Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Book of Mormon in 93 days (or less)!

Reading the Book of Mormon within 30 days is a common challenge, with great blessings to the soul who accepts. Before you begin the 90 day challenge, it would be well to read the Introduction page, especially the last two paragraphs. Particularly poignant and encouraging is the last paragraph of this page which testifies of the additional insights one will receive, apart from the knowledge that the Book of Mormon is true, relating to Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith and the Church. The following may be used as a 1 to 3 day goal, so you will complete the reading within 31 to 93 days; these are the natural breaks that I've come to know during my reading of the book.
Period 1 to 3 days: read thru 1 Nephi 9;

Period 2 to 6 days: read thru 1 Nephi 15;

Period 3 to 9 days: read thru 1 Nephi 22;

Period 4 to 12 days: read thru 2 Nephi 5;

Period 5 to 15 days: read thru 2 Nephi 14;

Period 6 to 18 days: read thru 2 Nephi 25;

Period 7 to 21 days: read thru 2 Nephi 33;

Period 8 to 24 days: read thru Jacob 7;

Period 9 to 27 days: read thru Mosiah 3;

Period 10 to 30 days: read thru Mosiah 11;

Period 11 to 33 days: read thru Mosiah 20;

Period 12 to 36 days: read thru Mosiah 28;

Period 13 to 39 days: read thru Alma 5;

Period 14 to 42 days: read thru Alma 11;

Period 15 to 45 days: read thru Alma 18;

Period 16 to 48 days: read thru Alma 25;

Period 17 to 51 days: read thru Alma 31;

Period 18 to 54 days: read thru Alma 39;

Period 19 to 57 days: read thru Alma 45;

Period 20 to 60 days: read thru Alma 51;

Period 21 to 63 days: read thru Alma 59;

Period 22 to 66 days: read thru Helaman 3;

Period 23 to 69 days: read thru Helaman 9;

Period 24 to 72 days: read thru 3 Nephi 1;

Period 25 to 75 days: read thru 3 Nephi 9;

Period 26 to 78 days: read thru 3 Nephi 17;

Period 27 to 81 days: read thru 3 Nephi 27;

Period 28 to 84 days: read thru Mormon 4;

Period 29 to 87 days: read thru Ether 3;

Period 30 to 90 days: read thru Ether 11; and

Period 31 to 93 days: read thru Moroni 10.
I have personally experienced the power of the Book of Mormon in my own life, and I continue to be so blessed by the considerable struggles of Joseph Smith, Jr. to know God's will, continue faithful in bringing forth the Book of Mormon, and establish God's kingdom on earth as he gave his own life to do so. Each of you have shared your testimony in ways that tell me you have been blessed with this knowledge also. One of my favorite talks during conference was Elder Uchtdorf, who spoke much about self examination and asked if we were living "far below our privileges" as priesthood holders; are we enjoying "all that the Father" has? You'll have to read it - I enjoyed the little story that went along with it, because it illustrates perfectly how we often miss the mark in the Church. I love you all; thanks Jenni and others for continuing on a new adventure.

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