Witnesses of the book of mormon lesson 9-1

Come follow me lesson, jacob 14 mar 9mar 15 duration. Fortyday ministry byu studies, 40day ministry of jesus christ. Smith said, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that was translated by the gift and power of god, for the voice of god declared to the three witnesses that it had been translated by the gift and power of god and that it was true. The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris.

Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed. Sep 08, 2019 we learned a great lessonthe book of mormon is a christoriented book. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. In 1881 whitmer, the one witness who never returned to the church, issued.

Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1982. 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 book of mormon. The three witnesses of the book of mormon compilation retouching. He also appreciated their prophetic future to serve as a lasting witness, as he. 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. The jewish law required witnesses, at least two and preferably three. Review some of the witnesses of the book of mormon and either draw your own pictures of these individuals or write down key details from each account. Lehi took his family into the wilderness, crossed the sea to a land of promise on the american continent, and a great, albeit relatively small, civilization was established. O how great the goodness of our god 2 nephi 610 why does nephi have jacob and isaiahs teachings in his book. A major criticism of the book of mormon is that material was taken verbatim from other sources available to joseph smith at the time. The following is a brief summary of those who saw him. Testify whenever the spirit prompts you to do so, not just at the end of each lesson. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years.

Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Is translated the correct word for how joseph smith produced the book of mormon. He said, i started to read the book of mormon before i was old enough to be a deacon, and i have been. The full title of the book of mormon and ponder why that is significant. Gardner earned a masters degree in anthropology and mesoamerican ethnohistory from the state university of new york at albany. I know that the book of mormon is true and is a divinely inspired record. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. Latterday saints are accustomed to speaking of joseph smith as the inspired translator of the book of mormon. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. Lehis vision that accompanies this lesson and invite fam. This was on another thread, couldnt figure out how to provide a link to it.

Read the following chapter from the new book unlocking isaiah in the book of mormon by victor ludlow to further your study of these chapters. Unlike the earlier testimony signed by the three witnesses, which borrowed most of its language from the book of mormon, this statement reads like a legal document. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Why do you say that mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. The words of mormon in the context of the loss of the 116. You can compare these three to the three witnesses of the book of mormon oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. This is a years study course, using the book of mormon as the text, with book of mormon. Ask students to report a name or title they discovered and explain what it can teach us about jesus christ. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Title page of the book of mormon,the testimony of three witnesses, the testimony of eight witnesses, mormon 67. Published in every edition of the book of mormon are the testimonies of eight witnesses who saw the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account and of three witnesses who not only saw the plates but who were shown them by an angel.

I wrote with my own pen the entire book of mormon save a few pages, as it fell from the lips of the prophet joseph smith, as he translated by the gift and power of god, by the means. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. On the blank pages, you can add your own testimony of the book of mormon or add some other witnesses you know such as emma smith, the missionaries, your parents, etc. Some 58 are paraphrased and 11 others are variants andor paraphrases. It is unknown whether the eight witnesses signed the original statement, and it is likewise unknown who wrote the statement.

If you have ever wondered what the book of mormon is about, or are just looking for a quick lesson on a certain topic, i believe youll find this blog very helpful. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. Why did joseph say the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is a witness of the resurrection of jesus christ easter to teach the children that the book of mormon is another scriptural witness of the resurrection of jesus christ. As we read, ponder, and pray about the book of mormon, the holy ghost will witness that it is true, that jesus is the christ, that joseph smith was a prophet of god, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom on earth. Book of mormon central, knowhy david whitmer maintained his testimony of the book of mormon even though he became separated from joseph smith and the church. Book of mormon, 1830, page 94 the joseph smith papers. Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon. Believers in the book of mormon heard the witnesses declare that the plates were real and that the book of mormon was true. This blog contains my lesson notes and links to scriptures and the lesson manual. Reading materials lynne wilson, acts 15, come follow me. Attending the small gathering of elders on october 25th, 1831, were several of joseph smiths most intimate associates. The title page teaches that the book of mormon is a witness that jesus is the christ.

Aside from the lost 116 pages, was the book of mormon translated with the urim and thummim or strictly from peering into a hat and the words appearing from a seer stone. Prayerfully study the historical accounts given in this lesson. The lessons for the year were from the book of mormon which inspired me to create this blog. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Book of mormon lessons 610 archives teaching children the. Some mormons will agree that all three witnesses denied the book of mormon but came back to deny their denial. But there are three other witnesses, standing, as it were, just inside the threshold of this. Doctrinal subjects which have become commonplace conversation among the latterday saints are. Sister celia cruz ayala of the puerto rico san juan mission decided to give the book of mormon to a friend. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon.

The depth of the concepts in the book of mormon are a constant source of inspiration, if we will but contemplate. All continually testified that they believed the book of mormon to be the word of god. Oliver cowdery, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, and the prophets chief amanuensis, says of the work of translation in which he assisted. Introduction to the book of mormon and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. I had heard estimates that there are fewer than 50 of the 531 pages in the book of mormon on which a name of god does not appear. Sep 01, 2017 the purposes moroni gave for the existence of the book of mormon and who is was written to. The exclusivity of these verses shows deliberate editing by mormon.

Day 4 overview of the book of mormon the testimony of the prophet joseph smith helped students strengthen their testimony that the book of mormon came forth by the power of god. This animated childrens video illustrates how the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ and how it works together with the bible to establish a more complete record. Apologists note that the witnesses in most cases affirmed their witness until their death. The book of mormon is a sacred record that contains the everlasting gospel and bears witness of jesus christ. The three are part of twelve book of mormon witnesses. Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will involve the children and best help them achieve the purpose of the lesson.

