This weeks reading is as follows:
Sunday: Jarom
Monday: Omni
Tuesday: Words of Mormon
Wednesday: Mosiah 1
Thursday: Mosiah 2:1-28
Friday: Mosiah 2:29-3:13
Saturday:Mosiah 3:14-4:10
Sunday: Jarom
Monday: Omni
Tuesday: Words of Mormon
Wednesday: Mosiah 1
Thursday: Mosiah 2:1-28
Friday: Mosiah 2:29-3:13
Saturday:Mosiah 3:14-4:10
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7 comments:
I appreciate the description of why it is important to preserve the scriptures.
Mosiah 1:4-5 "For it were not possible that our father, Lehi, could have remembered all these things, to have taught them to his children, except it were for the help of these plates; for he having been taught in the language of the Egyptians therefore he could read these engravings, and teach them to his children, that thereby they could teach them to their children, and so fulfilling the commandments of God, even down to this present time.
"I say unto you, my sons, were it not for these things, which have been kept and preserved by the hand of God, that we might read and understand of his mysteries, and have his commandments always before our eyes, that even our fathers would have dwindled in unbelief, and we should have been like unto our brethren, the Lamanites, who know nothing concerning these things, or even do not believe them when they are taught them, because of the traditions of their fathers, which are not correct."
We are indeed lucky to have access to these words in our own language! My parents would not have the ability to read reformed Egyptian to teach me, nor would I have the ability to teach my children in that manner. Thankfully the Prophet Joseph Smith translated these words for us. Reading the Book of Mormon in English is such a simple process in comparison -- and yet, I have not always chosen to study these important messages daily. These verses also remind me that I need to keep my own record of understanding and of the promptings I feel as I study these things.
Mosiah 2:6-7 is similar to our General Conference today.
"And they pitched their tents round about the temple, every man having his tent with the door thereof towards the temple, that thereby they might remain in their tents and hear the words which king Benjamin should speak unto them;
"For the multitude being so great that king Benjamin could not teach them all within the walls of the temple, therefore he caused a tower to be erected, that thereby his people might hear the words which he should speak unto them."
I love being able to bring the words of Prophets and Apostles right into my own living room during General Conference. Today we use technology to gain access to those words, instead of King Benjamin's tower. I wonder if the Primary children would find more enjoyment from General Conference if they listened from inside a tent they helped pitch?
Thanks for your comments, Connie!
The EQ did not get the supplemental reading out Sunday, so I apologize. Susanne Pieper called me and asked if we had it and I mentioned I would post some on the blog. I haven't had a chance to do that - my apologies! I appreciate the call and your comments. I'm glad you get a lot out of it.
I always wonder what it would have been like listening to King Benjamin. How many people were there and how big was the area they were listening to him in? Since there were so many people and they had to write his speech down and then deliver it to those who couldn't hear, it must have taken a long time! Thank goodness for the internet, satellites TV, radio, and microphones.
When King Benjamin had finished talking to his people, "they viewed themselves in their own carnal state." After that they cried for repentance. Sometimes I get that same feeling in my life where people tell me things that I've done, and when I see it through their eyes, I understand what I did wrong. Listening to other people helps me to be a better person.
Well Sister Grimm I know three boys who enjoyed the scriptures from inside a tent. I actually found 3 great resources at Deseret Book Club "Book of Mormon Reader" Monday nights in Zarahemla" and "Book of Mormon Family Nights"
It is true listening to someone else describe your actions, it really brings home any wrongs you may have done. I have to admit how wonderful without the technology of today King Benjamin was very creative to ensure all heard his message. We live in such a blessed age. And yes our family does appreciate the effort everyone in the ward is putting in on this ward reading of the Book of Mormon.
Isn't it amazing on how the counsel of ancient prophets still apply to us today. No wonder it was so important for the preservation of the scriptures. The counsel, the warnings, the historical accounts all bless us today. Every time I read in Mosiah I get excited for General Conference. I agree with Sister Grimm that it is the same thing as what occured with the people of King Benjamins time. Except, our prophet shows up in all of our living rooms. What a blessing to have such access to our latter day prophets. Isn't the gospel awesome!
Bishop
We pitch our family tent in our backyard every October and April and we call it "Camp King Benjamin". Our kids are young, but we are hoping it will help them develop a testimony of the importance of gathering and watching general conference. So far they LOVE it! We always read the story of King Benjamin during the weekend so that they understand the connection. The only problem is that I live in a place where the Priesthood session ends really late--so my husband doesn't get home till 10pm--and sometimes it can be pretty spooky for me.
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