Unto The Lamanites · particular points of Jesus Christ’s doctrine, each of which is important for building up His church among the Lamanites (cf. D&C 29:2c with D&C 2:6 & 3:15a,b)

July 23, 2008July 23, 2008 ©© 2007, 2008 Dwight A. Burford2007, 2008 Dwight A. Burford11

Prepared by Elder Dwight Burford

Originally presented:April 22, 2007

Edited: March 03, 2008June 20, 2008July 23, 2008

Unto The LamanitesUnto The Lamanites


Unto the LamanitesUnto the Lamanites

The book of Moroni, which is the last book of the Book of The book of Moroni, which is the last book of the Book of Mormon, summarizes Mormon, summarizes the very pointsthe very points of Jesus Christof Jesus Christ’’s s doctrine, which Nephi prophesied the Lamanites would doctrine, which Nephi prophesied the Lamanites would receive in a receive in a ““future dayfuture day”” through the Gentile church (I Nephi through the Gentile church (I Nephi 4:19).4:19).Each chapter in the book of Moroni contains a summary of Each chapter in the book of Moroni contains a summary of particular particular points points of Jesus Christof Jesus Christ’’s doctrine, each of which is s doctrine, each of which is important for building up His church among the Lamanites important for building up His church among the Lamanites (cf. D&C 29:2c with D&C 2:6 & 3:15a,b).(cf. D&C 29:2c with D&C 2:6 & 3:15a,b).The book of Moroni was written specifically to the Lamanites The book of Moroni was written specifically to the Lamanites through the pure love of Christ, charity, according to the will through the pure love of Christ, charity, according to the will of God (Moroni 1:1of God (Moroni 1:1--4 & Ether 5:304 & Ether 5:30--36 with Mormon 1:4936 with Mormon 1:49--53). 53). Without charity, i.e. without Christ and His love, we cannot Without charity, i.e. without Christ and His love, we cannot assist in this work of restoring the Lamanites to the assist in this work of restoring the Lamanites to the knowledge of their Redeemer and the very points of His knowledge of their Redeemer and the very points of His doctrine (Mormon 7:49doctrine (Mormon 7:49--52 & D&C 4:1e & 11:4b with I Nephi 52 & D&C 4:1e & 11:4b with I Nephi 4:19).4:19).

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Unto the LamanitesUnto the Lamanites““I write a few more thingsI write a few more things…”…”

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that which I had supposed that which I had supposed –– for I had supposed for I had supposed not to have written any more not to have written any more –– but I write a few but I write a few more things that perhaps they may be of worth more things that perhaps they may be of worth unto my brethren the Lamanitesunto my brethren the Lamanites in some future in some future day, day, according to the will of the Lordaccording to the will of the Lord..


Unto the LamanitesUnto the Lamanites““the very points of his doctrinethe very points of his doctrine…”…”

1717 And at that day shall the remnant of our seed know And at that day shall the remnant of our seed know that they are of the house of Israel, and that they that they are of the house of Israel, and that they are the covenant people of the Lord;are the covenant people of the Lord;

1818 And then shall they know and come to the And then shall they know and come to the knowledge of their forefathers, and also to the knowledge of their forefathers, and also to the knowledge of the gospel of their Redeemer, which knowledge of the gospel of their Redeemer, which was ministered unto their fathers by him;was ministered unto their fathers by him;

1919 Wherefore, they shall come to the knowledge of Wherefore, they shall come to the knowledge of their Redeemer, their Redeemer, and the very points of his and the very points of his doctrinedoctrine, that they may know how to come unto , that they may know how to come unto him and be saved.him and be saved.

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Unto the LamanitesUnto the Lamanites““power to build up my church among the Lamanitespower to build up my church among the Lamanites…”…”

2a2a Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with your brother, Oliver, for the time has come, journey with your brother, Oliver, for the time has come, that it is expedient in me, that you shall open your mouth that it is expedient in me, that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel;to declare my gospel;

2b2b therefore, fear not but give heed unto the words and advice therefore, fear not but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you.of your brother, which he shall give you.

2c2c And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up youAnd be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your r heart unto me in prayer, and faith, for his and your heart unto me in prayer, and faith, for his and your deliverance; deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites;my church among the Lamanites;

2d2d and none have I appointed to be his counselor, over him, in and none have I appointed to be his counselor, over him, in the church, concerning church matters, except it is his the church, concerning church matters, except it is his brother Joseph Smith, Jr.brother Joseph Smith, Jr.

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The promise that these records should come forth The promise that these records should come forth unto the Lamanites was obtained by faith, unto the Lamanites was obtained by faith, specifically the faith that was exercised by Moronispecifically the faith that was exercised by Moroni’’s s forefathers.forefathers.According to their faith, the records would come According to their faith, the records would come forth unto the Lamanites through the Gentiles.forth unto the Lamanites through the Gentiles.

–– History shows us whom the Lord considers Gentiles by History shows us whom the Lord considers Gentiles by those through whom He brought the records forth.those through whom He brought the records forth.

–– The future will show us whom the Lord considers The future will show us whom the Lord considers Lamanites by those who hearken unto, even embrace, Lamanites by those who hearken unto, even embrace, the words of this book.the words of this book.

It was for It was for this very purposethis very purpose that these records that these records were brought forthwere brought forth----the restoration of the the restoration of the Lamanites.Lamanites.

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2222 And it is And it is by faithby faith that my fathers have that my fathers have obtained the promiseobtained the promise that these things that these things should come should come unto their brethren through unto their brethren through the Gentiles;the Gentiles; therefore the Lord hath therefore the Lord hath commanded me, yea, even Jesus Christcommanded me, yea, even Jesus Christ..Et

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6a 6a Nevertheless, my work shall go forth, for, Nevertheless, my work shall go forth, for, inasmuch as the knowledge of a Savior has come inasmuch as the knowledge of a Savior has come unto the world, through the testimony of the Jews, unto the world, through the testimony of the Jews, even so shall the knowledge of a Savior come unto even so shall the knowledge of a Savior come unto my people, and to the Nephites, and the my people, and to the Nephites, and the JacobitesJacobites, , and the and the JosephitesJosephites, and the , and the ZoramitesZoramites, through , through the testimony of their fathers;the testimony of their fathers;

