Taylor and Tyler explore the beginnings of the translation of the Book of Mormon. From Martin Harris to the lost 116 pages, we gain amazing insights into the divine guidance and molding that took place in the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith during this turbulent time in his life. __________________________________________________ Download our free scripture study tool: www.scriptureplus.org/ Sign up for our weekly emails to receive notifications and more Come, Follow Me resources: forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm __________________________________________________ 0:00 Introduction – Influence of peer pressure 1:08 Historical Background: Joseph begins the translation process 5:17 Historical Background: Martin’s wife Lucy has growing concerns 8:14 Historical Background: Emma gives birth to their first child, Alvin, who later dies 9:33 Historical Background: Martin’s and Joseph’s sorrow over losing the manuscript 12:20 A tragic loss turns into a glorious learning experience. Rebuke is embedded within hope. 15:37 Structure of the Book of Mormon. Small plates added to the record “for a wise purpose”. 21:20 What appears to be a tragedy results in an even better version 23:57 D&C 3:1 “The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated” 27:21 Lessons for Joseph . . . lesson for us. How we can learn wisdom from our experiences. 28:33 Hope and mercy connected to remembering and repenting. 33:00 D&C 3:16-19 “My work shall go forth . . . ” The purpose of the Book of Mormon connected to the Abrahamic covenant. 37:25 D&C 4: “The field is white”: From fishermen to farmers, the Lord uses metaphors to invite men of all skill sets to participate in the work. 39:59 D&C 4:1 A marvelous work . . . .: Word study on “marvel” – defies logical explanation 42:52 Embarking in the service of God with an eye single to His glory: the call, the qualifications, and things to remember 47:41 D&C 5: Connection between seeing and believing. Word study on “believe” –to fully love. Martin testifies with certainty because of the things he has seen. 55:21 Song of Solomon 6:10 quoted in D&C 5:14 56:03 Promise given to those who believe; belief is a choice. 57:20 Martin was faithful to his testimony of the Book of Mormon to the very end. 58:33 Conclusion: As we exercise patience and trust God, we can assist in the great harvesting effort called the gathering of Israel. Timestamps courtesy of Tammy Hulse __________________________________________________ This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this channel is offered publicly and without profit, to the public users of the internet for comment and nonprofit educational and informational purposes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. In such cases, fair use is permitted. No copyright(s) is/are claimed. The content is broadcasted for Study, Research and Educational purposes. The broadcaster gains no profit from broadcasted content. This falls under "Fair Use" guidelines. #BookofMormonCentral #ComeFollowMeInsights #SpreadLightAndGoodness

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