By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Twenty-five years ago, President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) detailed "three great reasons why Latter-day Saints should make the study of the Book of Mormon a lifetime pursuit."1 The reasons were these:
•First, the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion—the keystone of our witness of Jesus Christ, of our doctrine, and of our testimony.
•Second, the Book of Mormon was written for our day.
•Third, the Book of Mormon helps us draw nearer to God.
These reasons for studying the Book of Mormon also suggest some ways we might go about studying this unique scripture.