Financial Struggle for Printing the Book of Mormon

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Joseph Smith faced financial challenges in publishing the Book of Mormon as the cost of $3,000 for printing it was 15 times his entire net worth. In a world where the average person earns only $200 to $250 a year, this amount was exorbitant. Purchasing a 14-acre farm and house for $200 exemplified the stark financial disparity Joseph faced in fulfilling the Lord's command.

Dr. Dirkmaat delves into the concept of the Lord’s mercy and His plan for His children, as well as the pattern established by the writers of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith for faithfully following the Lord.

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00:00 Part II–Dr. Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
00:07 A 500-year jump
02:45 Mormon tells us why he writes
08:18 Where the plates originate
11:51 No explanation from the Lord
12:56 Martin and Lucy Harris
20:34 The religious atmosphere of Joseph’s day
26:31 Joseph not cast off
30:32 The act of copying and translation
33:51 An abridgement
38:30 Why the Lord didn’t stop Joseph
43:56 Trust in the Lord if He is asking
48:23 God working through you or others
52:36 End of Part II– Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat

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