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Scripture Block
Mosiah 1–3
April 13–19. “Filled with Love towards God and All Men”
KnoWhys
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Reading Plan
Structure your personal scripture study by following a multimedia, day by day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study.
Monday
- Scripture: Mosiah 1:1–9
- Chart: Benjamin's and Mosiah's Covenant Ceremonies Compared with Old Testament Rituals
- Chart: Benjamin and the Law of the King
Explore Further
Tuesday
- Scripture: Mosiah 1:9–18
- KnoWhy 79: Why Is the Theme of Kingship So Prominent in King Benjamin's Speech?
- KnoWhy 394: Did the Nephites Have a “Holiday Season” Like We Do Today?
Wednesday
- Scripture: Mosiah 2:1–16
- Chart: Treaty–Covenant Pattern in the Old Testament and Benjamin's Speech
- Chart: Overview of Benjamin's Speech
- KnoWhy 80: Why Did the Nephites Stay in Their Tents During King Benjamin’s Speech?
Thursday
- Scripture: Mosiah 2:17–27
- Chart: How Are Acts of Service Related to Wisdom?
- Chart: Three Steps in Benjamin's Logic on Service
Explore Further
- KnoWhy 308: How Are Acts of Service Related to Wisdom?
Friday
- Scripture: Mosiah 2:28–41
- Chart: What Does it Really Mean to be Blessed For Keeping the Commandments?
- KnoWhy 81: Why Do the Scriptures Compare Hell to an Unquenchable Fire?
Explore Further
Saturday
- Scripture: Mosiah 3:1–16
- KnoWhy 520: Did Jesus Bleed from Every Pore?
- KnoWhy 536: Why Did Benjamin Give Multiple Names for Jesus at the Coronation of his Son Mosiah?
Explore Further
- Video: Why Did Christ Perform Miracles?
- KnoWhy 508: Why Did Christ Perform Miracles?
Sunday
- Scripture: Mosiah 3:17–27
- KnoWhy 505: What Makes Mankind an Enemy to God?
- Chart: How Can One Overcome the Natural Man?
- KnoWhy 375: How Are Atonement, Resurrection, Judgment, and Redemption Interconnected?
Explore Further
- KnoWhy 311: How Can One Overcome the Natural Man?
Additional Resources (Bibliography)
Overview
Peterson, Daniel C.. "Priesthood in Mosiah." In The Book of Mormon: Mosiah, Salvation Only Through Christ, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 187-210. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1991.
Gee, John. "Limhi in the Library." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 1, no. 1 (1992): 54-66.
Kerr, Todd R.. "Ancient Aspects of Nephite Kingship in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 1, no. 1 (1992): 85-118.
Ricks, Stephen D. “King, Coronation, and Covenant in Mosiah 1-6.” In King Benjamin’s Speech: “That Ye May Learn Wisdom.” Provo, UT: BYU Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 1998.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "The Treaty/Covenant Pattern in King Benjamin’s Address (Mosiah 1-6)." BYU Studies Quarterly 24, no. 2 (1984): 151-162.
Sorenson, John L.. "The 'Mulekites'." BYU Studies Quarterly 30, no. 3 (1990): 6-22.
Sturgess, Gary L. “The Book of Mosiah: Thoughts about Its Structure, Purposes, Themes, and Authorship,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, 4, no. 2 (1995): 107–35.
Thomasson, Gordon C.. "Mosiah: The Complex Symbolism and Symbolic Complex of Kingship in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 21-38.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Life Spans of Mosiah's Lineage. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 1
Benson, Ezra Taft. "Born of God." Ensign 15 (1985): 5-7.
Lane, Keith H.. "Turning toward the Wisdom of King Benjamin." FARMS Review of Books 11, no. 1 (1999): 18-22.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "King, Coronation, and Covenant in Mosiah 1-6." In Rediscovering the Book of Mormon, edited by John L. Sorenson and Melvin J. Thorne, 209-219. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1991.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "Kingship, Coronation, and Covenant in Mosiah 1–6." In King Benjamin’s Speech Made Simple, edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Ricks, Stephen D. "Kingship, Coronation, and Covenant in Mosiah 1–6." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 233–275. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "The Ideology of Kingship in Mosiah 1–6." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 114-116. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Nephite and Lamanite Kings. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 1:1
Book of Mormon Central. “What if Martin Harris Didn’t Lose all of the 116 Pages? (Mosiah 1:1).” KnoWhy 331 (June 26, 2017).
Welch, John W. “Benjamin, the Man: His Place in Nephite History.” In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 25-54. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Mosiah 1:2–6
Bowen, Matthew L. “Nephi’s Good Inclusio.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 17 (2016): 181–195.
