As we study the book of mormon during the 2016 sunday school curriculum, the war chapters are the focus of at least two lessons, and matters of warfare touch upon countless other lessons. The book s many lessons are summarized in the final chapter. Much more than simply reporting these wars like a modern journalist, mormon infused moral and theological. Brother bytheway also shows the power we can draw from our faith, obedience, and covenants when we face worldly enemies. The grim reality for ancient peoples was that religious, political, and cultural ideologies were frequently enforced through war. As is true today, warfare in the ancient world took on ideological importance for both sides of a conflict. Why are there so many war chapters in the book of mormon. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, bytheway. 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.
Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, john bytheway does a masterful job of sharing the main principles of each chapter. I consider this book to be one of the finest treatments of the war chapters in the book of mormon now available. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. During april, i have studied the wars in 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. Experiencing battle in the book of mormon interpreter. This talk is an abridged version of the bestselling book, righteous warriors. 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. Byu brigham young university is operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often mistakenly called the mormon church. I needed to know the chapter size so i could plan reading sections for a book of mormon readathon. 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. I answer the question of what battle was like by looking at verses that show the individual experiences of soldiers on each side. For teachers, the chapters are divided the following way.
The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. 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. Captain moroni and preparation for war confronting evil. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon by john bytheway 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Listen to lds talks john bytheway episodes free, on demand. There is, unfortunately, only two lessons dealing with the war chapters, and those do. 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. By book s end, readers will have absorbed 53 such lessons, drawn from the experiences of captain moroni, helaman and their contemporaries. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, scripture study. 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. Although the book of mormon is a complex record, it is still very clear and purposeful. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon kindle edition by bytheway, john. The war chapters of alma 4363 alone include more than 50 pages.
Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon righteous warriors. The approximate dates and locations of these wars, along with accompanying scriptural references, are listed in this chart. Lessons from the war chapters in my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Ive never really understood why people sometime struggle getting through these chapters because they are full of stories and examples that we can emulate. The prophets saw our day wars and rumors of war we are involved in spiritual warfare mormon was a military man. There are approximately 100 recorded instances of armed conflict in the book of mormon. What we often call the war chapters in the book of mormon give us important insights into how to defeat satan in our day. Byu students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. Aug 21, 2006 listen to lds talks john bytheway episodes free, on demand.
Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon central. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading righteous warriors. 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. War chapters temporal warfare learning lessons about spiritual warfare by dave hadlock. Jul 16, 20 heres the book of mormon chapters categorized by length. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home.
Book of mormon war chapters occurs times in the book of mormon. The war chapters of alma alone include more than 50 pages approximately 10 percent of the. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An analysis of alma 44 as one scholar described it, most military events in the book of mormon have both. Largey, lessons from the zarahemla churches in the book of mormon. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon the author of the book. Many chapters in the book of mormon refer to the peoples bondage and deliverance both spiritual and physical. The book of mormon is a book saturated with warfare. Having names and dates for these wars can help readers keep all of this confusing action straight.
He highlights interesting observations, minilesson insights and major lessons in each chapter. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1991, 5971. By books end, readers will have absorbed 53 such lessons, drawn from the experiences of captain moroni, helaman and their contemporaries. This is just a great story with lessons to be learned, and sheds a new light on how great of a leader moroni was. The importance of reading the book of mormon it helps us stay on path to eternal life. Have you ever wondered why so much is recorded in the book of mormon about war. In my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. 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. John bytheway shows that every one of the war chapters have spiritual lessons. I answer the question of what battle was like by looking at verses that show the. Lessons from wars in the book of mormon book of mormon study.
Jason gives a compelling presentation about his spiritual journey which led to him writing the war chapters series. The books many lessons are summarized in the final chapter. I needed to know the chapter size so i could plan reading sections for a bookofmormonreadathon. 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. 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. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home.
Book of mormon lesson ideas archives teaching children. Mormon and moroni supply the epilogue to the book of mormon, the son drawing freely on his fathers notes and letters. 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. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon bytheway, john on. 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.
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. Alma was delivered from the bonds of sin through the atonement of jesus christ. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 25 july 5, 2016. 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. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon by. Byu brigham young university is operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday. 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. Youth and adults alike will find the discussion, commentary, and application provided by this work to be extremely useful. Richard dilworth rust, purpose of war chapters in the book of mormon, in warfare in the book of mormon, ed. Either for teaching the book of mormon or for your personal study, this book is a wonderful resource.
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. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon lds talks john bytheway. These notes and letters include fervent testimony, explicit doctrinal teachings, and description of decadence and dissolution. There is, unfortunately, only two lessons dealing with the war chapters, and those do not even cover all of the war chapters. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon kindle edition by john bytheway. Seminary at six am and youth activities at any time. As another sister, i learned to love the war chapters by looking for the lessons found in them. Lessons from wars in the book of mormon book of mormon. While the book of mormon war chapters teach us principles. Aug 03, 2016 the book of mormon is a book saturated with warfare. Lessons from the zarahemla churches religious studies center.
Brother bytheway shows that the stratagems of warfare are frighteningly similar to the stratagems satan uses to ensnare gods children today. The grim reality for ancient peoples was that religious, political, and cultural ideologies. The war chapters of alma 4363 alone include more than 50 pages approximately 10 percent of the entire book of mormon. The war chapters have some great lessons in them, once you start trying to see why those stories were included. 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. 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. A second serious anomaly is mormons own engagement in conflict to the very end of his life. Jun 19, 2015 brother bytheway shows that the stratagems of warfare are frighteningly similar to the stratagems satan uses to ensnare gods children today.
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