Purpose:
Understand how the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to God.
Scriptures:
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Testimony of Three Witnesses
- Testimony of Eight Witnesses
- Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith
- 1 Nephi 13:38-41
- 1 Nephi 19:23
- 2 Nephi 3:12
- 2 Nephi 25:21-23,26
- 2 Nephi 27:22
- 2 Nephi 29:6-11
- 2 Nephi 33:10-11
- Mormon 8:26-41
- Ether 5:2-4
- Moroni 1:4
- Moroni 10:3-5
- D&C 10:45-46
- D&C 20:8-16
- D&C 42:12
- D&C 84:54-58
Additional Reading:
- “The Book of Mormon Keystone of Our Religion” - Ezra Taft Benson
- “The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ - Plain and Precious Things” - Boyd K Packer
- “Safety for the Soul” - Jeffrey R. Holland
- “The Book of Mormon - a Book from God” - Tad R. Callister
Questions to Ponder:
- Why did Joseph Smith call the Book of Mormon the Keystone of Our Religion?
- How Can Having a Testimony of the Book of Mormon Protect Us from Doubt?
- How Did You Gain Your Testimony of The Book of Mormon?
- How Can We Apply Moroni's Promise to Deepen Our Faith When We Already Have a Testimony?
- What Experiences Have Strengthened Your Testimony of The Book of Mormon?
- What Blessings Have Your Received from Your Testimony and Following The Teachings of the BOM?
- What is the Meaning and Significance of Witnesses in The Gospel?
- How Does One Become a Witness in Our Day?
- How Does Knowing the Book of Mormon was Written for Our Day Influence How We Study It?
- What Lessons Do We Learn from This to Help Us in Our Day?
