Insights from my daily study of the scriptures
Book of Mormon authors made it clear how much they were leaving out as they wrote this "abridgment" of their history. Here's a diagram showing how many words are dedicated to each of the 103 decades in the book.
The Book of Mosiah is not written in chronological order, so it can be hard to keep track of where you are as you read. Here is a chart which will hopefully make it easier: A few observations: King Benjamin's sermon, which appears at the beginning of the book, happens after most of the events... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of Christ? As King Benjamin teaches in this speech, it means to be spiritually reborn through His atoning sacrifice, receiving a remission of our sins and being filled with joy. It also means to enter a new relationship with Him which enables us to retain the blessings of that rebirth over time.