“Family Scripture Study” By Gene R. Cook, is a 2 hour and 20 minute mp3 book download. Elder Cook starts by sharing his testimony about the importance and blessings that come from having family scripture study in our homes. He also talks about the importance of making a conscious decision to actually study the scriptures and the necessity of making plans with regard to where and how to study. Elder Cook also talks about how to approach the topic of scripture study with our children; how we need to be careful that we don’t “police” whether our children come to family study or not.  The prophets have counseled us to study the scriptures and make this a priority in our homes and families. 

Elder Cook then starts to talk about ways that we can make studying the scriptures fun for young children through things such as illustrated scripture books and role playing.  He then gives ideas on how we can insure that our children actually make it to scripture study.

Elder Cook reiterates that a lot of the things that are applicable in individual scripture study are also applicable for family scripture study, and that when we testify to our children regarding the importance of this principle in our families, they will grasp hold of it and apply it in their own lives. Above all, he talks about the blessings and spiritual feelings that will enter our homes and our children’s hearts and lives, through our endeavors as parents to dedicating and committing more fervently to living the principles of daily scripture study in our families.

“Family Scripture Study” by Gene R. Cook is a very valuable talk for any parent, as it contains the keys to obtaining a home that is full of love, peace, and harmony through the daily reading of the scriptures.

A. Howard, 
Hamilton, New Zealand