They teach that he is the son of god, that he is our example and that he lived a perfect life. Salt lake city the book of mormon was a fundamental milestone in a restoration of the gospel of jesus christ that is ongoing, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Easy talks for children to use while speaking in church. Book of mormon reader talks about the book of mormon the official portrait of elder l. The book of mormon prophet jacob made this clear when he taught about gods plan to help everyone return to his presence. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. The book of mormon both illuminates the teachings of the master and exposes the tactics of the adversary. Perhaps it is a child who has caused many problems.
The book of mormon is a central component of the marvelous work and wonder of the restoration. These four primary talks are based on the come follow me topics for the month of february. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. I love that the focus of the month of february is love. Mormon channel series is ted talks for mormons meridian. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. In this special message to primary children everywhere, president benson told us that the stories found in the book of mormon will help us live the gospel. Currently the book of mormon is published in 100 languages with approximately 6 million copies distributed each year. Love in the book of mormon religious studies center. Was there actually a lehi colony, a city named zarahemla, a man named lehi. As always, use the official gospel doctrine manual in your preparation, these ideas are supplemental. A baptist minister talks about the book of mormon youtube. Jan 02, 2016 according to elder holland, preeminent in the lords arsenal to combat the evils of the world is the book of mormon, as the book is infused with the power of christ to counter all troubles in all timesincluding the end of times.
The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. The bible and the book of mormon are both witnesses of jesus christ. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book of. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. The book of mormon brings us to christ through two basic means. Aburto, second counselor in the relief society general presidency and member of the steering committee for the book of mormon video library project, talks on the set of. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Book of mormon primary talks for children february or so. Book of mormon primary talk templates for the month of january. The mormon channel sponsors a video series titled hope works, which is basically ted talks for mormons. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Debunking the myth of elviss book of mormon keith a. I am so excited to start studying the book of mormon in primary this year. John christopher thomas pentecostal theological seminary and bangor university, implied readers, the book of mormon, and the bible grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the.
Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. If you do not have a firm testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. Ideal for family night lessons, youth conferences, and missionary preparation, this dvd presentation invites all of us to not only read the book of mormon but to discover the adventure, the excitement, the inspiration, and especially the doctrines of christ found within its pages. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia.
Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. There is so much yucky business in the world, it is refreshing to focus on gratitude, love, and family. Come, follow me older children book of mormon 2020. For some reason the book of mormon feels easier to teach than the bible. Favorite youth and young adult speaker john bytheway makes the book of mormon come to life. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. He shared these talks at length during my mission and they truly changed my life. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious. Take away the book of mormon and the revelations, joseph smith said, and where is our religion. John christopher thomas pentecostal theological seminary and bangor university, implied readers, the book of mormon, and the bible grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. The book of mormon pride cycle and deuteronomy 8 president ezra taft benson has been a strong influence upon the membership of the church with respect to appreciation for the book. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. Erekson this story appeared in the marchapril 2020 issue of lds living.
Many questions are addressed which those of the faith. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Callister delivered the byu devotional address on nov. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Take away the book of mormon and the revelations, joseph smith said, and where is our. But the book of mormon has much more to say about love. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Come, follow me book of mormon 2020 younger children. The book of mormon is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith, and the absolute truth of this church. Apr 04, 2020 salt lake city the book of mormon was a fundamental milestone in a restoration of the gospel of jesus christ that is ongoing, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints said saturday afternoon during the second session of the faiths 190th annual general conference. Over the last three decades, word of the churchs acquisition of a book of mormon supposedly written in by elvis presley spread easily through fireside speakers, classroom teachers, and newspaper columnists.
Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book. The book of mormon is a key instrument to bring the jews, lamanites, and gentiles out of apostasy. He spoke about the book of mormon and its divine origins, discrediting theories joseph smith. Mar 19, 2002 currently the book of mormon is published in 100 languages with approximately 6 million copies distributed each year. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in three ways. Is the book of mormon a record of a people who actually lived in ancient america. Tom perry of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Excerpt from book of mormon talks in presenting to the church this the fourth volume of the birth offering series, we feel to express our sense of gratitude for the circumstances which have enabled us. Or is it true only in the sense that it contains many profound. Sep 23, 2019 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ january 612. The ultimate list of lds classics every mormon should read. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.
We believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. Book of mormon primary talk templates or so she says. I am partial to talks given by my mission president, now elder lynn g. Aburto, second counselor in the relief society general presidency and member of the steering committee for the book of mormon video library project, talks on the set of thirdyear filming at the churchs motion picture studio on tuesday, sept. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. In the book of mosiah we can read the story of abinadi and alma. The book of mormon does have a lot of good stuff between its covers. Olive trees, and how israel is an olive tree and has been planted and so forth.
Draw your way through the book of mormon deseret book. Everyone can be an illustrator with wellknown artist annie poon in draw your way through the book of mormon, an innovative art adventure for people of all ages who want to delve into the book of mormon. Ryan wood, who plays the part of abinadi, talks with sister reyna i. We just received our come follow me study guides for individuals and families and i am. Or is it true only in the sense that it contains many profound teachings that are true. Aburto second counselor in the relief society general presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Come, follow me younger children book of mormon 2020. The significance of the book of mormon to us as a people, both individually and collectively, can hardly be overstated. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the book of mormon article. These simple one minute talks are written based on the come follow me lessons for primary. Mormon 7 mormon laments the loss of life among the lamanites, and turns his attention to the. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Because the book of mormon is true, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords church on the earth, and the holy priesthood of god has been restored for the benefit and blessing of his children. A book of transcribed conversations between church leaders and those of the mormon faith.
It is a series of videos captured at live events where presenters share interesting. That is interesting especially because the biblical antiquities book was not discovered until the 1880s. Ideal for family night lessons, youth conferences, and missionary preparation, this dvd presentation invites all. Place the book of mormon in your heart byu speeches. Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon. Mormon 7 mormon laments the loss of life among the lamanites, and turns his attention to the lamanites descendants, and to any future readers who may have the opportunity to read the book of mormon. Jan 29, 2020 book of mormon primary talks for children simple printable templates. In introducing the topics which the book of mormon discusses at length, i want to observe that at times we are faced with trying to love someone who is difficult to love. Everyone can be an illustrator with wellknown artist annie poon in draw your way through the book of mormon, an innovative art adventure for people of all ages who want to delve into the book of mormon as they never have before.
The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold. L tom perry lds talks toms train up a child lds church church ideas general conference conference talks lds quotes. Byu professor of ancient scripture kerry muhlestein spoke at an education week session on thursday about the abrahamic covenant as taught in the book of mormon and its relation to the presentday. Dec 31, 2019 new primary talk templates for the book of mormon. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. In introducing the topics which the book of mormon discusses at length, i want to observe that at times we are faced with trying to love someone. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, guest speaker at book of mormon conference hosted by pastor dale warren, fairfield community of christ, fairfield, illinois. Excerpt from book of mormon talks in presenting to the church this the fourth volume of the birth offering series, we feel to express our sense of gratitude for the circumstances which have enabled us to resume publication of this greatly to be desired class of literature, and the earnest wish that ere long this series may number many volumes of choice reading for the children and young people.
Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Book of mormon primary talks for children february or. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon.
Callister speaks on book of mormons divine origins. Great to watch for todays lesson plan on testimonies. The two thousand stripling warriors, also known as the army of helaman, are an army of young men in the book of mormon, first mentioned in the book of alma. According to elder holland, preeminent in the lords arsenal to combat the evils of the world is the book of mormon, as the book is infused with the power of christ to counter all troubles in.
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