Speaking From the Dust

Subject Matter: The Book of Mormon

Theme: Likening the scriptures unto ourselves

Reference: The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith

Subject Matter: Sam (the brother of Nephi)

Theme: Trusting God with each step you take

Reference: 1 Nephi 1-18

Subject Matter: Nephi's vision of the founding of America

Theme: The importance of America in the Plan of Salvation

Reference: 1 Nephi 13: 12-20 

Subject Matter: Enos

Theme: Gaining our own conviction of the gospel

Reference: The Book of Enos

Subject Matter: The angel who comforts Alma

Theme: Remembering that you're not alone

Reference: Alma 8: 9-18

Subject Matter: Abish

Theme: Finding the courage to share the gospel

Reference: Alma 19: 16-17

Subject Matter: Captain Moroni and his wife

Theme: The behind the scenes support of loved ones

Reference: Alma 46: 12

Subject Matter: The blacksmith who made the Nephite armor

Theme: Everyone has a talent to contribute to God's cause

Reference: Alma 43: 19-21, 36-39

Subject Matter: Teancum

Theme: Commitment 

Reference: Alma 62: 35-37.

Subject Matter: Samuel the Lamanite's Hecklers

Theme: Futility of opposing God's plan 

Reference: Helaman 16: 2-3.

Subject Matter: Witness to the Savior's visit to the Americas

Theme: The Savior's love 

Reference: 3 Nephi 11.

Subject Matter: Mormon

Theme: Finding peace in Christ in the midst of sadness 

Reference: Moroni 9:25

Subject Matter: Moroni

Theme: Trusting the will of God 

Reference: Moroni 10:34, Book of Mormon Introduction.

Subject Matter: Then Angel Moroni

Theme: Gratitude for Joseph Smith and the joy of the Book of Mormon 

Reference: The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith