The first page is just what it says it is... a title page. Giving the reader an idea about what the book is about, where it came from and where it's headed.

We learn that this is only an abridgment (I pray that someday I may be able to read the complete history) of the Nephite's and Lamanite's records.
It tells us that Lamenite's are a remnant of the house of Israel

A line that stuck out to me was - "written by way of commandment, and also by the spirit of prophecy and of revelation. "
This stuck out because of the first part. To me, it means that there were people that weren't excited about having to write in there journal (like me) and that there were others that perhaps loved writing in theirs but then the ones that were moved so strongly by the spirit that the only thing that kept them from bursting was being able to write the experiences down for everyone and I do mean everyone to someday be able to read.

so fleetingly are we reminded that the Book of Mormon truly is a gift from God.

In the second paragraph it goes on to tell us that it also has an abridgment taken from the book of Ether which is a record of the people of Jared. You know the ones that built the tower to heaven
This is done to show them all the great things the lord has done for their fathers and so that they may know the covenant of the Lord, and they will see that they are not cast off forever.
Wow !!! Hello People that mean he loves us and is giving us ALL a chance to return to him.
but how are we suppose to know what promises were mad if we dont read it...life has time and time again proven that you can only learn about your future and be protected in the future if you know the history.

-"And also to the convincing of the Jews and the Gentile that Jesus is The Christ, The Eternal God. "

-'And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men;"

The paragraph ends with these word's to keep in mind...
-"wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.

We can not blame others for our faults, sins, or disorders all that we can do is grow , repent, and continually strive to be the best we can honestly , and by honestly I mean not allow ourselves to fall short but also not hold ourselves accountable for more then we can achieve. Honestly the best person we can be.

Another Testament!!!

Okay I decided that I was going to truly start at the beginning.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

another testament of Jesus Christ.

Okay Okay not that drastic of the beginning :) but actually I will take a min. on this just a quick thought that I had.
I know that there are many religions that use the argument that the "Mormons" are wrong because we added to the scriptures, and yes we have but not to the Bible, it's just the same as adding history as you learn more about it we write more books for it. And that is all it is it is a journal that was found and translated to teach us and help us during this time in life. not to change history but to add to it. That is why it is Another testament of Jesus Christ, not The or A testament but Another testament. How any one can live in this world with the beauty and love we are shown everyday and not believe in our Lord Jesus Christ baffles me!!!

The Mission

I have been putting off blogging for a while purely because I didn't know what to blog about. I didn't want to just post every now and then and I doubt people are really interested in just how boring my life really is, but the other day it was suggested to me yet again. At first I shrugged my shoulders to the idea till a few days later the idea for this blog came to my mind...and if you know me well then you know that when I come up with one of my ideas I'm not easily derailed.

What is this blog idea you are asking???

I have read the Book of Mormon several times all the way through...I even did it backwards once (very interesting way you should try it) I love the Book of Mormon!!! But I have been told in a few different ways that I should STUDY it....that's not going so good. But about 1am Tuesday morning as I was thinking about how I really need to start studying the B.O.M I decided that I will blog about my studies...that way I can get other peoples insight on it And feel a little more obligated to doing it. Who knows I might get some fellow study partners :)