Book of mormon lesson 1 the keystone of our religion

That is one of the things i love most about the scriptures. Book of mormon lesson 01, lesson plan latterday gospel. Why did js call the bofm the keystone of our religion. Book of mormon lesson 01, powerpoint latterday gospel. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. The book of mormon as a keystone probably no other christian faith in the world is so familiar with the architectural feature of the keystone in an arch as are the latterday saints.

President ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign cr, november 1986, p. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. The keystone of our religion by breck england december 27, 2011 joseph smith once told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction to the book of. Jan 03, 2016 lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion 1. Dec 28, 2015 the prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Why do you think joseph smith called the book of mormon the keystone of our religion.

Book of mormon central keystone of our religion facebook. This object lesson will take some preparation and will work best if you start the night before. And so here we go with the first lesson, an introductory affair with the title the keystone of our religion. I consider your presence in this cyberspace sunday school at ldsliving to be a serious stewardship. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. Jan 05, 2016 the keystone of our religion what is your relationship with the book of mormon. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. Many witnesses have testified of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Keystone of our religion joseph smith manual posted by joespencer on february 8, 2008 because i will myself be teaching this lesson, im going to do four posts on it, one on each section of the lesson. Book of mormon come, follow me with gospel doctrine plus. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Dec 23, 2011 concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. This object lesson will take some preparation and will work best if. This lesson establishes a foundation for study of the book of mormon.

Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon in conference report, oct. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of. The book of mormon is the focus of all my workspiritual, academic, theological, instructional, etc. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.

Lets turn to the introduction to the book of mormon, and read the sixth paragraph. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism so. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson one. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion slideshare. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon.

Jan 01, 2012 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986. The book of mormon as a prophesy of the last days in general ways, we can see the events within the book of mormon as a cycle the world and especially the usa now is going through. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day stands or. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion duration. I told the brother and that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. Apr 21, 2009 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. We draw closer to the lord as we prayerfully study the book of mormon.

He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine. This lesson begins the background for the book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons for the year. The book of mormon can strengthen my faith in jesus christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. The divine purposes of the book of mormon part 1 duration. Invite students to look at their copies of the book of mormon to. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch.

Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion because the essence of our religion is revelation, and the book of mormon is tangible evidence that revelation has been received. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.

The book of mormon helps me have faith in jesus christ. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Dec 12, 2011 this lesson begins the background for the book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons for the year. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. The book means so much to members of the lds church because it contains truths of. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch. Watch enemies of christ about 1 minute wednesday the book of mormon a book from god by elder tad r.

The keystone of our religion what is your relationship with the book of mormon. The book of mormon was translated from gold plates which were given to the prophet joseph smith by the angel moroni. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. I told the brother and that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion and a man would get nearer to god by. I consider your participation in this cyberspace sunday school to be. Recorded lecture delivered on 20120111 add to cart details. Have class members turn to the introduction to the book of mormon, and invite a class member to read the sixth paragraph. Get a head start on the new year of gospel doctrine lessons with helpful insights on the first sunday school lesson of the book of mormon. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. While the manual will discuss concepts such as the book being the keystone of our religion, the witnesses to the book of mormon, etc. Welcome to a new year of gospel doctrine and with it, a new manual focusing on the book of mormon.

The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. Apr 28, 2015 while the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion helpful insights. Looking for more insights on how to teach this lesson or have some questions. Welcome to lessons for the book of mormon for 2016. It also explains why the book of mormon is the keystone to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel. Sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. I will generally follow the sunday school manual in my lessons. A central stone at the summit of an arch locking the whole together. If you used the attention activity, write book of mormon on the chalkboard under the word keystone.

This episode encourages class members to honestly discuss the book of mormon, explains the importance of this book of scripture, and covers additional topics such as truth, inspiration, and the nature of the witnesses to the book of mormon. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 1 part two the keystone of our religion. Dec 25, 2011 the book of mormon is the focus of all my workspiritual, academic, theological, instructional, etc. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Callister of the presidency of the seventy thursday. The book means so much to members of the lds church. There are three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit. Dec 31, 2011 sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson.

Just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. I promise that it gets better from here introduce ourselves joanne i start lesson. While the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. The book of mormon was given to us by the power of god. The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. Cut out the plates below and give one to each family member. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon.