Lesson 41, “The Lord Esteems His Prophets,” 3 Nephi 22-26
One of the Savior’s hallmarks is his trust in his prophets. From the first days of his public life he expounded his Father’s doctrine from the scriptures in the temple at Jerusalem (Luke 2:46-47; also...
View ArticleLesson 42, “This is My Gospel,” 3 Nephi 27-30; 4 Nephi
What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Many things could be included in an answer, but when the Savior appeared to the Nephites, he declared his gospel to them and said, “This is my gospel….that I came...
View ArticleLesson 43, “How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?” Mormon...
I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus Within the space of 400 years, the people of Lehi descended from inexpressible joy in the presence of the Savior of the world to...
View ArticleLesson 43, “How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?” Mormon...
I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus Within the space of 400 years, the people of Lehi descended from inexpressible joy in the presence of the Savior of the world to...
View ArticleLesson 43, “How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?” Mormon...
I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus. Within the space of 400 years, the people of Lehi descended from inexpressible joy in the presence of the Savior of the world to...
View ArticleLesson 44, “I Speak unto You as if Ye Were Present,” Mormon 7-9
The Nephite Civilization Ceased to Exist Long Before Cumorah To understand the full import of Mormon 7-9, we hark back to that poignant picture of a wounded and anguished Mormon standing atop the Hill...
View ArticleLesson 45, “Never Has Man Believed in Me As Thou Hast” Ether 1-6
Destroyed by the Hand of the Lord Moroni’s introduction to the Jaredite record contains the sobering phrase “destroyed by the hand of the Lord” (Ether 1:1). We are told in advance what befell this...
View ArticleLesson 46, “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled,” Ether 7-15
This week’s reading contains some of the most important examples and teachings about the principle of faith in all the standard works. In the Greek language, the word for faith is pistis, meaning an...
View ArticleLesson 47, “To Keep Them in the Right Way,” Moroni 1-6
Moroni, the son of Mormon, spent the last years of his life in flight from the murderous enemies of the Christ. In a sense, he was making his way toward his Savior, and it was undoubtedly a lonely and...
View ArticleLesson 48, “Come Unto Christ,” Moroni 7-8; 10
By Robert J. Norman Moroni 7 Real Intent In Moroni 7, Mormon is addressing members who have sufficient hope to enter into the rest of the Lord and who walk peaceably with the children of men (Moroni...
View ArticleLesson 1: “Keystone of Our Religion”
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View ArticleLesson 2: “All Things According to His Will”
Please become a Meridian subscriber by donating today. Click here. Jerusalem Divided In 600 B.C., Jerusalem was flourishing, her bazaars laden with precious things from the farthest reaches of the...
View ArticleLesson 3: “The Vision of the Tree of Life”
1 Nephi 8-11; 12:16-18 Even as Joseph of Egypt, his forebear, Lehi was a dreamer. Dreams and visions had shown him the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. Obedience to the...
View ArticleLesson 4: “…Carried Away in the Spirit”
1 Nephi 12-14 Introduction One of the most important things the Lord desires to communicate to us through our readings and studies in the Book of Mormon and in the scriptures in general is patterns. We...
View ArticleBook of Mormon Extras Lesson 1 – The Prophet Who Has Seen Our Day
Meridian has long given gospel doctrine lesson helps. This year we will be adding short Book of Mormon extras to add a specific insight to the lesson that might aid your study. It is a sobering thing...
View ArticleBook of Mormon Extras Lesson 3 – Joseph Smith’s Father Saw the Tree of Life...
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View ArticleBook of Mormon Extras—Lesson 4: Obtaining the Best Gifts from Heaven...
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View ArticleLesson 5: “Hearken to the Truth and Give Heed Unto It”
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View ArticleLesson 6: “Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life”
To sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please CLICK HERE. Introduction The first three chapters of 2nd Nephi record Lehi’s last counsel and blessings to his children. In true Near Eastern fashion,...
View ArticleLesson 7: “I Know in Whom I have Trusted”
To sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please CLICK HERE. 2 Nephi 3-5 Introduction The third chapter of 2 Nephi provides one of the most exciting views of the Plates of Brass contained in the Book...
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