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Why Was Singing Hymns a Part of Nephite Worship Services?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 00:00

"And their meetings were conducted by the church after the manner of the workings of the Spirit … for as the power of the Holy Ghost led them whether to preach, or to exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to sing, even so it was done."

Moroni 6:9

Where did Moroni Get the Sacramental Prayers from?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 00:00

“The manner of their elders and priests administering the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church; and they administered it according to the commandments of Christ”

Moroni 4:1

Public Selects Book of Mormon as Fourth Most Influential Book in America

The Book of Mormon was highlighted Wednesday as one of America's treasured tomes at the Library of Congress, which displayed several rare editions as well as the 1829 copyright record filed by church founder Joseph Smith.

Nearly every Mormon in Congress as well as high-profile members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Washington region pored over the first and third editions, an original Book of Commandments from the faith's founding and other rare items that are part of the Library of Congress collection.

Why Did Moroni Keep Writing?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 00:00

“Now Christ spake these words unto them at the time of his first appearing; and the multitude heard it not, but the disciples heard it; and on as many as they laid their hands, fell the Holy Ghost.”

Moroni 2:3

How Could Shiz Move and Breathe After Being Beheaded?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 00:00

“And it came to pass that after he had smitten off the head of Shiz, that Shiz raised up on his hands and fell; and after that he had struggled for breath, he died.”

Ether 15:31

Why Do the Prophets Speak of Multiple Jerusalems?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 00:00

"And that [this land] was the place of the New Jerusalem, which should come down out of heaven, and the holy sanctuary of the Lord. … And he spake also concerning the house of Israel, and the Jerusalem from whence Lehi should come … And that a New Jerusalem should be built up upon this land, unto the remnant of the seed of Joseph."

Why Must a Trial of Faith Precede a Witness of Truth?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 00:00

"Wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith."

Ether 12:6

Gospel Doctrine Lesson #48: Come Unto Christ

To teach class members how to judge between good and evil and how to receive a testimony of the gospel and the Book of Mormon.

Why Does the Book of Mormon Include the Rise and Fall of Two Nations?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 00:00

"Except they should repent the Lord God would execute judgment against them to their utter destruction; And … would send or bring forth another people to possess the land, by his power, after the manner by which he brought their fathers"

Ether 11:20–21

Uto-Aztecan and Its Connection to Near Eastern Languages

Nephite and Mulekite groups existed for several centuries on the American continent, presumably interacting with different peoples and languages, before merging into Nephite society. Finding significant elements of two distinct Semitic and an Egyptian infusion is truly fascinating, both from a purely academic perspective but especially for students of the Book of Mormon.

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