Book of Mormon History 1
What was the "Great Tower" spoken of in the Jaredite record?
The Tower of Babel
False; he was a descendant of Jared
Who abridged the writings of Ether in the Book of Mormon?
How were the boats built by the Brother of Jared steered to their destination?
The Lord prepared the way for them
Describe one of your favorite ways to seek personal revelation
Ex: scriptures, prayer, general conference, hymns, etc
How many plates were included in the Jaredite record?
24
What did the Lord say to the Brother of Jared when asked about how to solve the light problem in the boats?
What would you have me do?
Why did the Lord choose not to confound the language of Jared?
The prayer of the Brother of Jared
How did the Brother of Jared solve the problem of no light in the boats?
He asked the Lord to touch 16 stones with His finger to provide light
What might prevent you from receiving revelation from the Lord? How can you receive revelation from Him more often?
Ex: sin, being in wrong place/with wrong people, lack of desire, etc
Ex: ask more often, increase study, surround yourself with righteous people, spend more time in holy places (temple)
What were the two stones given to the Brother of Jared by the Lord and what were they to be used for?
Urim and Thummim; used to interpret languages
What does the word "deseret" mean as mentioned in Ether 2?
honey bee
The Brother of Jared was the first man to see Jesus Christ in the body of His spirit T/F?
True
How many boats did the Brother of Jared build?
8
What do you think it means to "rend the veil of unbelief" in your life?
Ex: seek deeper understanding of the nature of God, seek answers to questions that might be impeding your faith, etc
What was the name of the Brother of Jared?
Mahonri Moriancumer
Why did the Lord talk with the Brother of Jared for 3 hours and chasten him?
He remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord
Why was the Brother of Jared astonished when he saw the finger of the Lord?
He knew not that the Lord had flesh and blood
How did the Lord instruct the Brother of Jared to provide airflow to the inside of the boats?
Cut holes in the top and bottom of the boat and unstop the hole for air
How has the Lord prepared you to "cross your great deep"?
Ex: my mission, temple marriage, faithful friends and family, etc
Who were the 3 witnesses spoken of by Moroni that would see the gold plates in the latter days?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
What group of people found the Jaredite record?
People of Limhi
What was the earliest event recorded in the Jaredite record?
The creation
The boats built by the Brother of Jared were "the length of a _______"
tree
The Lord prepared many witnesses of the Book of Mormon. What witnesses have inspired you to believe the Book of Mormon is the word of God?
Ex: confirmation from the Holy Ghost, Joseph Smith, Moroni, parents, etc