The Process of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge

Scriptures:

• John 7:17
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17
• James 1:5–6
• 2 Nephi 32:3
• 2 Nephi 32:8–9
• Mosiah 4:9
• Moroni 10:4–5
• Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3
• Doctrine and Covenants 88:118

Teachings of Prophets and other Church leaders:

• Richard G. Scott, “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 86–88
• Dallin H. Oaks, “The Parable of the Sower,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 32–35
• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Reflection in the Water,” (Church Educational System devotional for young adults, Nov. 1, 2009), broadcasts.lds.org
• David A. Bednar, “Seek Learning by Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, Sept. 2007, 60–68
• David A. Bednar, “The Spirit of Revelation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 87–90
• Paul V. Johnson, “A Pattern for Learning Spiritual Things” (Seminaries and Institutes of Religion satellite broadcast, Aug. 7, 2012), broadcasts.lds.org
• Kim B. Clark, “Learning for the Whole Soul,” Ensign, Aug. 2017, 26–30
• Sheri Dew, “Will You Engage in the Wrestle?” (Brigham Young University–Idaho devotional, May 17, 2016), byui.edu

Additional Church resources:

• “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” Doctrinal Mastery Core Document, 2–3
• “Helping Others Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” Doctrinal Mastery, si.lds.org
• “Answering Gospel Questions,” Gospel Topics, topics.lds.org
• “Discovering Truth” (4:48), medialibrary.lds.org