I've been obsessed with listening to you for about a year since i found your seeking Jesus courses. I think you're awesome, and though i would credit my husband to originally getting me interested in my faith again, [i went back to the temple and took out my endowments about 6 months ago.] I would also say you had a giant impact on my beliefs and return to the church. I never really LEFT but i wasn't in it...
I cannot thank you enough for putting this class together for anyone who wants to learn more about the Book of Mormon. I think a "serious study "of the Book of Mormon will need to be tried several times in each of our lives for it to truly take root and flourish.
Forget history, anthropology, archeology, and all Science ... just switch your brain off and pray for an answer 😊 Any manifestation you receive from the spirit is considerably more powerful than any amount of hard, tangible evidence or facts ... listen to the Spirit and don't worry about the throngs of naysayers 😊
As an answer to prayer, I too thought of the quote by President Benson. I know there is great power in the Book of Mormon. I also remembered President Hinkley saying, "every time I read the Book of Mormon I learn something new". While scrolling down looking for whom I felt I needed for studying this year, I saw your name. Going to BYU education week for so many years I reconized your name and knew another prayer had been answered. So excited to dive deeper in my study and learning more about my best friend Jesus Christ. Thank you.
I’m adding something new to my life this year. I’m going to read several verses of the Book of Mormon prior to saying my prayers and going to bed. I’m going to invite the Holy Spirit to effect my dreams. I assume that Satan can’t be there and worldly distraction will be gone. I’m going to sleep unto the Lord. 7-8 hours I’ll make myself available to the spirit. I will have a pen and paper ready for when I wake up. “The young shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams.” “We receive not because we ask not.” Excited to try this experiment with the spirit.
Kye or however your name is spelt: where are you now? What a loser! And yes, I’m far from perfect and still learning about and trying to be more Christlike but for now, I have to admit I can’t hold back from asking, rightly or wrongly, who’s having the last laugh now!!! What a narcissist you must have been and, I repeat, a loser!! The end!!
I've known you for 25 years and cannot be more excited to learn from you. Your gifts and intellect help make you a master teacher. I feel blessed to know you and Lani!
I was just introduced to John Hilton III Master Classes by a friend I have known for about 60 years. She has been lifted and inspired and loves the length of these classes. They are just right for eating a meal, etc. while watching or listening. John seems like a humble, sincere teacher of the Gospel who shares authentic examples and vulnerability from his own life. I love his nice variety of teaching methods and styles. The Book of Mormon is all that the prophets have told us that it is. Partaking of it daily for almost 60 years, since my mission, has blessed and edified my life. Thanks John, for your work and for sharing what you learn with all of us.
Thank your Brother Hilton for your work on this course. I use it each week to enrich my preparation to teach Gospel Doctrine. However, more importantly, I find ways that I can improve and repent and draw closer to God in the principles that you discuss.
What’s a privileged blessing to be able to deeply learn more about Book of Mormon from you this coming new year. I will continue to teach the Gospel Doctrine class in our Sunday School and your guidance will continue to be the BEST support. Thank you, John.
Thank you so much for all of your time, hard work, effort and most importantly, your love of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing that.
Ryan was telling me, yesterday, how much he admires you and how impressed he is with the many great things you have going on with different projects. Thank you (and your family) for taking the time to do this course! I’m excited to listen and learn! -Jessica
Thank you Bro Hilton for teaching or helping guide us to live God’s teachings. I have studied with many people but you are the only person that I can understand and follow
I am super excited to (Re) study the Book of Mormon. This is the only book on this planet that has not only changed my heart, but has changed my entire life. Read, Ponder and Pray is a major understatement. Following that pattern shows Heavenly Father that you are willing to follow Him and keep His commandments. In turn, He will bless you beyond measure - of this I testify to be true.
What a gift and blessing this series is. Thank you for putting this together and for being an instrument in the Lord’s hands to help each of us embark on a serious study of the Book of Mormon ❤
Oh yay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I just discovered this! I’m so happy you are doing this masterclass on the Book of Mormon. I loved LOVED your Seeking Jesus course. I so enjoy learning from you. Thank you for all that you do to help us know and love Jesus better!
