Book of Mormon Quote #8
Ether 3:4
"And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man;"
Who Said It? The brother of Jared
Where? in the valley of Nimrod
When? after the tower of Babel
What? The Lord promised the Jaredites that their language would not be confounded and that they would be directed to a land of promise.
How? They were directed to build barges and cross the ocean to the American continent.
Why? Because they asked the Lord for help and followed through with faith and obedience.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Book of Mormon Quote #7
Book of Mormon Quote #7
Alma 63:5-8
". . . Hagoth, he being an exceedingly curious man, therefore he went forth and built him an exceedingly large ship . . . and launched it forth into the west sea . . . And behold, there were many of the Nephites who did enter therein and did sail forth with much provisions, and also many women and children . . . And it came to pass that they were never heard of more."
Who? Hagoth
Where? "on the borders of the land Bountiful, by the land Desolation"
When? About 57 B.C.
Why? That is one of the unanswered questions surrounding this incident.
Alma 63:5-8
". . . Hagoth, he being an exceedingly curious man, therefore he went forth and built him an exceedingly large ship . . . and launched it forth into the west sea . . . And behold, there were many of the Nephites who did enter therein and did sail forth with much provisions, and also many women and children . . . And it came to pass that they were never heard of more."
Who? Hagoth
Where? "on the borders of the land Bountiful, by the land Desolation"
When? About 57 B.C.
Why? That is one of the unanswered questions surrounding this incident.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Book of Mormon Quote #6
Book of Mormon Quote #6
2 Nephi 24:3
". . . the Lord shall give thee rest, from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve."
Who Said It? Isaiah
Where? Taken from records preserved by Lehi's descendants
When? The time of Isaiah (Old Testament prophet)
What? Isaiah prophecies the gathering of Israel, the casting out of Lucifer, and the triumph of Israel.
How? The Millennium has been foreseen and foretold and will happen.
Why? Because the Lord knows the end from the beginning and wants us to be prepared.
*See Article of Faith #10
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Book of Mormon Quote #5
Book of Mormon Quote #5
3 Nephi 9:20 "And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost . . ."
Who Said It? Jesus Christ
Where? "In the darkness" on the American Continent
When? After the destruction that resulted from Jesus' death
What? ". . the voice of Christ . . . invites men (and women) to come unto him and be saved."
How? Approach Christ "with a broken heart and a contrite spirit."
Why? Because "a broken heart and a contrite spirit" prepares one to be baptized, to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and to walk the path of peace and joy.
3 Nephi 9:20 "And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost . . ."
Who Said It? Jesus Christ
Where? "In the darkness" on the American Continent
When? After the destruction that resulted from Jesus' death
What? ". . the voice of Christ . . . invites men (and women) to come unto him and be saved."
How? Approach Christ "with a broken heart and a contrite spirit."
Why? Because "a broken heart and a contrite spirit" prepares one to be baptized, to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and to walk the path of peace and joy.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Book of Mormon Quote #4
Book of Mormon Quote #4
Alma 28:8
"And this is the account of Ammon and his brethren, their journeyings in the land, their sorrows, and their afflictions, and their incomprehensible joy, and the reception and safety of the brethren in the land of Jershon."
Who Said It? "Ammon and his brethren"
Where? ". . . in the land of Jershon" (vs 8)
When? about 76 B.C.
What? amidst "slaughter" and "mourning" (vs 3-4), "incomprehensible joy" (vs 8) can happen
How? "many thousands mourn the loss of their kindred, yet they . . exult in the hope . . (vs 12)
Why? Because as we experience good and evil, we may use our agency to choose joy.
Alma 28:8
"And this is the account of Ammon and his brethren, their journeyings in the land, their sorrows, and their afflictions, and their incomprehensible joy, and the reception and safety of the brethren in the land of Jershon."
Who Said It? "Ammon and his brethren"
Where? ". . . in the land of Jershon" (vs 8)
When? about 76 B.C.
What? amidst "slaughter" and "mourning" (vs 3-4), "incomprehensible joy" (vs 8) can happen
How? "many thousands mourn the loss of their kindred, yet they . . exult in the hope . . (vs 12)
Why? Because as we experience good and evil, we may use our agency to choose joy.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Book of Mormon Quote #3
Book of Mormon Quote #3
Jarom 1:9
"But the word of the Lord was verified, which he spake unto our fathers, saying that: Inasmuch as ye will keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land."
Who Said It? Jarom (son of Enos)
Where? America, the Promised Land
When? 420-399 B.C.
What? The conditions for prosperity are repeated.
How? By way of "our fathers," who were instructed to "keep my commandments"
Why? Because this is the pattern the Lord has outlined and verified for our growth, peace and safety.
Jarom 1:9
"But the word of the Lord was verified, which he spake unto our fathers, saying that: Inasmuch as ye will keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land."
Who Said It? Jarom (son of Enos)
Where? America, the Promised Land
When? 420-399 B.C.
What? The conditions for prosperity are repeated.
How? By way of "our fathers," who were instructed to "keep my commandments"
Why? Because this is the pattern the Lord has outlined and verified for our growth, peace and safety.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Book of Mormon Quote #2
Book of Mormon Quote #2
1 Nephi 9:6
"But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is."
Who Said It? Nephi (Lehi's son)
Where? In the wilderness before setting forth toward the promised land
When? Between 600 and 592 B.C.
What? Description of the "plates of Nephi"
How? An "account" of the people was "engraven" on metal "plates" that were preserved
Why? Response to the Lord's commandment to keep a record of his people
1 Nephi 9:6
"But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is."
Who Said It? Nephi (Lehi's son)
Where? In the wilderness before setting forth toward the promised land
When? Between 600 and 592 B.C.
What? Description of the "plates of Nephi"
How? An "account" of the people was "engraven" on metal "plates" that were preserved
Why? Response to the Lord's commandment to keep a record of his people
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