“Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him”

CFM: December 16-22

Moroni 10

 Videos, Podcasts, & Weekly Lesson Material

Media	​Lesson Extension
Scripture Central	Moroni 10 Scripture Study Insights Study Guide
Follow Him	Moroni 10 Mormon 10 Part 1 • Dr. Anthony Sweat Mormon 10 Part 2 • Dr. Anthony Sweat Transcripts
Line Upon Line	Moroni 10
Teaching with Power	Moroni 10 ​Teaching Bundle for Book of Mormon, available on Etsy.
Don't Miss This	Moroni 10
Book of Mormon Matters with John W. Welch and Lynne Hilton Wilson	Moroni 10 John W. Welch Notes
​Unshaken	Moroni 10
​The Interpreter Foundation	Moroni 10 ​Commentary by John Claybaugh
​Scripture Gems	Moroni 10 Book of Mormon Map
Come Follow Up	Moroni 10
The Scriptures Are Real	Moroni 10 (not yet posted)
Latter Day Kids	Moroni 10 not yet posted
Scripture Explorers	Moroni 10 Moroni Exhorts All To Pray
Gospel for Kids	Moroni 10 Gloria Christmas - Light the World Videos
​Talking Scripture	Moroni 10 Show Notes
Book of Mormon Minute, Brant A. Gardner Volume 4: Helaman-Moroni	Moroni 10
Saving Talents: Devotionals & FHE for Children	Moroni 10
Grounded with Barbara Morgan	Moroni 10
Our Mothers Knew It	Moroni 10 not yet posted
Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class, Book of Mormon	Moroni 10 Additional Teachings of Mormon; Moroni's Final Witness Moroni Video Moroni Notes Moroni Slides

Resources and Insights for this Week's Lesson  

The Book of Mormon: A Cultural and Religious Exploration

Congratulations, we have made it through the Book of Mormon! It has been a fun and exciting year, filled with all kinds of discoveries and surprises. I am also a little sad that we will have to wait another 4 years to come back to it as part of the CFM Curriculum, but hopefully this will give us some time to dive into some of those topics that may have peeked some curiosity.

This week's lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation that I prepared for my Gospel Doctrine class. When you open this link, make sure to click on the Notes icon on the bottom bar. That is where you will find the outline for the material. While the presentation contains far more information than can be covered in a single lesson, my goal is to highlight a few key topics during class and provide additional "bird's eye view" materials for those who wish to explore more on their own.

In previous years, when moving between books of scripture, I have tried to provide historical context to bridge the scriptural history gaps. For example, when transitioning between the Old and New Testaments, we discussed the key historical events that occurred between Malachi and Matthew. Similarly, I wanted to use this lesson to offer some context for next year’s study of the Doctrine and Covenants, touching upon some of the historical events that shaped both the Great Apostasy and the Restoration.

The PowerPoint includes summarized notes regarding significant events that influenced the Christian Church’s decline and fragmentation, as well as the political, intellectual, and religious landscapes that helped to set the stage for its later Restoration. While it is not exhaustive and there are many things that I did not have time to fill in, it provides a foundational framework to help piece together the broader historical narrative.

For life-long members of the Church, who may not be familiar with the history of the Christian Churches—and how they were fractured into so many sects— this might help to provide some general background information. In addition, it touches upon the role of various historical, political, intellectual and social events that contributed to both the Apostasy and Restoration. It is my hope that this presentation will help to provide valuable context and resources for further study and inquiry.

Happy Holidays to everyone, I will be taking next week off to spend some time with my family and to get prepped for our dive into the Doctrine & Covenants. However, I did provide some Christmas materials at the beginning of this month, and there is a ton of information already on the site regarding Christ's birth and various Nativity sources. A quick search in the search bar will help you to to locate a wealth of information. May the Spirit of the Season fill your hearts and homes with the Love of our dear Savior.

