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 →
Always Remember Him – Moroni 4:3, 5:2
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; that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that... Continue Reading →
The Gifts and Callings of God – Moroni 3:4
4 And after this manner did they ordain priests and teachers, according to the gifts and callings of God unto men; and they ordained them by the power of the Holy Ghost, which was in them. (Moroni 3:4) A gift is something of value which is received without being earned. When it appears in the... Continue Reading →
Ye Shall Call on the Father in My Name – Moroni 2:2
2 And he called them by name, saying: Ye shall call on the Father in my name, in mighty prayer; and after ye have done this ye shall have power that to him upon whom ye shall lay your hands, ye shall give the Holy Ghost; and in my name shall ye give it, for... 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 →
Moroni’s Final Message – Moroni 10
Setting After writing two final chapters to end his father's book, Moroni wrote a history of the Jaredite civilization, which had lived on the American continent before his people arrived. After wandering for some time, hiding from his enemies, the Lamanites, he returned to the record and added a few final chapters. In this final... Continue Reading →
I, Moroni, Will Not Deny the Christ – Moroni 1:1-3
1 Now I, Moroni, after having made an end of abridging the account of the people of Jared, I had supposed not to have written more, but I have not as yet perished; and I make not myself known to the Lamanites lest they should destroy me. 2 For behold, their wars are exceedingly fierce... Continue Reading →
Mormon’s Second Epistle to Moroni – Moroni 9
Setting After losing an important battle, and observing the rapid erosion of civility among his people, Mormon wrote to his son Moroni to encourage him to remain faithful. Purpose Mormon's purpose was to inform Moroni that he was still alive, to give him an update on developments in the war, and to urge him to... 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 →
Mormon’s Sermon in the Synagogue – Moroni 7
Setting Near the end of the Book of Mormon, Moroni quotes a sermon his father, Mormon, delivered in a synagogue on the topic of "faith, hope, and charity" (Moroni 7:1). This sermon was delivered to a group of believing church members. (See Moroni 7:3-5.) Purpose Mormon’s intent was to help a group of believers receive... Continue Reading →
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