About the Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith did what, by the "gift and power of God"?
Translated the Book of Mormon from the plates
For what purpose did Lehi's sons return to Jerusalem (the first time?)
To get the Brass Plates of Laban
Who was the servant of Laban who went with Nephi back to his family in the wilderness?
Zoram
Sometimes the Lord requires multiple efforts to accomplish his commandments. What story relates three attempts to follow his command?
Getting the brass plates of Laban
How many brethren do we typically sustain as "prophets, seers, and revelators"?
15
These words justified what act, "Behold the Lord slayeth the wicked to bring forth his righteous purposes."?
Nephi slaying Laban
Name the "ball" or "director" that guided Lehi's family in the wilderness
The Liahona
Who looked for Laman and Lemuel to come partake of the fruit of the Tree of Life?
Lehi
According to Nephi, after faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost, what else is required?
Endure to the end (2 Nephi 31:20)
Per our discussions, what did all these prophets have in common? Abraham, Moses, Lehi, Nephi
They were all commanded to lead their people away to a new land
Approximately what year (within 25) did Lehi and his family depart Jerusalem?
600 B.C.
The angel Moroni visited Joseph Smith multiple times. Where was the first time?
Joseph's bedroom, as he prayed
Who succeeded Nephi as the Nephite prophet?
Jacob
Complete: "...ye shall press forward, _____ upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end..."
feasting (2 Ne 31:20)
Alma 5:26. "Can ye feel so now?" What story did Brother Belnap tell to illustrate this point?
His resolve to look behind his car before backing up (after killing his dog)
What year was the Book of Mormon first published?
1830
This prophet-king had a tower erected so that he could speak to his people
King Benjamin
How long did Enos pray for a remission of his sins?
"all the day long" and into the night
In Jacob 2:18, Jacob teaches that before we seek for wealth, we must seek what?
The kingdom of God
In what did his people sit when listening to King Benjamin's sermon
Their tents
What was the date of the night when Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith 3 times?
September 21, 1823
Nephi broke his bow. What was wrong with Laman and Lemuel's bows?
Their bows had no spring
In Jacob chapter 7, this persuasive man denied Christ and wanted to see a sign. God smote him.
Sherem
Jacob tells a story (Jacob 5) pertaining to the scattering and gathering of the House of Israel. What was the primary metaphor he used?
A comparison to olive trees in a vineyard
Joseph Smith was born on what day?
December 23, 1805