I will not burn the book! • followHIM Favorites • Jan 1 - Jan 7 • Come Follow Me
Dec 28, 2023
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Discover the inspiring story of a pastor who found a burnt Book of Mormon and embarked on a transformative spiritual journey. Uncover the power of an unknown book as a man in New Zealand faces censure and ultimately gets baptized. These stories highlight the profound impact of the Book of Mormon's words on individuals' lives.
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Discovering a burned Book of Mormon led Vincenzo de Francesca on a transformative spiritual journey.
Vincenzo's refusal to burn the book and his persistence in seeking baptism highlight the profound impact of the Book of Mormon on individuals' lives.
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Discovery of the Mysterious Book
Vincenzo D. Francesca, a pastor from Sicily in 1910, finds a burned book on top of a barrel of ashes while walking down Broadway in New York. Although he doesn't know the title or even the names of the people mentioned in the book, such as Isaiah, Alma, Noziah, and Mormon, he feels drawn to it. After using rubbing alcohol to clean off some of the soot, he spends the whole day reading it. He is particularly moved by the declaration of the witnesses and gets a witness himself that the book is true.
A Lifetime Quest for Knowledge
Despite not knowing the name of the book, Francesco starts quoting and preaching from it in his church in New Zealand, where his congregation is moved by the verses they have never heard before, such as those from King Benjamin. However, he faces disciplinary action for using an unknown book and is told to burn it, which he refuses to do. Eventually, Francesco discovers the word 'Mormon' in a French dictionary and connects it to the book he found. He reaches out to get more information and is sent an Italian Book of Mormon. He persists in seeking baptism and eventually enters the temple, fulfilling his quest to be in the presence of his heavenly father.
In this "FollowHIM Favorites" episode, hosts Hank Smith and John share the compelling story of Vincenzo de Francesca, a pastor who, in 1910, discovered a burnt Book of Mormon in New York, leading to a transformative spiritual journey despite not knowing its title. Vincenzo's persistence, refusal to burn the book, and eventual fulfillment of God's promise after decades-long quest highlight the profound impact of the Book of Mormon's words on individuals' lives.
Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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