Mormon 7
Read Mormon 7:8-10
In these verses Mormon talks about two records. What are they?
The Book of Mormon and The Bible
According to verse one who wrote chapters eight and nine?
Moroni the son of Mormon.
Read Mormon 9:9-11
What do we learn about god through these verses?
God is the same today, yesterday, and forever.
He is a God of miracles.
He created the heavens and the earth, and all things in them.
Who announced the new temples and how many were there?
President Russell M. Nelson
17 new temples
Read Mormon 7:8
What does it mean to lay hold upon the gospel of Christ?
To take the word of God to heart, follow it and make it your own.
Read Mormon 8:10-11
Moroni was all alone after his father died, how did he remain faithful?
Disciples of Jesus ministered to him.
President Russell M. Nelson taught: "Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory."
What do you feel some of these miracles might be?
(Examples: seeing people converted to the gospel, seeing people healed, etc)
Who taught us that the words of Christ and the Holy Ghost will lead us to the truth?
Elder Takashi Wada
Read Mormon 7:5
What does it mean when he says Jesus gained victory over the grave?
He was resurrected to show that death isn't the end.
Read Mormon 8:34-35
Who is Moroni talking to in these verses?
The people in our day.
Read Mormon 9:15-17
What are some of the miracles mentioned that God has preformed?
Created the heavens and the earth
Created man
Who told us how to seek answers to spiritual questions?
Sister Tracy Y. Browning
What does Mormon tell us in verse three that we all must do to be saved?
We must come unto repentance.
Read Mormon 8:36
Moroni warns us about pride. What does he say pride will lead to?
Wearing very fine apparel.
Envying
Strifes
Malice
Persecutions
All manner of iniquities
Polluted Churches
Read Mormon 9:19-20
Why does Moroni say God may cease to do miracles?
Because the children of men dwindle in unbelief and depart from the right way and do not know god.
Who taught us how to have holiness to the Lord in our everyday lives?
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
President Nelson said,"If you were offered diamonds or rubies or The Book of Mormon which would you choose?, Honestly, which is of greater worth to you?"
Share what The Book of Mormon's value is to you.
Book of Mormon testimony
What evidence do we see in verses 26-32 to show us that Moroni saw our day.
A day that is said when miracles have stopped.
A day when there are secret combinations and works or darkness.
A day when the power of God shall be denied.
A day when there shall be fires and tempests and vapors of smoke.
A day when there will be war and rumors of wars and earthquakes.
A day when there shall be murders and robbing and lying and all manor of abominations
A day when there will be churches that say you will be forgiven if you give money.
Share a few miracles "large and small" has the Savior performed in your life?
Testimony of miracles.
What are the three steps President Dallin H. Oaks shared with us to help us follow Christ?
1. Obey the first two commandments (Love God and love thy neighbor as thyself)
2. Fundamentals of the doctrine of Christ (faith, repentance, baptism, gift of the Holy Ghost, enduring to the end and becoming as a little child)
3. Avoid the spirit of contention