Book of Mormon Feast
An Artistic Tour Through Moroni
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Moroni 1:1-
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And I Will Not Deny the Christ
Elspeth Young
The Book of Mormon plates were finally deposited in the Hill Cumorah by Moroni, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. He was the last Christian left alive after the battles that destroyed his people, who had already fallen into darkness.
He wrote, “Because of their hatred they put to death every Nephite that will not deny the Christ. And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; wherefore, I wander whithersoever I can for the safety of mine own life.”
Moroni 1:1
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Jorge Cocco Santangelo
Moroni 7:27-
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Jessica Brianne Smith
Honorable Mention in the 2017 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest
This particular submission is entitled, "Do You Not See Them?" and stands as my personal
witness and testimony of the reality of angels in our life. It corresponds to Moroni
7:27-
The title itself is inspired by a quote from the 2011 film, "Jane Eyre." Jane is
the protagonist who experienced a harsh and lonely childhood. When sent to a new
school, she befriends one Helen Burns who acts as a personal angel to her in her
darkest moments at that point of her life. When Jane expresses her desire for love
and friendship and claims she'd do anything for it, Helen responds by saying: "You
are loved. There’s an invisible world all around you -
God is our loving Heavenly Father, He will never leave us in darkness without sending us His light and love. He will never leave us on our own. He always tries to speak to us. He always tries to reach us. He does so through His angels: people here and beyond the veil. God be thanked for the angels of my life.
Moroni 9:10
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Lamanites Sacrificing Women and Children
Jody Livingston
Moroni 10
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“Ye May Know If I Write What Is True”
Marilyn Arnold & Maurine Ozment
Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 31
An astounding, unique, and very precious feature of the Book of Mormon is the promise, as expressed by Moroni:
“And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true.
“And if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, He will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Millions of people have tested this promise and received the witness from the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true, that it is the word of God. There is no expiration date on the promise. God is faithful and will fulfill what He has promised, to those who are willing to follow where He leads.
Moroni 10:2
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Tom Lovell
oil on board, 1968
Moroni 10:3
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Contemplating Moroni’s Promise
carved butternut wood, 1996
Moroni 10:1-
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Vernard Lester Beckstrand (1897-
ink on paper, 1939
Moroni 10:4,5
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Vernard Lester Beckstrand (1897-
ink on paper, 1939
Moroni 10:4
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Mary Jane Smith
Honorable Mention in the 2017 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest
The piece is a bamboo turntable 21' in diameter which has been designed, burned, and painted with acrylics depicting stories from the Book of Mormon, accompanied by the scriptures from which they come, and Moroni's promise written around the rim of the piece.
Moroni 10:27-
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Vernard Lester Beckstrand (1897-
ink on paper, 1939
Moroni 10:27
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Lynette Obert
Watercolor on paper, Utah
The angel Moroni weather vane atop the original Nauvoo temple represents an active participation in bringing the everlasting gospel to “them that dwell on the earth” (Revelation 14:6). Moroni’s trumpeting implores us to “make known his wonderful works.” God also promises great blessings to those who are faithful in living the gospel: “Prove yourselves unto me that ye are faithful in all things whatsoever I command you, that I may bless you, and crown you with honor, immortality, and eternal life” (D&C 124:55). My painting incorporates both the admonition to be faithful and the command to broadcast the joy of the gospel, as represented by the angel Moroni.
Moroni 10:32
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Steven Nethercott, Real Heroes Poster
Moroni, the last writer of the Book of Mormon, encourages his readers to believe in Jesus Christ and to believe in the words of the Book of Mormon, which came to us by the gift and power of God:
“Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness. And if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind, and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ. And if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.”
“Real Heroes, Real Power.” Real Hero Posters strives to capture the spirit of real heroes, the uniqueness of their world, the strength of their character, and the reality of their heroism.”
Moroni 10:34
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Clark Kelley Price