"No member of this church can stand approved in the presence of God who has not seriously and carefully read the Book of Mormon."

-- Joseph Fielding Smith

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Quotes from Class on Aug. 29th

TRUE DOCTRINE CHANGES BEHAVIOR

"True Doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior more quickly than a study of behavior will improve behavior...That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel."
-- Elder Boyd K. Packer, Conference Report, Oct. 1986

QUOTE FROM RUSSELL M. NELSON

"Each individual who prayerfully studies the Book of Mormon can also receive a testimony of its divinity. In addition, this book can help with personal problems in a very real way. Do you want to get rid of a bad habit? Do you want to improve relationships in your family? Do you want to increase your spiritual capacity? Read the Book of Mormon! It will bring you closer to the Lord and His loving power.
He who fed a multitude with five loaves and two fishes--He who helped the blind to see and the lame to walk -- can also bless you! He has promised that those who live by the precepts of this book 'shall receive a crown of eternal life'".

--A Testimony of the Book of Mormon Ensign, Nov. 1999

Book of Mormon Challenge

From President Gordon B. Hinckley

“Without reservation I promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the Book of Mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord, a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God”

(“A Testimony Vibrant and True,” Ensign, Aug. 2005, 6)

Here are some of the results from that Challenge:

An Added Measure of the Spirit of the Lord:

• When I had need to be guided, the Holy Ghost was there. I was better able to turn to my Heavenly Father to find counsel. When I had opportunities, I shared the gospel with more confidence. Sarah Berthier, France
• Every morning I asked that the Holy Ghost be my companion so He could enlighten my mind. A miracle occurred: the Book of Mormon was opened to me anew. I received answers to questions I had had for years. Tatyana Vyshemirskaya, Krim, Ukraine
• An unparalleled blessing of spiritual strength helped me make enormous strides in overcoming weaknesses. So great and humbling is this blessing that I know there is no better way to begin or end the day than in the scriptures. Michael B. Clark, Syracuse, Utah, USA

A Strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments:

• We have been blessed with the desire to hold regular family home evening, morning and evening prayer, and, of course, scripture study. Studying the scriptures consistently makes me crave the fruits of the Spirit. Leslie Quinn, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
• I went from reading the printed words on the page, to hearing the words in my head, to speaking the words each day, to living the words, to writing the words on my heart, and finally to making the words a permanent part of my soul. C. E. Tapie Rohm Jr., San Bernardino, California, USA

A Stronger Testimony of the Living Reality of the Son of God:

• Because I studied longer each day, I made connections I had never made before. The Book of Mormon truly is full of testimonies of Jesus Christ. Because of the Spirit I felt, my own testimony of my Redeemer increased. Dagmar Leiß, Hamburg, Germany
• By reading the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, I gained a more perfect knowledge of Him who will be my advocate when I stand before God. I am grateful to have found His restored gospel. Horacio Chemin,
  Rawson, Argentina
• By the time I got to 3 Nephi, I noticed I was thinking about Jesus Christ more often. I found myself wondering what my Savior would think about what I was reading or doing. Thoughts of Him came as a gift, and I began to understand how I could “always remember Him.” Alice M. John, Ogden, Utah, USA

Book of Mormon Reading Schedule 2007-2008

First Half - Nephi to Mosiah
Aug. 29 - Class Introduction/Plan of Salvation
Sept. 5 - Nephi 1-7 - Obedience/3 Attitudes
Sept. 12 - Nephi 8-14 - Lehi’s (Tree of Life)
Sept. 19 - Nephi 15-19 - Nephi’s Vision
Sept. 26 - 1 Nephi 20-22 - 7 Dispensations/Priesthood
Oct. 3 - 2nd Nephi 1-11 - Memorize 12 Apostles/ Introduction to Isaiah
Oct. 10 - 2nd Nephi 12-24 - General Conference review/Isaiah Defined
Oct. 17 - 2nd Nephi 25-33 - Spiritual Crocodiles
Oct. 24 - Jacob 1-7 - Sherem(antichrist)/Fig Allegory
Oct. 31 - Enos, Jarom, Omni, Words of Mormon
Nov. 7 - Mosiah 1-6 - King Benjamin’s Address
Nov. 14 - Mosiah 7-12; 17-24 - Flash Back Presentation
Nov. 21 - No Class - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28 - Mosiah 13-16
Dec. 5 - Mosiah 18 - Abinidi’s Words; Baptimal Cov.
Dec. 12 - Mosiah 25-29 - Reunion in Zarehemla/Mulekites

Second Half - Alma to Moroni
Jan. 9- Alma 1-8 - Nehor introduces Priestcraft
Jan. 16 - Alma 9-16 - Amulek/Alma/Zeezrom (lawyer)
Jan. 23 - Alma 17-26 - Mission to Lamanites/Ammon/Aaron
Jan. 30 - Alma 27-35 - Korihor seeks for sign/struck dumb
Feb. 6 - Alma 36-44 - Alma instructs his 3 sons
Feb. 13 - Alma 45-53 - War begins – Title of Liberty
Feb. 20 - Alma 54-63 - 2,000 Warriors/Pahoran Principle
Feb. 27 - Helaman 1-6 - Gadianton Robbers take over
Mar. 6 - Helaman 7-12 - Nephi prays on tower/rejected
Mar. 13 - Helaman 13-16 - Samuel the lamanite prophesies
- 3rd Nephi 1-2 - New Star Appears
Mar. 20 - 3rd Nephi 3-7 - Cycle of Pride – wickedness
Mar. 27 - 3rd Nephi 8-14 - Earthquakes/darkness/Christ appears
April 3 - 3rd Nephi 15-19 - More of Christ’s teachings
April 10 - 3rd Nephi 20-30 - Conference Review/Compare Malachi/Isaiah
April 17 - 4th Nephi - Righteousness for 200 yrs/then Wicked
April 24 - Mormon 1-9 - War between Nephites/Lamanites
May 1 - Ether 1-7 - History of Jaredites
May 8 - Ether 8-15 - Final Destruction of Jaredites
May 15 - Moroni 1-6 - Moroni’s final words
May 22 - Moroni 7-10 - Moroni’s challenge/Testimonies

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