John, our family in Kansas City has been following you for years since your weekly 5 minute Come Follow Me videos for scripture central. We are on lesson 5 of the Seeking Jesus course. I am beyond excited to have a consistent, weekly way of being able to learn from you this year! I’m going to share this resource with as many as I can. You are the man!
Thank you for helping me draw closer to the Savior through more serious study of the Book of Mormon. I plan on studying more purposefully, meaningfully, mindfully, and intently this year!
I'm so grateful for all the time and effort you put into helping others (especially me) draw closer to the Savior and to strengthen my testimony of the Savior.
I love these classes SO MUCH!! I listen to them regularly as a podcast, but just had to come over here to comment. Thank you so much for doing these. I have learned so much already!
Thank you so much for your wonderful research and interesting presentations. We are learning so much! The best part: You bring the Spirit into your lessons and that is a tremendous motivation for us!
This is awesome! I've enjoyed your teachings every time you've been on Follow Him & was excited to hear about this Master Class! Thank you! (Side note: I met you last April in Israel. I was in Casey Griffiths' group. You are all such wonderful teachers & guides!)
I love your classes at Education Week! I'm really looking forward to a serious study of the Book of Mormon. I have felt blessings somewhat already. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and insight.
Thank you John for this wonderful insights and for your testimony. I am so excited to learn more about The Book of Mormon with you and everyone else. 🥰😇❤️🇵🇭
Thank you John you are very easy to learn from im looking forward to the lessons I believe if God made man He wouldn't stop communicating with us at the finish of the bible the morals etc are getting worse and because He loves us He continues to speak to us through the book of Mormon so we can continually read it as well as go to Him in prayer
Yay - this doesn't happen often! I am one of the 10%! The True/False question about getting closer to God by studying - I immediately thought, 'Nope - by living it's precepts!' Okay , I got living not abiding - good enough. 😊 I am so excited by this year's Book of Mormon studies and especially this course, as I got so much out of 'Seeking Jesus'. Thank you, John, for all your hard work, your gentle humour and your clear love for those of us who love to study the scriptures. It is a pleasure learning with you.
Just happened on your channel. I am looking forward to this class. I hope you since found the right woman and have had many wonderful dances since then. God be with you and guide you in this new venture. Thanks.
I’m so excited and grateful to have the opportunity to study the Book of Mormon with you. Your prior classes have taught me many things and touched my heart in so many ways. Thank you.
I’ve been really struggling to understand & believe the Book of Mormon. I’m hoping by listening to your channel it will give me the answers I’ve been praying & asking for. Thanks
Cheryl, welcome to the class, please reach out with any questions...my hope is that as you participate in this Master Class it will strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ and you will feel a spiritual power flow into your life as you seriously study the Book of Mormon.
I am so excited about this year's course of study and now I have the added joy of learning how to build and strengthen a strong witness of this incredible Book of Mormon. I have always loved the challenge that President Benson gave the members back in 1986 and and now I have the new challenge to learn even more! Thank you for the incentive and the challenge! Sara
Really enjoyed your insights and knowledge of this book along with your personal experiences,faith and testimony. Many many thanks for sharing and putting this presentation together. God bless you in your work and all your loved ones. 🙏🏻😊❤
I am excited. What an excellent video!The Book of Mormon: A Master Class is going to be an added study guide for 2024 of the Come Follow Me church curriculum. This is definitely going to be one of my, “go to, “study references of the Book of Mormon. Thank you for all that you do. ❤
I just listened to this and am so excited to study and abide by the precepts! Thanks for the engaging and interesting video looking forward to the rest of the class!
Thank you for presenting this information at a slower pace. I found your previous classes and podcasts were spoken at such a fast pace it was difficult to process the information.
John thank you for your testimony! This course will be a fantastic companion for our scripture study, I remember your great example and your family growing up in Redmond Stake.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge and testimony with us. Your studies are a great helpful for the Come Follow Me program. I'm excited for this study of the Book of Mormon (loved the Seeking Christ series).
