“There are three ways in which the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion. It is the keystone in our witness of Christ. It is the keystone of our doctrine. It is the keystone of testimony.
“The Book of Mormon is the keystone in our witness of Jesus Christ, who is Himself the cornerstone of everything we do. It bears witness of His reality with power and clarity. …"
“[It] broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. … The Book of Mormon … was written for our day. … In [it] we find a pattern for preparing for the Second Coming.…"
“… The Book of Mormon teaches us truth [and] bears testimony of Christ. …"
"But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The scriptures are called ‘the words of life,’ and nowhere is that more true than it is of the Book of Mormon. … ‘Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit’” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 4–7; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 5–7; quoting Marion G. Romney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1980, 90; or Ensign, May 1980, 67).
And, last week Jann taught a lesson about Prophets. My favorite quote from that lesson was about what can we do to follow and sustain the prophet.
"Many people find it easy to believe in the prophets of the past. But it is much greater to believe in and follow the living prophet. We raise our hands to sustain the President of the Church as prophet, seer, and revelator."
"How can we sustain the prophet? We should pray for him. His burdens are heavy, and he needs to be strengthened by the prayers of the Saints."
"We should study his words. We can listen to his conference addresses. We can also subscribe to the Ensign or Liahona so we can read his conference addresses and other messages he gives."
"We should follow his inspired teachings completely. We should not choose to follow part of his inspired counsel and discard that which is unpleasant or difficult. The Lord commanded us to follow the inspired teachings of His prophet:
“Thou shalt give heed unto all his [the prophet’s] words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith” (D&C 21:4–5).
"The Lord will never allow the President of the Church to lead us astray."
- So, what has the President of the Church taught us recently? What did he say in General Conference last month?
Raspberry Cheesecake
1- 3oz. pkg. lemon gelatin
1 c. hot water
1- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
1- 8oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
28 graham crackers, crushed
1 c. cream, whipped and sweetened
1-2 c. raspberries
2 tsp. lemon juice
Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Cool. Whip evaporated milk until soft peaks form. Blend into cooled gelatin. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar. Gently blend gelatin mixture with cream cheese. In a separate bowl, melt butter and blend with graham cracker crumbs. Place half of the crumbs on bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Pour cheesecake mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Chill at least 3 hours to set. Serve with whipped cream and fresh or frozen raspberries sprinkled with lemon juice. Makes 10-12 servings.
