Hey guys, we'll be looking at the title page of the Book of Mormon. :) This is the very first page of the book and was found with the rest of the sacred text. Written by Mormon, the main compiler of the Book of Mormon, it describes the story within its pages. Remember, I'll be going through the Book of Mormon looking for Jesus Christ, and his constant and undeniable presence in the book.
After explaining who the book will focus on, the Nephites and the Lamanites, Mormon points out that the goal of the Book of Mormon is to remind the people of Israel, and in reality, each of us, "what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers."
The God of Israel, who divided the Red Sea so that the children of Israel could escape the Egyptians, provided them food in the wilderness for forty years, fought and won their battles, and constantly protected and watched over them is willing to work miracles in our lives too. He has not changed. His name is Jesus Christ, and we are his greatest work and glory. If he was willing and able to aid those who came before us, we can trust that he will do great things in our lives too. Once we understand that Christ cares about our personal lives, we begin to live in a way that honors him and all he did for us. Remember, if he did it for them, he can and will do it for me!
The center of Christianity, and of the Book of Mormon, is Jesus Christ. Mormon knew this, and testified that this text was written and compiled to convince all people that "Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all." This is why the book is called, "The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ." Just as the Old and New Testaments testified and taught of Jesus Christ, so does the Book of Mormon add its additional and powerful witness of the Savior. Everyone deserves a chance to learn of the Savior. This is why those of the latter-day saint (LDS) faith invite friends, family, and all people to read the Book of Mormon. We believe and read the Bible, and know that the Book of Mormon helps us better understand difficult passages in the old and new testaments.
It is through the Book of Mormon that I first cultivated my testimony of Jesus Christ. I read the book for the first time when I was seven. My parents, who were members, wanted me to know for myself that the church was true before being baptized at age eight. Although I didn't understand everything I read, I felt the spirit as I read from its pages. In third Nephi, near the end of the Book of Mormon, is a record of Jesus Christ visiting the people of the Americas after his death and resurrection. I felt strongly that Christ knew me, and loved me. If I had been there when he visited the people, I know he would have taken the time to meet with me personally. He works with us "one by one." The Book of Mormon taught me that God and his Son loved me, and that the church was true.
In the last part of the title page of the Book of Mormon, Mormon reminds us that if there are any mistakes in the book, that they are the mistakes of men, not of God. We should read the Book of Mormon, not looking to prove it wrong, but seeking to understand what its writers wanted us to learn.
The God of Israel, who divided the Red Sea so that the children of Israel could escape the Egyptians, provided them food in the wilderness for forty years, fought and won their battles, and constantly protected and watched over them is willing to work miracles in our lives too. He has not changed. His name is Jesus Christ, and we are his greatest work and glory. If he was willing and able to aid those who came before us, we can trust that he will do great things in our lives too. Once we understand that Christ cares about our personal lives, we begin to live in a way that honors him and all he did for us. Remember, if he did it for them, he can and will do it for me!
The center of Christianity, and of the Book of Mormon, is Jesus Christ. Mormon knew this, and testified that this text was written and compiled to convince all people that "Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all." This is why the book is called, "The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ." Just as the Old and New Testaments testified and taught of Jesus Christ, so does the Book of Mormon add its additional and powerful witness of the Savior. Everyone deserves a chance to learn of the Savior. This is why those of the latter-day saint (LDS) faith invite friends, family, and all people to read the Book of Mormon. We believe and read the Bible, and know that the Book of Mormon helps us better understand difficult passages in the old and new testaments.
It is through the Book of Mormon that I first cultivated my testimony of Jesus Christ. I read the book for the first time when I was seven. My parents, who were members, wanted me to know for myself that the church was true before being baptized at age eight. Although I didn't understand everything I read, I felt the spirit as I read from its pages. In third Nephi, near the end of the Book of Mormon, is a record of Jesus Christ visiting the people of the Americas after his death and resurrection. I felt strongly that Christ knew me, and loved me. If I had been there when he visited the people, I know he would have taken the time to meet with me personally. He works with us "one by one." The Book of Mormon taught me that God and his Son loved me, and that the church was true.
In the last part of the title page of the Book of Mormon, Mormon reminds us that if there are any mistakes in the book, that they are the mistakes of men, not of God. We should read the Book of Mormon, not looking to prove it wrong, but seeking to understand what its writers wanted us to learn.
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