6b 6b and this testimony shall come to the knowledge of and this testimony shall come to the knowledge of the Lamanites, and the the Lamanites, and the LemuelitesLemuelites, and the , and the IshmaelitesIshmaelites, who dwindled in unbelief because of , who dwindled in unbelief because of the iniquity of their fathers, whom the Lord has the iniquity of their fathers, whom the Lord has suffered to destroy their brethren the Nephites, suffered to destroy their brethren the Nephites, because of their iniquities and their abominations;because of their iniquities and their abominations;

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6c6c and and for this very purposefor this very purpose are these plates are these plates preserved which contain these records, that the preserved which contain these records, that the promises of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he promises of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he made to his people;made to his people;

6d6d andand that the Lamanites might come to the that the Lamanites might come to the knowledge knowledge of their fathers, and that they might of their fathers, and that they might know the promises of the Lord,know the promises of the Lord,

6e6e and that they may believe the gospel and rely and that they may believe the gospel and rely upon the merits of Jesus Christ, and be glorified upon the merits of Jesus Christ, and be glorified through faith in his name, and that through their through faith in his name, and that through their repentance they might be saved. Amen.repentance they might be saved. Amen.

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4444 And now, behold,And now, behold, my son Josephmy son Joseph, after this manner did my father , after this manner did my father of old prophesy.of old prophesy.

4545 Wherefore, because of this covenant thou art blessed: Wherefore, because of this covenant thou art blessed: for for thythy seed seed shall not be destroyed, for they shall hearken unto the words ofshall not be destroyed, for they shall hearken unto the words of the the book.book.

4646 And there shall raise up one mighty among them, who shall do And there shall raise up one mighty among them, who shall do much good, both in word and in deed, being an instrument in the much good, both in word and in deed, being an instrument in the hands of God, with exceeding faith.hands of God, with exceeding faith.

4747 To work mighty wonders, and do that thing which is great in the To work mighty wonders, and do that thing which is great in the sight of God, unto the bringing to pass much restoration unto thsight of God, unto the bringing to pass much restoration unto the e house of Israel, and unto the seed of thy brethren.house of Israel, and unto the seed of thy brethren.

4848 And now, blessed art thou, Joseph.And now, blessed art thou, Joseph.4949 Behold, thou are little; wherefore, hearken unto the words of thBehold, thou are little; wherefore, hearken unto the words of thy y

brother Nephi, and it shall be done unto thee, even according tobrother Nephi, and it shall be done unto thee, even according tothe words which I have spoken.the words which I have spoken.

5050 Remember the words of thy dying father. Amen.Remember the words of thy dying father. Amen.

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The Lord promised to prove the Gentiles, The Lord promised to prove the Gentiles, that is, those who first receive these that is, those who first receive these things.things.If the Gentiles do not have charity, the If the Gentiles do not have charity, the Lord said He will take away their (our) Lord said He will take away their (our) talent.talent.Unless we have charity, we are not Unless we have charity, we are not qualified to assist in the work.qualified to assist in the work.If we repent, we will be numbered among If we repent, we will be numbered among the house of Israel.the house of Israel.Less

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34 34 And now I know that this love which thou hast had And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the children of men, is charity; wherefore, for the children of men, is charity; wherefore, except men shall have charity, they can not except men shall have charity, they can not inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father.mansions of thy Father.

35 35 Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast said, that said, that if the Gentiles have not charity,if the Gentiles have not charity, because because of our weakness, of our weakness, that thou wilt prove them, and that thou wilt prove them, and take away their talent,take away their talent, yea, even that which they yea, even that which they have received, and give unto them who shall have received, and give unto them who shall have more abundantlyhave more abundantly..

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3a 3a And I give unto you a commandment, that ye shall forsake all And I give unto you a commandment, that ye shall forsake all evil and cleave unto all good, that ye shall live by every word evil and cleave unto all good, that ye shall live by every word which which proceedethproceedeth forth out of the mouth of God, for he will forth out of the mouth of God, for he will give unto the faithful, line upon line, precept upon precept;give unto the faithful, line upon line, precept upon precept;

3b 3b and I will try you, and prove you herewith;and I will try you, and prove you herewith; and whoso and whoso layethlayethdown his life in my cause, for my namedown his life in my cause, for my name’’s sake, shall find it s sake, shall find it again; even life eternal;again; even life eternal;

3c 3c therefore, be not afraid of your enemies; for I have decreed in therefore, be not afraid of your enemies; for I have decreed in my heart, saith the Lord, that I will prove you in all things, my heart, saith the Lord, that I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto death, that whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto death, that you may be found worthy;you may be found worthy;

3d3d for if ye will not abide in my covenant, ye are not worthy of for if ye will not abide in my covenant, ye are not worthy of meme……

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3434 And thus And thus commandethcommandeth the Father that I should say unto you, At the Father that I should say unto you, At that day when the Gentiles shall sin against my gospel, and shalthat day when the Gentiles shall sin against my gospel, and shall l reject the fullness of my gospel, and shall be lifted up in the reject the fullness of my gospel, and shall be lifted up in the pride pride of their hearts above all nations, and above all the people of tof their hearts above all nations, and above all the people of the he whole earth, and shall be filled with all manner of whole earth, and shall be filled with all manner of lyingslyings, and of , and of deceits, and of deceits, and of mischiefsmischiefs, and all manner of hypocrisy, and , and all manner of hypocrisy, and murders, and priestcrafts, and murders, and priestcrafts, and whoredomswhoredoms and of secret and of secret abominations;abominations;

3535 And if they shall do all these things, and shall reject the fullAnd if they shall do all these things, and shall reject the fullness of ness of my gospel, behold, saith the Father, I will bring the fullness omy gospel, behold, saith the Father, I will bring the fullness of my f my gospel from among them;gospel from among them;

3636 And then will I remember my covenant which I have made unto my And then will I remember my covenant which I have made unto my people, O house of Israel, and I will bring my gospel unto them;people, O house of Israel, and I will bring my gospel unto them;

3737 And I will And I will shewshew unto thee, O house of Israel, that the Gentiles shall unto thee, O house of Israel, that the Gentiles shall not have power over you, but I will remember my covenant unto not have power over you, but I will remember my covenant unto you, O house of Israel, and ye shall come unto the knowledge of you, O house of Israel, and ye shall come unto the knowledge of the fullness of my gospel.the fullness of my gospel.

