Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon

Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon central. He offers thrilling and thoughtful insights into the lives of the main characters of the war chapters in the book of mormon including captain moroni, teancum, and captain lehi. While the book of mormon war chapters teach us principles. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon lds talks john bytheway. Experiencing battle in the book of mormon interpreter. In my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Much more than simply reporting these wars like a modern journalist, mormon infused moral and theological.

The war chapters of alma 4363 alone include more than 50 pages approximately 10 percent of the entire book of mormon. There is, unfortunately, only two lessons dealing with the war chapters, and those do not even cover all of the war chapters. Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon. Alma was delivered from the bonds of sin through the atonement of jesus christ. As is true today, warfare in the ancient world took on ideological importance for both sides of a conflict.

Book of mormon war chapters occurs times in the book of mormon. The war chapters have some great lessons in them, once you start trying to see why those stories were included. Richard dilworth rust, purpose of war chapters in the book of mormon, in warfare in the book of mormon, ed. The importance of reading the book of mormon it helps us stay on path to eternal life. Aug 02, 2016 for most latterday saints attending gospel doctrine, the infamous war chapters are approaching or some have perhaps already begun to cover them in sunday school. Blue shortest purple average about 27 verses red longest jacob chapter 5 is definitely the longest. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. I answer the question of what battle was like by looking at verses that show the. Either for teaching the book of mormon or for your personal study, this book is a wonderful resource. Could it be that a book written for our day would have to prepare us to survive in a time of wars and rumors of war, a time when satan is at war with everything that is good. Why are there so many war chapters in the book of mormon. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon. Book of mormon lesson ideas archives teaching children the.

Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. Seminary at six am and youth activities at any time. The war chapters of alma 4363 alone include more than 50 pages. The grim reality for ancient peoples was that religious, political, and cultural ideologies. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon kindle edition by bytheway, john. For most latterday saints attending gospel doctrine, the infamous war chapters are approaching or some have perhaps already begun to cover them in sunday school. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well.

The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. John bytheway has highlighted lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, alma 4362, delving for application to our personal warfare against satan. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1991, 5971. Mormon leads the nephite armies in their final war mormon 16, moroni 9 coriantumr leads the jaredite armies in their final war ether 15 just as ive done with other types of content, i have tried to learn lessons from these chapters that i can apply in my daily life from these stories. By books end, readers will have absorbed 53 such lessons, drawn from the experiences of captain moroni, helaman and their contemporaries. As another sister, i learned to love the war chapters by looking for the lessons found in them. As a matter of fact, if either the leaders of the north or south had read the book of mormon and followed the tactics of young moroni, countless number of lives would have been spared in the civil war. For teachers, the chapters are divided the following way. Aug 31, 2008 the book of mormon is written to all to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, mormon tells us this on the title page of the book of mormon. Lessons from the zarahemla churches religious studies center. I answer the question of what battle was like by looking at verses that show the individual experiences of soldiers on each side. Jun 19, 2015 brother bytheway shows that the stratagems of warfare are frighteningly similar to the stratagems satan uses to ensnare gods children today.

Having names and dates for these wars can help readers keep all of this confusing action straight. This is just a great story with lessons to be learned, and sheds a new light on how great of a leader moroni was. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. May 02, 2018 mormon leads the nephite armies in their final war mormon 16, moroni 9 coriantumr leads the jaredite armies in their final war ether 15 just as ive done with other types of content, i have tried to learn lessons from these chapters that i can apply in my daily life from these stories. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 25 july 5, 2016. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon bytheway, john on. Captain moroni and preparation for war confronting evil.

Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, john bytheway does a masterful job of sharing the main principles of each chapter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By book s end, readers will have absorbed 53 such lessons, drawn from the experiences of captain moroni, helaman and their contemporaries. From the publisher in righteous warriors, john bytheway shows that the war chapters in the book of mormon are packed with spiritual lessons for fighting our personal battles. These notes and letters include fervent testimony, explicit doctrinal teachings, and description of decadence and dissolution. Heres the book of mormon chapters categorized by length. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, bytheway. Mormon and moroni supply the epilogue to the book of mormon, the son drawing freely on his fathers notes and letters.

