Witnesses of the book of mormon lesson 9-11

The witnesses were people who stood to gain from the success of the book of mormon. Some mormons will agree that all three witnesses denied the book of mormon but came back to deny their denial. Get the full lesson witnesses of the book of mormon from the teachings of joseph fielding smith at. As the church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. Contains a series of biographical sketches of the witnesses to the book of mormon. The brief summaries that precede each chapter of the. Prayerfully study the historical accounts given in this lesson.

Witnesses of the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. Whether you need a study group, some home teacher help, a video for your lesson, or a special guest speaker, we have you covered for this weeks lesson on enoswords of mormon. The solemn testimony of the three witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830. They will also learn how the book was compiled and abridged under heavenly direction. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added in 1879, when the book of mormon was published in chapter format. Students will study joseph smiths testimony regarding the coming forth of the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book. Mary whitmer, 12th witness to the book of mormon deseret news. Book of mormon witnesses all later denied its truthfulness.

The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of. John taylors sermon on his treason and hatred of the united states of america 8231857. Mountain meadows mormon massacre smoking gun sermon 91857. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. To help the children desire to be witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.

In what ways can you be a witness of the book of mormon. There is a law definitely stated in the scriptures governing testimony and the appointment of witnesses. Each of these specific menoliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmersacrificed much to help with the translation and publication of the book of mormon, and its likely this is a significant part of why they were chosen as witnesses. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the. Relatively few latterday saints know the story of the book of mormons unofficial 12th witness. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book of. Richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. Lds institute class readings and learning experiences. Corresponding page numbers are then given for the original title page, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. The book of mormon can strengthen our faith in jesus christ. History of indian depredations in utah no mention of the mormon mountain meadows massacre 1919.

Finding a restorationsignificant hebraism in book of mormon isaiah, by paul y. Joseph fielding smith 20, 12738 chapter 9, teachings. This lesson provides an overview of the book of mormon. Similar headings, also written by mormon, appear at the beginning of some other books and chapters in the book of mormon.

Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs upon the faithfulmiracles cease because of unbeliefsigns follow those who believemen are exhorted to be wise and keep the commandments. He said, i started to read the book of mormon before i was old enough to be a deacon, and i have been. Come follow me book of mormon introductory pages youtube. See the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses in the introductory material of the book of mormon. The three witnesses of the book of mormon compilation retouching. Corresponding chapters in editions of the book of mormon. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Witnesses of the book of mormon it seems to me that any member of this church would never be satisfied until he or she had read the book of mormon time and time again and thoroughly considered.

Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. Modern mormon spin doctors write all kinds of articles claiming that the witnesses may have denied the mormon church but they never the book of mormon. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. If you are needing a little help to teach your family or make your sabbath experience better, look no further. Our heavenly father uses multiple witnesses to testify of truth see 2 corinthians. This week marks the third week of suspended church meetings. Testify whenever the spirit prompts you to do so, not just at the end of each lesson. Book of mormon, 1830, page 590 the joseph smith papers. Packer 19242015 of the quorum of the twelve apostles said. Williamsburg building relief society room 2017 newman rd, williamsburg, va 23188.