Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 3

Here are some questions that I need and want to answer to carry out my study:

1a. When will I commit to study the BofM specifically to prepare for the feast? Give yourself a few blocks of time. I have a few hours on the airplane coming up in April, so I'm going to dedicate some of that time to study.

1b. How will I record what I study? I prefer a written journal, but an audio/video record would also be great.

2. What are some specifics of Moroni's teachings and prophesying?

3. What did he want me to learn that is relevant for me and my time?

4. How did he handle his trials?

5. What things made him happy? What things made him sad?

Ask your own set of questions. Make them relevant to the elements of your testimony that you want to build. Remember that great talk by Brent Avery about Sampson a few weeks ago? That was a nice example of how to relate scriptural stories to your own life.

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 2

My first step in studying Moroni is to identify his place in the Book of Mormon and what events he was involved in. Fortunately lds.org has a great electronic resource that takes almost all the work out of this task, so I can get on with the actual study and still do all the rest of the stuff I have to do every day. Try The Guide to the Scriptures. It's written with complete narrative sentences and has hot links, so it's way cooler than trying to use the paper Triple Combination Index and Topical Guide.

Identify resources to help you in your study. Ask your leaders if you need ideas.

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 1

Hey all, I've been thinking of whom I should study in preparation for the BofM Feast. So I thought I would share my process in a few installments, in case it might help you. I was reading the other day about Mormon's concern that his son Moroni would survive the destruction of the Nephites long enough to write more about Christ and preserve the record. Moroni is one person from the BofM who has appeared in our dispensation, playing a central role in the Restoration; so he is the great link from their time to ours. And that intrigued me. Also Sis. Dalton spoke of Moroni last Saturday in the General YW Broadcast, which strengthened my resolve to study him. She said he is a symbol of our faith, one who beckons us to come to the temple, and an example of arising and shining forth because "in a very degenerate society, he remained pure and true."

Remember to be thinking about the character or story that you will study in preparation for the Feast! Your leaders will be asking you about your choices soon.

Lately

Just some stuff that has been going on--bear hunting, basketballing etc.

Please remember to keep Courtney in  your prayers!

Love,

Sophie

Beautiful Courtney

Look at her she looks amazing... Courtney is doing fine I saw her today and she was totally herself just a little tired than you usual... but she is doing really well but still of corse needs our love and our prayers! She would love to see you but just not at the same time...