For Our Day

Did Mormon, when abridging the record, carefully select and highlight the formation of the Church of Christ in the days of Alma and Mosiah to correspond with the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this dispensation?

Resources mentioned in podcast:

— "Socialism and the United Order" (Marion G. Romney) (Audio: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/marion-g-romney/socialism-united-order; Written transcript: https://latterdayconservative.com/articles/is-socialism-the-united-order/)

— Homeschool Dropouts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5MLnSlnJQw

What can we learn from the establishment of the Church in the Book of Mormon to better understand the Church’s purpose and organization in our own day?

Does the persecution and driving into the wilderness of the Church founded by Alma foreshadow the driving and expulsion of the saints in the latter days?

In the Book of Mormon, Alma found himself in the midst of a priesthood that had become corrupt. Alma founded the Church of Christ in spite of persecution and harassment. Only through direction from the Lord were Alma and his people protected.

Because of wickedness, the keys and priesthood of God were taken from the earth. The Prophet Joseph Smith gathered and organized the Church of Christ in this dispensation with continuous threats by mobs, jealous clergy, and apostate saints. However, as with Alma, the Lord watched over the Prophet’s life and the lives of the saints until their work was completed.

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! Lesson 21: Joseph Smith & Alma’s Church – Restoration & Persecution https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-21-joseph-smith-almas-church-apostasy-restoration-persecution/

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Throughout Book of Mormon history, there were many prophets killed for their testimony of Christ, but only one is described in extensive detail. Abinadi came among a people who had abandoned the true gospel of Jesus Christ. He taught the truth in purity and plainness, and although taken and placed in prison, he was not suffered to be put to death until he had accomplished his mission and declared his testimony.

Throughout latter-day history, there have also been many who have sacrificed their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ but one stands preeminent above all others. The martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith is one of the principal signs of the times in the latter days. Is this event foreshadowed in the Book of Mormon? Was the mission of the prophet Joseph Smith foreshadowed by the mission of Abinadi in the Book of Mormon?

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! Lesson 20: Martyr: Abinadi & Joseph Smith Paralleled https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-20-martyr-abinadi-joseph-smith-paralleled/

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Throughout Book of Mormon history, there were many prophets killed for their testimony of Christ, but only one is described in extensive detail. Abinadi came among a people who had abandoned the true gospel of Jesus Christ. He taught the truth in purity and plainness, and although taken and placed in prison, he was not suffered to be put to death until he had accomplished his mission and declared his testimony.

Throughout latter-day history, there have also been many who have sacrificed their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ but one stands preeminent above all others. The martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith is one of the principal signs of the times in the latter days. Is this event foreshadowed in the Book of Mormon? Was the mission of the prophet Joseph Smith foreshadowed by the mission of Abinadi in the Book of Mormon?

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! Lesson 20: Martyr: Abinadi & Joseph Smith Paralleled https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-20-martyr-abinadi-joseph-smith-paralleled/

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The Nephites were given the Jaredite history as a witness and warning to them. Their record was recorded on gold plates and translated by a seer using the Urim and Thummim. Why did Mormon include this translation story in the book of Mosiah? Did Mormon foreshadow the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, in the Book of Mormon?

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! Lesson 19: Gold Plates – Warnings & Witnesses https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-19-gold-plates-warnings-witnesses/

Both the Nephite plates and the Jaredite plates contain a witness and a warning of fallen civilizations that formerly inhabiting the Americas. Both records tell of people led out from the wicked, and growing into chosen and righteous nations prospered as few have in history. After receiving these great blessings of the Lord, each nation degenerated. 

Both records were recorded upon golden plates and was translated by a seer through the gift and power of God using the Urim and Thummim. Witness artifacts of both records included breastplates, swords, and the plates themselves. The records were not written for the people of whom it was an account and they conclude describing the entire destruction of these former Christian inhabitants of America in a bloody confrontation near the Hill Cumorah. 

Learn more about the story of Mosiah's translation of the Jaredite records and the intriguing parallels with the translation of the Book of Mormon in our day?

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King Benjamin's righteous leadership led his entire kingdom in spiritual rebirth as his people united in covenant with God. These covenants prepared them for a constitutional republic, a greater expansion of the Church, and the reception of the Jaredite gold plates which were translated by Mosiah the seer using the Urim & Thummim.

Is there a parallel among the signs of the times in our day?

