Doctrinal Mastery Review 4

Apply Doctrinal Mastery Scripture Passages

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One of the purposes of doctrinal mastery is to help you learn how to apply to your life the doctrine taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passages. This lesson will give you opportunities to practice applying doctrinal mastery scripture passages to scenarios similar to ones you may encounter in your own life.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder ways they have applied in their lives any of the truths taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passages they have studied so far this year.

Possible Learning Activities

A doctrinal mastery passage lesson may need to be taught in place of this review lesson. Refer to the pacing schedule provided by the area or region director or coordinator to ensure that each doctrinal mastery passage lesson will be taught while seminary is in session.

How do the scriptures relate to my life?

A young man named Nico has spent a lot of time studying the scriptures. He knows many scripture stories and has memorized a lot of verses. Despite his efforts, Nico has a hard time seeing how the scriptures relate to his own circumstances and questions.

What might you say to Nico to help him see how the scriptures apply to his life?
When have you applied a truth from the scriptures to your life?

This lesson will help you apply the truths taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passages to real-life situations.

Display the following chart so students can refer to it throughout the lesson. Determine which passages would be most beneficial to emphasize and review.

Scripture references and key scripture phrases

The following are the scripture references and key scripture phrases for the doctrinal mastery scripture passages from the first half of the New Testament. Review this chart, and, if you haven’t already done so, consider marking these passages in your scriptures.

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Doctrinal Master - Matthew - John

Scripture Reference	Key Scripture Phrase
Scripture Reference Luke 2:10–12	Key Scripture Phrase “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Scripture Reference John 3:5	Key Scripture Phrase “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Scripture Reference John 3:16	Key Scripture Phrase “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
Scripture Reference Matthew 5:14–16	Key Scripture Phrase “Let your light so shine before men.”
Scripture Reference Matthew 11:28–30	Key Scripture Phrase “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Scripture Reference Matthew 16:15–19	Key Scripture Phrase Jesus said, “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom.”
Scripture Reference John 7:17	Key Scripture Phrase “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine.”
Scripture Reference Matthew 22:36–39	Key Scripture Phrase “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. … Thou shalt love thy neighbour.”
Scripture Reference Luke 22:19–20	Key Scripture Phrase Jesus Christ commanded, partake of the sacrament “in remembrance of me.”
Scripture Reference John 17:3	Key Scripture Phrase “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ.”
Scripture Reference Luke 24:36–39	Key Scripture Phrase “For a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”

What are some ways you have applied or could apply to your life some of the truths taught in these doctrinal mastery scripture passages?

Applying the doctrine to real-life situations

Help students practice applying doctrinal mastery passages to real life situations. One way to do this is to share each of the following scenarios and have students choose a doctrinal mastery scripture passage that could help the person in that situation.

Consider adding variety to this activity by displaying throughout the room papers with the scripture references written on them (one reference per paper). Present a scenario to the class, then invite students to stand next to the paper with the scripture reference that they feel best addresses the scenario. Then invite students to explain why they chose that reference. Other students could then be asked to share additional reasons why they feel that scripture passage would be helpful in that scenario.

The following are two examples of scenarios that could be used for this activity. If desired, create other scenarios that relate to other doctrinal mastery scripture passages listed in the chart.

Your friend asks you, “What is so important about Jesus Christ?”
As a friend begins to learn about the gospel, they ask, “Why do I need to be baptized? Can’t I just be a good person?”

For the next two scenarios, consider dividing the class into pairs or small groups. Assign each pair or group one of the scenarios. Invite students to discuss the questions that follow the scenarios.
You are feeling overwhelmed by life and wonder where you can turn for relief.
Your parents emphasize how important it is for you to be an example to others.

Which doctrinal mastery scripture passage do you think relates to this scenario?
What are some specific words or phrases from this doctrinal mastery scripture passage that would be especially helpful in this situation?

Give students time to create one or more scenarios that relate to the doctrinal mastery scripture passages listed in this lesson. When they have finished, invite a few volunteers to share their scenarios with the class. After a student shares his or her scenario, other students could then be invited to choose a doctrinal mastery scripture passage that they think best relates to the scenario.

Encourage students to continue looking for ways to apply to their lives the doctrine taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passages.