Its a very good place to start, and something i dont think ill be able to get beyond in this first post. Baptism is a holy ordinance preparatory to the reception of the holy ghost. Looking for more insights on how to teach this lesson or have some questions. Its contents will help you in understanding the importance of and how best to utilize this the greatest tool of missionary work the world has ever known, the book of mormon. Come follow me, 2 nephi 33 mar 2mar 8 teaching with power. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. The lord and his prophets have repeatedly emphasized the centrality of the book of mormon in latterday saint religious education. Dec 31, 2011 sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. The keystone scripture some of the special challenges associated with the book of mormon which i hope to discuss with you today are as follows. Find the names of some book of mormon prophets in the word search. Also by this author is moronis promise, a semisequel to this book, which outlines the via experiences many of the techniques found in the book of mormon.
If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day stands or. This object lesson often taught the importance of the book of mormon, the second nail that goes with the bible. For those that want a temple lesson from the book of mormon, try king benjamins sermon. The book of mormon is evidence that god has restored truth in our day. Christensens talk asking people to read the book of mormon and gain a testimony of its truthfulness.
Jan 03, 2016 lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion 1. Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. The book of mormon helps me have faith in jesus christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and evidence that god has restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in our day. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at brigham young university. Description this book is a definitive analysis of the book of mormon the keystone of mormonism. Maybe this is old hat to most of you, but i find it an intriguing carat of gnostic gold in the often pedestrian salvation doctines in the book of mormon. Come follow me, 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 teaching with power. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education scott c. More than 600 references present convincing evidence that the book of mormon is not ancient american history but nineteenth century fiction. I bear you my testimony that as we study the book of mormon we can draw closer to heavenly father and jesus christ. Jan 08, 2008 joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles.
The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Come follow me, 2 nephi 1125 feb 17feb 23 teaching with power. Jun 5, 2018 this is a great object lesson to describe the keystone of our religion. Download thousands of lds clipart files, object lessons, teaching tips, and lds activity. Invite a friendacquaintance to participate in sports activities at church. You can break one or two or four at the same time, but if you gather 10 or 15 pencils, theyre much harder to break altogether. A testimony of the book of mormon, president russell m. Apr 23, 2016 this is a great object lesson to describe the keystone of our religion. But the way sunday school teachers tend to expound on that analogy is what i take exception with. Latter day saint mormon teaching ideas for sunday school primary and family home evening. Christensens talk asking people to read the book of mormon and gain a. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the book s message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Most of this weeks links are from the internet, so you will need to be able to connect to internet for this weeks power point. Nephi, make your own keystone arch using an egg carton other ideas and free teaching recourses and printable can be found on the living on lemon lane post.
Pratt felt inspired to sell his farm in ohio so he could preach the bible. This is a great thing to help the young women complete their virtue requirement of reading the book of mormon. This piece interweaves some of the key events and symbols represented in the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Christian is a freelance illustrator living in ecuador. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson. This lesson and the social media images below also match our printable book of mormon study squares book. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the books message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Color the star yellow if it talks about the bible, red if its about the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. This weeks download also has one scripture sign to display. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles.
After i saw that quote, i felt the need to research. Come join in the discussion in our private facebook group. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. Jul 25, 20 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was 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. Its full of conventmaking, taking upon new names, including the name of christ personally. If you used the attention activity, write book of mormon on the chalkboard under the word keystone. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism so.
Download these free printable lds word searches including latter day prophets, book of. To learn everything we can about the book of mormon. This week we study about the introduction to the book of mormon. Have class members turn to the introduction to the book of mormon, and invite a class member to read the sixth paragraph. The official lesson begins, after the obligatory discussion of joseph smiths statement that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, with the title page. Welcome to a new year of gospel doctrine and with it, a new manual focusing on the book of mormon. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 1 another testament of. Book of mormon the the book of mormon is an indispensable member missionary tool, written with the intent.
Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. I will generally follow the sunday school manual in my lessons. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. Elder mcconkie, in a remarkable sermon given at byu on 18 august 1978, after expressing his love and reverential awe for the bible, made the. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was 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. Ive been looking for ideas for how to teach about keystones during seminary next year, and it seems im not the only one the interest stems from a quote by joseph smith that says. I want to challenge you to read and study the book of mormon and pray for a personal testimony of its truthfulness. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. That joseph smith used the keystone as an analogy to the role the book of mormon plays in our religion is fine. Keystone of our religion joseph smith manual posted by joespencer on february 9, 2008 this is part 2 of a fourpart series on lesson 4 from the joseph smith manual. With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon lessons 610 archives teaching children the. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of. Check out their lesson helps to download more handouts. This book has a square for every chapter in the book of mormon. As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. Book of mormon, religion 121 independent study lesson 1 1. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background. Book of mormon, religion 121 independent study 1 lesson 2 1 nephi 615 the following assignments include various learning activities, such as questions, lists, essays, charts, comparisons, contrasts, and surveys. To receive credit for this lesson, you must complete the number of assignments indicated below and submit them to. This most correct book on earth states that the downfall of two great american civilizations came as a result of secret conspiracies whose.
You will also need the picture of mormon abridging the plates from the gospel art picture kit, the book of mormon stories video dvd, a television, and a dvd player. Book of mormon lessons 15 archives teaching children the. I want to challenge you to read and study the book of mormon and pray for. Jul 23, 2003 this book and the holy bible are the two greatest pieces of anti mormon literature ever printed. The book of mormon was given to us by the power of god. Come follow me 2 nephi 15 feb 3feb 9, 2020 teaching with power.
Hey friend design shopbook of mormon object lessons. Sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. Moroni appeared to joseph smith as this kind of glorified being. I used a book with book of mormon pearl of great price and d and c. See more ideas about lds, young women lessons and sunday school lessons. I consider your presence in this cyberspace sunday school at ldsliving to be a serious stewardship. The book of mormon can strengthen my faith in jesus christ. See more ideas about book of mormon, object lessons and book of mormon stories. Dec 30 jan 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon leave a reply note. The salt lake temple is featured in the center right, with the angel moroni posed below. Here are some points i often hear in sunday school. This book and the holy bible are the two greatest pieces of antimormon literature ever printed. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the holy ghost.
The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. I was raised mormon and read a quote about the lds religion when i was 16 that said, if we have the truth, it cannot be harmed. How we got the book of mormon about 3 minutes illustrated scripture story of the first vision and how we got the book of mormon a book with a promise about 2 minutes an excerpt of elder craig c. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion and the most correct book on earth. You should receive copies from the sunday school presidency.
This discussion and handout will help the children understand why the book of mormon is so important. Just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. Come follow me book of mormon teaching idea for week 1 object lesson for week one. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. Apr 10, 2015 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say.
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