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8a8a And your minds in times past have been darkened because And your minds in times past have been darkened because of unbelief, and because you have treated lightly the things of unbelief, and because you have treated lightly the things you have received, which vanity and unbelief hath brought you have received, which vanity and unbelief hath brought the whole church under condemnation.the whole church under condemnation.

8b8b And this condemnation And this condemnation restethresteth upon the children of Zion, upon the children of Zion, even all; and they shall remain under this condemnation until even all; and they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, they repent and remember the new covenant, even the Book even the Book of Mormon and the former commandmentsof Mormon and the former commandments which I have which I have given them, not only to say, but to do according to that given them, not only to say, but to do according to that which I have written,which I have written,

8c8c that they may bring forth fruit meet for their Father's that they may bring forth fruit meet for their Father's kingdom, otherwise there kingdom, otherwise there remainethremaineth a scourge and a a scourge and a judgment to be poured out upon the children of Zion; for, judgment to be poured out upon the children of Zion; for, shall the children of the kingdom pollute my holy land? shall the children of the kingdom pollute my holy land? Verily, I say unto you, Nay.Verily, I say unto you, Nay.

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1e1e and faith, hope, charity, and love, with an eye and faith, hope, charity, and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, single to the glory of God, qualifiesqualifies him for the him for the work.work.

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4a4a Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this who have desires to bring forth and establish this work;work;

4b4b and and no one can assist in this work, exceptno one can assist in this work, except he shall he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things whatsoever charity, being temperate in all things whatsoever shall be shall be intrustedintrusted to his care.to his care.D

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3838 But if the Gentiles will repentBut if the Gentiles will repent, and return unto me, , and return unto me, saith the Father, behold, they shall be numbered saith the Father, behold, they shall be numbered among my people, O house of Israel;among my people, O house of Israel;

3939 And I will not suffer my people, who are of the And I will not suffer my people, who are of the house of Israel, to go through among them, and house of Israel, to go through among them, and tread them down, saith the Father.tread them down, saith the Father.

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The Lord likened the house of Israel to an olive tree, The Lord likened the house of Israel to an olive tree, which He would preserve by grafting in the Gentiles which He would preserve by grafting in the Gentiles along with the natural branches of the tree.along with the natural branches of the tree.The Lord promised to lift up His hand to the Gentiles The Lord promised to lift up His hand to the Gentiles to perform a marvelous work, and in doing so, He to perform a marvelous work, and in doing so, He would raise His standard to His people.would raise His standard to His people.The Gentiles would then become nursing fathers and The Gentiles would then become nursing fathers and mothers unto the remnant of His people, and carry mothers unto the remnant of His people, and carry them unto their promised lands of inheritance.them unto their promised lands of inheritance.The Gentile church is to nourish them with the Word, The Gentile church is to nourish them with the Word, and bring them to the knowledge of the covenants of and bring them to the knowledge of the covenants of the Lord and a saving knowledge of their Redeemer, the Lord and a saving knowledge of their Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.the Holy One of Israel.

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3030 Behold, my brethren, do ye not remember to have read the Behold, my brethren, do ye not remember to have read the words of the prophet words of the prophet ZenosZenos, which spake unto the house of , which spake unto the house of Israel, saying: Hearken, O ye house of Israel, and hear the Israel, saying: Hearken, O ye house of Israel, and hear the words of me, a prophet of the Lord:words of me, a prophet of the Lord:

3131 For behold, For behold, thus saith the Lord, I will liken thee, O house of thus saith the Lord, I will liken thee, O house of Israel, like unto a tame olive tree,Israel, like unto a tame olive tree, which a man took and which a man took and nourished in his vineyard: and it grew, and waxed old, and nourished in his vineyard: and it grew, and waxed old, and began to decay.began to decay.

3232 And it came to pass that the master of the vineyard went And it came to pass that the master of the vineyard went forth, and he saw that his olive tree began to decay; and he forth, and he saw that his olive tree began to decay; and he said, I will prune it, and dig about it, and nourish it, that said, I will prune it, and dig about it, and nourish it, that perhaps it may shoot forth young and tender branches, and perhaps it may shoot forth young and tender branches, and it perish not.it perish not.

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15 15 And there are many things which have been spoken by Isaiah, And there are many things which have been spoken by Isaiah, which may be likened unto you, because ye are of the house of which may be likened unto you, because ye are of the house of Israel.Israel.

16 16 And now, these are the words:And now, these are the words:17 17 Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will lift up mine hand to theThus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the

Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people;Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people;18 18 And they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters And they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters

shall be carried upon their shoulders.shall be carried upon their shoulders.1919 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy

nursing mothers:nursing mothers:2020 They shall bow down to thee with their faces towards the They shall bow down to thee with their faces towards the

earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet;earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet;2121 And thou shalt know that I am the Lord: for they shall not be And thou shalt know that I am the Lord: for they shall not be

ashamed that wait for me.ashamed that wait for me.

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5252 Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people; the people; and they shall bring thy sons in their and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.their shoulders.

5353 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers:queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down they shall bow down to thee with their face towards the earth, and lick to thee with their face towards the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord: for they shall not be ashamed that am the Lord: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.wait for me.

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1212 Wherefore, they shall be scattered among all nations, and Wherefore, they shall be scattered among all nations, and shall be hated of all men.shall be hated of all men.

13 13 Nevertheless, Nevertheless, after they have been nursed by the Gentiles, after they have been nursed by the Gentiles, and the Lord has lifted up his hand upon the Gentiles and set and the Lord has lifted up his hand upon the Gentiles and set them up for a standard, andthem up for a standard, and their children have been carried their children have been carried in their arms, and their daughters have been carried upon in their arms, and their daughters have been carried upon their shoulders,their shoulders, behold, these things of which are spoken, are behold, these things of which are spoken, are temporal: for thus are the covenants of the Lord with our temporal: for thus are the covenants of the Lord with our fathers;fathers;

1414 And it And it meanethmeaneth us in the days to come, and also all our us in the days to come, and also all our brethren who are of the house of Israel.brethren who are of the house of Israel.

1515 And it And it meanethmeaneth that the time cometh that after all the house that the time cometh that after all the house of Israel have been scattered and confounded, that the Lord of Israel have been scattered and confounded, that the Lord God will raise up a mighty nation among the Gentiles, yea, God will raise up a mighty nation among the Gentiles, yea, even upon the face of this land;even upon the face of this land;

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1616 And by them shall our seed be scattered.And by them shall our seed be scattered.1717 And after our seed is scattered, the Lord God will And after our seed is scattered, the Lord God will

proceed to do proceed to do a marvelous work among the a marvelous work among the Gentiles, which shall be of great worth unto our Gentiles, which shall be of great worth unto our seed;seed;

1818 Wherefore,Wherefore, it is likened unto their being nourished it is likened unto their being nourished by the Gentiles, and being carried in their arms, by the Gentiles, and being carried in their arms, and upon their shoulders.and upon their shoulders.

