Day 1 - 1 Nephi 1-3

Today is the FIRST day of your S.T.O.M.P. - 70 Day Book of Mormon Reading Challenge.  We are so glad you are joining us in this challenge!

Spiritual Thought:

“Brothers and sisters, without reservation I promise you that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.”

 (Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Power of the Book of Mormon,” Ensign, June 1988, p. 6)

Daily Focus Scripture to mark and ponder:

"I will GO, I will DO!"

1 Nephi 3:7 - "And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father:  I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them."

For children - click here to listen to the song and watch the video of  1st Nephi 3:7 - "I will Go and Do"

FOUR SUGGESTIONS for taking the 70 Day BOM Challenge.  

1.  Use a "paperback" Book of Mormon that you can mark up.  On the front inside cover, write the date you begin and the date you end.  When you are finished, write a short synopsis of your experience.  You can choose from one of the three ways below, to mark as you read.

2.  Pray before reading and ask for the Lord's help and spirit.

3.  Keep a yellow marker in hand and highlight all references that apply to you and your life, your struggles, your challenges, your desires, your hopes, etc. Highlight Gods personal revelation to you. What is he teaching you? What is it telling you about whom you are? What is it teaching you about your life?

4.  Or Keep a red pencil in hand.  and underline all references to the Savior and His Atonement. You will find most references to Him also include references to the Holy Ghost. Underline what impresses you and how you feel about the Savior and Redeemer.