Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. The whole book of mormon in 15 verses via gentlyhewstone. By this time i was truly convinced that their doctrine was from god and on the next morning i went for it and was baptized it was on the fifteenth of december and they had to cut the ice to baptize me. In the first chapter of the book of mormon, nephi promises to show us the lords tender mercies.
The lords tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, lovingkindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the lord jesus christ. How can we be delivered through the lords tender mercies. Rather, you and i ultimately determine if we are chosen. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south. Mighty even unto the power of deliverance messages of. But behold, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith. Mighty even unto the power of deliverance messages of the. Nov 10, 2014 the lords tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, lovingkindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the lord jesus christ. Faithfulness and obedience enable us to receive these important gifts, and frequently the lords timing helps us to recognize them.
But behold, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender. This nephi was raised in jerusalem at the heart of the jewish nation. Tender mercies, turning of hearts, and restoration of authority journal title. Latterday saint charities, the humanitarian arm of the church, has. Bednar born june 15, 1952 was serving as the president of byuidaho when he was called and sustained as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles in october 2004. While preaching the gospel in ohio, lorenzo had a dream one night in which he saw an angry mob attacking him in a schoolhouse. The lords mercies to us include personal blessings of strength, loving kindness, guidance, and many other spiritual gifts. Jul 05, 2018 in the old testament, the phrase tender mercies is used repeatedly and almost exclusively in the psalms.
In the book of mormon, faithful peoples gave animal sacrifices as tokens of their gratitude. We must keep in mind who jesus was before he was born. Although expressions such as tender mercies can be. They are there when nephi goes to get the brass plates from guarded city and guarded palace. Gratitude for god in times of great trial is a major theme of the book of mormon. Tender mercies, turning of hearts, and restoration of authority journal title journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture. Bednar, the tender mercies of the lord, ensign or liahona, may 2005, 99100. Repentance and forgiveness of sins and peace of conscience are examples of the tender mercies of the lord. Then, last year, my daughter gave me a bird identification book and i started really looking at the birds that perched on my feeder.
Old testament psalms in the book of mormon religious. We are going to talk a little bit about that in just a second, because we have some. His father, lehi, was one who earnestly sought the god of abraham, isaac, and jacob who the people of the jewish nation professed to worship. Tender mercies are personalized blessings from god. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intellectual reserve, inc. Jun 12, 2017 although expressions such as tender mercies can be found elsewhere in both the bible and the book of mormon, these two passages are the only ones which contain in the same verse both have mercy uponon me and according unto the multitude of thyhis tender mercies. And when the jews heard these things they were angry with him. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The lords tender mercies do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence.
We should not underestimate or overlook the power of the lords tender mercies david a. Dec 14, 2020 the central purpose of the book of mormon is to show all who may read it the tender mercies of god and to convince all that jesus is the christ, the son of god. Jun 10, 2014 the lords tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, lovingkindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the lord jesus christ. But behold, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the. The point of the book of mormon ive always missed breanna. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints message. The tender mercies of the lord all things according to his will the purpose of the book of mormon the lord supportsprotectsempowers those he has chosen. Aug 01, 2018 the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture.
Aug 29, 20 lately i have been reflecting a lot on the tender mercies of the lord, so when i saw this yesterday i saved it onto my computer. Why do biblical psalms of lament show up in the book of mormon. The tender mercies of the lord 1 nephi chapter 1 the book. You may want to write on the board the tender mercies elder bednar listed. A gospel more about the book of mormon more about the restoration and they held meetings and many people came from the community, sarah says. Nephi boldly stated, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them. The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Tender mercies is a 1983 american drama film directed by bruce beresford. Since last october, i have reflected repeatedly upon the phrase, the tender mercies of the lord. From a simple hello from a stranger, or a scripture that you just so happen to read. For example, alma, benjamin, and jacob all addressed this topic. The churchs largest humanitarian effort ever spotlighted in latest latterday saint charities annual report newsroom of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the humanitarian efforts of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints increased in 2020 due in part to its global response to the covid19 pandemic. For instance, as you have reflected frequently upon this verse from the book of mormon. Three thanksgiving lessons from the book of mormon book.