1919 And it shall also be of worth unto the Gentiles:And it shall also be of worth unto the Gentiles:2020 And not only unto the Gentiles, but unto all the And not only unto the Gentiles, but unto all the

house of Israel, house of Israel, unto the making known of the unto the making known of the covenants of the Father of heaven unto Abraham, covenants of the Father of heaven unto Abraham, saying, In thy seed shall all the saying, In thy seed shall all the kindredskindreds of the of the earth be blessed.earth be blessed.

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10 10 Wherefore, because of their iniquities, destructions, famines, pWherefore, because of their iniquities, destructions, famines, pestilence estilence and bloodsheds, shall come upon them;and bloodsheds, shall come upon them;

1111 And they who shall not be destroyed, shall be scattered among alAnd they who shall not be destroyed, shall be scattered among all l nations.nations.

12 12 But behold, thus saith the Lord God: When the day cometh that thBut behold, thus saith the Lord God: When the day cometh that they ey shall believe in me, that I am Christ, shall believe in me, that I am Christ, then have I covenanted with their then have I covenanted with their fathers, that they shall be restored in the flesh, upon the eartfathers, that they shall be restored in the flesh, upon the earth, unto h, unto the lands of their inheritance.the lands of their inheritance.

1313 And it shall come to pass that they shall be gathered in from thAnd it shall come to pass that they shall be gathered in from their long eir long dispersion from the isles of the sea, and from the four parts ofdispersion from the isles of the sea, and from the four parts of the the earth;earth;

1414 And the nations of the Gentiles shall be great in the eyes of meAnd the nations of the Gentiles shall be great in the eyes of me, saith , saith God, in carrying them forth to the lands of their inheritance.God, in carrying them forth to the lands of their inheritance.

15 15 Yea, the kings of the Gentiles shall be nursing fathers unto theYea, the kings of the Gentiles shall be nursing fathers unto them, and m, and their queens shall become nursing mothers;their queens shall become nursing mothers;

16 16 Wherefore the promises of the Lord are great Wherefore the promises of the Lord are great unto the Gentilesunto the Gentiles, for he , for he hath spoken it, and who can dispute?hath spoken it, and who can dispute?

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How shall the word be preached to the How shall the word be preached to the Lamanites?Lamanites?–– Through mercy, even through the mercy Through mercy, even through the mercy

extended unto us, the Gentile church.extended unto us, the Gentile church.–– Like Ammon and Aaron, we are to begin Like Ammon and Aaron, we are to begin

with Genesis, with the creation and show with Genesis, with the creation and show how the Lord has been merciful unto the how the Lord has been merciful unto the children through all generations.children through all generations.

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25 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits, that blindness in part is happened to Israel, conceits, that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.

2626 And then all Israel shall be saved; as it is written, And then all Israel shall be saved; as it is written, There shall come out of There shall come out of SionSion the Deliverer, and shall the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob;turn away ungodliness from Jacob;

2727 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.away their sins.

2828 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes; but as touching the election, they are beloved sakes; but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.for the fathers' sakes.

2929 For the gifts and calling of God are without For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.repentance.

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3030 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief;have now obtained mercy through their unbelief;

31 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

3232 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that that he might have mercy upon allhe might have mercy upon all..

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11:3311:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

11:34 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counselor?who hath been his counselor?

11:35 11:35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?recompensed unto him again?

11:36 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things; to whom be glory forever. Amen.things; to whom be glory forever. Amen.

12:112:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.which is your reasonable service.R

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111111 And King And King LamoniLamoni said, I believe all these things which thou hast said, I believe all these things which thou hast spoken. Art thou sent from God?spoken. Art thou sent from God?

112112 Ammon said unto him, I am a man; and man in the beginning, wasAmmon said unto him, I am a man; and man in the beginning, wascreated after the image of God, and I am called by his Holy Spircreated after the image of God, and I am called by his Holy Spirit to it to teach these things unto this people, that they may be brought toteach these things unto this people, that they may be brought to a a knowledge of that which is just and true;knowledge of that which is just and true;

113113 And a portion of that Spirit dwelleth in me, which And a portion of that Spirit dwelleth in me, which givethgiveth me me knowledge, and also power, according to my faith and desires knowledge, and also power, according to my faith and desires which are in God.which are in God.

114114 Now when Ammon had said these words, Now when Ammon had said these words, he began at the creation he began at the creation of the world, and also the creation of Adam, and told him all thof the world, and also the creation of Adam, and told him all the e things concerning the fall of man,things concerning the fall of man,

115 115 And rehearsed and laid before him the records and the holy And rehearsed and laid before him the records and the holy scriptures of the people, which had been spoken by the prophets,scriptures of the people, which had been spoken by the prophets,even down to the time that their father Lehi left Jerusalem;even down to the time that their father Lehi left Jerusalem;

116116 And he also rehearsed unto them, (for it was unto the king andAnd he also rehearsed unto them, (for it was unto the king and to to his servants,) all the his servants,) all the journeyingsjourneyings of their fathers in the wilderness, of their fathers in the wilderness, and all their sufferings with hunger and thirst, and their traveand all their sufferings with hunger and thirst, and their travel, etc.:l, etc.:

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117117 And he also rehearsed unto them concerning the rebellions of And he also rehearsed unto them concerning the rebellions of LamanLaman and and LemuelLemuel, and the sons of Ishmael, yea, all their , and the sons of Ishmael, yea, all their rebellions did he relate unto them;rebellions did he relate unto them;

118 118 And he expounded unto them all the records and scriptures, fromAnd he expounded unto them all the records and scriptures, fromthe time that Lehi left Jerusalem, down to the present time;the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, down to the present time;

119119 But this is not all; But this is not all; for he expounded unto them the plan offor he expounded unto them the plan ofredemption, which was prepared from the foundation of the world;redemption, which was prepared from the foundation of the world;

120120 And he also made known unto them concerning the coming of And he also made known unto them concerning the coming of Christ;Christ; and all the works of the Lord did he make known unto them.and all the works of the Lord did he make known unto them.

