

Before reading, ask everyone to think about the things Moroni is facing.Īsk: What are some of the things Moroni was probably feeling in these verses? Can you relate to them? FOR TEENS & ADULTSīegin the lesson by reading Mormon 8:1-5. Bear your testimony on how the Book of Mormon is a tool to inspire us. The story of Mormon and Moroni teaches us to keep going, even when it is hard.įinish the lesson by sharing any personal experiences about how you kept going through a hard time. And just like Moroni, we have callings from Heavenly Father and important things to do. Read aloud: Just like Moroni, we will feel sad and lonely sometimes. It was an important job Heavenly Father had given him.Īsk: How does the Book of Mormon help us? Moroni said that as he was writing on the gold plates, he could “speak unto you as if ye were present.” He saw us and knew how important the Book of Mormon would be. Read aloud: The Book of Mormon was written for our day. (Have Moroni pretend to write on the gold plates).Īsk: What book was Moroni creating? (The Book of Mormon). He made them into the gold plates, which we can now read. Moroni was left to finish his father’s writings.(Have the person portraying Moroni say goodbye to the person play Mormon, who dies and rejoins the group) Mormon was also hurt in the battle and died.Then, instruct them to sit up and listen to the rest of the story).

All of Mormon and Moroni’s people were killed.(Have everyone do a pretend battle for a moment) Mormon and his son Moroni fought in a great battle beside their people, even though they were wicked.He tried to preach the gospel but he was rejected. Mormon was a prophet and military leader.Choose one person to act as Mormon and one person to act as Moroni. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.īegin the lesson by having everyone act out the story of Mormon through the following bullet points. The Church of Jesus Christ | Children’s Songbook, pg. This Book of Mormon FHE lesson helps us appreciate the Book of Mormon and find inspiration in our own callings from God in the midst of struggle.īehold, I speak unto you as though I spake from the dead for I know that ye shall have my words. Mormon and Moroni knew the record of their people would have spiritual significance for future generations.
