For Young Readers
Moroni’s Special Promise


“Moroni’s Special Promise,” Book of Mormon Stories for Young Readers, 2018

“Moroni’s Special Promise”

Book of Mormon Stories for Young Readers

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Moroni’s Special Promise

Read about this story in Moroni 10:3–5.

Mormon giving golden plates to Moroni

Moroni was the son of Mormon. His father gave him the golden plates to write on.

young men blessing the sacrament

Moroni wrote down the sacrament prayers. He wrote that everything good comes from God.

Jesus talking to children

Moroni wrote that Jesus loves all children. He said we can pray to have love in our hearts.

Moroni burying golden plates

Moroni made a special promise. He wrote that if we read the Book of Mormon and ask God, the Holy Ghost will tell us it is true. Then Moroni buried the plates in the Hill Cumorah to keep them safe.

Moroni appearing to Joseph Smith

Many years later Moroni came to earth as an angel. He showed Joseph Smith where the golden plates were buried. God blessed Joseph with the power to translate the words on the plates. Today we can read Moroni’s words in the Book of Mormon!

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