Book of Mormon Challenge

Dearest Family,

I thought it might be fun during this holiday season to be united, as family, in things that matter most. Even though we may be far away, entangled with children to raise, or maybe just a single college student, all of us can share common ground on the Gospel. Here is the challenge:

1. Read the beginning of 3rd Nephi to the end of the Book of Mormon by December 25th.
2. Once a week, (or more if you would like), post on this blog insights or experiences you have had while reading. This will be a public blog where posts can be done, as well as comments.
3. While reading, highlight references to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

You are all welcome to post insights from any topic, use additional resources, etc. Just be sure to finish by December 25th. Remember Elder Bednar's statement,

"One of the best ways to draw near unto Him and to both learn about and become more like the Lord Jesus Christ is to consistently study the holy scriptures—to daily “feast upon the words of Christ” (2 Ne. 32:3).

Please notice that I used the word study and not the word read. Studying and feasting suggest a focus and an intensity that reach far beyond casual reading or quick perusing. Studying and feasting, followed by sincere prayer and steadfast application of the truths and principles we learn, yield personal resolve, spiritual commitment, and the bright light of testimony. Studying, learning, praying, and appropriately applying gospel truths are all key elements in the process of coming unto the Savior."

and President Eyring....

"Our humility and our faith that invite spiritual gifts are increased by our reading, studying, and pondering the scriptures. We have all heard those words. Yet we may read a few lines or pages of scripture every day and hope that will be enough. UAdd a Note

But reading, studying, and pondering are not the same. We read words and we may get ideas. We study and we may discover patterns and connections in scripture. But when we ponder, we invite revelation by the Spirit. Pondering, to me, is the thinking and the praying I do after reading and studying in the scriptures carefully."

May the Lord bless you as you come unto Him in this season where He is the reason.

-Clifford