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The Book of Mormon stands as an additional, convincing witness that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, "manifesting himself unto all nations" (title page of the Book of Mormon) and offering salvation to all who come unto Him. In addition, this second witness also clarifies what salvation means. This is why Nephi, Jacob, Mormon, and all the prophets labored so "diligently to engraven these words upon plates"—to declare to future generations that they too "knew of Christ, and ... had a hope of his glory" (Jacob 4:3–4). This Easter season, reflect on the testimonies in the Book of Mormon that the power of Christ's Atonement is both universal and personal—redeeming the whole world and redeeming you.
The Apostle Peter writes, "By which also he [Jesus Christ] went and preached unto the spirits in prison." While the gospel may be accepted by spirits in the spirit world, the ordinances of salvation must be performed for them by those who are living here on Earth. (See 1 Peter 3:19–20)
"The facts of Jesus' death and Resurrection are hailed by those of Christian denominations as fundamental tenets. However, what Jesus' immortal spirit did after His death and before His Resurrection is a mystery to all but the Latter-day Saints. And the significance of what He did during those hours provides the doctrinal foundation for building temples across the earth." (View entire 16 minute video: To This End Was I Born)
"The dead who have not heard or who rejected the gospel in mortality are in darkness, or in a state of misery (see Alma 40:14; D&C 138:2). Yet because of our Savior's visit, we have a hope for their salvation. We may go to the temple and turn the key, opening the gates of heaven for them and, by our service, for ourselves. For we know "that they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect" (D&C 128:15). Mercy and justice combine to give all of our Father's children the opportunity to return to Him." (Read more here.)
President Nelson: "You cannot imagine, my son, how many spirits there are in the spirit world who have not yet received the gospel ... But many are receiving it, and a great work is being accomplished. Many are anxiously looking forth to their friends who are still living to administer for them in the temples."
Read more about the story here. President Nelson invites us to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. Watch his General Conference talk to us all and his broadcast to the youth in which he states: "My dear extraordinary youth, you were sent to earth at this precise time, the most crucial time in the history of the world, to help gather Israel. There is nothing happening on this earth right now that is more important than that. There is nothing of greater consequence. Absolutely nothing.This gathering should mean everything to you. This is the mission for which you were sent to earth." Read more and see activities in Latter-day Saint Youth: Gather Israel.
Our ancestors are being taught the gospel in the spirit world, and they need our help. Here are some ways to find those who need ordinance work done (sign up for a FamiySearch account first):
When you exercise faith, you will receive inspiration to find the information needed for the temple. As Quentin L. Cook taught, you should not "underestimate the influence of the deceased in assisting your efforts."
Note: Review the Leadership Instructions each year at RootsTech • FamilySearch.
See also The Plan of Salvation Activity.
The following video offers a simple way to explore the lives of your ancestors.
See also: 10 Ways To Discover, Gather, and Share Ancestor Stories.
Open FamilySearch and create your own account if you haven't yet, and fill out four generations (starting with you), and then have tons of fun with FamilySearch Activities.
In The Family History Guide, explore hundreds of activities for families, individuals, youth, and kids. Here are a few of the links to the 200+ ideas (activities marked by asterisks require little or no preparation). See also the Activities Index.
Do research or play a family history game from the BYU Family History Technology Lab:
See The Family History Guide’s Weekly Family History Activities - A Come, Follow Me Companion, and watch The Promised Blessings of Family History. See also the blessings listed by Elder Renlund in Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing, and the activity explained here.
You are invited to watch Testimonies of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Special Witnesses of Christ.
As a family, you may want to audio or video record your own family reading The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles and then preserve it on FamilySearch Memories.
As a family, you may want to audio or video record members of your own family taking turns reading from The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles. You could also audio record it directly to FamilySearch using the FamilySearch Memories Audio app or the Record My Story feature on FamilySearch Discovery. You could record excerpts or read it all.
You can help others record their gratitude also.
See Week 16, 2022.
Dear Viewers,
This Easter, as the Management Team of The Family History Guide Association, we express our love of Jesus Christ and share our collective witness that He is our Redeemer, our Mediator with the Father, and our Savior. We know He is grateful for all you do to further the work of salvation for all of God's children on both sides of the veil.
We pray that you will know who your companions can be on life's journey, as Elder Holland shares:
"Brothers and sisters, one of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. His solitary journey brought great company for our little version of that path—the merciful care of our Father in Heaven, the unfailing companionship of this Beloved Son, the consummate gift of the Holy Ghost, angels in heaven, family members on both sides of the veil, prophets and apostles, teachers, leaders, friends. All of these and more have been given as companions for our mortal journey because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the Restoration of His gospel." General Conference April 2009
May the message of Easter bless your lives and those of your loved ones always.
With gratitude, The Management Team of The Family History Guide
Write one story about your life as you study each Come, Follow Me lesson. By the end of the year, you will have 50 stories to add to your personal history. You can audio-record to preserve your stories on FamilySearch memories. Journal online here. Consider recording your testimony of Christ.