16 And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God. 17 And they were called the church of... Continue Reading →
He Should Take the Names – Mosiah 6:1-2
1 And now, king Benjamin thought it was expedient, after having finished speaking to the people, that he should take the names of all those who had entered into a covenant with God to keep his commandments. 2 And it came to pass that there was not one soul, except it were little children, but... Continue Reading →
Mormon’s Final Message – Mormon 7
Setting After describing the final battle between his people and their enemies, the Lamanites, Mormon wrote one final message to the descendants of the Lamanites. His people had been completely destroyed, except for a few who had deserted, a few who had escaped, and twenty four people who were with him. He was devastated, not... Continue Reading →
Mormon’s First Epistle to Moroni – Moroni 8
Setting Soon after Moroni was called as a church leader, his father, Mormon, wrote him this letter. Purpose Mormon's purpose in writing his son was to correct a doctrinal misunderstanding. Outline Greeting: I'm grateful for your calling, and "I am mindful of you always in my prayers" (Moroni 8:2-3). I'm troubled to hear that there... Continue Reading →
That They Truly Repented of All Their Sins – Moroni 6:1-3
1 And now I speak concerning baptism. Behold, elders, priests, and teachers were baptized; and they were not baptized save they brought forth fruit meet that they were worthy of it. 2 Neither did they receive any unto baptism save they came forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnessed unto the... Continue Reading →