Water of Mormon Alma baptizing people group there.

Minerva K. Teichert (1888–1976), Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon, 1949–1951, oil on masonite, 35⅞ x 48 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, 1969.

November 30–December 6

Moroni 1–6

“To Keep Them in the Right Way”

Moroni recorded what he hoped would “be of worth … in some future day” (Moroni 1:4). Moroni 1–6 <18> What you find that worth to you? Record what you find, and consider sharing it with someone who also might find it valuable same(2H)

Inspire ++ record list

His Father record list belong Nephites and Jared abridging of Finish Moroni thought his record keeping work is done. <27>Moroni 1:1). Two nation <> both destroyed more nothing. Moroni already see our time (see <30>Mormon 8:35), well he inspired a few more things, that maybe they may be of worth … in some future day” (<33>Moroni 1:4). He know widespread apostasy happen will. People confused belong < Priesthood ordinances and religion > will Maybe he want clarifying details connect Sacrament, Baptism, Conferring Holy Ghost gift and blessings gathers believers group, help each other to right way. Relying who? Thou Christ. Himself set up our faith and support faith. Precious phrases like that help us (Oh I see) thankful that the Lord saved Moroni’s life WHY himself could “write a few more things” (<39>Moroni 1:4).

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Ideas for Personal Scripture Study

Moroni 1

Disciples of Jesus Christ remain faithful opposition ++ continue (stubborn)

Some point ++ people easier be faithful in easy and comfort But Jesus Christ, disciples we must remain faithful even happen we face trials and opposition. Happen you read <46>Moroni 1 , Moroni’s faithfulness straight Lord and to his calling? CL: five list) what inspires you? How can you follow his example? How?

Moroni 2–6

Lord commands Priesthood Ordinances CL: five list must follow His way

During His mortal ministry, the Savior received and administered sacred ordinances, such as baptism (see <52>Matthew 3:13–17 ; <55>Joseph Smith Translation, John 4:1–3 [in the Bible appendix]), priesthood ordination (see <58>Mark 3:13–19 ), also sacrament (see <61>Matthew 26:26–28 ). Happened Great apostasy, today many people confused belong ordinances must performed how? Some people think not need five list ordinances. In <64>Moroni 2–6 , some of that confusion about priesthood ordinances Moroni provided important details clearly up belong priesthood ordinances Wow impressive happen you learn about ordinances in this chapters what? CL: five list Questions ++ maybe analyze help you learn “Oh I see”

Confirmation (Moroni 2; 6:4).Savior HIS instructions in what? <73>Moroni 2:2 teach you belong the ordinance of confirmation? Expand phrase “Holy Ghost inspiration change to cleaned” What you think? ? (Moroni 6:4).

Priesthood ordination (Moroni 3).Which chapter that can help person who prepare receive priesthood? What do you find that would help someone perform an ordination?

The sacrament (Moroni 4–5; 6:6).Note the promises in the sacrament prayers (see Moroni 4:3; 5:2), and ponder what you are doing to keep your promises. Happen you participate sacrament. What can you invite spirit more powerfully and influence?

Baptism (Moroni 6:1–3).In scripture, point baptize require five list. Still follow them? fullfiul How? That verses what mean expand a member of the Church of Jesus Christ?

Since you learned, you change ways imagine(thought) pause >participate,(pause) prepare others for ordinances How? Ordinances supposed follow Jesus Christ’s way. Why?? (Moroni 4:1).

See also “Ordinances,” Gospel Topics, topics.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

young woman receiving a blessing

Ordinances should performed how? Jesus taught

Moroni 6:4–9

Jesus Christ disciples “take care” each others souls

While it’s true that we all “work out [our] own salvation” (<110>Mormon 9:27 ), Moroni also taught that “meet[ing] together oft” with fellow believers can help keep us “in the right way” (<113>Moroni 6:4–5 ). Happen you read <116>Moroni 6:4–9 , ponder the blessings that come from being “numbered among the people of the church of Christ” (<119>Moroni 6:4 ). Moroni explains church what looking like how we that experience help people to have experience

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Ideas for Family Scripture Study and Family Home Evening

Happen you read scriptures with your family. Spirit can help you imagine what principles to emphasize and discuss Family’s need to fulfill. Ideas CL:fivelist

Moroni 1; Moroni 6:3

“Deny the Christ” expand what mean? (Moroni 1:2–3). Can we show our desire to show serve him to end HOW? ? (Moroni 6:3). Some point ++ examples person you know who have this determination to serve Him.

Moroni 4:3; Moroni 5:2

Your family can read sacrament prayers finish discussion belong sacrament more reverence Prayers phrases, your family can discuss and expand phrases meaningful Maybe they can record their thoughts about these phrases or draw pictures >Help them think about Thee Savior Wrote or drew pictures, they can bring to sacrament meeting. Help them focus their thoughts on Him. How you feel sacrament meeting and Savior’s sacrifice (You inform your family)

Moroni 6:1–4

“broken heart and a contrite spirit”? expand what? (Moroni 6:2). baptism we prepare How? After we baptized How can (help us) and benefits?

Moroni 6:4–9

In scripture Include “numbered among the people of the church of Christ”? what blessings ++ (CL:five list) what? (Moroni 6:4). Church we need the Church ? Church FOR FOR?

Moroni 6:8

Repentance< > this verse explains itself repentance expand what? Seek forgiveness with “real intent” What mean? ? (Moroni 6:8). Consider singing a song about forgiveness, such as “<159>Help Me, Dear Father ” (<162>Children’s Songbook, 99).

For more ideas for teaching children, see <165>this week’s outline in <168>Come, Follow Me—For Primary.

Improving Personal Study

Find evidence of God’s love. President M. Russell Ballard taught, “[The] gospel is Itself gospel of love—love for God and love for one another” (“<174>God’s Love for His Children ,” <177>Ensign, May 1988, 59). Happen you read scriptures, you ponder record notes or marking evidences of God’s love for you and his all children

Moroni hiding in a cave

Moroni in the Cave, by Jorge Cocco