“The scriptures are intended for us to feast upon,” write authors Dennis and Sandra Packard. “When we approach the scriptures properly, we feast and are filled. The careful reader ponders as he reads, finding in the scriptures ‘wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures.’” Most Church members would like to ponder the scriptures, to “feast upon the words of Christ” as Nephi did. But many don’t know how. This book shows how to understand the scriptures. It teaches the reader how to ask questions about what he is reading, what kinds of questions to ask, and what kinds of answers to look for, opening up the scriptures as never before. Then it leads the reader through eight fascinating passages from the scriptures, giving him practice and guidance in using the reading skills he has learned. Never has reading the scriptures been easier or more enjoyable. Especially valuable is the book’s emphasis on reading scriptures as a family; included is a special chapter on how to read the scriptures to children. “The scriptures speak directly to us. They can be understood by all who will listen. They are not written for philosophers, historians, or literary men; they are written for us all. They are eternal.”