Lesson for October 29, 2017

Today our lesson was given by Lana Horrocks, a counselor in the Relief Society. Her lesson was on teachings for our time. She began by talking about Kristine Hansen and her beautiful lessons. Today we get to learn about the Book of Mormon from the perspective of Russell Nelson as he told about visiting in Ghana. He talked to the king through a linguist, until Elder Nelson gave his speech. Then the king came to speak to him without the linguist and they spoke about Jesus Christ. Elder Nelson told about Christ’s visit to America and how he organized his church. It is in the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. The local mission president had a copy of the Book of Mormon and Elder Nelson gave it to the king. The king said the book was of greater worth than rubies. Lana asked us to decide if we would rather have jewels or the Book of Mormon. Lana says that she reads daily from the Book of Mormon. Elder Nelson gave us some tips on reading the Book of Mormon. Lisa Anderson told about how she joined the Church at 18. She said that without the Church she was going in the wrong direction and would probably be dead. But she does have the Church and she does have joy and it comes from coming to Christ. Charlene Farnworth said she had to think a lot about her testimony. She would not have as much hope without the Book of Mormon, she wouldn’t understand the power of faith, the plan of salvation, or that it was available for everyone, the organization of the church, that she could progress eternally. She loves the scripture that says we teach of Christ and rejoice in Christ She says she has a responsibility. Another sister said she doesn’t know where she would be without the Book of Mormon because she’s always had it. She wouldn’t have faith or hope, or know about repentance. If we believe in Christ, doubting nothing, we will know there is so much more. Lana said it is a gift to believe on someone else’s words. Dorothy Francis said that listening to Charlene, it was like listening to General Conference. She has had so many personal experiences that come from studying the Book of Mormon. Her favorite chapters are Moroni 6 and 7. If you shall have faith in Christ, you will have power. She said she learned that miracles have not ceased and we can have help from angels. Suzy Sullivan said the Book of Mormon has influenced her life. It is everything that she knew about God. When she went on her mission, she ran into people who had never learned these things associated with the plan of salvation. The Book of Mormon is also the foundation of her testimony of Joseph Smith. Moroni 7:15 With a perfect knowledge we can know what we should do with our lives. How powerful it is to hear the testimony of people we know. Lana gave out sheets with questions about our testimonies of the Book of Mormon. She also handed out President Nelson’s tips about the Book of Mormon telling what it affirms, refutes, fulfills in prophecy, clarifies, and reveals. She gave us time to write the answers to those questions and then asked for people to share. Emily Campbell said she would not have an understanding of how revelation works and how she can access it for herself and her family. She also understands through the stories in the Book of Mormon how the plan is carried out. Heather Cantrell said she would not have the gospel. She said she knows by the power of the Holy Ghost. Another Emily said that on her mission she should always read a scripture from the Book of Mormon to those she taught, because it is a keystone in our religion. Chelsea Jolley said the Book of Mormon is her map, so she would be lost without it. She’s been told all the answers to life’s problems. Lana said she always gets answers from reading the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon helps us know that the prophet is the prophet and we now that Heavenly Father planned for our mistakes, such as Martin Harris losing the manuscript. Even the story of how it is on the earth now is a miracle. It gives us patience to be better mothers when we read it on a daily basis. Virginia Roundy said there is a power in reading the Book of Mormon because it brings that power into your life and makes your bosom burn. Elder Nelson said we receive power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console, cheer our souls. We can resist temptation by reading the Book of Mormon. Elder Nelson gave this tip sheet to us when the talk was published so we can have it. Often the very chapter we’re reading gives us the answers to our questions. Everyone has the ability to receive revelation from God by reading the Book of Mormon. Hellman 5:12 Remember remember it is upon this rock. She feels safe standing on this rock.