The unmarked pages really made me ponder about how I wanted to start marking up my scriptures. I decided to start with my favorite way I have ever color-coded my Book of Mormon: marking the principles of the gospel. I'll explain that system below, but I also wanted to include other ways you can color code your Book of Mormon.
Color Coding Color coding your LDS Scriptures is a great technique that works for beginners, experts, adults, or children. It's how many first come to love their daily study time and to realize the true value of the LDS scriptures. First, buy some good quality colored pencils or scripture marking crayons/pens.
Lesson 6: Marking ScriptureTeaching Objective Meaningful marking of the scriptures enhances gospel understanding and comprehension. Themes Why mark your scriptures? There are various methods of marking scripture. Meaningful marking Annotating scripture Cross-referencing Scripture lists Teaching Ideas 1.
Why mark your scriptures? The scriptures are tools that help us achieve eternal life. Like. 4) Color-coding: There are a lot of ways that you can use color coding to help you highlight your scriptures.
I mentioned before that I have a copy of the Book of Mormon in which I have underlined every passage containing the words of Christ, the words of prophets concerning Christ, and Christ. Subject color coding is EXTREMELY complex and difficult to stick to as a result, because you have to leave room for other colors every time you mark.) 1: Finding scriptures. Learn how to use different methods and tools to mark your scriptures, such as highlighting, underlining, boxing, symbols, arrows, numbers, color coding, sticky notes, pictures, and more.
See examples, advantages, and tips for each method. Marking the scriptures is a great way to process what you're reading, invite revelation, and find those scriptural gems you're looking for. Here are six different ways you can mark your scriptures (with suggested color coding) to have more meaningful study.
How to Mark Your Scriptures by Larry Richman Nov 17, 2022 What is the best way to mark your scriptures? The missionary guide Preach My Gospel provides the following advice: Marking or annotating your scriptures can assist you in thinking deeply about a passage or doctrine of the gospel. You can mark your scriptures in many ways. I want to go through a clean set of the New Testament and Book of Mormon for my next read through and identify some Christ-centered topics to color and mark as I read.
I was thinking of assigning colors to topics like the Atonement, the Character of Christ, Christ's humanity vs divinity. Would there be any other topics you would suggest? Occasionally I am asked how I use the default colors in scripture marking tool on the LDS Gospel Library app. My system has evolved over the years and I'm sure it will continue to evolve.