–12)
35. Samuel the Lamanite (Helaman 13–16)
36. Nephi Departs; Christ Is Born (3 Nephi 1–7)
37. Great Destruction & Christ Appears (3 Nephi 8-11)
38. Christ Teaches the Beatitudes (3 Nephi 12-15)
39. Christ Heals, Blesses, and Prays (3 Nephi 17-19)
40. Christ Teaches About the Gathering (3 Nephi 16,20-21)
41. Christ Expounds the Scriptures (3 Nephi 22-26)
42. Christ Departs; Zion; Nephites Decline (3 Ne 27-30, 4 Ne)
43. Mormon’s Final Teachings (Mormon 1-6, Moroni 9)
44. Moroni Finishes Mormon’s Record (Mormon 7-9)
45. The Brother of Jared (Ether 1-6)
46. Jaredites in the Promised Land (Ether 7-15)
47. Moroni’s Teachings & Ordinances (Moroni 1-6)
48. Moroni’s Final Witness and Testimony (Moroni 7-8, 10)