Enrichment activity 4 printing of the book of mormon. The book of mormon was given to us by the power of god. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Each activity book includes four crossword puzzles, four word searches, four scrambles, and four matching games. This week for mutual we had a book of mormon themed cakedecorating challenge. Book of mormon lessons 15 archives teaching children the.
The interest stems from a quote by joseph smith that says. I saw the original idea for this activity here at, but we did ours a little differently. The story of the book of mormon illustrated summary of the main points in the book of mormon could cut and make into a mini booklet on a ring book of mormon timeline illustrated line of events mormon and the book of mormon a rebus story story with pictures for word so you can teach them how to read it a little bit. The book of mormon helps me have faith in jesus christ.
Nov 20, 2017 the book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. I was raised mormon and read a quote about the lds religion when i was 16 that said, if we have the truth, it cannot be harmed. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Nov 18, 2015 i am excited to share a fun book of mormon based primary activity that would be perfect for the 2016 theme i know the scriptures are true. Jan 03, 2016 lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion 1. The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. I used a book with book of mormon pearl of great price and d and c. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught that the book of mormon is the keystone in our witness.
He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Book of mormon puzzle fill in the empty squares so that all six pictures are in each row across, each column up and down, and each blue box. Obviously the foremost consideration under wither head is the books message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. Joseph smith testified that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon acts as a keystone between the two. Book of mormon lessons 15 archives teaching children. Sep 28, 2012 furthermore, much of the book of mormon appears to have been copied from other sources. My dear friend anita shared this book of mormon activity that she organized for her ward. Christian is a freelance illustrator living in ecuador. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Published on dec 14, 2019 i made a keystone arch activity puzzle for our family home evenings. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 1 another testament. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. What do these symbols remind you of in the story of nephi and his family. It has in it the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ, which is the only way home to god. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and evidence that god has restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in our day. One of lehis sons, a prophet who wrote an earlier unknown version of the first two books in the book of mormon, and the patriarch of the nephites, a. Jul 23, 2003 this book and the holy bible are the two greatest pieces of anti mormon literature ever printed. A jewish prophet who traveled with his family from jerusalem to arabia and from there across the oceans to the americas about 600 years before christ. You will also need the picture of mormon abridging the plates from the gospel art picture kit, the book of mormon stories video dvd, a television, and a dvd player. Nov 08, 2011 my first book of mormon activity book, volume 1 laura lee rostrom on. Jan 08, 2008 joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles.
After i saw that quote, i felt the need to research. This book and the holy bible are the two greatest pieces of antimormon literature ever printed. The book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 1 another testament of. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Article of faith 8older classes color the star yellow if it talks about the bible, red if its about the book of mormon. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon, 27 are copied nearly verbatim from the king james bible. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education scott c. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the the keystone of our religion.
Dec 30, 2019 activity super listener wordathon use this activity to help your family appreciate the importance of listening to and following the teachings of the savior and book of mormon prophets. Activity i can read the book of mormon use this reading chart to keep track of your familys reading of the book of mormon this year. If you used the attention activity, write book of mormon on the chalkboard under the word keystone. I will generally follow the sunday school manual in my lessons. Apr, 20 see how the book of mormon is the keystone of mormon religion. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at brigham young university. I consider your presence in this cyberspace sunday school at ldsliving to be a serious stewardship. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. The book of mormon is a piece of modern revelation, but it also complements and balances the claims of the bible that jesus is the christ. The lord and his prophets have repeatedly emphasized the centrality of the book of mormon in latterday saint religious education.
Explain that you are going to show them what a keystone looks like, and how the book of mormon can be a keystone of our testimonies of the gospel of jesus christ. Enrichment activity 5 president ezra taft benson, the fourteenth president of the church, told us three reasons why we should study the book of mormon. Younger children will need help from an older sibling or parent. I made a keystone arch activity puzzle for our family home evenings. Pictured next to another sacrament activity book for size reference. Instead of answers at the back of the book, kids are provided with scripture clues that encourage them to search the scriptures for the answers. When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. Since we know this, it does not seem a coincidence that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was. In an arched doorway, the keystone is wedgeshaped stone that both sides of the doorway lean on to make the archway stand strong.
A great way to help kids learn more about the book of mormon and test their knowledge. We started out with a little lesson about the book of mormon. A few chapters later, nephi summarized how it is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our witness in christ, how a belief in christ and this book are intricately tied together, and now, my beloved brethren, and also jew, and all ye ends of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe in christ. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Moroni appeared to joseph smith as this kind of glorified being.
When its time to do the activity, take the container out of the freezer. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the books message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The salt lake temple is featured in the center right, with the angel moroni posed below. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. Have class members turn to the introduction to the book of mormon, and invite a class member to read the sixth paragraph. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background.
The young women will learn what a keystone is, why the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the three ways as taught by president ezra taft benson that the book of mormon is the keystone. Joseph may have derived other parts of the book of mormon, or at least ideas found in it, from contemporary sources. Activity super listener wordathon use this activity to help your family appreciate the importance of listening to and following the teachings of the savior and book of mormon prophets. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Dec 14, 2019 i made a keystone arch activity puzzle for our family home evenings. I am excited to share a fun book of mormon based primary activity that would be perfect for the 2016 theme i know the scriptures are true. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, so, i know that this is a super late post, but i just had to share it. Book of mormon boggler definitely oldest classes find the names of the book of mormon characters book of mormon militaryolder classes word searchlets put on a pageant script to act out alma 1719 publishing the book of mormon. Apr 28, 2015 while the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught that the book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of christ. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles.
This piece interweaves some of the key events and symbols represented in the book of mormon. Ive been looking for ideas for how to teach about keystones during seminary next year, and it seems im not the only one the interest stems from a quote by joseph smith that says. The book of mormon can strengthen my faith in jesus christ. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. Explain that the book of mormon has been called the keystone of our religion. The picture and the video are available online, or. Moroni was the last living nephite who buried the plates in the hill. In this chart, the archway stones representing the restored priesthood and. The girls love building things and doing puzzles, so i thought this would be fun for them. My hubby teaches a youth sunday school class and i often help him when he teaches.
If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day stands or. Apr 23, 2016 this is a great object lesson to describe the keystone of our religion. Dec 01, 2015 friend january 2020 find it for family night, maria hid stuffed animals around the room to represent the animals that ammon helped find and protect see alma 17. My dear friend anita shared this book of mormon activity that she organized for her ward after their primary read the book of mormon last year.
The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Eyring, first counselor in the first presidency said of the book of mormon, i plead with you to drink deeply and often from its pages. Activity idea to help you teach elder stevensons talk from the lesson keystone arch printable and teaching idea posters to help the young women think about if the scriptures from the book of mormon draw them closer to god or closer to the devil. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the book s message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Then draw a picture under the arch of something that reminds you of the book of mormon.
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