This is one of my favourite quotations about the Book of Mormon, “The Book of Mormon lives on and on. The life of this sacred record is as young as ever. Like the Bible, the truth of which it establishes, it never dies. ..This never dying book is sacred because it testifies of the Christ and the great truths it contains in its consecrated pages find their way to the hearts of those who live in the palaces of the rich and in the huts of the poor” Elder Charles A. Callis, Church News, April 24, 1937, pg 3
I love everything about this first video and am so excited to immerse myself in this experience. Already learning some simple yet important distinctions ❤
Hi John, I am excited to be doing the year's CFM of the Book of Mormon with you, but honestly, I don't know what it means to nor how to study, and I don't think I ever have. Sure, I read and I highlight passages that stand out to me, but seriously, there is something to be had in just about every verse and in every chapter. So consequently, my Scriptures are always heavily marked. A new year and a Book of Mormon. Please teach me HOW to study. Regards, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺
So glad you're here! That's one of the purposes of the class. We'll talk about this throughout the course, this might also be a helpful resource: johnhiltoniii.com/your-scripture-study-toolbox/
The artwork at 15:50 is inaccurate. The "interpreters" were probablby 6" between the center of the lenses and 8" in total length. They were meant to fit the ancient race of giants (Jaradites) and various sources call them "huge", "enormous", "far too large for the present race of men", etc. The lenses were likely white or grey stones. There is a good article in the Interpreter magazine which is fairly accurate if you need additional information from a church approved source..
Dear John, I'm loving the intro to the course.... But I am really distracted by the quote in the bookcase behind you... and can't wait for you to move your head so I can see what it says about the 'grass being greener '... I'm trying to guess what it is .. and its distracting me ... not to much though ! - the class is so great - I love to hear about the witnesses and how they all remained true to their testimonies... despite some falling away from the church at times.
Hi, thanks for a great video. Is it possible to get a link so I can download the quote and picture from President Nelson? I’d like to print these for my class.
In the description for this video there is a link to resources. If you go to the link for this class, you'll see you can download a PPT with all the videos. You could either use this in PowerPoint or upload it to Google Docs.
This was great! Very helpful in preparing a Sunday school lesson. One thing I found interesting is that in addition to the 11 witnesses, Joseph Smith Jr's witness and testimony is on the next page. In total, there are 12 official witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Probably not a coincidence that there are 12. Kinda cool.
Great video: please drop the stuff about tea and coffee and that a testimony of the book of mormon means you must also believe the church is led by a living prophet today. Those things are not productive to the conversation about the Book of Mormon being true.
@@johnhiltoniii you probably have to have one made. I got it at Hill Cumorah Pageant in pate 70s.. Lived in the South so did get a few questions about it.
Hi Meg, it seems like you are suggesting the Book of Mormon is a cult fairy story. Is that correct? Also, if I may ask, do you believe the Bible to be the word of God?
I've been obsessed with listening to you for about a year since i found your seeking Jesus courses. I think you're awesome, and though i would credit my husband to originally getting me interested in my faith again, [i went back to the temple and took out my endowments about 6 months ago.] I would also say you had a giant impact on my beliefs and return to the church. I never really LEFT but i wasn't in it...
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words...it is wonderful to hear about your journey!
Great work, my friend! I need more John Hilton in my life!
And we are thankful for Bro. Halverson's lessons, too!
@Unshaken, you're the best! Thanks Jared.
Thank you for putting together the Book of Mormon: A Master Class. We love John Hilton III and we love the Book of Mormon!
Thanks so much...I love Follow Him!! :)
I cannot thank you enough for putting this class together for anyone who wants to learn more about the Book of Mormon. I think a "serious study "of the Book of Mormon will need to be tried several times in each of our lives for it to truly take root and flourish.
Amen! Thank you!
Forget history, anthropology, archeology, and all Science ... just switch your brain off and pray for an answer 😊
Any manifestation you receive from the spirit is considerably more powerful than any amount of hard, tangible evidence or facts ... listen to the Spirit and don't worry about the throngs of naysayers 😊
This class is an answer to prayer to find a way to have an Institute experience right in my own home! Can’t say thank you enough.
That makes me so happy! Thank you! I hope you have some people you can share the class with and discuss the principles from the course.
