Ether 6–11
“That Evil May Be Done Away”
Hundreds of years after the Jaredites were destroyed, the Nephites discovered the ruins of their ancient civilization. Among these ruins was a mysterious record—plates of “pure gold” that were “filled with engravings” (Mosiah 8:9). The Nephite king, Limhi, could sense that this record was important: “Doubtless a great mystery is contained within these plates,” he said (Mosiah 8:19). Today you have an abridgment of this record, translated into your language, and it’s called the book of Ether. It comes from the same record that the Nephites “were desirous beyond measure” to read, and when they did, “they were filled with sorrow; nevertheless it gave them much knowledge, in the which they did rejoice” (Mosiah 28:12, 18). As you read about the rise and the tragic fall of the Jaredites, you’ll find many sorrowful moments. But don’t overlook the joy of learning lessons from this history. After all, as Moroni wrote, “it is wisdom in God that these things should be shown unto you” (Ether 8:23), for if we can learn from the failures and the successes of the Jaredites, “evil may be done away, and … the time may come that Satan may have no power upon the hearts of the children of men” (Ether 8:26).
There isn’t anything else this week.
Check out Shelby’s podcast Book of Mormon for Youth!
If you can’t wait for part two, look up her podcast however you listen to my podcast…
Part 2 is Episode 123 The Destruction of the Jaredites, part 2
Thank you for your kind, energetic, loving heart!! I feel it poured out in every episode. Your podcast helps me make connections and Improve my study to feel the spirit more in my life.
Thank you for being an example of sharing your testimony. I’ve always struggled with being afraid to share my testimony. After listening to you share yours and your life examples with us it has allowed me to see opportunities in my life where I can share my testimony. I’ve been able to reach out to people I don’t know in ways I never would have thought about.
Melanie, I can’t even begin to tell you how your podcast has reached the depths of my soul! I’ve been struggling a LOT this year, and not just because of the Rona! I was floundering when someone told me they listen to you and sent me the link. I love your honesty and how you allow the spirit to guide you, even when it’s a silly thing, it’s all relative!! I need a sign that says “Prove me NOW herewith, switch the Lord.”, because of the power I feel from the spirit every time you’ve said it! Thank you foe being you, being true to you, following the promptings of the Lord to create this podcast and o to using to follow through with it each week! I appreciate you!
Saith** the Lord! How the heck did that get auto corrected to switch? 🤦🏼♀️Stinking Satan! 🤣