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The Doctrine and Covenants Made Easier Part 1 - 2nd Edition

Noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the Doctrine and Covenants to life with his well-known teaching skills. As with his other books in the Gospel Studies Series, the full text of the scripture is included, and in-the-verse notes provide a highly effective, unique teaching tool. Notes between the verses provide additional insights and teach principles and doctrines. Join the thousands of readers who have experienced spiritual growth from reading and pondering the books in this series.

A Powerful Study Guide:

  • Quickly gain a basic understanding of the Doctrine and Covenants, sections 1-42, with the help of brief notes within and between the verses.

  

  • Example: D&C 1:10

    10 Unto the day when the Lord shall come to recompense [pay; reward] unto every man according to his work, and measure [give out; pay; reward] to every man according to the measure which he has measured to [according to what he has done to] his fellow man.

  

  • Transfer these brief notes into your own scriptures to increase your understanding now and in the future.

     

A Quick Reference:

 

  • Quickly get help for a specific verse or chapter. 

     

  • Review for a lesson, talk, or family night discussion.

NEW CONTENT ADDED in the SECOND EDITION!

- Update Commentary

- Information from Joseph Smith Papers

- Journals from early Church members

- Detailed explanations to revelations


David J. Ridges

David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years and taught for several years at BYU Campus Education Week. He taught adult religion classes and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education for many years. He has also served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School, seminary, and institute of religion manuals.

He has served in many callings in the Church, including Gospel Doctrine teacher, bishop, stake president, and patriarch. He and Sister Ridges have served two full-time, eighteen-month senior CES missions. He has written over twenty books on gospel subjects, including verse-by-verse study guides for most of the standard works of the Church.

Brother Ridges and his wife, Janette, are the parents of six children and have twelve grandchildren so far. They make their home in Springville, Utah.

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