April 2019

2019 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest and Conference Announcement

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 30, 2019.

For the fourth year in a row, Book of Mormon Central is hosting an art contest intended to encourage artists to illuminate stories, themes, and heroes from the Book of Mormon. This year’s deadline for submissions is June 30, 2019 . As in previous years, cash prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place submissions, as decided by a panel of independent judges. Many other...

How the parable of the Good Samaritan is a type and shadow of Jesus Christ

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 27, 2019.

One of the most influential stories told by Jesus is the parable of the Good Samaritan. As a result of this scripture, people all over the world speak of being a Good Samaritan, of doing good for people who are in need. But as important as the parable’s ethical content obviously is, Jesus’ story may have more significance than most people ever imagine. An ancient but now almost forgotten...

Watch: Fascinating Symbolism of Christ as the Passover Lamb

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 21, 2019.

The events of the last week of the life of the Savior, Jesus Christ are the most significant in all of history. These eight days, from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday change everything. They give us hope. They show us that sin and death will never prevail. These eight days begin with Jesus coming to the beautiful city of Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover festivals. As we better understand...

Watch: 8 ways the Book of Mormon enriches our understanding of Easter and the Resurrection

Book of Mormon Central video on Easter and the Resurrection

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 18, 2019.

With Easter fast approaching, Latter-day Saints and Christians all over the world are turning their hearts and minds to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Learn about how the Book of Mormon infinitely adds to our understanding of the Atonement and Resurrection. This video beautifully illustrates the Savior's infinite and eternal sacrifice through 16 scriptures in the Book of Mormon that enhance our...

Watch: Book of Mormon Central Releases Heartwarming Music Video of "I Stand All Amazed" for Easter

Tyler Perry sings I Stand All Amazed in a new BMC music video

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 17, 2019.

Just as Christmas music can bring a sense of festivity and joy for the season, beautiful Easter music can likewise invoke a special spirit for the Easter season. In its first ever music video, Book of Mormon Central presents "I Stand All Amazed." "I Stand All Amazed" was composed by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel in 1905, and over a hundred years later is still a beloved hymn to the infinite love of...

6 ways to prepare your heart for Easter

Submitted by Jasmin Gimenez on April 13, 2019.

Easter is the most important holiday of the year. While Christmas often gets a lot of focus, Christmas is only the beginning of the story of Jesus Christ. The final week of Jesus Christ's life, often referred to as “Holy Week,” is the pinnacle of the ministry of Jesus Christ and the climax of the entire Plan of Salvation. Easter is the perfect time of year for Latter-day Saints and Christians all...

Does God Ever Change His Mind?

The First Vision, by Del Parson. Image via churchofjesuschrist.org

Submitted by Ryan Dahle on April 5, 2019.

Because God has eternal divine attributes, it may be tempting to view each of His revelations as eternally binding and each of His commandments as an unalterable decree. While such a view might seem to make sense, it is inconsistent with what the scriptures teach about revelation. The following summaries provide helpful insights, specifically from the Book of Mormon, about why God sometimes gives...

VIDEO: New Archaeological Evidence for Sariah as a Hebrew Woman’s Name

Neal Rappleye discusses the new archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon name Sariah.

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 5, 2019.

New evidence for the Book of Mormon name Sariah ( 1 Nephi 2:5 ) was published today in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship . In the paper “Revisiting ‘Sariah’ at Elephantine,” Neal Rappleye, a research project manager here at Book of Mormon Central, explains that scholars have identified a Jewish woman named ŚRYH, which can be translated as ...

What Translating Harry Potter Reveals About the Book of Mormon

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on April 2, 2019.

Easily some of the most beloved and popular books in recent memory, the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling has charmed and captivated millions of fans around the world. English-speaking readers of the series, however, may take for granted the intense and sometimes frustrating task of translating the series into other languages. As the following video explains, the presence of English...

General Conference Announcement: New Book of Mormon Translation

Submitted by Jasmin Gimenez on April 1, 2019.

In a landmark move from the almost 200 year-old church, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on April 1st that the translation department will begin working on a Book of Mormon in the Elvish language. Sam Gamgee, an employee from the Church Translation department, explained that this new translation sparks from an uptick in investigators from Middle Earth. Unable...

New Book: Groundbreaking insights into the Parables of Jesus

Book cover of The Parables of Jesus: Revealing the Plan of Salvation

Submitted by Scripture Central on April 1, 2019.

Book of Mormon Central had the opportunity to sit down with authors John W. Welch and Jeannie S. Welch to discuss their new book The Parables of Jesus: Revealing the Plan of Salvation . See below to watch Jonathon Riley interview John and Jeannie Welch about why they wrote this beautiful book. These parables can help readers draw closer to Christ during this year's Come Follow Me...

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