Arthur Reads The Book of Mormon

Nephi writes of the things of God—Nephi’s purpose is to persuade men to come unto the God of Abraham and be saved. About 600–592 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/6?lang=eng

Sariah complains against Lehi—Both rejoice over the return of their sons—They offer sacrifices—The plates of brass contain writings of Moses and the prophets—The plates identify Lehi as a descendant of Joseph—Lehi prophesies concerning his seed and the preservation of the plates. About 600–592 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/5?lang=eng

Nephi slays Laban at the Lord’s command and then secures the plates of brass by stratagem—Zoram chooses to join Lehi’s family in the wilderness. About 600–592 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/4?lang=eng

Lehi’s sons return to Jerusalem to obtain the plates of brass—Laban refuses to give the plates up—Nephi exhorts and encourages his brethren—Laban steals their property and attempts to slay them—Laman and Lemuel smite Nephi and Sam and are reproved by an angel. About 600–592 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/3?lang=eng

Lehi takes his family into the wilderness by the Red Sea—They leave their property—Lehi offers a sacrifice to the Lord and teaches his sons to keep the commandments—Laman and Lemuel murmur against their father—Nephi is obedient and prays in faith; the Lord speaks to him, and he is chosen to rule over his brethren. About 600 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/2?lang=eng

Nephi begins the record of his people—Lehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecy—He praises God, foretells the coming of the Messiah, and prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem—He is persecuted by the Jews. About 600 B.C. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1?lang=eng

An account of Lehi and his wife Sariah, and his four sons, being called, (beginning at the eldest) Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi. The Lord warns Lehi to depart out of the land of Jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. He taketh three days’ journey into the wilderness with his family. Nephi taketh his brethren and returneth to the land of Jerusalem after the record of the Jews. The account of their sufferings. They take...

A testimony of the Book of Mormon comes by the power of the Holy Ghost—The gifts of the Spirit are dispensed to the faithful—Spiritual gifts always accompany faith—Moroni’s words speak from the dust—Come unto Christ, be perfected in Him, and sanctify your souls. About A.D. 421. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/10?lang=eng

Both the Nephites and the Lamanites are depraved and degenerate—They torture and murder each other—Mormon prays that grace and goodness may rest upon Moroni forever. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/9?lang=eng

The baptism of little children is an evil abomination—Little children are alive in Christ because of the Atonement—Faith, repentance, meekness and lowliness of heart, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end lead to salvation. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/8?lang=eng

An invitation is given to enter into the rest of the Lord—Pray with real intent—The Spirit of Christ enables men to know good from evil—Satan persuades men to deny Christ and do evil—The prophets manifest the coming of Christ—By faith, miracles are wrought and angels minister—Men should hope for eternal life and cleave unto charity. About A.D. 401–21. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/7?lang=eng

Repentant persons are baptized and fellowshipped—Church members who repent are forgiven—Meetings are conducted by the power of the Holy Ghost. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/6?lang=eng

Moroni writes for the benefit of the Lamanites—The Nephites who will not deny Christ are put to death. Jesus gave the twelve Nephite disciples power to confer the gift of the Holy Ghost. Elders ordain priests and teachers by the laying on of hands. How elders and priests administer the sacramental bread is explained. The mode of administering the sacramental wine is set forth. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/1?lang=eng

Millions of the Jaredites are slain in battle—Shiz and Coriantumr assemble all the people to mortal combat—The Spirit of the Lord ceases to strive with them—The Jaredite nation is utterly destroyed—Only Coriantumr remains. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/15?lang=eng

The iniquity of the people brings a curse upon the land—Coriantumr engages in warfare against Gilead, then Lib, and then Shiz—Blood and carnage cover the land. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/14?lang=eng

Ether speaks of a New Jerusalem to be built in America by the seed of Joseph—He prophesies, is cast out, writes the Jaredite history, and foretells the destruction of the Jaredites—War rages over all the land. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/13?lang=eng

The prophet Ether exhorts the people to believe in God—Moroni recounts the wonders and marvels done by faith—Faith enabled the brother of Jared to see Christ—The Lord gives men weakness that they may be humble—The brother of Jared moved Mount Zerin by faith—Faith, hope, and charity are essential to salvation—Moroni saw Jesus face to face. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/12?lang=eng

Wars, dissensions, and wickedness dominate Jaredite life—Prophets predict the utter destruction of the Jaredites unless they repent—The people reject the words of the prophets. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/11?lang=eng

One king succeeds another—Some of the kings are righteous; others are wicked—When righteousness prevails, the people are blessed and prospered by the Lord. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/10?lang=eng

The kingdom passes from one to another by descent, intrigue, and murder—Emer saw the Son of Righteousness—Many prophets cry repentance—A famine and poisonous serpents plague the people. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/9?lang=eng