121121 And it came to pass that after he had said all these things, aAnd it came to pass that after he had said all these things, and nd expounded them to the king, that the king believed all his wordsexpounded them to the king, that the king believed all his words..

122122 And he began to cry unto the Lord, saying: O Lord have mercy; And he began to cry unto the Lord, saying: O Lord have mercy; according to thy abundant mercy which thou hast had upon the according to thy abundant mercy which thou hast had upon the people of Nephi, have upon me and my people.people of Nephi, have upon me and my people.

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16a16a Behold, this is my doctrine: Behold, this is my doctrine: Whosoever Whosoever repentethrepentethand cometh unto me, the same is my church;and cometh unto me, the same is my church;

16b16b whosoever whosoever declarethdeclareth more or less than this, the more or less than this, the same is not of me, but is against me; therefore, same is not of me, but is against me; therefore, he is not of my church.he is not of my church.

1717 And now, behold, whosoever is of my church, And now, behold, whosoever is of my church, and and endurethendureth of my church to the end, him will I of my church to the end, him will I establish upon my Rock, and the gates of hell establish upon my Rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against him.shall not prevail against him.

1818 And now, remember the words of him who is the And now, remember the words of him who is the life and light of the world, your Redeemer, your life and light of the world, your Redeemer, your Lord, and your God. Amen.Lord, and your God. Amen.

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Unto the LamanitesUnto the Lamanites““the very points of Christthe very points of Christ’’s doctrines doctrine””

The last book of the Book of Mormon, the book of The last book of the Book of Mormon, the book of Moroni, contains a summary of Moroni, contains a summary of the very pointsthe very points of of ChristChrist’’s doctrine, which Nephi prophesied the s doctrine, which Nephi prophesied the Lamanites would receive in a Lamanites would receive in a ““future dayfuture day”” through through the Gentile church (I Nephi 4:19)the Gentile church (I Nephi 4:19)

““Wherefore, they shall come to the knowledge of their Wherefore, they shall come to the knowledge of their Redeemer, Redeemer, and the very points of his doctrineand the very points of his doctrine, that they may , that they may know know how to comehow to come unto him and be saved.unto him and be saved.”” (I Nephi 4:19)(I Nephi 4:19)Less

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MoroniMoroni’’s faithfulness and charity s faithfulness and charity –– a model for the Lamanitesa model for the Lamanites““I, Moroni, will not deny the ChristI, Moroni, will not deny the Christ””

–– Exemplifies the first great commandmentExemplifies the first great commandment–– Consider Revelation 12:11 & 19:10 with D&C 76:5b, 6c,g, 7b & 4d Consider Revelation 12:11 & 19:10 with D&C 76:5b, 6c,g, 7b & 4d

““I write a few more thingsI write a few more things……of worth unto my brethren the of worth unto my brethren the Lamanites.Lamanites.””

–– Exemplifies the second great commandmentExemplifies the second great commandment–– Do good to your enemiesDo good to your enemies

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::33 And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; Wherefore, I wander And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; Wherefore, I wander

whithersoever I can for the safety of my own lifewhithersoever I can for the safety of my own life..44 Wherefore, Wherefore, I write a few more things, contrary to that which I had I write a few more things, contrary to that which I had

supposedsupposed –– for I had supposed not to have written any more for I had supposed not to have written any more –– but I but I write a few more things that perhaps they may be of worth write a few more things that perhaps they may be of worth unto my unto my brethren the Lamanitesbrethren the Lamanites in some future day, according to the will of in some future day, according to the will of the Lordthe Lord..

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Baptism of the Holy GhostBaptism of the Holy GhostSpecific LessonSpecific Lesson: How to administer the baptism of Holy : How to administer the baptism of Holy Ghost after ordination:Ghost after ordination:–– First, pray mighty prayer.First, pray mighty prayer.–– Then, lay on hands for gift of Holy Ghost.Then, lay on hands for gift of Holy Ghost.

General LessonGeneral Lesson: Ordinances establish order in the church: Ordinances establish order in the church–– Order is important to God (He is not the author of confusion).Order is important to God (He is not the author of confusion).

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::11 The words of Christ, which he spake unto his disciples, the twelThe words of Christ, which he spake unto his disciples, the twelve ve

whom he had chosen, as he laid his hands upon themwhom he had chosen, as he laid his hands upon them..2 2 And he called them by name, saying, Ye shall call on the Father And he called them by name, saying, Ye shall call on the Father in in

my name, in my name, in mighty prayermighty prayer; ; and after ye have done this,and after ye have done this, ye shall ye shall have have powerpower that on him whom ye shall that on him whom ye shall lay your hands,lay your hands, ye shall give ye shall give the Holy Ghost; and the Holy Ghost; and in my namein my name shall ye give it, shall ye give it, for thus do mine for thus do mine apostlesapostles..

3 3 Now Christ spake these words unto them at the time of his first Now Christ spake these words unto them at the time of his first appearing; and the multitude heard it not, but the disciples heaappearing; and the multitude heard it not, but the disciples heard it, rd it, and on as many as they laid their hands, fell the Holy Ghostand on as many as they laid their hands, fell the Holy Ghost..

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Priesthood OrdinationPriesthood OrdinationOrdain according to the gifts and calling of God Ordain according to the gifts and calling of God unto menunto menBy the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one ordainingBy the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one ordaining

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::11 The manner which The manner which the disciples, who were called the elders of the the disciples, who were called the elders of the

church,church, ordained priests and teachersordained priests and teachers..2 2 After they had prayed unto the Father in the name of Christ, theAfter they had prayed unto the Father in the name of Christ, they y

laid their hands upon them,laid their hands upon them, and said, In the name of Jesus Christ I and said, In the name of Jesus Christ I ordain you to be a priest; (or if he be a teacher;) ordain you to be a priest; (or if he be a teacher;) I ordain you to I ordain you to be a teacher, to preach repentance and remission of sins be a teacher, to preach repentance and remission of sins through Jesus Christ, by the endurance of faith on his name through Jesus Christ, by the endurance of faith on his name to the end. Amento the end. Amen..

3 3 And after this manner did they ordain priests and teachers, And after this manner did they ordain priests and teachers, according to the gifts and callings of God unto men;according to the gifts and callings of God unto men; and they and they ordained them ordained them by the power of the Holy Ghost,by the power of the Holy Ghost, which was in themwhich was in them..

