The book of mormon as a keystone probably no other christian faith in the world is so familiar with the architectural feature of the keystone in an arch as are the latterday saints. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. The qualities of the book of mormon, and the doctrine and covenants are discussed in this lesson. Dec 12, 2011 this lesson begins the background for the book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons for the year. I promise that it gets better from here introduce ourselves joanne i start lesson.
The book of mormon keystone of our religion ensign oct 2011. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon we understand more the greatness of the power that can come into our lives through a study of it and our charge to share it. 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. Scripture references introductory material to the book of mormon, including the title page, the introduction, the testimony of three. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. Lesson 1 the keystone of our religion purpose to help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. Sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. The book describes their journey across the arabian peninsula, and then to the. Im not in portsmouth but i will still give a lesson for those who arent able to be at church.
In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Dec 31, 2011 sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson one. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion come, follow me lesson worksheet. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. By preparing for this lesson, i have learned much, and what i already knew, was reaffirmed. 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. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Book of mormon come, follow me with gospel doctrine plus. In chapter 9 we discussed how the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion holding everything together and giving us clarity. The book of mormon as a prophesy of the last days in general ways, we can see the events within the book of mormon as a cycle the world and especially the usa now is going through.
The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, 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 history of. My hubby teaches a youth sunday school class and i often help him when he teaches. The prophet joseph smith said, 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 history of the church, 4. Events surrounding the translation of the book of mormon, 18271828, from.
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. The book of mormon keystone of our religion relief society lesson packet for ezra taft benson chapter 9 this article is available for purchase please click here for details. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Here are some major points to consider as we go through the year of study, as they illustrate why the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Events surrounding the translation of the book of mormon, 18271828, charting. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ, who is himself the cornerstone of everything we do. Week 1, younger children the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. To help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding.
The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon 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. I consider your presence in this cyberspace sunday school at ldsliving to be a serious stewardship. Jan 03, 2016 lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion 1. The book of mormon keystone of our religion relief society lessons churches of christ book of mormon object lessons sunday school. Dec 25, 2011 the book of mormon is the focus of all my workspiritual, academic, theological, instructional, etc. The book of mormon is the focus of all my workspiritual, academic, theological, instructional, etc. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. 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.
Why did js call the bofm the keystone of our religion. It is the keystone to our witness of christ because it is a second witness to the atoning mission of the saviour. Many witnesses have testified of the truthfulness of the book ofmormon. I told the brother and 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.
The keystone of our religion by breck england december 27, 2011 joseph smith once 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 see the introduction to the book of. This was the first lesson we ever wrote so i honestly think nerves got the better of us. Apr 28, 2015 while the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught that the book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. Introduction to the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Cut out the plates below and give one to each family member. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, so, i know that this is a super late post, but i just had to share it. 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. Dec 23, 2011 concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said.
The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. This lesson establishes a foundation for study of the book of mormon. As you begin your study of the book of mormon, look for the great truths it contains. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. We draw closer to the lord as we prayerfully study the book ofmormon.
He testified that th e book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion history of the church, 4. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. There are 10 different bingo cards, plus calling cards. May 06, 2015 this week, i am in charge of giving the lesson. This episode encourages class members to honestly discuss the book of mormon, explains the importance of this book of scripture, and covers additional topics such as truth, inspiration, and the nature of the witnesses to the book of mormon.
Watch enemies of christ about 1 minute wednesday the book of mormon a book from god by elder tad r. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion called to share. To help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. Welcome to a new year of gospel doctrine and with it, a new manual focusing on the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion because the essence of our religion is revelation, and the book of mormon is tangible evidence that revelation has been received. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Just as the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, or crowning achievement of our religion. 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. Callister of the presidency of the seventy thursday. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion traduction en francaisclick for french translation is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god, to be more like him in our daily walk, to feel his presence. By preparing for this lesson, i have learned much, and what i already knew. In the book of mormon we find lessons for dealing with persecution and apostasy. Nov 20, 2015 president benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion.
There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion helpful insights. Jan 20, 2015 the qualities of the book of mormon, and the doctrine and covenants are discussed in this lesson. The book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. 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. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. The book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. President benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion. I will generally follow the sunday school manual in my lessons. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background.
This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. The book means so much to members of the lds church because it contains truths of jesus christ and his ministry that complement the teachings of the bible. Nov 20, 2017 the book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon. I am currently the 2nd counselor in relief society, in our ward.
Dec 16, 2011 here are some major points to consider as we go through the year of study, as they illustrate why the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon keystone of our religion relief society lessons churches of christ book of mormon object lessons sunday school lessons scripture study france latter day saints lds. Seminary doctrinal mastery bingo book of mormon doctrinal. If the book of mormon be true then one must accept the claims of the restoration and all that accompanies it. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. In the from the life of section of the chapter there are some excerpts of warnings and promises relating to the book of mormon.
It is the keystone of testimony in conference report, oct. This lesson begins the background for the book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons for the year. The keystone of our religion what is your relationship with the book of mormon. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. The lesson this week is chapter 9 of the teachings of the prophet ezra taft benson manual. While the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, 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 history of the church, 4. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. I told the brother and 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.
Christ is our salvation, and the book of mormon declares that message unequivocally to the world. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion relief society lesson packet for ezra taft benson chapter 9 this article is available for purchase please click here for details. Keystone of our religion joseph smith manual posted by joespencer on february 9, 2008 this is part 2 of a fourpart series on. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Book of mormon central keystone of our religion facebook. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. This lesson contains some of the information given in a talk by ezra taft benson, president of the church, back in october of 1986.
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