A book with a promise about 2 12 minutes while interesting, the book of mormon is extra special due to its promise. Joseph smith now the lord is withholding from us a great many truths that he would gladly reveal if we were ready to receive them. Packer march 1989 ensign we add our witness president gordon b. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon book of.
Gordon bitner hinckley june 23, 1910 january 27, 2008 was an american religious leader and author who served as the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of. One of president hinckleys most frequent and impassioned calls to action regarding the book of mormon was his challenge for all to diligently and sincerely pray about it to know of its truthfulness, based on the promise moroni issued in moroni. And i looked and beheld a man among the gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my. That was the promise of the lord to emma hale smith. I offer a challenge to members of the church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the book of mormon. As an added bonus, yet another musthave book is purchased by thousands of faithful members. Hinckleys loyalty talk in the april 2003 conference.
Hinckley has 44 books on goodreads with 62442 ratings. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. Throughout his ministry, president hinckley emphasized the importance of the book of mormon. If we will approach president hinckleys challenge with faith, we have the sure promise of our prophet of the blessings we will receive resulting from our study of the book of mormon. One of president hinckleys most frequent and impassioned calls to action regarding the book of mormon was his challenge for all to diligently and sincerely pray about it to know of its truthfulness, based on the promise moroni issued in moroni 10. Hinckley, a testimony vibrant and true, ensign, aug 2005, 26. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Arranged alphabetically by topic for easy reference, the entries come from a variety of published and unpublished sources. Hinckley chapter the power of the book of mormon gordon b. Hinckley in the dedicatory prayer said that most of the saints in mexico and central america have in their veins the. Each of us has to face the mattereither the church is true, or it is a fraud. Think of the complexity of the detail of its historical accounts. Religious studies center, brigham young university.
We will find, as nephi and his family did, that the scriptures are desirable. The following are additional promises given by prophets and apostles associated with reading the book. The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. Pray about it, and the holy ghost will bear record to you, as he has to me and to millions of others, that it. President hinckley often stressed our making the book of mormon part of our lives. Jan 03, 2012 if you know of other prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon, please share in the comments, and i will add your contribution to the list as i update it periodically. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon. President hinckley and his counselors, president thomas s.
The miraculous book of mormon brigham young university. Did you ever think of that, of how important that is, of what it means to take upon yourselves the name of the lord jesus christ with a pledge and a promise to you that he will give you his spirit to be with you. Aug 23, 2017 simply put, follow president hinckleys promise of the book of mormon found at the end of the lesson. Photograph of the book of mormon by jasmin gimenez rappleye. If we will approach president hinckley s challenge with faith, we have the sure promise of our prophet of the blessings we will receive resulting from our study of the book of mormon.
Apr 14, 2017 because of how the book of mormon came forth, and because of the scope of its contents, and because of the promise moroni makes at the end of the book that if we will pray with sincerity about the truthfulness of the book we can know the truth of all things through the holy ghost, i know this is a long sentence, but bear with me. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you. The promise of the book of mormon about 1 minute illustrated scripture story. Its appeal is as timeless as truth, as universal as mankind. Hinckley in the prayer twice alluded to the fundamental book of mormon promise that obedience yields prosperity 1 nephi 2. My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. Gordon bitner hinckley june 23, 1910 january 27, 2008 was an american religious leader and author who served as the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from march 12, 1995, until his death. 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. Prophetic promises for reading the book of mormon blogger. The power of the book of mormon relief society 2017 lesson helps including printables, handouts, power point, activity ideas, discussion starters. The book of mormon is the most correct book on earth and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding its precepts than any other book. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in our lives.
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 your homes an added measure of the spirit of the. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the holy ghost will manifest its truth. One of president hinckley s most frequent and impassioned calls to action regarding the book of mormon was his challenge for all to diligently and sincerely pray about it to know of its truthfulness, based on the promise moroni issued in moroni 10. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. He was 97 when he passed away, and we would like to celebrate his life and teachings by reading the book of mormon in 97 days. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. How we got the book of mormon about 3 minutes illustrated scripture story. We thank thee for the recorded record of our ancestors, the record of lehi, nephi and jacob, of alma and mosiah, of benjamin and. Jun 12, 2018 papeete, tahiti october 27, 1983 pres. This book was both a beautiful journey into the character of the heroes of the book of mormon and an amazing map of the chronology of the book as well. The angel moroni and the gold plates about 4 12 minutes illustrated scripture story. A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior.
