5 And the church did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls.6 And they did meet together oft to partake of bread and wine, in remembrance of the Lord Jesus.(Moroni 6:5-6)This week, I'm studying what the Book of Mormon teaches us about... Continue Reading →
“I Give unto You Power” – 3 Nephi 11:21-22
21 And the Lord said unto him: I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven.22 And again the Lord called others, and said unto them likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said unto them: On this wise shall ye baptize;... Continue Reading →
The Church Did Meet Together Oft – Moroni 6:5-6
5 And the church did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls.6 And they did meet together oft to partake of bread and wine, in remembrance of the Lord Jesus.(Moroni 6:5-6)Some people wonder why it is important to participate in the church.... Continue Reading →
Aaron and His Brethren Went Forth – Alma 23:4-5
4 And now it came to pass that when the king had sent forth this proclamation, that Aaron and his brethren went forth from city to city, and from one house of worship to another, establishing churches, and consecrating priests and teachers throughout the land among the Lamanites, to preach and to teach the word... Continue Reading →
The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God – Alma 6:5-6
5 Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.6 Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer... Continue Reading →
When the Priests Left Their Labor – Alma 1:26
26 And when the priests left their labor to impart the word of God unto the people, the people also left their labors to hear the word of God. And when the priest had imparted unto them the word of God they all returned again diligently unto their labors; and the priest, not esteeming himself... Continue Reading →
Notwithstanding There Being Many Churches They Were All One Church – Mosiah 25:19-21
19 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted unto Alma that he might establish churches throughout all the land of Zarahemla; and gave him power to ordain priests and teachers over every church. 20 Now this was done because there were so many people that they could not all be governed by one... Continue Reading →
Having Their Hearts Knit Together – Mosiah 18:21
21 And he commanded them that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another.(Mosiah 18:21)After baptizing 204 people in the waters of Mormon, Alma organized them into... Continue Reading →
That He Should Take the Names – Mosiah 6:1-3
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 who... Continue Reading →
They Did Prick Their Hearts With the Word – Jarom 1:11-12
11 Wherefore, the prophets, and the priests, and the teachers, did labor diligently, exhorting with all long-suffering the people to diligence;...12 And it came to pass that by so doing they kept them from being destroyed upon the face of the land; for they did prick their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up... Continue Reading →