TEACHINGS AND DOCTRINE OF THE BOOK OF MORMON

TEACHINGS AND DOCTRINE OF THE BOOK OF MORMON—INTRODUCTION Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (Religion 275) Student Readings . Lesson Title Suggested Readings 1. The Book of Mormon Is Another Testament of Jesus Christ • 1 Nephi 6:4; 13:40; 2 Nephi 11:2–3; 25:17–18; 33:1–2, 4–5, 10–11; Jacob 1:7–8; Alma 33:22–23; Mormon 1:15; 3:20–22; Ether 12:38–39, 41. • “The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion,” chapter 9 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 125–35. 2. Heeding the Words of Prophets • 1 Nephi 1:4–15, 18; Mosiah 11:20–25; 13:33–35; 15:10–13; Helaman 13:24–33; 3 Nephi 8:24–25; 9:10–11; 10:12; 12:1–2; Ether 7:23–27. • Russell M. Nelson, “Sustaining the Prophets,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 74–77. • Claudio R. M. Costa, “Obedience to the Prophets,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 11–13. 3. Obedience Brings Blessings • 1 Nephi 2:1–20; 3:4–7, 15–16; 4:1–2; 7:12; 17:1–31; 18:1–4; 2 Nephi 31:6–10, 15–16; Mosiah 2:20–24, 41; 15:7; 3 Nephi 11:11; 12:19–20, 48. • Thomas S. Monson, “Obedience Brings Blessings,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 89–92. • Robert D. Hales, “If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 35–38. 4. The Fall of Adam and the Gift of Agency • 2 Nephi 2:14, 16, 19–29; Alma 42:6–10, 14; Helaman 14:30–31; 3 Nephi 27:13; Moses 5:5–9. • Robert D. Hales, “Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 24–27. • Jeffrey R. Holland, “Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 104–6. 5. The Infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ • 2 Nephi 9:6–12, 20–22; Mosiah 3:5–11, 16; 15:7–9; Alma 7:11–13; 34:8–12; Moroni 8:8–12; Doctrine and Covenants 137:7–9. • Boyd K. Packer, “The Atonement,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 75–78. • D. Todd Christofferson, “Redemption,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 109–12. 6. The Book of Mormon Was Written for Our Day • 2 Nephi 25:17–18; 3 Nephi 21:9–11; 29:1–4; Mormon 8:1–5, 26–35; Ether 12:22–26; Moses 7:62; Joseph Smith—History 1:34. • Jeffrey R. Holland, “Safety for the Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 88–90. • “Flooding the Earth and Our Lives with the Book of Mormon,” chapter 10 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 137–45. 7. The Book of Mormon and the Bible • Ezekiel 37:15–19; 1 Nephi 13:20–41; 2 Nephi 3:11–14; 29:1–14. • Russell M. Nelson, “Scriptural Witnesses,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 43–46. • Tad R. Callister, “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 74–76. 8. Salvation Comes through Jesus Christ • 2 Nephi 2:6–9; 25:23; 31:2–21; Mosiah 4:6–8; 3 Nephi 11:31–40; 27:13–22. • Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Gift of Grace,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 107–10. • L. Tom Perry, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 44–46. 9. “Seek Ye for the Kingdom of God” • Matthew 6:33; Jacob 2:12–28; 3:10–12; Mosiah 2:20–25; 4:13, 21–26; Alma 7:14–16, 19, 21–24; 3 Nephi 12:27–30. • Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Pride and the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 55–58. • “The Great Commandment—Love the Lord,” chapter 1 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 37–45. 10.Prayer and Revelation • 1 Nephi 10:17–19; 15:1–3, 7–11; 18:1–3; 2 Nephi 28:30; 32:8–9; Jacob 4:6; Alma 12:9–11; 26:22; 3 Nephi 14:7–11. • Richard G. Scott, “How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 45–47. • David A. Bednar, “The Spirit of Revelation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 87–90. 11.Protecting Ourselves against the False Doctrines of the Last Days • 2 Nephi 26:29; 28:3–9, 12–15; Jacob 7:1–12; Alma 1:2–6; 30:12–18, 39–44; 3 Nephi 18:24; 27:27; Ether 4:11–12; Moroni 7:12–17; Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:22. • Neil L. Andersen, “Spiritual Whirlwinds,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 18–21. TEACHINGS AND DOCTRINE OF THE BOOK OF MORMON—INTRODUCTION Lesson Title Suggested Readings 12.Our Need for Spiritual Rebirth • Mosiah 3:19; 5:1–5, 7–8; 16:2–5; 27:24–26; Alma 5:14, 26–27; 41:10–11; Ether 12:27. • David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 40–47. • D. Todd Christofferson, “Born Again,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 76–79. 