Knowledge that the book of mormon is true brings a conviction of the truth of many other things, such as joseph smiths prophetic calling and the truthfulness of. At the guatemala city temple dedication, he prayed. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. Hinckley, june 1988 ensign, the power of the book of mormon i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. He noted, the book of mormon is the only book ever published, of which i know, that. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. In august 2005, as president of the church, he challenged latterday saints to read the entire book before the end of the year.
It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by divine power the reader may know with certainty of. Faust, encouraged each member to have his or her own copy of the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Hinckley brings together in one volume a broad collection of the exhortations and insights of a great leader. Cdeemphasizing the mormon moniker 2018 shortly after taking the wheel as president of the church, in 2018 russel nelson announced the church would stop using the word mormon to. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments. The origin of the book of mormon is miraculous, and it is the only book which promises that by divine power the reader may know it is true.
Joseph smiths appraisal, in living the book of mormon. It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds has received plenty of publicity during the 1990s, most of which was positive. Hinckley the power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. 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. Read the book of mormon with a sincere heart to seek the answer to that promise that you will know it is true elder boyd k. Back in august 2005, when president hinckley challenged us all to read the book of mormon by the end of that year, he said, 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. In august 2005, as president of the church, he challenged latterday saints to read the. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Chapter 16 the book of mormon relief society women. Mar 27, 2009 the book of mormon is a book with a promise. Since the heroes are explored in the order they appear in the book of mormon you get a very unique overview of the whole timeline. Because of how the book of mormon came forth, and because of the scope of its contents, and because of the promise moroni makes at the end of the book that if we will pray with sincerity about the truthfulness of the book we can know the.
Without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts the spirit of the lord. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the holy. The power of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Hinckley challenge read the book of mormon in 97 days.
Hinckley on the book of mormon i take in my hand the book of mormon. The power of the book of mormon the church of jesus. Simply put, follow president hinckleys promise of the book of mormon found at the end of the lesson. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon book. Hinckley by the power of the holy ghost ye may know the truth of all things moroni 10. He had previously served as a counselor in the first presidency for fourteen years and for an additional twenty years in the quorum of the twelve.
Hinckley was ordained and set apart as the fifteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1995. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger. In chapter 1 smiths role in the first vision, the bestowing of the priesthood, and the translation of the book of mormon are discussed, but these. Mar 31, 2017 one of president hinckleys most frequent and impassioned calls to action regarding the book of mormon was his challenge for all to diligently and sincerely pray about it to know of its truthfulness, based on the promise moroni issued in moroni 10. Mar 28, 2016 if you have not read the book of mormon, read it. It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by. Quotes that didnt make the cut in the manual teachings of.
Joseph smiths statement avers that a person will draw nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. Hinckleys most popular book is standing for something. The power and the promise, also avaialable kindle the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds has received plenty of publicity during the 1990s, most of which was positive. Forget moronis promise, put hinckleys promise to the test here is a quote from gordon b. To order this book directly from amazon, click mormon america revised and updated edition. Mormon truth forget moronis promise, put hinckleys. Knowledge that the book of mormon is true brings a conviction of the truth of many other things, such as joseph smiths prophetic calling and the truthfulness of the restored church. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the land 1, and be discovered by a gentile whom the spirit of god wrought, to cross many waters 2 in order. May 10, 2009 prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it. These promisesincreased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousnessare not idle promises, but exactly what the prophet joseph smith meant when he said the book of mormon will help us draw nearer to god. Jan 31, 2008 today, a century and a half after its first publication, the book of mormon is more widely read than at any time in its history. Hinckley by sherri jorgensen spiritual crusade lighthouse designs, book of mormon, gordon b. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca.
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