The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything. The rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson. Book of mormonwitnessessignatures on their testimonies. She wrapped it in attractive paper and set out to deliver her present. See more ideas about lds seminary, book of mormon and scripture study. To understand isaiahs teachings in the book of mormon, one should appreciate.

Book of mormon witnesses all later denied its truthfulness. My soul delighteth in the words of isaiah 2 nephi 1125 in this lesson, we will delve further into the book of isaiah. There were a few weeks worth of discussion on the internet list, mormon hist on the topic of whether there is a better word than translate, to describe how joseph produced the book of mormon. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual book of mormon seminary teacher manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah comments and corrections are appreciated. Of the 478 verses in the book of mormon quoted from the book of isaiah, 201 agree with the king james reading while 207 show variations. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9 2 nephi 2630 labor diligently to write. This package is also part of our primary 5 combo lessons 912 at a discount. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of.

Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders. People places events glossary calendar of documents works cited featured topics lesson plans. Get the full lesson witnesses of the book of mormon from the teachings of joseph fielding smith at. Feb 18, 2004 lesson 9 explores the prophesies of isaiah found in the book of mormon.

Title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses powerpoint presentation for the seminary lesson 1. And the book of mormon witnesses have got their testimonies out there. The lord preserved the book of mormon to come forth in the latter days. Come, follow me for individuals and families the church of. December 30 january 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon this printable kit for all ages will help you study and teach the introductory pages to the book of mormon. The people most involved in the beginning days of the church have now moved to fayette, n. However, the title page of the first edition of the book of mormon published in 1830 identifies the prophet as the author and proprietor of the book, not the translator. The remnant church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Sunday school sunday school lesson helps book of mormon testimony sunday school, lesson helps, book of mormon,testimony,sunday school. The gold plates and the translation of the book of mormon. The hearsay accounts show that ones faith in the book of mormon witnesses or lack thereof is based not simply on hearing the witnesses testimonies but on how one chooses to receive and understand their testimonies. Title page, introduction, and testimonies of witnesses. Twentyseven chapters in the kjv of the bible are repeated almost verbatim in the 239 chapters of the book of mormon.

This is a printable package that will be available to you in this store account immedia. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon unit 1. The three main witnesses in the small plates 1 nephi through omni are nephi, jacob, and isaiah. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days.

There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. It is claimed that no document exists of the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses which contain their actual signatures, and that this somehow invalidates their testimonies as printed in the book of mormon, and that the witnesses statements in the book of mormon manuscript are written and signed only by oliver cowdery. Jan 20, 2017 church historydoctrine and covenants lesson 4. Chapter 10 moroni 10 page 585 the testimony of three witnesses page 589 the testimony of eight. If one reads the lesson assignments and references with the questions, he will have read the entire book of mormon and much other scripture by. Why we need the bible and the book of mormon family home. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith, jr. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. 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. Seminary book of mormon knowhys book of mormon central.

For further discussion on the book of mormon and the translation process, see the. There were many witnesses of the resurrected christ in the regions surrounding jerusalem and in galilee. The testimony of the eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. On average one of every nine chapters in the book of mormon is copied from the bible. Remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the sacred history of the ancient inhab itants of the american continent, and contains the predictions of their prophets, the commandments of the lord to them, and the history and destiny of those ancient peoples. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we. There is a law definitely stated in the scriptures governing testimony and the appointment of witnesses. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book of. In the first pages of the book of mormon, we can receive a witness that the lord watches over those who are faithful to him, and will provide a way for their deliverance. I understand emma, martin harris, oliver cowdery all say the prophet did not. Lesson 1 title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. To help the children desire to be witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.

As mentioned previously, this was extremely important to nephi. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley. The title page the introduction the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses the testimony of the prophet joseph smith with this kit you andor your children will learn all about the purpose and power. In sharing these testimonies of the book of mormon, president smiths. He said, i started to read the book of mormon before i was old enough to be a. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon was translated, and to explain why the true story of the translation differs so greatly from the official church narrative taught since its founding. The book of mormon is a witness of the resurrection of jesus christ easter. Book of mormon, 1830, page 128 the joseph smith papers. Aug 22, 2010 ex mormon christian mitz nelson shares her story in manti, ut. The solemn testimony of the three witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830. Why mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. Lds joseph smiths claim of an apostasy is a lie page 76. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center.

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. What does this part of the book of mormon tell us about our hearts and willingness to believe gods witnesses. Printable teaching helps for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 9. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28, hales swift. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 6 knowhys on 2 nephi 7 knowhys on 2 nephi 8. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28 the.

Share your testimony that the book of mormon is a witness that jesus is the christ, the savior of all mankind. This 21slide powerpoint presentation follows the 2017 book of mormon lesson 9. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual the church of jesus. Not satisfied with guesswork, i set out to count the pages that did not contain a name of deity. We call them the three witnesses to the book of mormon. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. Introduction to the book of mormon seminary teacher manual.

Burton howard of the seventy acquaints us with a strong testimony of the converting power of the book of mormon. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon. December 30january 5 another testament of jesus christ title page of the book of mormon. He works in me to do his will enoswords of mormon transcript in words of mormon, which is currently positioned between the records translated from the small plates of nephi and the large plates of nephi, mormon. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon translation. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Stay on track with your doctrinal mastery program during the book of mormon year of study with these eyecatching printables that coordinate with the 10 topics and 25 book of mormon passages. The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovahs witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine.

The book of mormon writers saw our day and wrote what would be of most help to us. 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. Why is david whitmers witness of the book of mormon so compelling. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. Relief societypriesthood lesson helps book of mormon scriptures lesson helps, book of. My desire is that by viewing my board on a certain lesson you will see more quickly what you can do for your students. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested.