February 2019

Infographic: 3 things we learn from the different versions of the Lord’s Prayer

Submitted by Neal Rappleye on February 26, 2019.

When Jesus gave his Sermon at the Temple in 3 Nephi, he taught his Nephite audience, “when ye pray, use not vain repetitions” ( 3 Nephi 13:7 ), just as he had taught his disciples in the Old World ( Matthew 6:7 ). In light of this teaching, it should come as no surprise that there are differences in each version of the Lord’s Prayer recorded in scripture ( Matthew 6:9–13 ; 3 Nephi 13:9–13 ; Luke...

6 Things to Consider When a Church Leader Commits a Serious Sin

Submitted by Ryan Dahle on February 23, 2019.

When any trusted local or general leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints falls away from gospel truths or standards, it may cause faithful members who are aware of the situation to feel unsettled, uncertain, or confused. Why would God, who knows both the past and the future, allow someone who is secretly unworthy (or who will become unworthy during the course of his or her...

Book Notice: Read Primary Sources on the Origin of the Book of Mormon in One Volume

A Documentary History of the Book of Mormon by Larry Morris

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on February 20, 2019.

Oxford University Press has recently published A Documentary History of the Book of Mormon , the first “single-volume collection of documents to focus exclusively on the origin of the Book of Mormon.” Compiled and edited by Larry E. Morris , a writer and historian living in Salt Lake City, Utah and formerly an editor with the Joseph Smith Papers Project, this new volume features a “...

Perfectionism in Latter-day Saint culture: What it really means to be “perfect”

Broken glass by SantaPa design. Image via Adobe Stock

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on February 19, 2019.

Recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, the Sermon on the Mount has made a big impact on both Christian faith as well as broader Western culture. Even non-Christians are familiar with, and often use, language and concepts from Jesus’ sermon. Phrases such as “the salt of the earth,” “the light of the world,” “a city on a hill,” “love your enemies,” and other expressions have become part of...

Video: Millennials react to Book of Mormon pickup lines for Valentine's Day

Submitted by Scripture Central on February 14, 2019.

Do you love the Book of Mormon? Do you have someone special in your life? Maybe for Valentine’s Day you should try using a Book of Mormon pickup line on someone you love! This year for Valentine’s Day, Book of Mormon Central (BMC) got together with Saints Unscripted to see their reactions to some of the cheesiest, corniest Book of Mormon pickup lines we could come up with. Watch BMC try out some...

What Does the Book of Mormon Teach about Being Born Again?

Submitted by Ryan Dahle on February 13, 2019.

Have you been born again? This question is pretty common in the Christian world today. And yet there is quite a bit of confusion about what it actually means. A number of New Testament scriptures teach about being born again, but it is most famously discussed in John 3:3 . Speaking to a Jewish Pharisee named Nicodemus, Jesus declared, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again,...

Video: What did prophets think about Book of Mormon geography? Their old books may give clues.

Submitted by Scripture Central on February 12, 2019.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently released a Gospel Topics essay which reiterates the Church’s neutrality on the subject of Book of Mormon geography. “The Church takes no position on the specific geographic location of Book of Mormon events in the ancient Americas,” the essay reads. “Church members are asked not to teach theories about Book of Mormon geography in Church...

WATCH: Archaeological evidence for Egyptian writing by Israelites in Book of Mormon times

Neal Rappleye on Egyptian Writing in the Book of Mormon

Submitted by Scripture Central on February 9, 2019.

Nephi says he wrote using “the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians” (1 Nephi 1:2). This idea was disputed almost the moment the Book of Mormon came off the press. In 1831, one critic wrote: “The plates were inscribed in the language of the Egyptians …. As Nephi was a descendant from Joseph, probably Smith would have us understand, that the Egyptian language was retained in the...

WATCH: Invite a Friend to Learn about the Book of Mormon!

Submitted by Scripture Central on February 6, 2019.

The Book of Mormon is a beautiful and true testament of Jesus Christ. If the Book of Mormon has changed your life, share it with those you love. As you read the book, you can find answers to life's toughest questions. Watch and share the video below if you know someone who may be interested in learning more about the Book of Mormon This video vividly illustrates the main story lines and purposes...

3 Latter-day Saint scriptures to help you understand Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness

Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness by James Tissot

Submitted by Jasmin Gimenez on February 5, 2019.

Many Christians are aware that Jesus was tempted by the devil when He was in the wilderness for 40 days. However, the Bible can only get us so far in understanding what was really going on while Jesus secluded Himself in the desert. Additional scriptures from the Restoration can go a long way in helping unveil some of the mysterious things in this story. The Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great...

Video: The temple endowment has changed over time. The Book of Mormon teaches us why it's ok.

Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1899. Photograph by William Henry Jackson. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Submitted by Scripture Central on February 2, 2019.

The scriptures show that from dispensation to dispensation, and from time to time, God and his appointed prophets and apostles have adjusted the practices of God’s house to bless His children and guide them lovingly in the path of righteousness.

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