Women in the Scriptures
(Rel 390R A)
3 Term - 60 Mins
3 Term - 60 Mins
To receive credit for this course, students are required to:
Attend at least 75% of classes held
Read at least 75% of the assigned readings
Complete one of three elevate learning experiences:
Keep a study journal.
Write responses to three essay questions.
Design and complete a learning project related to the course content.
Course Objective: Students will learn from the attributes and contributions of women mentioned in the four standard works of the Church.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Influence of Righteous Women,” Ensign, Sept. 2009, 4–9.
“Women hold a special place in our Father’s plan for the eternal happiness and well-being of His children” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Influence of Righteous Women,” 5).
“The lives of women in the Church are a powerful witness that spiritual gifts, promises, and blessings of the Lord are given to all those who qualify, ‘that all may be benefited’ [Doctrine and Covenants 46:9]” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Influence of Righteous Women,” 7).
Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov. 1987, 86–89.
Gordon B. Hinckley, “Daughters of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1991, 97–100.
“As His final creation, the crowning of His glorious work, [our Heavenly Father] created woman. I like to regard Eve as His masterpiece after all that had gone before, the final work before He rested from His labors” (Gordon B. Hinckley, “Daughters of God,” 99).
Spencer W. Kimball, “The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises,” Ensign, Jan. 1974, 14–17.
Russell M. Nelson, “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible,” Ensign, May 1988, 33–35.
“Certainly nothing is impossible with the Lord. His promises are fulfilled” (Spencer W. Kimball, “The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises,” 17).
Elaine S. Dalton, “Be Not Moved!” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 121–24.
If we develop righteous qualities now, we will be prepared for the work and the blessings the Lord has prepared for us (see Genesis 24:10–28).
Howard W. Hunter, “Commitment to God,” Ensign, Nov. 1982, 57–58.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Brother, I’m Committed,” Ensign, July 2011, 4–5.
The Lord remembers the faithful and will bless them in their afflictions (see Genesis 29:29–35; 30:22).
“Let us remember the reply of Rachel and Leah to Jacob in the Old Testament. It was simple and straightforward and showed their commitment: ‘Whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do’ (Genesis 31:16)” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Brother, I’m Committed,” 4).
Barbara B. Smith, “The Bond of Charity,” Ensign, Nov. 1980, 103–4.
When we show love and kindness to others, we invite the Lord’s blessings into our lives (see Ruth 2:11).
If we choose to trust and follow the Lord, He will reward us for our faith (see Ruth 2:12).
Julie B. Beck, “Mothers Who Know,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 76–78.
Linda M. Campbell, “Hannah: Devoted Handmaid of the Lord,” Ensign, Mar. 1998, 46–49.
When we ask the Lord to bless us, we must be willing to use those blessings to serve Him (see 1 Samuel 1:11–28).
Righteous mothers help their children serve the Lord and come to Him (see 1 Samuel 1:11; 27–28).
Thomas S. Monson, “Mercy—the Divine Gift,” Ensign, May 1995, 54, 59–60.
Our righteous choices can bless not only us but also those around us (see 1 Samuel 25:18–35).
Thomas S. Monson, “The Fatherless and the Widows––Beloved of God,” Ensign, Aug. 2003, 2–7.
Lynn G. Robbins, “Tithing—a Commandment Even for the Destitute,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2005, 34–36.
Before we can receive the Lord’s promised blessings, we must first act in faith (see 1 Kings 17:10–16).
Thomas S. Monson, “May You Have Courage,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 123–27.
Mary Ellen Smoot, “For Such a Time as This,” Ensign, Nov. 1997, 86–88.
The Lord can place us in particular circumstances so that we can help others (see Esther 4:14).
If we courageously do what is right, many people can be blessed by our actions (see Esther 4–9).
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Behold Thy Mother,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 47–50.
As we accept and magnify God’s will, He can do great things through us (see Luke 1:30–50).
Dallin H. Oaks, “Witnesses of Christ,” Ensign, Nov. 1990, 29–32.
If we are faithful to the Lord, He will bless us with spiritual witnesses of His work, which we can then share with others (see Luke 1:39–45; 2:36–38).
“Anna and Simeon were eyewitnesses to the infant, but, just like the Apostles, their knowledge of his divine mission came through the witness of the Holy Ghost” (Dallin H. Oaks, “Witnesses of Christ,” 30).
Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Living Water to Quench Spiritual Thirst,” Ensign, May 1995, 18–20.
Kathleen H. Hughes, “Blessed by Living Water,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 13–15.
As we gain a testimony of Jesus Christ, we are filled with a desire to share it with others so they can receive their own witness (see John 4:25–30, 39–42).
“By living the gospel of Jesus Christ, we develop within ourselves a living spring that will quench eternally our thirst for happiness, peace, and everlasting life” (Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Living Water to Quench Spiritual Thirst,” 18).
Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 104–8.
Bonnie D. Parkin, “Choosing Charity: That Good Part,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2003, 104–6.
“We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families” (Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best,” 107).
If we demonstrate our faith in Jesus Christ through our efforts to come to Him, He can make us whole (see Mark 5:24–34).