As an answer to prayer, I too thought of the quote by President Benson. I know there is great power in the Book of Mormon. I also remembered President Hinkley saying, "every time I read the Book of Mormon I learn something new". While scrolling down looking for whom I felt I needed for studying this year, I saw your name. Going to BYU education week for so many years I reconized your name and knew another prayer had been answered. So excited to dive deeper in my study and learning more about my best friend Jesus Christ. Thank you.
I really appreciate your kind words, thank you for sharing this spiritual experience!
I’m adding something new to my life this year. I’m going to read several verses of the Book of Mormon prior to saying my prayers and going to bed. I’m going to invite the Holy Spirit to effect my dreams. I assume that Satan can’t be there and worldly distraction will be gone. I’m going to sleep unto the Lord. 7-8 hours I’ll make myself available to the spirit. I will have a pen and paper ready for when I wake up. “The young shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams.” “We receive not because we ask not.” Excited to try this experiment with the spirit.
What a wonderful idea! I hope you'll share how you feel about it.
Kye or however your name is spelt: where are you now? What a loser! And yes, I’m far from perfect and still learning about and trying to be more Christlike but for now, I have to admit I can’t hold back from asking, rightly or wrongly, who’s having the last laugh now!!! What a narcissist you must have been and, I repeat, a loser!! The end!!
I've known you for 25 years and cannot be more excited to learn from you. Your gifts and intellect help make you a master teacher. I feel blessed to know you and Lani!
Craig, that means a lot, especially coming from you! I've learned so much from you over the years and I'm grateful for our friendship!
I was just introduced to John Hilton III Master Classes by a friend I have known for about 60 years. She has been lifted and inspired and loves the length of these classes. They are just right for eating a meal, etc. while watching or listening. John seems like a humble, sincere teacher of the Gospel who shares authentic examples and vulnerability from his own life. I love his nice variety of teaching methods and styles. The Book of Mormon is all that the prophets have told us that it is. Partaking of it daily for almost 60 years, since my mission, has blessed and edified my life. Thanks John, for your work and for sharing what you learn with all of us.
I'm so happy that you've joined the class...welcome!
Thank you very much for this class English is my second language but I can understand very clear the discussion through the help of the Holy ghost
I'm very glad you can understand...I welcome you to the course!
Thank your Brother Hilton for your work on this course. I use it each week to enrich my preparation to teach Gospel Doctrine. However, more importantly, I find ways that I can improve and repent and draw closer to God in the principles that you discuss.
Wow, this makes me so happy that the course has been helpful for you on multiple levels...thank you Linda!
What’s a privileged blessing to be able to deeply learn more about Book of Mormon from you this coming new year. I will continue to teach the Gospel Doctrine class in our Sunday School and your guidance will continue to be the BEST support. Thank you, John.
So glad you're in this class Sandy!
Can't wait. I read 30-40 minutes each night but now I'll b studying!!!!
Thank you so much for all of your time, hard work, effort and most importantly, your love of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing that.
Ryan was telling me, yesterday, how much he admires you and how impressed he is with the many great things you have going on with different projects. Thank you (and your family) for taking the time to do this course! I’m excited to listen and learn! -Jessica
Thanks Jessica! Ryan has blessed my life so much and I'm sure you'll see his influence in this course!
Thank you Bro Hilton for teaching or helping guide us to live God’s teachings. I have studied with many people but you are the only person that I can understand and follow
I'm so glad you've joined the course! Thank you for your kind words.
Woohoo...Yes! Im so glad youre doing another class. I loved ALL of the ones you did on Christ. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I am super excited to (Re) study the Book of Mormon. This is the only book on this planet that has not only changed my heart, but has changed my entire life. Read, Ponder and Pray is a major understatement. Following that pattern shows Heavenly Father that you are willing to follow Him and keep His commandments. In turn, He will bless you beyond measure - of this I testify to be true.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful testimony!
What a gift and blessing this series is. Thank you for putting this together and for being an instrument in the Lord’s hands to help each of us embark on a serious study of the Book of Mormon ❤
Oh yay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I just discovered this! I’m so happy you are doing this masterclass on the Book of Mormon. I loved LOVED your Seeking Jesus course. I so enjoy learning from you. Thank you for all that you do to help us know and love Jesus better!
Wonderful! I'm so glad you found this course, please share it with others! :) Thanks for your kind words about the "Seeking Jesus" course.