Although the book of mormon is a complex record, it is still very clear and purposeful. Byu brigham young university is operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. I needed to know the chapter size so i could plan reading sections for a book of mormon readathon. An analysis of alma 44 as one scholar described it, most military events in the book of mormon have both. Brother bytheway shows that the stratagems of warfare are frighteningly similar to the stratagems satan uses to ensnare gods children today. Today im listening to a talk by john bytheway called righteous warriors. The odds, so it would seem, do not favor mormon creating a book intended to condemn all war, while simultaneouslyin the bookapproving of, and even praising, nephite figures who wage it. He highlights interesting observations, minilesson insights and major lessons in each chapter.

Have you ever wondered why so much is recorded in the book of mormon about war. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon righteous warriors. Aside from the isaiah chapters, the war chapters can be some of the most difficult for me to read, especially after having read them many times. The war chapters series is an epic, fictional series of novels blending the compelling history found in the war chapters of the book of mormon with the tactical and military insight of author jason mow. The war chapters of alma alone include more than 50 pages approximately 10 percent of the. A second serious anomaly is mormons own engagement in conflict to the very end of his life. The war chapters a verse by verse break down of how the lessons learned from the war chapters in the book of mormon apply to us today.

The book of mormon is written to all to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, mormon tells us this on the title page of the book of mormon. In righteous warriors, john bytheway shows that the war chapters in the book of mormon are packed with spiritual lessons for fighting our personal battles. The books many lessons are summarized in the final chapter. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon by john bytheway 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.

What we often call the war chapters in the book of mormon give us important insights into how to defeat satan in our day. Lessons from wars in the book of mormon book of mormon study. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon the author of the book. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon by. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading righteous warriors. Aug 03, 2016 the book of mormon is a book saturated with warfare. Byu students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. John bytheway shows that every one of the war chapters have spiritual lessons. The prophets saw our day wars and rumors of war we are involved in spiritual warfare mormon was a military man. Jason gives a compelling presentation about his spiritual journey which led to him writing the war chapters series.

The approximate dates and locations of these wars, along with accompanying scriptural references, are listed in this chart. Brother bytheway also shows the power we can draw from our faith, obedience, and covenants when we face worldly enemies. Mormon didnt put even 1100th of the material he had into the book of mormon, so every verse and every anecdote is there for a reason. Lessons from wars in the book of mormon book of mormon. Lessons from the war chapters in my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Many chapters in the book of mormon refer to the peoples bondage and deliverance both spiritual and physical. War chapters temporal warfare learning lessons about spiritual warfare by dave hadlock. I consider this book to be one of the finest treatments of the war chapters in the book of mormon now available.

Listen to lds talks john bytheway episodes free, on demand. During april, i have studied the wars in the book of mormon. The book s many lessons are summarized in the final chapter. Youth and adults alike will find the discussion, commentary, and application provided by this work to be extremely useful. The book of mormon war chapter headings i have compiled a list from several john bytheway talks and my own thoughts on why the war chapters were included in the book of mormon. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnage the book of mormon shall come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christ the lamanites shall be a dark, filthy, and loathsome people they shall receive the gospel from the gentiles in the latter days. Aug 21, 2006 listen to lds talks john bytheway episodes free, on demand.

This talk is an abridged version of the bestselling book, righteous warriors. Byu brigham young university is operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often mistakenly called the mormon church. While alma 3234 offers many great individual lessons about subjects like faith among many others, we learned in class that when taken together these chapters actually make a great reference to a very important story of the book of mormon. Alma 4363 the war chapters lds scripture teachings. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon kindle edition by john bytheway.

There are approximately 100 recorded instances of armed conflict in the book of mormon. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, scripture study. I needed to know the chapter size so i could plan reading sections for a bookofmormonreadathon. Largey, lessons from the zarahemla churches in the book of mormon. Ive never really understood why people sometime struggle getting through these chapters because they are full of stories and examples that we can emulate.