June 2019

The unique way that the Book of Mormon is a symbol of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection

Submitted by Matt Roper on June 25, 2019.

The good news that Jesus is risen from the dead is a message of light and joy for a dark and weary world. The testimony of New Testament witnesses confirms that he He lives and because He lives we may also have eternal life if we will follow Him. He was seen of Mary at the tomb, and angels declared His resurrection to other righteous women of faith (Mark 16:1–7; Luke 24:1–10; John 20:11–18). He...

Watch: LDS Artist's Miraculous Book of Mormon Testimony

Submitted by Scripture Central on June 20, 2019.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Katie Payne and hear her amazing story about her witness of the Book of Mormon. In a time of frustration, she prayed that the Lord would show her a sign. Watch how the missionaries provided a miracle. Katie Payne is an LDS artist who has done a lot of work with the Church and Book of Mormon Central. Check out some of her artwork here .

4 Reasons why Latter-day Saints should reverence and study the Crucifixion more

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Submitted by Jasmin Gimenez on June 18, 2019.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most central doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Latter-day Saints believe that all mankind can be saved through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and that He can empathize with all the sufferings, infirmities, and pain inherent to mortality. Throughout the history of Christ’s restored Church, its leaders and members have put sacred...

Watch: Compelling Book of Mormon Evidence for Lehi’s Journey through Arabia

David Snell in a Book of Mormon Central Evidence Video

Submitted by Scripture Central on June 12, 2019.

While the majority of the events described in the Book of Mormon took place in the Americas, the opening chapters are set in the ancient Near East. They tell of a prophet named Lehi, who, with his family and others, fled from Jerusalem. After traveling for years through a harsh wilderness, they reached a lush coastal region where they set sail across the ocean. Fortunately, the prophetic author...

What Does it Mean to Remember?

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Submitted by Neal Rappleye on June 11, 2019.

Every week, Latter-day Saints gather in congregations across the world and partake of the sacrament. This act hearkens back to the Savior’s Last Supper, when He commanded His disciples to eat bread and drink wine—symbols of His body and blood—in “remembrance” of Him (Luke 22:19–20). 1 In the sacrament prayers recorded in restoration scripture, we are likewise commanded to “always remember” the...

3 Teachings from the Last Supper that Latter-day Saints can uniquely appreciate

Jesus Washing Simon Peter's feet at the Last Supper. Image via Adobe Stock.

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on June 4, 2019.

John 13–17 records the celebration of the Passover that Jesus observed with His apostles in the last days of His mortal ministry. The following important topics are discussed in these chapters: (1) Christ’s powerful final discourse, (2) details about the Last Supper and Jesus’ washing the apostles’ feet, (3) Jesus’ great Intercessory Prayer, (4) Jesus’ discussion of how He and the Father are one...