Ether 12

Ether 12

Moroni's farewell

38 And now I, Moroni, bid farewell unto the Gentiles, yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the ajudgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my bgarments are not spotted with your blood.

39 And then shall ye know that I have aseen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me bface to face, and that he told me in cplain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things;

40 And only a few have I written, because of my weakness in writing.

41 And now, I would commend you to aseek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth brecord of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.

Open Ended

Read Ether 12:5 why did the people not believe Ether?

Trial of Faith

6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that afaith is things which are bhoped for and cnot seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no dwitness until after the etrial of your faith.

Open Ended

share an experience when you or someone you know has received spiritual witnesses or miracles after demonstrating faith in the Lord.

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For if there be no _____ among the children of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their _____.

Multiple Choice

Behold, it was the faith of _______ and _______ that caused the prison to tumble to the earth.

• Ammon and Aaron

• Alma and Amulek

• Nephi and Sam

• Brother of Jared

Multiple Choice

Behold, it was the faith of ______ and _____ that wrought the change upon the Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost.

• Alma and Amulek

• Nephi and Lehi

• Mormon and Moroni

• Ether and his brother

Multiple Choice

Behold, it was the faith of _____ and _____________ which wrought so great a miracle among the Lamanites.

• Ammon and his brethren

• 3 Nephite disciples

• King Noah

• Alma and Amulek

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And it was by faith that the

obtained a promise that they should not taste of death; and they obtained not the promise until after their faith.

Multiple Choice

so great was his faith in God, that when God put forth his finger he could not hide it from the sight of _________

• Lehi

• King Benjamin

• brother of Jared

• Moroni

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What weakness did Moroni worry about in Ether 12:23

Make weak things become strong

27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

Open Ended

What are some things we can do to come unto Jesus Christ, in addition to pray, attend church and study the scriptures?

Elder Uchtdorf

“Often we try to avoid looking deeply into our souls and confronting our weaknesses, limitations, and fears. Consequently, when we do examine our lives, we look through the filter of biases, excuses, and stories we tell ourselves in order to justify unworthy thoughts and actions.

“But being able to see ourselves clearly is essential to our spiritual growth and well-being. If our weaknesses and shortcomings remain obscured in the shadows, then the redeeming power of the Savior cannot heal them and make them strengths [see Ether 12:27]. Ironically, our blindness toward our human weaknesses will also make us blind to the divine potential that our Father yearns to nurture within each of us” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Lord, Is It I?” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 58).

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for us to recognize our weaknesses?

Ether 12:27

1. Recognize my weakness

2. Humble myself

3. Exercise faith in Jesus Christ