COME FOLLOW ME – Book of Mormon lesson activities – JANUARY (week 1) TOPIC: “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” For Primary, Sunday School, Youth Doctrinal Class, and family scripture study (Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon)

Introduction to the Book of Mormon; “The Testimony of Three Witnesses”; “The Testimony of Eight Witnesses”

I can be a witness of the Book of Mormon.

The Holy Ghost can testify to you that the Book of Mormon is true, even though you haven’t seen the gold plates as the Three Witnesses and Eight Witnesses did. As you read their words, think about how their testimonies strengthen yours.

What inspires you about the way these witnesses shared their testimony of the Book of Mormon? Ponder how you can share your testimony of the Book of Mormon—especially its witness of Jesus Christ. For example, imagine that you’re talking to a friend who has never heard of the Book of Mormon before. What would you tell him or her about it? How would you try to inspire your friend to read it? Consider reviewing the Introduction to the Book of Mormon. You might find details there that would be useful to share with your friend. The following videos might also give you ideas:

“Book of Mormon Introduction”
“What Is the Book of Mormon? A 60-Second Overview”
“A Book of Mormon Story”
Consider making a list of things you would share with a friend about the Book of Mormon. Try sharing the Book of Mormon using the Book of Mormon app.

See also Ronald A. Rasband, “This Day,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 25–28; Gospel Topics, “Book of Mormon,” Gospel Library; “An Angel from on High,” Hymns, no. 13.

IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN

“The Testimony of Three Witnesses”; “The Testimony of Eight Witnesses”

I can be a witness of the Book of Mormon.
To help your children understand what it means to be a witness, you could describe to them something you have seen that they haven’t. Then let them do the same for you. This could lead to a conversation about the 11 people who saw the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. As you read the testimonies together, you could talk about why these witnesses wanted other people to know about their testimonies. Who do we want to tell about the Book of Mormon?

“The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith”

The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was a miracle.

If someone asked you where the Book of Mormon came from, what would you say? How would you describe God’s involvement in giving us the Book of Mormon? As you read Joseph Smith’s testimony, pay attention to how he described it. Based on what you read, how do you think God feels about the importance of the Book of Mormon?

See also Ulisses Soares, “The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 32–35; Saints, vol. 1, The Standard of Truth, 21–30; Gospel Topics Essays, “Book of Mormon Translation,” Gospel Library.

IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN

“The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith”

The Book of Mormon was given to us by the power of God.

To help your children learn how God gave us the Book of Mormon, you could read parts of “The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith” to them. You might also use “Chapter 1: How We Got the Book of Mormon” (in Book of Mormon Stories, 2–4). Your children might also enjoy acting out the story a few times.