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The Book of Mormon Insight into The Church’s New Symbol

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Submitted by Kirk Magleby on April 16, 2020.
Cross-posted from Book of Mormon Resources . We are all indebted to mesoamericanist and BYU faculty member Mark Alan Wright for this remarkable insight. He published it in his 2014 Axes Mundi article in Interpreter and shared it with those of us on his 2015 tour of Guatemala. Mark Wright with Tikal Temple I in Background. Photo by Kirk Magleby. Why Did the Savior Emphasize His...

1 and 2 Peter: “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”

Jacob's Dream by William Blake, 1805. Image via Wikimedia Commons.
Submitted by Stephen Smoot on November 26, 2019.
The epistles of 1 and 2 Peter may be comparatively short, but they are significant for Latter-day Saints in that they anchor some of the more unique Restoration teachings to the New Testament. For instance, President Joseph F. Smith’s vision of Jesus Christ preaching his gospel to the dead was prompted, in part, by his reading of 1 Peter 3:18–20 and 1 Peter 4:6 . 1 Peter 3:18–20 1 Peter 4:6 For...

“Swallowing Up” Death in Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and the Book of Mormon

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Submitted by Neal Rappleye on September 3, 2019.
Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, includes a theologically powerful defense of the bodily resurrection ( 1 Corinthians 15 ). Towards the end, he eloquently drew upon Isaiah 25:8 and Hosea 13:14 to express Christ’s triumph over death: Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory...

The unique way that the Book of Mormon is a symbol of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection

The Risen Lord by Arnold Friberg
Submitted by Matt Roper on June 25, 2019.
The good news that Jesus is risen from the dead is a message of light and joy for a dark and weary world. The testimony of New Testament witnesses confirms that he He lives and because He lives we may also have eternal life if we will follow Him. He was seen of Mary at the tomb, and angels declared His resurrection to other righteous women of faith (Mark 16:1–7; Luke 24:1–10; John 20:11–18). He...

Watch: 8 ways the Book of Mormon enriches our understanding of Easter and the Resurrection

Book of Mormon Central video on Easter and the Resurrection
Submitted by Scripture Central on April 18, 2019.
With Easter fast approaching, Latter-day Saints and Christians all over the world are turning their hearts and minds to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Learn about how the Book of Mormon infinitely adds to our understanding of the Atonement and Resurrection. This video beautifully illustrates the Savior's infinite and eternal sacrifice through 16 scriptures in the Book of Mormon that enhance our...

6 ways to prepare your heart for Easter

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Submitted by Jasmin Gimenez on April 13, 2019.
Easter is the most important holiday of the year. While Christmas often gets a lot of focus, Christmas is only the beginning of the story of Jesus Christ. The final week of Jesus Christ's life, often referred to as “Holy Week,” is the pinnacle of the ministry of Jesus Christ and the climax of the entire Plan of Salvation. Easter is the perfect time of year for Latter-day Saints and Christians all...