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Sacrament Sacrament –– Administration of the BreadAdministration of the BreadManner of Manner of AdministrationAdministration…… according to the commandmentaccording to the commandmentPrayer over bread by elder or priest while kneelingPrayer over bread by elder or priest while kneelingPartake together of the bread Partake together of the bread to retain (always have) Christto retain (always have) Christ’’s Spirits Spirit

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::1 1 The manner of their The manner of their elders and priestselders and priests administeringadministering the the fleshflesh and and bloodblood of of

Christ unto the church:Christ unto the church:2 2 And they And they administeredadministered it it according to the commandments of Christ;according to the commandments of Christ;

wherefore we know the manner to be true, and the elder or priestwherefore we know the manner to be true, and the elder or priestadministeredadministered it:it:

3 3 And they did And they did kneel down with the church and prayed to the Father in the kneel down with the church and prayed to the Father in the name of Christ,name of Christ, saying,saying,

4 4 O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son JeO God, the eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless sus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake ofand sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, remembrance of the body of thy Son, and and witness unto theewitness unto thee, O God the eternal Father,, O God the eternal Father,that they are that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son,willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and and always remember always remember him,him, and and keep his commandmentskeep his commandments which he has given them, which he has given them, that they may always that they may always have his Spirit to be with them.have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.Amen.

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Sacrament Sacrament –– Administration of the WineAdministration of the WineManner of Manner of AdministrationAdministration…… according to the commandmentaccording to the commandmentPrayer over wine by elder or priest while kneelingPrayer over wine by elder or priest while kneelingPartake together of the wine Partake together of the wine to have Christto have Christ’’s Spirits Spirit

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::11 The manner of administering the wine.The manner of administering the wine.22 Behold, they took the cup, and said,Behold, they took the cup, and said,33 O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy Son O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy Son

Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of alJesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those l those who drink of it, that they may do it who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance in remembrance of the bloodof the blood of of thy Son which was shed for themthy Son which was shed for them, , that they may that they may witness unto thee, witness unto thee, O God, the eternal Father, that they do always remember him, O God, the eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that that they they may havemay have his Spirit to be with them.his Spirit to be with them. Amen.Amen.

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Baptism, etc.Baptism, etc.Baptism & fruits meet for the sameBaptism & fruits meet for the sameRecording membersRecording members’’ namesnamesNourished by good Word of GodNourished by good Word of GodReliance upon merits of Jesus Christ Reliance upon merits of Jesus Christ alonealoneManner of addressing dissensionManner of addressing dissensionMeetings led by Holy SpiritMeetings led by Holy Spirit

Featured VerseFeatured Verse::99 And their meetings were conducted by the church, And their meetings were conducted by the church, after the after the

manner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Homanner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Holy ly Ghost; Ghost; for for as the power of the Holy Ghost led themas the power of the Holy Ghost led them whether to whether to preach or exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to sing, evenpreach or exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to sing, even so it so it was done.was done.

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On Faith, Hope & CharityOn Faith, Hope & Charity: The fountain of all righteousness: The fountain of all righteousnessOn givingOn givingJudging in the light of ChristJudging in the light of ChristThe ministry of angels (emphasized below)The ministry of angels (emphasized below)Laying hold upon all good things by faithLaying hold upon all good things by faithLiving by Faith, Hope, CharityLiving by Faith, Hope, CharityEtc.Etc.

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::5252 Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, foWherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, for all r all

things must fail; but things must fail; but charity is the pure love of Christ, charity is the pure love of Christ, and it and it endurethendurethfor ever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, itfor ever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be shall be well with them.well with them.

5353 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart,energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love which he hath that ye may be filled with this love which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son Jesus Christbestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son Jesus Christ, that , that ye may become the sons of God, that when he shall appear, we shaye may become the sons of God, that when he shall appear, we shall ll be like him; for we shall see him as he is, be like him; for we shall see him as he is, that we may have this hope,that we may have this hope,that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

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The Work and Ministry of AngelsThe Work and Ministry of Angels–– Angels are directly involved in the work of the Angels are directly involved in the work of the

covenants.covenants.–– In fact, this is a significant portion of their calling and In fact, this is a significant portion of their calling and

ministry, along with calling the children of men to ministry, along with calling the children of men to repentance.repentance.

–– Therefore, we must expect that they will be directly Therefore, we must expect that they will be directly involved in the work of restoring the remnant of Lehiinvolved in the work of restoring the remnant of Lehi’’s s people to the knowledge of their Redeemer and the people to the knowledge of their Redeemer and the very points of His doctrine.very points of His doctrine.

–– Not believing in the involvement of angels in this work Not believing in the involvement of angels in this work comes of unbelief and iniquity.comes of unbelief and iniquity.

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The Office of their MinistryThe Office of their Ministry30 30 Behold, I say unto you, Nay; Behold, I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels ceased to neither have angels ceased to

minister unto the children of menminister unto the children of men..31 31 For behold, they are For behold, they are subjectsubject unto him, to minister according to the unto him, to minister according to the

word of his command,word of his command, shewingshewing themselves unto them of strong themselves unto them of strong faith and a firm mind, in every form of godliness.faith and a firm mind, in every form of godliness.

32 32 And And the office of their ministry is, the office of their ministry is, to call men unto repentanceto call men unto repentance, , and to fulfill and to do and to fulfill and to do the work of the covenantsthe work of the covenants of the Father of the Father which he hath made unto the children of men, to prepare the way which he hath made unto the children of men, to prepare the way among the children of men, among the children of men, by declaring the word of Christby declaring the word of Christ unto unto the chosen vessels of the Lord,the chosen vessels of the Lord, that they may bear testimony of that they may bear testimony of himhim;;

33 33 And by so doing, the Lord God And by so doing, the Lord God preparethprepareth the way that the residue the way that the residue of men may have of men may have faith in Christ,faith in Christ, that the Holy Ghost may have that the Holy Ghost may have place in their hearts, according to the power thereof;place in their hearts, according to the power thereof;

34 34 And after this manner And after this manner bringethbringeth to pass the Father the covenants to pass the Father the covenants which he hath made unto the children of men.which he hath made unto the children of men.

