Family Home Evening lesson idea on Thomas S. Monson's talk called "The Power of the Book of Mormon" :)

For those of you who would like to give a Family Home Evening to your family, here is a lesson idea that goes along with Thomas S. Monson's talk, "The Power of the Book of Mormon"

Listen to talk.
Hand out talk.
Answer questions:
He uses really strong words in his talk. 
Q) What words or phrases are strong to you?
Critical need, solemnly testifies that the Book of Mormon is true, I implore, I so testify with all my heart, essential to have a testimony in these difficult times. Keep testimony vital and alive. Firm, sure.
Q) What are your thoughts on why he gave such a strong talk?

Explain that the fact that he is using strong words in his talk shows the seriousness and importance of his message! He is imploring and warning us greatly to read Book of Mormon.
Q) As we study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day, what did Thomas S Monson say the blessings will be? (There are four things he says in paragraph 6) Be in a position to hear voice of spirit, resist temptation, overcome doubt and fear, and receive heaven's help.
Q) Does anyone have any experiences or thoughts on when you received these blessings, like when you were in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, or you were able to resist temptation, or you overcame doubt and fear, or when you received heaven’s help because you were studying and pondering the BoM?
Explain how President Monson talks about how we need to have our own personal testimony.
Q)How does Thomas S Monson say we can keep our own testimony vital and alive? (There are three things he says in paragraph 5.) You can scripture study, obedience to the commandments of God, and praying.
Q) How do you know you have your own personal testimony?
What he says towards the end is really good: "If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you."
Explain that Thomas S Monson is telling us that the truth will be manifested to you when you allow yourself to read the Book of Mormon prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth!
Q)What does it mean, the truth will be manifested? Has anyone had any personal experiences of this that they are comfortable sharing?
Q)What did Monson say will protect us from the sin and evil in the world today? (There is one thing he says in paragraph 3) Strong testimony of our Savior and the Gospel.

Read 3 Nephi 27:10. Explain how it relates to question before it: We know our church is built on the gospel, so if we have a strong testimony of the gospel, we'll be protected from sin and evil like Monson says.
Read scriptures in the Book of Mormon where prophets testify of Christ.
1st Scripture- Alma 34:8 (Almulek)
2nd Scripture- 3 Nephi 6:20, 23 (many prophets)
3rd Scripture- 3 Nephi 20:24 (From Samuel and upward)
4th Scripture- Jacob 7:11 (ALL of THE PROPHETS in the BOOK OF MORMON have TESTIFIED)
The Book of Mormon is the Keystone of our 
religion. 
Q)What does it mean by keystone?
Q) Why is the Book of Mormon the keystone of our religion?
If Book of Mormon is true, then the Church is true also
Draw the keystone arch.
Questions
1) I want you to think of how the Book of Mormon has helped you; has it helped you with your testimony? Have you found answers by reading the Book of Mormon? Have you been able to solve problems by reading the Book of Mormon? So does anyone want to share their thoughts on how the Book of Mormon has helped you? Or do you know someone else who has been helped by the Book of Mormon?
2) What ways have worked for you in order to read the scriptures? Are there any distractions that make it hard to read the Book of Mormon? And how do you remind yourself to read the Book of Mormon?
3)Does anyone want to share their favorite Book of Mormon story and tell us what you liked about it or what you learned from it?
Read Thomas S Monson's words.
"My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

And end in bearing your testimony:)






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