BOM Title Page
Who wrote the title page of the Book of Mormon?
Moroni.
It is believed that Moroni wrote it, the first part may have be written Mormon.
Who wrote the Book of Mormon?
Many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation.
Who were the 3 Witnesses?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
There were two stones in silver bows and these stones, were fastened to a breastplate, What is it called?
Urim and Thummim
By what power did the Book of Mormon come forth?
The gift and power of God
Lord confounded their tongues at the Tower of Babel.
Who are the Jaredites?
Who are the 8 witnesses?
Christian Whitmer Hiram Page
Jacob Whitmer Joseph Smith Sr.
Peter Whitmer Jr. Hyrum Smith
John Whitmer Samuel H. Smith
How did Joseph Smith find out about the Book of Mormon?
Moroni came to him 3 times in 1 night
Who is the Book of Mormon written to?
The Lamanites, Jews, & Gentiles
What scripture in the Book of Mormon tells us how to gain a testimony on the Book of Mormon?
Moroni 10: 3-5
1. Who showed the 3 witnesses the plates?
2. Who showed the 8 witnesses the plates?
1. An Angle
2. Joseph Smith
Near what village were the gold plates deposited?
Manchester, Ontario County, New York,
If there are faults in the Book of Mormon they are the________?
mistakes of men
What did Joseph Smith say about the Book of Mormon?
“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 its precepts, than by any other book.”
Did Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph's mother, see the plates?
Yes
You do not know how happy I am. The Lord has caused the plates to be shown to three more besides me, who have also seen an angel and will have to testify to the truth of what I have said, for they know for themselves that I do not go about to deceive the people, and I do feel as though I was relieved of a dreadful burden which was almost too much for me to endure, but they will now have to bear a part, and it does rejoice my soul that I am not any longer to be entirely alone in the world. (Lucy Mack Smith, History, 1844–1845, book 8, page 11, josephsmithpapers.org; spelling and punctuation modernized)
What was every stratagem that could be invented used for?
To get the plates from Joseph
What are the 3 purposes of the Book of Mormon?
1. To show unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers
2. That they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever
3. To the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations
Those who follow Moroni's promise will come to know this.
1. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world
2. that Joseph Smith is His revelator and prophet in these last days
3. that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the Second Coming of the Messiah.
Each team member must share how they can be a witness of the Book of Mormon
Sharing time
Who took the Gold Plates from Joseph Smith?
Moroni