Moroni 9-10
To be discussed May 10
1. Read Moroni 9:1-6.
NOTE: This is the second epistle of Mormon to his son Moroni.) What was Mormon's dilemma in preaching to his people? Why did he continue to labor diligently?
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2. Read Moroni 9:7-17, also read Mormon 2:9 (for a reminder about the identity of the "Aaron" mentioned in Moroni 9:17.)
Considering the atrocities perpetrated on both sides, how would you answer Mormon's questions from Moroni 9:11-14?
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BONUS: How can we avoid apostasy and wickedness in our lives?
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3. Read Moroni 9:18-26.
From Moroni 9:18, what two things did Mormon say his people lacked? How are these two things restated in Moroni 9:20? What was Mormon's desire for his son?
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4. Read Moroni 10:1-7.
To whom did Moroni address this part of his record? List three things Moroni exhorted his readers to DO in Moroni 10:3 and the one thing he exhorted them to do in Moroni 10:4. What was his promise to all who did as he asked?
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5. Read Moroni 10:8-18.
Why are we given spiritual gifts? How do these gifts come? What two things does Moroni exhort us to do in Moroni 10:8 and 18?
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6. Read Moroni 10:19-29.
What is our state if we are without hope? To whom did Moroni address his remarks beginning in Moroni 10:24? When will we see him and how will we know his record is true?
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7. Read Moroni 10:30-34.
List all the things Moroni exhorts us to do in Moroni 10:30-34. What do these exhortations have to do with how we keep our covenants?
Links to Related Articles:
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"Cultivating Divine Attributes," Joseph B. Wirthlin, November 1998 Ensign
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"Be Strong and of a Good Courage," Thomas S. Monson, May 2014 Ensign
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"Be Ye Therefore Perfect - Eventually," Jeffrey R. Holland, November 2017 Ensign
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"The Truth of All Things," David F. Evans, November 2017 Ensign
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"Our Father's Glorious Plan," Waterford T. Clayton, May 2017 Ensign
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"Look to the Book, Look to the Lord," Gary E. Stevenson, November 2016 Ensign
Related Articles from Book of Mormon Central:
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How will God manifest the truth of the Book of Mormon?
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How important was it to Moroni that we pray about the Book of Mormon?
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How did the Book of Mormon help the early Saints understand spiritual gifts?