John, our family in Kansas City has been following you for years since your weekly 5 minute Come Follow Me videos for scripture central. We are on lesson 5 of the Seeking Jesus course. I am beyond excited to have a consistent, weekly way of being able to learn from you this year! I’m going to share this resource with as many as I can. You are the man!
This makes me so happy...thank you!
Thank you for helping me draw closer to the Savior through more serious study of the Book of Mormon. I plan on studying more purposefully, meaningfully, mindfully, and intently this year!
I'm so grateful for all the time and effort you put into helping others (especially me) draw closer to the Savior and to strengthen my testimony of the Savior.
Thank you for your kind words...and welcome to the course!
I appreciate all the preparation you do for your blog. I learn more from your 30 minute blog than three hour long blogs combined.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Master Class where Master=Jesus, which is the center of The Book of Mormon”… sweet!!❤ Looking forward to it! Thank you!!
Love that!
The Book of Mormon is changing my life
I love these classes SO MUCH!! I listen to them regularly as a podcast, but just had to come over here to comment. Thank you so much for doing these. I have learned so much already!
I'm so glad that you're in this class!
Thank you so much for your wonderful research and interesting presentations. We are learning so much! The best part: You bring the Spirit into your lessons and that is a tremendous motivation for us!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
So excited to study with you! thanks for creating this class.
Thanks for joining the course!
This is awesome! I've enjoyed your teachings every time you've been on Follow Him & was excited to hear about this Master Class! Thank you!
(Side note: I met you last April in Israel. I was in Casey Griffiths' group. You are all such wonderful teachers & guides!)
I'm so glad you're joining in...that was a great Israel tour! Hopefully there is an opportunity to return!
Looking forward to seeing, listening and learning from you too, John❤️🦋
Thanks Sandra!
I love your classes at Education Week! I'm really looking forward to a serious study of the Book of Mormon. I have felt blessings somewhat already. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and insight.
Thanks Marie! I'm glad you've joined the class!
Thanks John ! Thanks !
Im so excited
Welcome Shirley!
Thank you John for this wonderful insights and for your testimony. I am so excited to learn more about The Book of Mormon with you and everyone else. 🥰😇❤️🇵🇭
Thanks Josie Ann!
@@johnhiltoniii Thank you more John! God bless your heart's desires to help people like me to come unto Christ. 🥰❤️
Thank you John you are very easy to learn from im looking forward to the lessons I believe if God made man He wouldn't stop communicating with us at the finish of the bible the morals etc are getting worse and because He loves us He continues to speak to us through the book of Mormon so we can continually read it as well as go to Him in prayer
Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate your testimony!
Thank you, Brother Hilton!
You're welcome! I'm glad you're in the class!
Yay - this doesn't happen often! I am one of the 10%! The True/False question about getting closer to God by studying - I immediately thought, 'Nope - by living it's precepts!' Okay , I got living not abiding - good enough. 😊 I am so excited by this year's Book of Mormon studies and especially this course, as I got so much out of 'Seeking Jesus'. Thank you, John, for all your hard work, your gentle humour and your clear love for those of us who love to study the scriptures. It is a pleasure learning with you.
A+ for you!!! :) Great work!
Thank you so much for this great lesson😇🙏. Book of Mormon is by far the best book in the world!!
Thank you Brother Hilton. I have been trying to learn how to study rather than just read the scriptures for many years.
Sharon I really hope this course helps you deepen your own study...that's one of the key outcomes of the Master Class!
I am so excited for this! I did your seeking Jesus course and it was so amazing! Thank you for your time.
I love this "class"! The purposes of this class a coming to pass in my life.
So glad that you're a part of the Master Class!
Just happened on your channel. I am looking forward to this class. I hope you since found the right woman and have had many wonderful dances since then. God be with you and guide you in this new venture. Thanks.
I’m super excited! Thanks John
Thanks Amy!
26:26 wow that really helped me answer questions I had. Thank you
Thank you for your time and for this class. Looking forward to learning more about The BOM from you and the Spirit.
You are so welcome!
Thank you ! I am looking forward to all these lessons. ❤
Welcome to the course...I'm glad you're here!
