Mosiah, the son of King Benjamin, was asked by his father to organize the setting and audience for this address. The powerful sermon of King Benjamin in the first chapters of the book of Mosiah might be seen as one such lecture. The scriptures are full of “last lectures.” Remember Jacob blessing his sons, Lehi speaking to his family before his death, Abinadi before King Noah, and the Savior with His disciples at the Last Supper? Have you ever wondered what you would say if you were asked to give your “last lecture” to your family, friends, or coworkers? On college campuses and in other settings, prominent teachers, leaders, and thinkers often receive a request to deliver a “last lecture.” Such a request is an invitation for someone to compile thoughts and contributions and share with students the distillation of his or her thinking and the most important message he or she would leave to posterity if it were, indeed, the last opportunity.
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