Famous Scriptures
"And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall"
What is Helaman 5:12?
This hill was the final battleground for the Nephites and Lamanites and where the golden plates were buried.
What is the Hill Cumorah? (Mormon 6:6)
This sacred instrument, described as 'two stones in silver bows', was prepared for the purpose of translating the plates.
What is the Urim and Thummim? (Joseph Smith-History 1:35)
This man, a descendant of Joseph, took the brass plates from Jerusalem and became the keeper of sacred records.
Who is Zoram? (1 Nephi 4:35-38)
This virtue is described by Mormon as "the pure love of Christ" and is considered the greatest of all.
What is charity?
(Moroni 7:47)
"And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens"
What is Enos 1:4?
This river, described in the early travels of Lehi's family, 'emptied into the Red Sea.'
What is the River Laman? (1 Nephi 2:8)
The first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon translation, known as the Book of Lehi, were lost after being given to this early scribe.
Who is Martin Harris? (Doctrine and Covenants 10:1-2)
This Nephite captain was known for his daring solo missions, including the assassination of two Lamanite leaders, but ultimately fell in a similar attempt.
Who is Teancum?
(Alma 51:33-37; Alma 62:35-36)
According to Mormon, this principle allows individuals to "lay hold upon every good thing."
What is faith in Jesus Christ?
(Moroni 7:25)
"Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me"
What is 1 Nephi 21:16?
This land was known as the Nephite stronghold, surrounded by water on all sides except for a narrow neck of the land.
What is the land Bountiful? (Alma 22:32)
What is Fayette, New York? (Doctrine and Covenants 13; History of the Church 1:57)
This Nephite governor received a threatening letter from the Gadianton leader Giddianhi but rallied the people to repentance and defense instead of surrender.
Who is Lachoneus?
(3 Nephi 3:12-16)
Mormon taught that this divine influence helps individuals discern between good and evil.
What is the Light of Christ?
(Moroni 7:16-17)
"And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord"
What is Mosiah 24:15?
During the Savior's crucifixion, this Nephite city was sunken into the sea as a punishment for its wickedness.
What is the city of Moroni? (3 Nephi 8:9)
This was the number of working days that Joseph Smith took to translate the plates.
This chief judge was murdered by Kishkumen while sitting on the judgment seat, sparking a political and spiritual crisis in the land.
Who is Pahoran II?
(Helaman 1:2-13)
In his epistle to Moroni, Mormon attributes the Nephites' downfall to this destructive emotion.
What is anger?
(Moroni 9:3-5)
“And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and this because of your faith in him according to the promise.”
What is Moroni 7:41?
This Jaredite hill is the location of Ether's final hiding place and the great battle that ended the Jaredite civilization.
What is the Hill Ramah? (Ether 15:11)
This section of the Book of Mormon translation was completed first, though it appears later in the text, as it was easier for the translator to start there.
What is the Book of Mosiah? (Saints: The Standard of Truth, Chapter 4)
This Gadianton leader was captured and hanged after his army was defeated and surrounded by the Nephites.
Who is Zemnarihah?
(3 Nephi 4:27-28)
Mormon counseled his son to let this "rest in your mind forever," offering hope amid tribulation.
What is the hope of Christ's glory and eternal life?
(Moroni 9:25)