Halverson, Taylor. “Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 24 (2017): 1–10.
Tvedtnes, John A. “A Note on Benjamin and Lehi.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 22, no. 11 (2002): 3.
Mosiah 1:6
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Were the Plates Present During the Translation of the Book of Mormon? (Mosiah 1:6).” KnoWhy 366 (September 21, 2017).
Wells, Anita. “Bare Record: The Nephite Archivist, The Record of Records, and the Book of Mormon Provenance.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 24 (2017): 99–122.
Mosiah 1:10
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Is the Theme of Kingship So Prominent in King Benjamin's Speech? (Mosiah 1:10).” KnoWhy 79 (April 15, 2016).
Christenson, Allen J.. "Maya Harvest Festivals and the Book of Mormon: Annual FARMS Lecture." Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 3, no. 1 (1991): 1-31.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "The Ideology of Kingship in Mosiah 1–6." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 114-116. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Mosiah 1:11–12
Larsen, Val. “In His Footsteps: Ammon₁ and Ammon₂.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 3 (2013): 85–113.
Mosiah 1:14
Calabro, David. "“Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy”: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 46-59.
Mosiah 1:15–16
Holbrook, Brett L. "Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 93-96. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 2
King Benjamin’s Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", Edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
King Benjamin’s Speech Made Simple, Edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Callister, Tad R.. "Teaching the Atonement." Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002): 51-64.
Maxwell, Neal A.. "King Benjamin's Sermon: A Manual for Discipleship." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 1-21. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Maxwell, Neal A.. "King Benjamin's Sermon: A Manual for Discipleship." In King Benjamin’s Speech Made Simple, edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Szink, Terrence L. and John W. Welch. “King Benjamin's Speech in the Context of Ancient Israelite Festivals.” In King Benjamin's Speech: “That Ye May Learn Wisdom”, edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 147-223. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Thomas, M. Catherine. "Benjamin and the Mysteries of God." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 277-294. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Welch, John W. "Benjamin's Speech: A Masterful Oration." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 55-88. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Welch, John W.. "Democratizing Forces in King Benjamin’s Speech." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 110-126. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Welch, John W. “Benjamin's Sermon as a Traditional Ancient Farewell Address.” In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 55-88. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Welch, John W., and Daryl R. Hague. "Benjamin's Speech: A Classic Ancient Farewell Address." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 120-123. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin's Themes Related to the Feast of Tabernacles. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin's Themes Related to the Israelite New Year. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin's Themes Related to Sabbatical and Jubilee Years. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin's Themes Related to the Day of Atonement. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Treaty–Covenant Pattern in the Old Testament and Benjamin's Speech. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Overview of Benjamin's Speech. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. King Benjamin's Coronation of Mosiah. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2016.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin's and Mosiah's Covenant Ceremonies Compared with Old Testament Rituals. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2011.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Benjamin and the Law of the King. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Elements Found in Great Farewell Addresses. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Book of Mormon Covenant Language. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 2:3
Book of Mormon Central. “Why did the Nephites Sacrifice the Firstlings of Their Flocks?” Book of Mormon Central Questions and Answers (January 29, 2018).
Tvedtnes, John A. and Matt Roper. “Firstlings, Sacrifices, and Burnt Offerings.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 26, no. 5 (2006): 2–3.
Mosiah 2:4
Book of Mormon Central. “Did the Nephites Have a “Holiday Season” Like We Do Today? (Mosiah 2:4).” KnoWhy 394 (December 28, 2017).
Mosiah 2:5
Ricks, Stephen D. “A Note on Family Structure in Mosiah 2:5.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 6 (2013): 9–10.
Nibley, Hugh W. "Assembly and Atonement." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 119-145. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Mosiah 2:6
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did the Nephites Stay in Their Tents During King Benjamin’s Speech? (Mosiah 2:6).” KnoWhy 80 (April 18, 2016).
Sorenson, John L. “Viva Zapato! Hurray for the Shoe.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 6, no. 1 (1994): 297–361.
Mosiah 2:7
Welch, John W., and Terry L. Szink. "Benjamin’s Tower and Old Testament Pillars." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 100-102. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Terry L. Szink. "Upon the Tower of Benjamin." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 97-99. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Mosiah 2:9–11
Halverson, Taylor. “Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 24 (2017): 1–10.
Welch, John W., Donald W. Parry, and Stephen D. Ricks. ""This Day"." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 117-119. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Mosiah 2:10–13
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. A Comparison of Nephite Law Lists. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Wright, Mark Alan, and Brant A. Gardner. "The Cultural Context of Nephite Apostasy." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 1 (2012): 25-55.