Additional Lesson Resources:

• FAIR Study Resources for Come, Follow Me

• BYU Study Resources

• Interpreter Radio Show: November 24, 2024

• Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 49: Moroni 10

• Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 49 (Moroni 10)

• The Pleading Bar of God

• The Geology of Moroni’s Stone Box: Examining the Setting and Resources of Palmyra

• “They Shall No More Be Confounded”: Moroni’s Wordplay on Joseph in Ether 13:1-13 and Moroni 10:31

• An Ancient Survival Guide: John Bytheway’s Look at Moroni

• Scripture Roundtable: D&C Gospel Doctrine Lesson 15, "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"

• Scripture Roundtable: Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson 48, “Come unto Christ”

• Scripture Roundtable: Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson 1, “The Keystone of Our Religion”

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Overview

Moroni 10

Moroni 10 is the final chapter of the Book of Mormon and serves as Moroni’s farewell testimony. In this chapter, he invites all readers to come unto Christ and promises that those who sincerely seek truth will receive a witness of the Book of Mormon through the power of the Holy Ghost. Moroni also exhorts readers to develop faith, hope, and charity, and to rely on the spiritual gifts God has given. This chapter highlights the universal call to seek Christ, the role of the Holy Ghost, and the importance of enduring to the end.

References and Cultural Contexts for Investigation, Contemplation, and Discussion:

• Wisdom from Moroni & Mormon

  • Sealings and Mercies: Moroni’s Final Exhortations in Moroni 10

  • Mormon and Moroni: Father and Son

  • The Powers of the Atonement: Insights from the Book of Mormon

  • ’We are Not Cut Off’: Separation and Reconciliation through Sacred Covenants

  • Teaching the Atonement

  • Moroni, the Last of the Nephite Prophets

  • Moroni: The Final Voice

  • Who Kept the Records in the Book of Mormon? (By Lineages)

  • Writings of Moroni

• Seeking Truth:

  • Moroni’s invitation to ask God in faith about the truth of the Book of Mormon serves as a universal call to seek divine guidance.

    • Moroni's Invitation

    • Moroni’s Promise

    • I Have a Question: A friend of mine says he has prayed about the Book of Mormon but has not received a testimony of its truthfulness. Shouldn’t Moroni’s promise always work

    • Negative Questions in the Book of Mormon

    • Elder B. H. Roberts on the Holy Spirit and Scholarly Evidence

    • Austin Farrer on Rational Argument and Belief

    • Reading and Receiving: An Interpretation of Moroni’s Promise(s)

• Spiritual Gifts:

  • The variety of spiritual gifts demonstrates God’s love and the ways He strengthens His children to build His kingdom.

    • How Did the Book of Mormon Help the Early Saints Understand Spiritual Gifts?

• Faith, Hope, and Charity:

  • These eternal virtues are essential for becoming Christlike and inheriting eternal life.

• Reliance on Grace:

  • Moroni emphasizes that salvation and perfection come only through the grace of Christ.

• Witnesses & Testimony:

  • Moroni’s testimony of Christ and the Restoration is a final plea for all to come unto Christ.

  • My Great-Grandmother and the Book of Mormon

• Cultural Observations

  • The Geology of Moroni’s Stone Box: Examining the Setting and Resources of Palmyra

• Linguistic Insights:

  • ’They Shall No More Be Confounded’: Moroni’s Wordplay on Joseph in Ether 13:1-13 and Moroni 10:31

  • What Does It Mean to Love God with “All Thy Mind”?

