Scripture Study Tip - Ask Questions!

When reading scriptures with your family, and even by yourself, be sure to stop along the way and ask questions.

Stop every couple of verses, or less if you're reading with younger children, and ask who, what, where, and why questions. Such as, "who are we reading about?". "what is happening in these verses?", "where is this taking place?", and "why do you think that happened?" You can ask as many questions as are applicable to the verses.

Once you know your children understand what they're reading about, stop and ask application questions like "what can you learn from Nephi's example of obedience?", or "have you ever been in a situation where you were afraid to act on a prompting?" Application questions help children relate the scriptures to their lives and help them see the importance of studying them.

When reading picture scriptures with younger children, be sure to ask them simple questions such as "who is this?" while pointing to a picture, and "what is he doing?" This helps them pay closer attention while reading, and also helps them remember better.

Once your children get used to doing this, let them start asking YOU questions! Asking the questions is another way of reinforcing what they are learning, and it makes it fun for them to feel like they're in charge. Plus, you'll be amazed at some of the questions they come up with. Enjoy!