Sunday School
Book of Mormon Lesson 43: "How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?"
This lesson studies the life and times of the great prophet Mormon. He teaches movingly about righteousness and obedience to God, as realized through his observance of the Nephites' destruction. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: As I participated in the Mexico City Temple dedication, I received the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 42: "This Is My Gospel"
In these chapters, Christ teaches his gospel, grants his disciples the wishes of their hearts (including the "Three Nephites"), and ascends back to heaven for the final time. We also learn the tragic demise of the Nephites nearly 400 years after Christ visited. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: In each heart...
Book of Mormon Lesson 41: "He Did Expound All Things unto Them"
In his appearance to the people in the Americas, Jesus Christ emphasized the importance of the scriptures. He explained the scriptures that already existed and encouraged them to make careful records for generations to come. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I proclaim to you, my brethren and sisters, that...
Book of Mormon Lesson 40: "Then Will I Gather Them In"
At the end of 3 Nephi, Jesus Christ teaches about the latter days. This lesson outlines the repeated parts of that sermon, including the restoration and preaching of the gospel throughout the world and the gathering of Israel. TEACHER’S NOTE: As has occasionally (rarely!) been the case in the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 39: "Behold, My Joy Is Full"
Read and discuss the doctrines Jesus Christ taught to the Nephites when he visited the Americas. If the Savior came to your ward or your family, what things do you think he would emphasize to you? QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Few men on earth," said Elder Bruce R. McConkie, "either in or out of...
Book of Mormon Lesson 38: "Old Things Are Done Away, and All Things Have Become New"
In this sermon by Jesus Christ, we learn the new commandments - the stones and mortar of our sure foundation. Discuss how we become disciples by obedience to His commandments. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The Book of Mormon contains the fullness of the everlasting Gospel the record of the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 37: "Whosoever Will Come, Him I Will Receive"
After suffering in darkness they could feel, the Nephites were invited to turn to Christ, the light of the world. These chapters are an extended invitation for all people to do the same. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Elder F. Burton Howard of the Seventy acquaints us with a strong...
Book of Mormon Lesson 36: "On the Morrow Come I into the World"
Is there anything that could turn you out of the path prescribed by your covenants? In this lesson, discuss the Nephites' preparation (or lack thereof) for the Savior's coming. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Every accountable person on earth—there is no exception; this principle has universal...
Book of Mormon Lesson 35: "Repent and Return to the Lord"
In these chapters of the Book of Mormon, Samuel warns the Nephites of the coming Savior. Discuss the importance of changing our behavior to align with our beliefs, and the danger that comes when we try to do it the other way around. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: If the Book of Mormon came into the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 34: "How Could You Have Forgotten Your God?"
In these Book of Mormon chapters, we watch the Nephites go through the entire pride cycle - a roller coaster of obedience, prosperity, wickedness, and destruction. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: From the Title Page of the Book of Mormon, the Prophet learned that one of the two purposes of the book was the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 33: "A Sure Foundation"
The matter of building on the Rock of Christ is referred to throughout the scriptures. In this lesson, reflect on the calamities in the lives of those who built on a foundation other than Jesus. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I bear you my witness that I have obtained for myself a personal knowledge that the...
Book of Mormon Lesson 32: "They Did Obey . . . Every Word of Command with Exactness"
Many times stories of physical or temporal salvation can be applied to spiritual salvation. The story of the Stripling Warriors is one of these stories, and we, too, can avoid "death" by following their example. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: There comes to us from the voice of the Book echoes as from...
Book of Mormon Lesson 31: "Firm in the Faith of Christ"
If the Book of Mormon authors had so little room to record sacred scripture, why does so much of the book focus on war? Find answers as we discuss and study the scripture chapters for this lesson. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: It is the personal opinion of the writer that the Lord does not intend that...
Book of Mormon Lesson 30: "The Great Plan of Happiness"
Alma's discussion with Corianton is a great example of how a father (especially one holding the priesthood) might interview his son. He also teaches wonderful truths about the resurrection and God's plan of salvation. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: It is about the Book of Mormon I want to talk today....
Book of Mormon Lesson 29: "Give Ear to My Words"
The scriptures are a great resource parents - after all, even the most righteous parents have had children with significant challenges. In these chapters, as Alma talks with his sons, he gives us an excellent example of how to deal with different personalities and challenges. QUOTE OF THE...
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