Translation
Who first told Joseph Smith about a sacred record buried in a hill nearby?
Moroni
The Angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith 4 times (3 during the night and 1 the next morning) and delivered the same message.
What is the Book of Mormon about?
It’s a volume of holy scripture and a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas.
Who wrote the Book of Mormon?
Many ancient prophets that were later abridged by Mormon and translated by Joseph Smith
I will GO and DO the things that the Lord has commanded
Nephi
1 Nephi 6:4–6
to persuade men to come unto the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, and be saved.
How many months did it take Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon?
3 (from April to June of 1829)
The Book of Mormon contains the _________ of the everlasting gospel
Fullness
(It means that while not every single teaching and doctrine is contained in it, but the ones necessary for our salvation are...and they are clear and simple enough for even a child to understand)
Considering that the Book of Mormon contains the teachings of many different prophets and record keepers, as well as those of the Savior Himself, why is it called the Book of Mormon?
Because Mormon was responsible to abridge and compile all the records into what we have today.
Faith is like a little seed: if planted it will grow
Alma
2 Nephi 25:23, 26
to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God...that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
Who was Joseph’s first scribe?
Emma Smith (she likely transcribed more of the Book of Mormon than anyone else except for Oliver Cowdery)
What is the crowning event in the Book of Mormon?
The PERSONAL MINISTRY of the Lord Jesus Christ (not just in 3 Nephi but all throughout)
What did Joseph Smith learn about himself from the Angel Moroni?
That God had a work for him to do
That his name would be known for Good and evil
I defended King Lamoni’s sheep and became a respected and powerful missionary
Ammon
Words of Mormon 1:4–6
because of the prophecies of the coming of Christ; and my fathers knowing that many of them have been fulfilled...which contain these prophesyings and revelations
Where was more than half of the Book of Mormon translated?
Harmony, Pennsylvania
On average, every ______ verses in the Book of Mormon refer to Jesus Christ in some way
Every 1.7 verses
What percentage of the Book of Mormon is Mormon’s commentary?
36%
I wrote the promise that if you want to know the Book of Mormon is true, you need to ask God with real intent and listen for His answer
Moroni
Words of Mormon 1:7-8
for a wise purpose...that they may once again come to the knowledge of God, yea, the redemption of Christ; that they may once again be a delightsome people.
How many years after he first heard about the Book of Mormon did he obtain the plates?
4 years (1823 to 1827). He was 21 years old.
Name two reasons why we should read the Book of Mormon regularly and prayerfully
To gain a testimony of the Savior
To learn that Joseph Smith was a prophet
To learn that the church is true
To grow nearer to God
To call down the powers of heaven
To qualify for the promises given when we do
To have the Spirit in our life
The Book of Mormon refers to God's plan--using a variety of names--how many times?
20
About 5 years before the Savior was born, I testified of his birth. I stood on a wall and everyone shot arrows at me but I was not harmed.
Samuel the Lamanite
Mormon 8:1, 34–35
the Lord hath shown unto me great and marvelous things concerning that which must shortly come..I speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. But behold, Jesus Christ hath shown you unto me, and I know your doing.