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That Ye May Not Be Seduced by False Angels, etc.That Ye May Not Be Seduced by False Angels, etc.3b 3b but but ye are commanded in all things to ask of Godye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who , who givethgiveth

liberally, and that which the Spirit testifies unto you, even soliberally, and that which the Spirit testifies unto you, even so I would I would that you should do in all holiness of heart,that you should do in all holiness of heart,

3c 3c walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvatiwalking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, on, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandmseduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments ents of men,of men, for some are of men, and others of devils.for some are of men, and others of devils.

4a 4a Wherefore, beware, Wherefore, beware, lest ye are deceived, and that ye may not be lest ye are deceived, and that ye may not be deceived, seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering fdeceived, seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for or what they are given;what they are given;

4b 4b for verily I say unto you, They are given for verily I say unto you, They are given for the benefit of those who for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments,love me and keep all my commandments, and him that and him that seekethseeketh so so to do,to do, that all may be benefited, that that all may be benefited, that seekethseeketh or that asketh of me, or that asketh of me, that asketh and not for a sign that he may consume it upon his that asketh and not for a sign that he may consume it upon his lusts. lusts.

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Consequence of Disobedience & TraditionsConsequence of Disobedience & Traditions6a6a The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and

truth; and light and truth truth; and light and truth forsakethforsaketh that evil one.that evil one.6b6b Every spirit of man was innocent in the beginning, and God Every spirit of man was innocent in the beginning, and God

having redeemed man from the fall, men became again in having redeemed man from the fall, men became again in their infant state, innocent before God.their infant state, innocent before God.

6c6c And that wicked one cometh and And that wicked one cometh and takethtaketh away light and truth, away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men, and through disobedience, from the children of men, and because of the tradition of their fathers.because of the tradition of their fathers.

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““The things which the Lord hath allotted unto meThe things which the Lord hath allotted unto me””51 51 And thus we see the great call of the diligence of men to labor And thus we see the great call of the diligence of men to labor in the in the

vineyards of the Lord; and thus we see the great reason of sorrovineyards of the Lord; and thus we see the great reason of sorrow, w, and also of rejoicing; sorrow because of death and destruction and also of rejoicing; sorrow because of death and destruction among men, and joy because of the light of Christ unto life.among men, and joy because of the light of Christ unto life.

52 52 O that I were an angelO that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I , and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every peopleshake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people;;

53 53 Yea, I would Yea, I would declare unto every souldeclare unto every soul, as with , as with the voice of the voice of thunderthunder, , repentancerepentance, and , and the plan of redemptionthe plan of redemption, that they , that they should should repent and come unto our Godrepent and come unto our God, that there might be no , that there might be no more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.

54 54 But behold, I am a man, But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wishand do sin in my wish; for I ought to be ; for I ought to be content with content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.

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BaptismBaptismBaptism of little children addressedBaptism of little children addressedPattern of true baptismPattern of true baptism

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::9 9 ……the whole need no physician..the whole need no physician..……little children little children are whole, are whole,

for they are not capable of committing sinfor they are not capable of committing sin……1010 ……little children are alive in Christlittle children are alive in Christ……2929 And the firstAnd the first--fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism

cometh by faith, unto the fulfilling the commandments; and cometh by faith, unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the fulfilling the commandments the fulfilling the commandments bringethbringeth remission of sins; remission of sins; and the remission of sins and the remission of sins bringethbringeth meekness, and lowliness meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart, of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart, cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter fillethfilleth with hope and perfect love, which love with hope and perfect love, which love endurethendureth by by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with God.saints shall dwell with God.

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Let Us Labor Diligently / Endurance and FaithfulnessLet Us Labor Diligently / Endurance and FaithfulnessEndurance and diligence unto the end exemplified and urgedEndurance and diligence unto the end exemplified and urged

Featured VerseFeatured Verse::66 And now my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, And now my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, let us let us

labor diligently;labor diligently; for if we should cease to labor, we should be for if we should cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform whilsbrought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform whilst t in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of allin this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of allrighteousness, and rest out souls in the kingdom of God.righteousness, and rest out souls in the kingdom of God.

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The Power of the Holy GhostThe Power of the Holy GhostNote the qualifier Note the qualifier ““if it be wisdom in God that ye should read [the Book of if it be wisdom in God that ye should read [the Book of Mormon]Mormon]””Note that they are to be mindful of how merciful the Lord hath bNote that they are to be mindful of how merciful the Lord hath been from the een from the creation of Adam. This is where Ammon and Aaron began in teachicreation of Adam. This is where Ammon and Aaron began in teaching the ng the Lamanites the gospel of Christ. And this is where we are to begLamanites the gospel of Christ. And this is where we are to begin as well.in as well.By the By the power power of the Holy Ghost, they may know the truth of all thingsof the Holy Ghost, they may know the truth of all things

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::11 Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as seemethseemeth me good; and I write unto my brethren the me good; and I write unto my brethren the

Lamanites, and I would that they should know that more than fourLamanites, and I would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty hundred and twenty years have passed away, since the sign was given of the coming oyears have passed away, since the sign was given of the coming of Christ.f Christ.

22 And I seal up these records, after I have spoken a few words by And I seal up these records, after I have spoken a few words by way of exhortation unto way of exhortation unto you.you.

33 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things,Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God if it be wisdom in God that ye should read themthat ye should read them, , that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men,unto the children of men, from the creation of Adamfrom the creation of Adam [remember Alma 12:112[remember Alma 12:112--122],122],even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, andeven down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.ponder it in your hearts.

44 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you thaAnd when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the t ye would ask God, the eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not teternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true;rue;

55 And if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, haAnd if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will ving faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghosmanifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost; and t; and by the power of by the power of the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things.the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things.

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Faith and the Assurance of Hope in Jesus ChristFaith and the Assurance of Hope in Jesus ChristNothing that is good denies Jesus Christ.Nothing that is good denies Jesus Christ.Deny not the power of God.Deny not the power of God.Faith is required for the power of God to work among them.Faith is required for the power of God to work among them.Our God is unchangeable and He does not vary from that Our God is unchangeable and He does not vary from that which He has spoken.which He has spoken.

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::6 6 And whatsoever thing is good, is just and true; wherefore, And whatsoever thing is good, is just and true; wherefore, nothing nothing

that is good that is good deniethdenieth the Christ,the Christ, but but acknowledgethacknowledgeth that he is.that he is.7 7 And And ye may know that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost;ye may know that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost;

wherefore wherefore I would exhort you, that yeI would exhort you, that ye deny not the power of God;deny not the power of God;for for he he workethworketh by powerby power, , according to the faith of the children of according to the faith of the children of menmen, , the same tothe same to--day and today and to--morrow, and for evermorrow, and for ever..