We love you! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with all of us!
You are so welcome! I appreciate your kind words.
I’m so excited and grateful to have the opportunity to study the Book of Mormon with you. Your prior classes have taught me many things and touched my heart in so many ways. Thank you.
Welcome to the class! So glad you're here!
Awesome Bro. Hilton. I'm looking forward to this.
Wonderful! Welcome to the class!
I’ve been really struggling to understand & believe the Book of Mormon. I’m hoping by listening to your channel it will give me the answers I’ve been praying & asking for. Thanks
Cheryl, welcome to the class, please reach out with any questions...my hope is that as you participate in this Master Class it will strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ and you will feel a spiritual power flow into your life as you seriously study the Book of Mormon.
Thank you for all your work and time. I’m looking forward to these classes!
I am so excited about this year's course of study and now I have the added joy of learning how to build and strengthen a strong witness of this incredible Book of Mormon. I have always loved the challenge that President Benson gave the members back in 1986 and and now I have the new challenge to learn even more! Thank you for the incentive and the challenge! Sara
Thanks Sara!
So so so grateful to be able to learn from you this year! THANK YOU!
You're welcome! Thanks for your kind words!
Thanks bro Hilton!!! Amazing lesson!
Thanks Dino, glad to have you in the course!
I loved this introduction. The quotes and the persuade scriptures were so powerful. I’m putting together my study and abide plan today 😊
Thank you! I'm working on my 2024 study plan as well!
I am really excited to dig deeper again on the BOM
Thank you John! I religiously follow you! You are a great teacher. Thank you!
Sooooooooo wonderful! We are so blessed and fortunate! 🧡
Thank you! Welcome to the first class!
Great content. Thank you so much for putting this course together.
Really enjoyed your insights and knowledge of this book along with your personal experiences,faith and testimony. Many many thanks for sharing and putting this presentation together. God bless you in your work and all your loved ones. 🙏🏻😊❤
Thank you so much...welcome to the course!
Thank you so much for this class. I am sonexcited for the BoM insights and stidy tools that I can gain from participating this year. 😊
I am excited. What an excellent video!The Book of Mormon: A Master Class is going to be an added study guide for 2024 of the Come Follow Me church curriculum. This is definitely going to be one of my, “go to, “study references of the Book of Mormon. Thank you for all that you do. ❤
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you're joining the course!
I just listened to this and am so excited to study and abide by the precepts! Thanks for the engaging and interesting video looking forward to the rest of the class!
You're so welcome! I'm glad you're here!
Thank you so much for this wonderful course! I’m so excited to learn from you and the Spirit!❤️
Thank you! Welcome to the course!
This class sounds awesome!! Thank you!!❤❤
You're so welcome!
What an awesome class! Part of the latter day work and restoration
Thank you so much
I’m looking forward to study the Book of Mormon. Thank you for the video and explanation.
I’m in the UK and looking forward to studying properly with you this year. Thanks for this course - I’m excited about discovering and learning.
Wonderful! Welcome, my daughter just got back from serving in Leeds. :)
Awesome content I look forward to more
Yay!!! Can't wait to study with you!
Welcome to the class...I'm glad you're joining!
Love this channel and study! Thank you!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Thank you for presenting this information at a slower pace. I found your previous classes and podcasts were spoken at such a fast pace it was difficult to process the information.
Today is January 1 2024
This is the very first thing i subscribed and listen to.
This is great im going to recommend it to my friends.
Wonderful! Welcome to the course! :)
Ha ha, I'm reading this on December 31 2023~!
John thank you for your testimony! This course will be a fantastic companion for our scripture study, I remember your great example and your family growing up in Redmond Stake.
Thank you for your kind words...I love the Redmond Stake!! :)
Maraming salamat!!! Thank you so much in pilipino.😊
You're welcome! So happy you are hear from the Philippines!
You have some really great analogies in this lesson. Nice !
Thank you so much!
Marvelous! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge and testimony with us. Your studies are a great helpful for the Come Follow Me program. I'm excited for this study of the Book of Mormon (loved the Seeking Christ series).
Wonderful, welcome to the course!
Well done! Thank you
Thank you for your kind words!