13. The Baptismal Covenant, the Sabbath, and the Sacrament • Exodus 31:13, 16–17; Mosiah 18:8–10, 23; 25:23–24; 3 Nephi 18:1–11; 20:3–9; Moroni 4:3; 5:2; 6:4–6. • Russell M. Nelson, “The Sabbath Is a Delight,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 129–32. 14.God’s Power of Deliverance • 1 Nephi 1:20; 6:4; Mosiah 7:33; 21:2–5, 14–16; 23:23–24; 24:13–15, 21; 29:20; Alma 34:9; 36:1–3, 27–29; 58:10–11; Helaman 5:9; 3 Nephi 4:33. • L. Tom Perry, “The Power of Deliverance,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 94–97. 15.Becoming Instruments in the Hands of God • 1 Nephi 13:37; Mosiah 15:14–19, 26–28; 28:3; Alma 17:2–3, 6, 9–12, 16, 25; 18:10, 33–35; 21:16; 22:1, 12–14; 23:5–6; 26:2–5, 11–12, 15, 26–29; 29:9–10; 31:30–34. • M. Russell Ballard, “Put Your Trust in the Lord,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 43–45. • Don R. Clarke, “Becoming Instruments in the Hands of God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 97–99. 16.Repentance and Forgiveness • Enos 1:4–8; Mosiah 4:1–3, 11–12, 26; Alma 19:29–30, 33–36; 34:15–17; 36:19–21; 3 Nephi 9:13–14, 19–22. • Neil L. Andersen, “Repent . . . That I May Heal You,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 40–43. 17. The Power of the Word • 1 Nephi 3:19–20; 5:21–22; 8:21–24, 29–30; 15:23–24; 2 Nephi 3:12; 32:3; 33:4–5; Jacob 2:8; 7:10–11; Omni 1:14–17; Mosiah 1:3–5; Alma 5:10–13; 31:5; 37:2–4, 8–10, 38–46; Helaman 3:29–30; 15:7–8. • Richard G. Scott, “The Power of Scripture,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 6–8. 18.Preparing for the Final Day of Judgment • 2 Nephi 9:12–13; Mosiah 15:21–26; 16:6–11; Alma 5:15–21; 7:21–25; 11:40–45; 16:6–11; 34:32–34; 40:4–7, 11–14, 19–24; 41:2–6. • Dallin H. Oaks, “Resurrection,” Ensign, May 2000, 14–16. 19.Defending Religious Freedom • Mosiah 29:10–11, 16–18, 25–26, 32; Alma 2:1–10, 12, 27–28; 30:7–9; 44:1–5; 46:4–5, 10–16, 20–22. • Robert D. Hales, “Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 111–13. 20.Strengthening Our Faith and Testimony • 1 Nephi 15:7–11; 2 Nephi 1:10–11; 9:28; 25:28–29; 28:21–23; Mosiah 2:36–37; 4:11–12; 15:11; 26:1–4; Alma 12:9–11; Alma 31:8–11; 46:7–8; Helaman 4:11–13; 13:24–26; 15:7–8; Mormon 5:16–18; 9:7–8. • L. Whitney Clayton, “Choose to Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 36–39. • Larry S. Kacher, “Trifle Not with Sacred Things,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 104–6. 21.The Coming of Jesus Christ • Helaman 14:20–30; 16:1–5; 3 Nephi 9:1–5, 12–14; 10:12; 11:1–17. • Dallin H. Oaks, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 7–10. • Jeffrey R. Holland, “Preparing for the Second Coming,” New Era, Dec. 2013, 2–5. 22.“Even as I Am” • John 17:9–11, 20–23; 3 Nephi 12:1–16, 43–45; 13:1, 5–7, 16–18, 22–24, 33; 14:1–5, 21–27; 19:19–23, 28–29; 27:21–22, 27. • Henry B. Eyring, “Our Perfect Example,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 70–73. 23.The Scattering and Gathering of Israel • 1 Nephi 15:12–16; 22:3–5, 8–12; 2 Nephi 25:15–17; 3 Nephi 5:24–26; 16:4–5; 20:13, 29–31; 21:1–7; 30:2. • Russell M. Nelson, “The Gathering of Scattered Israel,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 79–82. 24.All Are Alike unto God • 2 Nephi 26:23–28, 33; Jacob 7:24; Enos 1:11, 20; Mosiah 28:1–3; Alma 27:1–2, 20–24; 53:10–11, 13–17; Helaman 6:1–8; 4 Nephi 1:1–3, 11–13, 15–18. • Dallin H. Oaks, “All Men Everywhere,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2006, 77–80. 25.Living Righteously in a Day of Wickedness • Alma 37:21–22, 25–27; 62:41; Helaman 6:20–26, 37–40; 4 Nephi 1:42; Mormon 1:13–17, 19; 2:8, 14–15, 18–19; 3:2–3, 12, 22; Ether 8:18–26; Moroni 9:6, 22, 25–26. • Quentin L. Cook, “Reaping the Rewards of Righteousness,” Ensign, July 2015, 33–39. 26.After the Trial of Faith • 2 Nephi 27:23; 3 Nephi 17:5–9, 20–24; Mormon 9:9, 18–20; Ether 3:6–13, 17–20; 4:13–15; 12:6–7, 12, 19, 31. • David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97. • Neil L. Andersen, “You Know Enough,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 13–14. 27. Faith, Hope, and Charity • Alma 32:26–29, 37–41; Ether 12:4, 8–9, 28, 33–34; Moroni 7:21, 25–28, 33, 40–48; 10:18–21. • Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Infinite Power of Hope,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 21–24. • Richard G. Scott, “The Transforming Power of Faith and Character,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 43–46. 28.Come unto Christ • 1 Nephi 6:4; Jacob 1:7; Omni 1:26; 3 Nephi 9:13–14; Moroni 7:18–26; 10:3–5, 30, 32–33. • “A Christ-Centered Life,” chapter 24 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 297–306.