Aug 30, 2017 1 an epistle of my father mormon, written to me, moroni. Dec 26, 2014 3 o god, the eternal father, we ask thee in the name of thy son, jesus christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it. Moroni was originally a man found in the book of mormon. It also can help readers better understand the letters contents and why moroni. Lds scripture of the day is not owned nor managed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Wherefore, i write a few more things, contrary to that which i had supposed.
This picture depicts moroni near the end of his life on earth. The book is bound in brown calfskin, with a black label on the spine. Oct 23, 2019 book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the the story of the book of mormon. The book of moroni chapter 4 how the elders and priests administer the sacramental bread. The book of mormon comes alive in this latest commentary by noted teacher and gospel scholar david j. Book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jacob enos jarom omni alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s book of mormon punch card book of the mormon. Days and hours never to be forgotten, byu studies quarterly 57 no. He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was originally written. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faithmoronis words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. Oct 18, 2018 by correlating details between mormons letter recorded in moroni 9 and mormons own record, it is possible to determine a narrow window of history in which mormon likely wrote his letter. He also added the book of ether into the plates, which is primarily an abridgment of jaredite writings, but also contains extensive commentary by moroni, especially in. By the time the final statements of moroni 10 were written, moroni had been wandering for thirtysix years 385421 ad.
The book of mormon explains the significance of being called by the name of jesus. 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. One who is a military captain, and another who is the son. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 4 neal a. He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was. An interesting case study in point is the occurrence of two clear parallels to 1 john in moroni 78, as shown in the table below. Book of mormon, 1830, page 575 the joseph smith papers. When did mormon write his letter recorded in moroni 9. Mormon ends his mortal ministry with his stirring testimony of jesus and leaves his lifes work, his abridgment of the large plates of nephi, the book of mormon, in the hands of his son, moroni. Children will happily learn book of mormon stories and principles in a way they can understand and remember.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Aug 30, 2017 after his fathers death, moroni wandered alone for sixteen years 385401 ad before beginning to finish mormons record mormon 8. Perhaps more than any other part in the book of mormon, this section powerfully portrays the cycle through which the ancient inhabitants of america passed many timesthe cycle. During this time, as he attempted to finalize his fathers record, he provided three separate endings to the book, each with. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. As students study these prayers in moroni 45 today, invite them to look for truths that can help. The picture that these two paint of their world, which in their minds has a significant resemblance to our own, is one of unrelieved gloom. Like his father, moroni distinguished himself in battle. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormon s son, moroni.
As the final installment in the book of mormon symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the nephite record. Hugh nibley mormon and moroni supply the epilogue to the book of mormon, the son drawing freely on his fathers notes and letters. One need not take their word for the truth of their religion. Moroni s promise goes beyond praying about the book of mormon alone. According to the text it was written by the prophet moroni sometime between 400 and 421. Moroni decides to write a few more things that might be useful for whoever finds the record. Mar 12, 2020 when missionaries are confronted with arguments against the book of mormon, they are taught to ignore the evidence and pray to see if the book of mormon is true. Nowhere is this more evident than in the writings attributed to moroni toward the end of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Moroni writes on how elders ordain priests and teachers by the laying on of hands. If you have a bible study with them, they will ask you to pray over the book of mormon. Again, either the book of mormon is true or it is false.
If it is true, certainly doing as it directs would produce the results it promises. According to moroni, how do we gain a testimony of the book of mormon. The manner which the disciples, who were called the elders of the church, ordained priests and teachers after they had prayed unto the father in the name of christ, they laid their hands upon them, and said. Incredible video explains the story of the plates of mormon. In the name of jesus christ i ordain you to be a priest, or, if he be a. Mormons love to say that they are not trying to convert others to their religion. Jul 29, 2018 the book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormons record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of mormon. Is praying over the book of mormon circular reasoning. Aug 15, 2008 4 the book of moroni chapter 4 how the elders and priests administer the sacramental bread.
Book of mormon 1981moroni wikisource, the free online. Book of mormon 0 always remember him, and keep his commandments moroni 4. Your study of the book of mormon, in primary, is also coming to an end. Joseph fielding smith the promise made to us, if we will do these things, is that we shall always have his spirit to be with us. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament, part. Christ to the book of mormon peoples, moroni indicated that the elders and priests. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a glimpse of the fatherson relationship between mormon and moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along to where we have it today as the book of mormon. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well.
Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment form a. Moroni, according to the book of mormon, was the last nephite prophet, historian, and military commander who lived in the americas in the late fourth and early fifth centuries. This type of internal consistency and realism provides evidence of the book of mormons historical authenticity. Moroni 45 present the prayers that the nephites used in. How has reading, pondering, and praying about the book of mormon impacted your life. How elders and priests administer the sacramental bread is explained. Downloads female voice mp3 male voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. This highly anticipated sixth volume of the gospel studies series takes you from helaman through moroni with unique inverse notes to clarify passages and alert you to major concepts and messages. In the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, the holy sacrament of the. While there are many objective reasons to reject the book of mormon1 and joseph smiths claims to prophethood,2 most mormon s would argue that they have a testimony directly from the holy spirit of god that supersedes any appeal to logic, reason, historical evidence, or even scripture.
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