Bruce R McConkie: Agency, Inspiration, and the Brother of Jared (Audio Excerpt)

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In an address given at Brigham Young University, Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints drew powerful insights about the balance between inspiration and agency from the account of the Brother of Jared recorded in the Book of Mormon. Enjoy his unique style and retelling of this story and dive into what it means for you today! (Aligns with Come Follow Me for November 9-15, 2020)
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Ether 1:Β Moroni abridges the writings of Etherβ€”Ether’s genealogy is set forthβ€”The language of the Jaredites is not confounded at the Tower of Babelβ€”The Lord promises to lead them to a choice land and make them a great nation.

Ether 2:Β The Jaredites prepare for their journey to a promised landβ€”It is a choice land whereon men must serve Christ or be swept offβ€”The Lord talks to the brother of Jared for three hoursβ€”The Jaredites build bargesβ€”The Lord asks the brother of Jared to propose how the barges will be lighted.

Ether 3:Β The brother of Jared sees the finger of the Lord as He touches sixteen stonesβ€”Christ shows His spirit body to the brother of Jaredβ€”Those who have a perfect knowledge cannot be kept from within the veilβ€”Interpreters are provided to bring the Jaredite record to light.

Ether 4:Β Moroni is commanded to seal up the writings of the brother of Jaredβ€”They will not be revealed until men have faith even as the brother of Jaredβ€”Christ commands men to believe His words and those of His disciplesβ€”Men are commanded to repent, believe the gospel, and be saved.

Ether 5:Β Three witnesses and the work itself will stand as a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.


In an address given at Brigham Young University, Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints drew powerful insights about the balance between inspiration and agency from the account of the Brother of Jared recorded in the Book of Mormon. Enjoy his unique style and retelling of this story and dive into what it means for you today! (Aligns with Come Follow Me for November 9-15, 2020)

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