Their understanding will grow as you read them the full text of their favorite stories from the book of. Flowers show how their testimony can blossom and grow as they read these scriptures. Marsh, an excommunicated apostle, approached whitmer and cowdery to learn the real truth about the book of mormon since they, like him, were now excommunicated and hostile to it marsh reported. Dunn falsely claimed he was the sole survivor among 11 infantrymen in a 100yard race against death. One day on fast sunday in sacrament meeting, he got up as the first to bear his testimony. The book of mormon timeline is a great visual representation for children and families of the sequence of stories, events, and people in the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 623,887 views. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book introduction to the. I started by telling the story of nephi building a ship, then we went around the circle and let the girls share stories. Friend january 2020 the precious book of mormon president nelson compares the book of mormon to treasure and encourages us to read it. They are wonderful resources for teaching both in the home and church settings. Children will happily learn book of mormon stories and principles in a way they can understand and remember. Their under standing will grow as you read them the.
Three stories from youth about how the book of mormon has changed their lives. Reading the book of mormon can be difficult for children to understand and visualize. Along with the story, the book invites young latterday saints to practice sharing their testimonies using an enclosed glove with pictures that attach to each finger. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. It not only shows the weakness of many criticisms of the book of mormon, but builds a bold case of evidences that support the book of mormon as an authentic, ancient, divinely inspired document. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is true. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. He used up the whole hour given to share your testimony. He was the only one to bear his testimony that day. I was trying to live up to the rules, standards, and requirements they had set before me as i desperately searched for a way to earn gods love.
To parents and teachers this book will help you teach the scriptures. The animated book of mormon lets your family see ammons service, hear the saviors voice, and feel abinidis testimony, opening the door for them to more deeply understand the lifechanging principles of each story. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k. One example is the similarity between the story of alma the younger and paul in the new testament. The summary points below defending our rationality as mormons are a serious matter. Yes, book of mormon stories will strengthen your testimony and will make you want to be a better person see more. Stories from general conference testimony the church of.
The trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. Long ago their fathers came from far across the sea, move hand up and down like a ship on the ocean. The book of mormon is a sacred record containing information that is found in no other book. What do these symbols remind you of in the story of nephi and his family. To a latterday saint, a testimony is a personal witness of a gospel truth. Mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. All the stories together here have helped many people leave mormonism. David whitmer never returned to the church, but left an extensive record validating his testimony. He promises that changes and miracles will occur in our lives if we do.
Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for. Whether or not you believe the book of mormon to be a book of scripture, or one of the greatest frauds ever perpetrated on the american people, you cannot deny that this book is an excellent resource for teaching the stories of the book of mormon. Youth can go from flower to flower chapter to chapter as they read the book of mormon. Produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, these videos will help you more fully understand the truths taught in the book of mormon and strengthen your testimony of its. I will not take time to reiterate them, the reader is referred to brother roberts book studies of the book of mormon and. I want to interpret that by using the book of mormon to poke at our stories of the witnesses. Sharing a book of mormon story and sharing your testimony of the savior. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. So as attacks on the book of mormon as continue now as they did in 1830, here is a quick overview of why i know my testimony of the book of mormon is rational. I remember it as one of the earliest things i read, starting with emma mar petersons childrens adaptation. Make feathers with your index and tall finger, and place behind head or use the asl sign for native american found here. After you read the stories in this book, you will also want to read them from the book of mormon. I know by witness of the holy spirit that the words and stories contained in the book of mormon are true.
Ten things to know before you go new era, july 2005. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. There are two options of sizes one with the books printing as a full sheet of paper and the other as half sheets. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers freely shared their personal testimonies of him and communicated their individual feelings and thoughts about his attributes and functions. This book is a well written defense of the book of mormon. An examination of the mormon spirit testifying of falsehoods can be found in elder paul dunn. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Author dil rusts explicit purpose is to set forth a literary testimony of the book of mormon to show how the impact of what the book of mormon says often is created through how it is said. A companion for family scripture study is an engaging and clever book of over 300 short, catchy rhymes for family scripture study to learn and love the book of mormon.
Though his fantastic stories felt good, many were later proven to be fabrications. Learn of christ as we go through the teachings of his prophets in ancient america. I believe with all of my heart and mind that it is a sacred record, one authored by prophets through the ages, meant to establish and tie together eternal principles and precepts. Printable mazes printables book of mormon stories the body book lds org.
One of my favorite stories about the converting power of the book of mormon is printed in a talk by president james e. You say, now wait a minute, joseph carried the plates. Final testimonies of latterday prophets and apostles. The book of mormon is the word of god brother hagen. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. Roberts lists parallels between book of mormon stories and bible stories. Our bishop was knew but finally, he got the courage to kick the back of my uncles leg and he finally sat down. After departing mormonism, he later declared, if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon.
Jennifer wants to know if the book of mormon is true. December 30 january 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon this printable kit for all ages will help you study and teach the introductory pages to the book of mormon. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed. Olson, now studying to be a christian minister as of 2011 i spent my church life as a mormon before i knew the lords grace. The book is more of a summary or introduction to the topic rather than a fulltreatment. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all.
The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Lest anyone conclude that i merely lack the powerful spiritual experiences and personal confirmation they received, allow me to share how i obtained my testimony. Why we left personal accounts of leaving mormonism.
Have your father, mother, teacher, or a friend help you. Another testament of jesus christ maxwell institute study edition. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Adapted from a speech given at the byu symposium on life, the universe, and everything. Testimony the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. All book of mormon prophets taught more or less mosiah. However virtually all religions claim to have spiritual experiences. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon. Book of mormon puzzle fill in the empty squares so that all six pictures are in each row across, each column up and down, and each blue box. I bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is.
The lord has commanded us to divide with all his children the truths of the everlasting gospel that have been revealed to prepare them for a place in the celestial kingdom. And that the fullness of the gospel has been restored. My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony. Under each picture you will see where you can find that story in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a gift from god to all humankind, and he has commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance. Burton howard of the seventy acquaints us with a strong testimony of the converting power of the book of mormon. Seven summary insights into the theological rationality of the book of mormon. Stories of the translation general notes literary parallelism. The topic of this collection of stories from general conference is testimony, here on the mormon channel. For most of the girls it wasnt difficult to think of a book of mormon story. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. Hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today.
Book of mormon stories primary song 118 or as i search the holy scriptures hymn 277. Inspiring lds stories inspirational mormon stories. Book of mormon stories that my teacher tells to me hold hands like an open book are about the lamanites in ancient history. Book of mormon stories by the church of jesus christ of. Share your testimony of the book of mormon, and encourage those you teach to seek their own testimonies. Former mission president and ysa bishop lynn mcmurray explains how the book of mormon has been the knot at the end of his faith rope when his testimony has waivered. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints iffer mitchell is an assistant costume designer for the project. Reading the book of mormon benefits and blessings of reading the book of mormon. Reading the book of mormon teaching children the gospel. A young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came to. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. The first 31 years of my life, i spent as an active member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
Sister celia cruz ayala of the puerto rico san juan mission decided to. The title page the introduction the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses the testimony of the prophet joseph smith with this kit you andor your children will learn all about the purpose and power. The author of these truth claims essays provided to mormon stories, michael brown, shared his testimony as follows. The book of mormon is the most important book in my life.
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