Book of mormon lesson 1 the keystone of our religion ezra taft benson

President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Travelers on the highway between logan, utah, and whitney. The spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. To help us understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign cr, november 1986, p. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov.

It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. Outlined by lesson 1 lds mormon gospel doctrine class web. President ezra taft benson explains why the book of mormon is that. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon keystone of our religion, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. Mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. Looking for more insights on how to teach this lesson or have some questions. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes away, and cannot stand scrutiny. President ezra taft benson explained, 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 in conference report, oct. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. In chapter 9 we discussed how the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion holding everything together and giving us clarity.

If one wants to get close to god, he can do it by reading the book of mormon. As you introduce the chapter, and throughout the lesson, work. Yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religionthe keystone of our testimony, the keystone of our doctrine, and the keystone in the witness of our lord and savior. 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. See president ezra taft benson s talk, the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion classic talks series. 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. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The keystone of our religion i would like to discuss one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion classic talks series benson, ezra taft on.

Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. Get a head start on the new year of gospel doctrine lessons with helpful. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book.

Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon we understand more the greatness of the power that can come into our lives through a study of it and our charge to share it. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Today, the study of the book of mormon serves as the foundation for a students religious instruction at brigham young university. Joseph fielding smith, teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. What lesson can i learn from that to help me live in this day and age. Probably no other christian faith in the world is so familiar with the architectural feature of the keystone in an arch as are the latterday saints. 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. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. All things according to his will, 1 nephi 17 book of mormon gospel doctrine class. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. To help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god.

The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. The second great reason why we must make the book of mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. Dec 27, 2011 joseph smith once 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 see the introduction to the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. I will generally follow the sunday school manual in my lessons. Welcome to a new year of gospel doctrine and with it, a new manual focusing on the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion see l1 study guide purpose. Lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion slideshare. President nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of.

Jan 03, 2016 why do you think joseph smith called the book of mormon the keystone of our religion. Since, as the prophet joseph smith said, the book of mormon, is the keystone of our religion, we think it should be taught to every student. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Why do you think joseph smith called the book of mormon the keystone of our religion. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Ezra taft benson said that the book of mormon is the keystone in at. That means it is not just something we read, it not just something we sometimes talk about, but it is something that if it was taken away, wed lose our direction and purpose. The keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson from ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning, salt lake city. A study of this lesson will help us understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.

The book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. Jan 01, 2012 he testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Further explaining the book of mormons role as the keystone of our religion in his. Introduction and testimony president ezra taft bensons landmark sermon entitled the book of mormon keystone of our religion was given at the october 1986 general conference and can be found in the november 1986 ensign.

He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. Fortunately, we have the lords opinion of the book of mormon to back up president bensons claims of its importance. Jan 20, 2015 the book of mormon is our spiritual taproot. President ezra taft benson explains why the book of mormon is that essential keystone. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine. There are three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit.

What is the condemnation of which verses 5657 speak. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference. Nov 20, 2015 when you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance ezra taft benson, in conference report, oct. The doctrine and covenants is a glorious book of scripture given directly to our generation.

I consider your presence in this cyberspace sunday school at ldsliving to be a serious stewardship. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Dec 31, 2011 sunday school bonanza is a brief digest of a forthcoming gospel doctrine lesson. That is one of the things i love most about the scriptures. 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. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Apr 28, 2015 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. 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.