Learn the incredible and moving story of the Scottish Covenanters! During the 17th century, national revival swept across Scotland and thousands gathered to make covenants with God. Like King Benjamin's people, these faithful saints were driven by a desire to become like the ancient children of Israel, and political, cultural, and religious reform spread across Scotland.

Sadly, these covenants required a heavy price—as thousands were persecuted, imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for their faith. However, persecution drove these "Covenanters" to America, paving the way for the Restoration of the Gospel.

Discover compelling stories of courage and fortitude as you meet heroes and heroines including Margaret Wilson, James Renwick, James Guthrie, and others!

As we study the parallels between King Benjamin and the Scottish Covenanters, we might ask ourselves: what would happen if a similar movement took place today? History would truly never be the same again!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-18-covenanters-national-revolution-without-warfare/

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We've hit an exciting milestone in this series! We're beginning the portion of Mormon's actual abridgment in the Book of Mormon.

Are you ready? Let's start by coming to know this incredible prophet, historian, and king!

Mormon is one of the greatest prophets, kings, and historians to live in the history of our earth. An inspirational hero from his youth, he was trusted with the hidden location of the Nephite record at only 10 years old, was visited by Jesus Christ at 15, and that same year was given command over the entire Nephite army.

Mormon's lineage and name reveal he had a sacred bloodline mission to restore lost Israel from the grave. Will we humbly turn our hearts to this birthright brother and hear his message of hope for his broken brothers and sisters today?

How do we unite the Stick of Joseph/Ephraim with the stick of Judah so the "great army" of Israel can resurrect, as seen by Ezekiel?

How do we make the Book of Mormon message relevant for other tribes, especially Judah? 

Why was Mormon commissioned to write the Book of Mormon the way that he did?

What was the Josephite lineage, and why were they set apart to save Israel from captivity?

All of this and more in this week's podcast!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-17-mormon-benjamin-fathers-kings-who-changed-history/

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We've hit an exciting milestone in this series! We're beginning the portion of Mormon's actual abridgment in the Book of Mormon.

Are you ready? Let's start by coming to know this incredible prophet, historian, and king!

Mormon is one of the greatest prophets, kings, and historians to live in the history of our earth. An inspirational hero from his youth, he was trusted with the hidden location of the Nephite record at only 10 years old, was visited by Jesus Christ at 15, and that same year was given command over the entire Nephite army.

Mormon's lineage and name reveal he had a sacred bloodline mission to restore lost Israel from the grave. Will we humbly turn our hearts to this birthright brother and hear his message of hope for his broken brothers and sisters today?

How do we unite the Stick of Joseph/Ephraim with the stick of Judah so the "great army" of Israel can resurrect, as seen by Ezekiel?

How do we make the Book of Mormon message relevant for other tribes, especially Judah? 

Why was Mormon commissioned to write the Book of Mormon the way that he did?

What was the Josephite lineage, and why were they set apart to save Israel from captivity?

All of this and more in this week's podcast!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-17-mormon-benjamin-fathers-kings-who-changed-history/

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Today we are facing an onslaught of criticism against Western culture, civilization, and morality. We are watching the foundations being distorted and torn out from under us. As we go through the seemingly insignificant books of Enos through Words of Mormon, we are going to find answers to this conflict and what we can do about it!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-16-the-war-on-the-west-racial-hate-resentment-against-our-founding/

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Today we are facing an onslaught of criticism against Western culture, civilization, and morality. We are watching the foundations being distorted and torn out from under us. As we go through the seemingly insignificant books of Enos through Words of Mormon, we are going to find answers to this conflict and what we can do about it!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-16-the-war-on-the-west-racial-hate-resentment-against-our-founding/

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In Nephite history there were many antichrists who came among the people and taught their false philosophies. All of these men were cunning, possessing great power of language and charisma. The teachings of Sherem—and later a similar ideology among the Zoramites—can be compared to the false creeds of apostate christianity that negatively influenced the early colonists of America as well as the 19th-century Christians at the time of Joseph Smith. These beliefs continue to cause confusion and incite contention today. Learn about the roots of sign-seeking, gifts of the spirit, the true nature of the Godhead, the Plan of Salvation, and the confusion introduced by the Athanasian and Nicene Creeds!

To find additional resources, visit the For Our Day website! https://josephsmithfoundation.org/for-our-day-lesson-15-sherems-antichrist-parallels-with-apostate-christian-creeds/

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