The Book of Purpose: The YOU Testament


Background Reading

Don't keep this power to yourself, though. The most honorable thing you can do is to try to heal others They are the ones that say, of their brethren slain , while they themselves sit at ease: Think not of those who are slain in Allah. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord;. Nor can a soul die except by Allah. If any do desire a reward in this life, We shall give it to him; and if any do desire a reward in the Hereafter, We shall give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward those that serve us with gratitude.

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So the Ark floated with them on the waves towering like mountains, and Noah called out to his son, who had separated himself from the rest: With Him are the keys of the unseen, the treasures that none knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is on the earth and in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: Cross-referencing is a scripture study skill that you might choose to emphasize throughout this course.

As students strengthen their scripture study skills, they become more spiritually self-reliant. According to these verses, what is one of the primary purposes of the Book of Mormon? Students should identify the following truth: God brought forth the Book of Mormon in the last days to convince all people that Jesus is the Christ. How does the Book of Mormon convince people that Jesus is the Christ?

Old Testament Inspiration

We're talking about extremely sophisticated locations too - which range from sprawling outdoor terrain to indoor architecture and some that combine both. These are helpful to God-seeking people in any age or in any culture. The camera tracks your character from behind by default, but the scenes are so chaotic that it's not always ideal. In addition to preventing crime, they also like to maintain order by having you sit down at night and not during the day. Those who study the teachings and doctrine of the Book of Mormon will come to know that Jesus is the Christ. This book is foundational to just about everything mankind will ever know or accomplish. Display the following statement by President Ezra Taft Benson — , and invite students to read it silently:.

Display the following statement by President Ezra Taft Benson — , and invite students to read it silently:. They question His miraculous birth, His perfect life, and the reality of His glorious resurrection.

The Value of the Old Testament for Today

The Book of Mormon teaches in plain and unmistakable terms about the truth of all of those. It also provides the most complete explanation of the doctrine of the Atonement.

The You Testament: The Crippled Man

Ezra Taft Benson [], — Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles:. I have also read much that has been written about it. Some authors have focused upon its stories, its people, or its vignettes of history. Others have been intrigued by its language structure or its records of weapons, geography, animal life, techniques of building, or systems of weights and measures.

By comparison, all other issues are incidental. Of all the messages of the Book of Mormon, why do you think it is most important to focus on the message about Jesus Christ? Invite students to silently read Alma What was the message that Alma wanted his hearers to plant in their hearts? What results did Alma promise if they would plant and nourish these beliefs about Jesus Christ?

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How has studying the Book of Mormon helped you receive the blessings Alma describes? Explain that the Book of Mormon was largely written by four main authors: Nephi, Jacob, Mormon, and Moroni. Exceptions are the books of Enos, Jarom, and Omni. Put the following chart on the board. To help students learn about these four main writers, invite them to select and silently read one of the following passages. Ask them to look for what qualified the writer to be a powerful witness of Jesus Christ.

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Allow students to share what they learned from each of the four passages. Why is it important to understand that the major writers of the Book of Mormon were eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ?

As you discuss this question, help students identify the following truth: Ask each student to silently read one of the passages in the third column, looking for the reasons each writer recorded his message.