Because all of gods children have an inborn ability to discern between right and wrong see moroni 7. But if we dont want to miss out on the more subtle ones or the vast variety that are already in our lives, we need to actively watch. Tender mercies and miracles history of the saints was live. Today, as christ commanded, we are to sincerely offer up ourselves to the lord, by giving him our humble heart, completely willing to give generously of our time and talents in serving our fellow man. For this reason nephi could appropriately add that. The tender mercies of the lord by elder bednar youtube. They are there when nephi goes to get the brass plates from. Ask students to turn to the statement by elder david a. In the first chapter of the book of mormon, nephi describes a series of revelations which his father lehi received.
The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. Holland taught, in some ways the book of mormon is one long. The tender mercies of the lord, general conference, april 2005. Dec 16, 2016 readers who soberly reflect upon the stories of divine guidance and profound conversion found in the book of mormon will better recognize the many types of tender mercies and the reality of personal revelations that can lead to their own personal testimonies. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Mar 02, 2019 what are the tender mercies of the lord. I think of tender mercies as the small blessings we receive each day. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mar 24, 2021 the tender mercies of the lord are available to all of us andthe redeemer of israel is eager to bestow such gifts upon us. But behold, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance 1 nephi 1. Tender mercies arent hard to find in the book of mormon and church history. Three thanksgiving lessons from the book of mormon meridian. This is a special edition, obviously, because were not at the chalkboard.
The title page of the book of mormon written somewhere around 400 a. Nov 12, 2020 gratitude for god in times of great trial is a major theme of the book of mormon. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture volissue date. History of the saints tender mercies and miracles facebook. In response, they mock him, threaten him, and try to kill him. August 19, 2020 in this fb fireside glenn will talk about those who have received and known of the lords goodness and mercy in their own lives. Nov 08, 2020 another of the earliest direct messages in the book of mormon comes from the writings of nephi. Three thanksgiving lessons from the book of mormon. Well because of my recent reflection i can see now, today during my scripture study i felt inspired to start the book of mormon from the beginning, rather than study specific topics like i have been.
Aug 31, 2012 this verse promises that because of our faith, we will have the tender mercies of the lord upon us. The screenplay by horton foote focuses on mac sledge, a recovering alcoholic country music singer who seeks to turn his life around through his relationship with a young widow and her son in rural texas. The book of mormon opens with nephis promise to show us that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith 1 nephi 1. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures lifey. The book of mormon itself explains how the tender mercies of the lord are provided to those that come unto the god of israel. The lord had a plan when martin harris lost the 116 pages. Oct 04, 20 the jews, the lost tribes, and others that were scattered such as the entire populations of people in the book of mormon, who are all israelites, are gods covenant people and the entire book is written for them.
The tender mercies of the lord latterday saints channel. The faithful men and women in that sacred text teach readers that gratitude can be felt even in the worst of times. Have a family member read the story of moses and the israelites receiving manna from the lord exodus 16. Bednar, i am a child of god, nephi, personal experience, scripture study, tender mercies, testimony builder 2 comments follow blog receive email updates with new posts. In my religion, the book of mormon complements the bible and helps to further explain its teachings, as well as to provide a fulness of the everlasting gospel by telling all. To be or to become chosen is not an exclusive status conferred upon us. To commemorate this exciting anniversary, michael is releasing a new collection of six albums, sold separately or as a commemorative boxed set. May 09, 2020 tender mercies, like my backyard birds, are often small. Tender mercies are personalized blessings from god deseret news.
But behold i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their. Tender mercies, turning of hearts, and restoration of authority david l. Psalm 51 has several other words and phrases that are. The tender mercies of the lord 1 nephi chapter 1 the. How will god manifest the truth of the book of mormon. In the books final chapter, moroni instructs the reader to remember how merciful the lord hath been. And the persistence and the fortitude that enable us to press forward with cheerfulness through physical limitations and spiritual difficulties are examples of the tender mercies of the lord. Mar 05, 2019 we should not underestimate or overlook the power of the lords tender mercies david a. Near the conclusion of the singing, to my mind came this verse from the book of mormon. Lehi learns that his city, jerusalem will be destroyed, and he attempts to warn the people of the city. The book closes with a similar message from moroni as he prepared to seal up the records.
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