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Feast Upon the Words of Christ

I finished reading the Book of Mormon yesterday.  I began last October, in response to President Russell M. Nelson's invitation to the sisters in the General Women's Meeting.  Why did I do it?  And what did I gain from it? It strengthened my testimony of the Book of Mormon.  This book is a true record of people who lived on this earth, who knew Jesus Christ and his gospel.  They recorded their experiences, good and bad, for our benefit.  We don't have to experience the same consequences, born of their iniquity, if we will learn from their mistakes. It is another testament of Jesus Christ.  One of President Nelson's specific challenges was to pay special attention to every mention of the Savior and His work.  I started by marking every phrase that included mention of the Lord: the Lord warns, the Lord commands, the Lord hears and answers his people's prayers.  The Lord calls prophets to teach and instruct his people.  The Lord strengthens, the Lord protect