This is one of my favourite quotations about the Book of Mormon, “The Book of Mormon lives on and on. The life of this sacred record is as young as ever. Like the Bible, the truth of which it establishes, it never dies. ..This never dying book is sacred because it testifies of the Christ and the great truths it contains in its consecrated pages find their way to the hearts of those who live in the palaces of the rich and in the huts of the poor”
Elder Charles A. Callis, Church News, April 24, 1937, pg 3
I wasn't familiar with that quote...thank you for sharing it!
I love everything about this first video and am so excited to immerse myself in this experience. Already learning some simple yet important distinctions ❤
I'm so glad that you're already finding value in the class!
The Book of Mormon is the True! I just hope that I can be true to His words in the Book of Mormon.
Amen!
I wish I was as righteous as you
The promises are there. The question each of us must ask is if we are willing to do what it takes to receive the blessings?
Hi John, I am excited to be doing the year's CFM of the Book of Mormon with you, but honestly, I don't know what it means to nor how to study, and I don't think I ever have. Sure, I read and I highlight passages that stand out to me, but seriously, there is something to be had in just about every verse and in every chapter. So consequently, my Scriptures are always heavily marked. A new year and a Book of Mormon. Please teach me HOW to study. Regards, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺
So glad you're here! That's one of the purposes of the class. We'll talk about this throughout the course, this might also be a helpful resource: johnhiltoniii.com/your-scripture-study-toolbox/
The artwork at 15:50 is inaccurate. The "interpreters" were probablby 6" between the center of the lenses and 8" in total length. They were meant to fit the ancient race of giants (Jaradites) and various sources call them "huge", "enormous", "far too large for the present race of men", etc. The lenses were likely white or grey stones. There is a good article in the Interpreter magazine which is fairly accurate if you need additional information from a church approved source..
I shall study as well
Dear John, I'm loving the intro to the course.... But I am really distracted by the quote in the bookcase behind you... and can't wait for you to move your head so I can see what it says about the 'grass being greener '... I'm trying to guess what it is .. and its distracting me ... not to much though ! - the class is so great - I love to hear about the witnesses and how they all remained true to their testimonies... despite some falling away from the church at times.
Haha, I'll display it better in a future class! :) "The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's green where you water it!"
I'm really looking forward to be studying 📖 with you
Love last study of Getting to know Jesus Christ more❤ 18:59
Welcome to the course!
Thank you for your insights! 🙏🫶
I like your presentation thanks ❤
You're welcome 😊
Hi, thanks for a great video. Is it possible to get a link so I can download the quote and picture from President Nelson? I’d like to print these for my class.
In the description for this video there is a link to resources. If you go to the link for this class, you'll see you can download a PPT with all the videos. You could either use this in PowerPoint or upload it to Google Docs.
This was great! Very helpful in preparing a Sunday school lesson. One thing I found interesting is that in addition to the 11 witnesses, Joseph Smith Jr's witness and testimony is on the next page. In total, there are 12 official witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Probably not a coincidence that there are 12. Kinda cool.
Love this! Plus there are additional witnesses, such as Mary Whitmer!
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Great video: please drop the stuff about tea and coffee and that a testimony of the book of mormon means you must also believe the church is led by a living prophet today. Those things are not productive to the conversation about the Book of Mormon being true.
Your title used to be a bumper sticker in the 70s. "Read the Book of Mormon. It can change your life"
I need that bumper sticker!
@@johnhiltoniii you probably have to have one made. I got it at Hill Cumorah Pageant in pate 70s.. Lived in the South so did get a few questions about it.
Hi John, will this follow along with the Come Follow Me programming?
Yes, it will!
@@johnhiltoniii Good to know! Thank you!
Everyone loves a good cult fairy story
Hi Meg, it seems like you are suggesting the Book of Mormon is a cult fairy story. Is that correct? Also, if I may ask, do you believe the Bible to be the word of God?
Did I miss the explanation of the 4 patterns of prayer (how prophets pray)? Can some help with a time stamp?
See the "digging deeper" section here: johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-3-1-nephi-1-5-now-i-know/
@johnhiltoniii I found the link but wondered if there was an explanation of the 4 different patterns.
Hank and John sent me…
They are the best! :)