We learn to teach by study and also by faith

October 1st, 2008
We Learn to teach by study and also by faith
Principle 2: We must seek to obtain the word.
D&C 11:21
It is important for missionaries to study and ponder the scriptures before we go out and teach. Missionaries need to seek to obtain every words by spirit. To study by spirit means to study the scriptures through the Holy Ghost as we keep pondering and praying. I think to obtain the words means that we know the words through spirit, not just memorize the words. This will help the investigators have a better understanding of our messages.
D&C 42:14
As we study the scriptures, we will receive the spirit through pondering and praying. If we do not receive the spirit, we should keep pondering and praying until we receive it. We do not go out teach without spirit. We should have the principles and doctrines in mind along with spirit, so that we can share our experiences and feelings with investigators.

Principle 3: We obtain the word by study and by preparing to teach the restored gospel.
D&C 88:118
We should enjoy reading scriptures, not just think it is a duty. We need to be want to read, not have to read. If we read scriptures just as a duty, then we lose the spirit and the faith. If we lose spirit and faith, then we lose blessings from reading scriptures. If we study by faith, our mind will be clear, and we will be able to understand the words through the feeling from our heart. We will also learn and benefit from the study.
D&C 109:7
Missionaries need to learn some good methods or strategies to study scriptures. When we read scriptures, we need to look for principles, mark them down, apply to our own life, think some experience that can related to the principle. Also, missionaries need to learn how to plan lessons. We need to be prepared to go out and teach. We need to do our part first, which is a make lesson plan, be ready to share. Then, the spirit will guide us to teach. The spirit will not help us if we do not do our part.