Blessings of having the
Spirit with us
(Revelation to our Hearts)
Spirit with us
(Revelation to our Hearts)
D&C 11:12 I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good—yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously
He gives us a desire to do good.
D&C 6:23 Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? What greater witness can you have than from God?
He will speak peace to our minds
D&C 6:11 And if thou wilt inquire, thou shalt know mysteries which are great and marvelous; therefore thou shalt exercise thy gift, that thou mayest find out mysteries, that thou mayest bring many to the knowledge of the truth
Seek and ask
In what year did Joseph Smith first meet the angel Moroni? (Hint: Joseph was 17 years old. JSH 1:27)
September 21, 1823
Mosiah 5:2 And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.
He changes our hearts (a MIGHTY change!)
Enos 1:10 And while I was thus struggling in the spirit, behold, the voice of the Lord came into my mind again, saying: I will visit thy brethren according to their diligence in keeping my commandments.
He will speak answers to our minds
D&C 5:16 And behold, whosoever believeth on my words, them will I visit with the manifestation of my Spirit
Believe
Who acted as scribe for the translation of the Book of Mormon?
(a) Emma Smith, (b) Martin Harris, (c) Oliver Cowdery or (d) all of the above?
All of the above
D&C121:45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
He gives us confidence and knowledge
John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
He will bring things to our remembrance
D&C 6:20 Therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.
Treasure up the words you receive
How many times did Joseph ask the Lord if Martin Harris could borrow the 116 manuscript pages?
(a) One, (b) Three, (c) Five, (d) Martin who?
Three
Mosiah 24:13 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.
Through the Spirit we feel comfort
D&C 24:6 And it shall be given thee in the very moment what thou shalt speak and write, and they shall hear it, or I will send unto them a cursing instead of a blessing.
He will give us to words to say or write
D&C 6:32 Verily, verily, I say unto you, as I said unto my disciples, where two or three are gathered together in my name, as touching one thing, behold, there will I be in the midst of them—even so am I in the midst of you.
Gather with the saints
Oliver Cowdery began as scribe for the Book of Mormon in April 1829. How long did it take to complete the translation?
(a) 3 months, (b) 1 year, (c) 3 years, or (d) they never finished
3 months
It is estimated that Joseph Smith completed the translation in sixty-five or fewer working days, translating an average of eight pages per day
1 Nephi 2:16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.
He will soften our hearts
1 Nephi 18:1 And it came to pass that they did worship the Lord, and did go forth with me; and we did work timbers of curious workmanship. And the Lord did show me from time to time after what manner I should work the timbers of the ship.
He will show us the way
D&C 9:8 But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.
Study it in your mind; ponder
How can you know for yourself whether the Book of Mormon is true?
Moroni 10:3-5
Ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.