Wright, Ruth B.. Draw Strength from the Book of Mormon In The 160th Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.
Mosiah 2:12–19
Black, Susan Easton. "King Benjamin: In the Service of Your God." In A Book of Mormon Treasury: Gospel Insights from General Authorities and Religious Educators, 192-202. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2003.
Book of Mormon Central. “How Are Acts of Service Related to Wisdom? (Mosiah 2:17).” KnoWhy 308 (May 3, 2017).
Callister, Tad R.. God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon In The One-Hundredth and Eighty-Seventh Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2017.
Hughes, Louise R.. "“It’s Too Late, Mommy”." Ensign 29, no. 1 (1999).
Parry, Donald W.. "Service and Temple in King Benjamin’s Speech." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 16, no. 2 (2007): 42-47, 95-97.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Three Steps in Benjamin's Logic on Service. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 2:15
Welch John W. “Benjamin's Speech as a Prophetic Lawsuit.” In King Benjamin's Speech: “That Ye May Learn Wisdom”, edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 225-232. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Mosiah 2:25–26
Lindsay, Jeff. "“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 2: Enthronement, Resurrection, and Other Ancient Motifs from the “Voice from the Dust”)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 233-277.
Mosiah 2:28
Welch, John W., and Daryl R. Hague. "Benjamin's Speech: A Classic Ancient Farewell Address." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 120-123. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Tvedtnes, John A.. ""The Choirs Above"." In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 167-169. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.
Mosiah 2:30
Ricks, Stephen D.. "The Coronation of Kings." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 124-126. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Mosiah 2:32
Cramer, Barbara. “Which Path Do We List?” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 24, no. 6 (2004): 3–4.
Mosiah 2:38
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Do the Scriptures Compare Hell to an Unquenchable Fire? (Mosiah 2:38).” KnoWhy 81 (April 19, 2016).
Mosiah 2:41
Book of Mormon Central. “What Does it Really Mean to be Blessed For Keeping the Commandments? (Mosiah 2:41).” KnoWhy 367 (September 26, 2017).
Midgley, Louis C.. ""O Man, Remember, and Perish Not" (Mosiah 4:30)." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 127-129. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Nelson, Russell M.. The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? In The One-Hundredth and Eighty-Seventh Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2017.
Staheli, Donald L.. Obedience—Life’s Great Challenge In The 168th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1998.
Mosiah 3
Callister, Tad R.. "Teaching the Atonement." Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002): 51-64.
Frederick, Nicholas J.. "Mosiah 3 as an Apocalyptic Text." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 15, no. 2 (2014): 40-63.
Matthews, Robert J.. "The Atonement of Jesus Christ: 2 Nephi 9." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 177-199. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.
Mosiah 3:1
Tvedtnes, John A.. ""That Which is to Come"." In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 235-241. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.
Tvedtnes, John A.. "Notes and Communications: “That Which Is to Come”." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 2 (1997): 245-250.
Mosiah 3:5
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Christ Perform Miracles? (Mosiah 3:5).” KnoWhy 508 (March 28, 2019).
Mosiah 3:7
Book of Mormon Central. “Did Jesus Bleed from Every Pore? (Mosiah 3:7).” KnoWhy 520 (June 13, 2019).
Mosiah 3:8
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Benjamin Give Multiple Names for Jesus at the Coronation of his Son Mosiah? (Mosiah 3:8).” KnoWhy 536 (October 17, 2019).
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Names Used for Christ by Major Book of Mormon Authors. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Samuel's Quotation of Benjamin. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Women in the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Mosiah 3:11
Welch, John W.. "Unintentional Sin in Benjamin’s Discourse." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 103-106. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Mosiah 3:17
Book of Mormon Central. “How Are Atonement, Resurrection, Judgment, and Redemption Interconnected? (Mosiah 3:17).” KnoWhy 275 (February 15, 2017).
Mosiah 3:18–19
Book of Mormon Central. “What Makes Mankind an Enemy to God? (Mosiah 3:19).” KnoWhy 5050 (March 7, 2019).
Book of Mormon Central. “How Can One Overcome the Natural Man? (Mosiah 3:19).” KnoWhy 311 (May 10, 2017).
Maxwell, Neal A.. "King Benjamin's Sermon: A Manual for Discipleship." In King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", edited by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks, 1-21. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Millet, Robert L.. "The Natural Man: An Enemy to God." In The Book of Mormon: Mosiah, Salvation Only Through Christ, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 139-159. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1991.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Chiasmus in Mosiah 3:18–19. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Helaman's Quotation of Benjamin. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.