According to the Title Page of the Book of Mormon, the book’s purpose is to convince all people that “Jesus is the Christ.” During this Christmas season, as believers worldwide celebrate God’s goodness and love in sending His Son, we decided to ponder how the Book of Mormon has strengthened our faith in Christ. We asked our study group guests to think about His birth, reflecting on why He came and how His coming has changed their lives. As you listen to this week’s episode, we hope you experience the true joy of Christmas—our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Segment 1 - Hope Wright
Scriptures:
Alma 56:48 (Our mothers knew it)
Segment 2 - Lori Klopfer
Scriptures:
Mosiah 1:1 (No contention among King Benjamin’s people)
Mosiah 2:17 (Service)
Jacob 2:17 (Be free with what you have)
Mosiah 4:13-16 (Live peaceably and help others)
Segment 3 - Tara Hall
Scriptures:
3 Nephi 22:7-13 (God’s comfort)
Mosiah 24:13-15 (Submitting cheerfully)
3 Nephi 8:24-25 (The dark before the dawn)
Words of the General Authorities:
But, my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen. Between now and the time He returns “with power and great glory,”1 He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful. (Russell M. Nelson, “Overcome the World and Find Rest”, October 2022 General Conference)
Segment 4 - Brent Baugh
Scriptures:
Luke 2 (Nativity story)
Words of the General Authorities:
When Wendy and I were on assignment in a distant land, armed robbers put a gun to my head and pulled the trigger. But the gun did not fire. Throughout that experience, both of our lives were threatened. Yet Wendy and I felt an undeniable peace. It was the peace “which passeth all understanding.” Brothers and sisters, the Lord will comfort you too! He will strengthen you. He will bless you with peace, even amidst chaos. (Russell M. Nelson, “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again”, October 2024 General Conference)
Segment 5 - Michelle Grant
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 28:21 (Carefully down to hell)
1 Nephi 2:15 (The tent of Lehi)
2 Nephi 5:14 (The sword of truth)
CR: Ephesians 6:11-18
Words of the General Authorities:
There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. (Ezra Taft Benson, “The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion”, October 1986 General Conference)
Artwork:
Enlarge the Tent by J. Kirk Richards
Segment 6 - Tammy Uzelac Hall
Scriptures:
Ether 12:41 (Seek this Jesus)
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