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The Administration of Spiritual GiftsThe Administration of Spiritual GiftsDeny not the gifts of God and their administration, including Deny not the gifts of God and their administration, including the ministry of angels, who call the children of men to the ministry of angels, who call the children of men to repentance and work the work of covenants.repentance and work the work of covenants.

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::88 And again I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the gifts And again I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the gifts of of

God, for they are many; and they come from the same God.God, for they are many; and they come from the same God.99 And there are different ways that these gifts are administered; And there are different ways that these gifts are administered; but but

it is the same God who it is the same God who workethworketh all in all; and they are given by the all in all; and they are given by the manifestations of the Spirit of God unto men, to profit them.manifestations of the Spirit of God unto men, to profit them.M

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The Call / The InvitationThe Call / The InvitationCome unto Christ Come unto Christ Awake and arise from the dustAwake and arise from the dustPut on the beautiful garments of righteousPut on the beautiful garments of righteousSo that the covenants of God might be fulfilledSo that the covenants of God might be fulfilled

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::2727 And again I would exhort you, that ye would come unto Christ, anAnd again I would exhort you, that ye would come unto Christ, and d

lay hold upon every good gift and touch not the evil gift, nor tlay hold upon every good gift and touch not the evil gift, nor the he unclean thing.unclean thing.

2828 And awake, and arise from the dust, O Jerusalem; yea, and put onAnd awake, and arise from the dust, O Jerusalem; yea, and put onthy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion, and strengthen thy thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion, and strengthen thy stakes, and enlarge thy borders for ever, that thou stakes, and enlarge thy borders for ever, that thou mayestmayest no more no more be confounded, that the covenants of the eternal Father which hebe confounded, that the covenants of the eternal Father which hehath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled.hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled.

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Be Perfected In ChristBe Perfected In ChristBe perfect (merciful) even as your Father in heaven is perfect (Be perfect (merciful) even as your Father in heaven is perfect (merciful) merciful) [compare Matthew 5:40[compare Matthew 5:40--50 & Luke 6:36 with Alma 19:97)50 & Luke 6:36 with Alma 19:97)Regarding the declaration oft heard in this world, Regarding the declaration oft heard in this world, ““No one is perfect.No one is perfect.””

–– The declaration The declaration ““No one is perfectNo one is perfect”” is the theme of the antiis the theme of the anti--Christ.Christ.–– It denies the power of God, that Jesus Christ is perfect and thaIt denies the power of God, that Jesus Christ is perfect and that we have been t we have been

commanded to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him.commanded to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him.–– This declaration that This declaration that ““No one is perfectNo one is perfect”” speaks against the closing verses of the speaks against the closing verses of the

Book of Moroni and the call to the Lamanites and all who read toBook of Moroni and the call to the Lamanites and all who read to come unto Christ come unto Christ and be perfected in Him.and be perfected in Him.

–– It is not from the Spirit of God, but of that evil spirit which It is not from the Spirit of God, but of that evil spirit which promotes unbelief.promotes unbelief.–– Remember, with God all things are possible.Remember, with God all things are possible.

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::2929 Yea, come unto Christ, and be Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfectedperfected in him,in him, and deny yourselves of all and deny yourselves of all

ungodliness, and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness,ungodliness, and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye you, that by his grace ye may be may be perfect in Christ;perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ,perfect in Christ, ye can in ye can in no wise deny the power of God.no wise deny the power of God.

3030 And again, if ye, by the grace of God, are And again, if ye, by the grace of God, are perfect in Christ,perfect in Christ, and deny not his power, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through ththen are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood e shedding of the blood of Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father, unto the remiof Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father, unto the remission of your sins, that ssion of your sins, that ye become holy without spot.ye become holy without spot.

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Resurrection & Final JudgmentResurrection & Final JudgmentRemember, we will all be raised from the dead and be Remember, we will all be raised from the dead and be brought to stand before the judgment seat of Christ. brought to stand before the judgment seat of Christ. –– Compare with II Corinthians 5:9Compare with II Corinthians 5:9--11 & I Thessalonians 4:1311 & I Thessalonians 4:13--1818–– Compare with Helaman 5:63Compare with Helaman 5:63--108108

Featured VersesFeatured Verses::3131 And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradAnd now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of ise of

God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brouGod, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought ght forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasinforth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing g bar of the great Jehovah, the eternal Judge of both quick and debar of the great Jehovah, the eternal Judge of both quick and dead. ad. Amen. Amen. M

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The book of Moroni, which is the last book of the Book of MormonThe book of Moroni, which is the last book of the Book of Mormon, , summarizes summarizes the very pointsthe very points of Jesus Christof Jesus Christ’’s doctrine, which Nephi s doctrine, which Nephi prophesied the Lamanites would receive in a prophesied the Lamanites would receive in a ““future dayfuture day”” through through the Gentile church (I Nephi 4:19).the Gentile church (I Nephi 4:19).Each chapter in the book of Moroni contains a summary of Each chapter in the book of Moroni contains a summary of particular particular points points of Jesus Christof Jesus Christ’’s doctrine, each of which is s doctrine, each of which is important for building up His church among the Lamanites (cf. D&important for building up His church among the Lamanites (cf. D&C C 29:2c with D&C 2:6 & 3:15a,b).29:2c with D&C 2:6 & 3:15a,b).The book of Moroni was written specifically to the Lamanites The book of Moroni was written specifically to the Lamanites through the pure love of Christ, charity, according to the will through the pure love of Christ, charity, according to the will of God of God (Moroni 1:1(Moroni 1:1--4 & Ether 5:304 & Ether 5:30--36 with Mormon 1:4936 with Mormon 1:49--53). 53). Without charity, i.e. without Christ and His love, we cannot assWithout charity, i.e. without Christ and His love, we cannot assist in ist in this work of restoring the Lamanites to the knowledge of their this work of restoring the Lamanites to the knowledge of their Redeemer and the very points of His doctrine (Mormon 7:49Redeemer and the very points of His doctrine (Mormon 7:49--52 & 52 & D&C 4:1e & 11:4b with I Nephi 4:19).D&C 4:1e & 11:4b with I Nephi 4:19).

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