  • Book of Mormon Citations in General Conference

Major Topics/ Themes	​Cross-References, Videos & Resources
Moroni 10	Moroni Invites All to Come unto Christ | Mormon 8–9; Moroni 1, 10; Title Page
Verses 1-5: The Promise of the Book of Mormon
Around 420 AD Moroni finishes and seals the record. Invitation to Read and Ponder: Moroni invites readers to read the Book of Mormon and ponder its message. Exhortation to Ask God: Moroni challenges readers to ask God in prayer if the book is true, with a sincere heart and real intent. Witness of the Holy Ghost: Moroni promises that the truth of the Book of Mormon will be manifested by the power of the Holy Ghost to those who sincerely seek it.	Test Moroni’s Promise -Elder Scott Receiving a Testimony of the Book of Mormon, Part 1 - Pres. Packer Receiving a Testimony of the Book of Mormon, 2 - Elder McConkie Why Did Moroni Conclude with So Many Exhortations? Moroni 10:3 - “Moroni’s Appearance to Joseph Smith, the Plates, and the Translation: Matthew C. Godfrey” How Will God Manifest the Truth of the Book of Mormon? How Important Was It to Moroni that We Pray about the Book of Mormon? Politeness Formula in Ancient Epistles Moroni 10:4-5 - "Dubbing the Book of Mormon: David Taylor" Moroni 10:4-5 - The Book Without a Name: Vincenzo di Francesca (1888-1966) with Tommaso Cardullo
Verses 6-7: The Spirit of Truth
Truth Through the Spirit: Moroni explains that all truth comes from the Spirit of Christ, who helps individuals discern right from wrong. He testifies that the power of the Holy Ghost will help us to recognize truth and come to know the reality of God. The Unchanging Nature of God: Moroni emphasizes that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and His works are constant.	What Does It Really Mean to Be a Good Person? Moroni 10:7 - "Clicking Through the Book of Mormon: Judy Brummer"
Verses 8-19: The Gifts of the Spirit
Variety of Gifts: Moroni outlines the spiritual gifts given by God, such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, beholding and recognizing angels, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. Purpose of Gifts: These gifts are given to benefit and strengthen God’s children. Exhortation to Recognize and Use Gifts: Moroni urges readers to remember the reality of spiritual gifts and that they are given by God for the good of all, and that they do and will continue so long as humanity will believe.
Verses 20-23: Faith, Hope, and Charity
Faith and Hope: Moroni teaches that faith and hope are essential to salvation. Faith: Hebrew: אֱמוּנָה (Emunah), Greek: πίστις (Pistis) Hope: Hebrew: תִּקְוָה (Tiqvah), Greek: ἐλπίς (Elpis) Charity: Charity, the pure love of Christ, is identified as the greatest of all virtues, enabling believers to become more Christlike. Hebrew: חֶסֶד (Chesed), Greek: ἀγάπη (Agapē) & Χάρις (Charis) Invitation to Act: Moroni exhorts readers to act in faith, hope, and charity, promising that God will empower them to accomplish all things.	Great Faith Precedes Miracles - Pres. Faust Hope Leads - Pres. Uchdorft The Triumph of Hope - Elder Anderson A More Excellent Hope - Elder Russell M. Nelson Gather Together in One All Things in Christ - Elder Bednar
Verses 24-29: Final Warnings and Exhortations
Warnings to Deny Not God’s Power: Moroni warns against denying God’s power, miracles, or the gifts of the Spirit. God is the source of all good. Call to Come Unto Christ: He invites all to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him through repentance and grace. God’s Grace: Moroni testifies that it is only through the grace of God that individuals can be saved and become holy.	Why Is the Book of Mormon’s Historical Authenticity So Important?
Verses 30-34: Moroni’s Farewell
Final Testimony: Moroni quotes Isaiah 52: bears his testimony of Christ and the Book of Mormon’s divine origin. Farewell to Readers: In a heartfelt farewell, Moroni bids goodbye to future generations, committing his words to the care of God.	Come Unto Christ- Elder Scott What Does It Mean to Love God with “All Thy Mind”?

Church Videos & Resources

• 3 Nephi - Moroni Talks and References

• This Month in Come Follow Me

• Games, Stories, & Activities for Kids

• Book of Mormon Videos Images

BYU’s RSC

The Powers of the Atonement: Insights from the Book of Mormon

The Spirit of Christ: “A Light Amidst the Darkness”