Classic BYU Speeches The Scriptures and the Restoration | L. Tom Perry | November 2003
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Feb 26, 2025 L. Tom Perry, a prominent member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shares powerful insights about the transformative role of scriptures throughout history. He emphasizes how studying the Bible offers immense blessings and strengthens faith. William Pilkington adds a personal touch by recounting his meeting with Martin Harris, one of the Book of Mormon's witnesses. Together, they explore the simplicity of the early 1800s and its influence on religious restoration, urging listeners to prioritize scripture in their lives for spiritual growth.
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Scriptures for the Common Man
- The scriptures needed to be available to the common man for the restoration of the gospel to occur.
- Before that, people relied on religious teachers for scriptural knowledge.
Lord's Timing
- The Lord's timing for restoring the gospel shows His understanding of His children. The simplicity of life in the early 1800s provided a good seedbed for the restoration.
- A half-century later might have been too late for finding the humble pioneers needed to establish His church.
Yearly Church History Trip
- L. Tom Perry's father, the bishop, organized yearly trips to teach important local church history.
- One trip focused on Martin Harris, a Book of Mormon witness, in Clarkston, Utah.