Follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ with the added reality tool of the New Testament

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using augmented reality technology to bring to life videos, articles, scriptures and images related to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in the Holy Land.

The new study tool coincides with the Church’s “Come follow me” in 2023 New Testament Studies. The resource will be available at ChurchofJesusChrist.org in 24 languages ​​by the end of the year.

“When we study the Savior’s journey through mortality, we find principles of truth in his words and miracles, which provide strength and personal guidance for our lives,” Elder said. Randall K. BennettGeneral Authority Seventy and editor of “Liahona” magazine. “Not only can we learn about Christ, but we can better learn how to follow in his footsteps.”1 Peter 2:21) and “walking as he goes.”1 John 2:6).

How to use the tool

The Augmented Reality Tool, available at virtualtours.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/lifeofchristmapIt’s a great experience on your iOS or Android mobile phone or tablet.

Scanning the QR code with the camera on your mobile device will connect you directly to the device or you can. Browse to ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additionally, a tool link is included in the Gospel Library for the “Come, Follow Me” lessons.

Simply hold your mobile phone or tablet on a flat surface and a three-dimensional map of the Holy Land will appear. The map shows the 91 events and teachings recorded in the four Gospels, such as Jesus’ baptism and the Sermon on the Mount. These events are organized into eight stages in the Savior’s earthly ministry, such as the Northern Galilee ministry or the week before the Resurrection.

Select a number on the map to learn about an event, or use the side gallery that lets you scroll through the 91 events in the life of a hunter in order.

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After an event is selected, up to four icons will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to access related content. Each of the 91 events is linked to scriptures, videos, articles and images to help you learn more about the event.

For example, selecting the camera icon will give you a corresponding tag Stories of the New Testament For children, as well as drawings or photographs (when there is no children’s reader story). It was designed to help families share their experiences together, including the children’s resources.

A scripture icon is attached to a verse passage in the King James Version of the Bible.

The icon of the play button shows the relevant video from the church Bible videos Series, when available.

The text icon provides a relevant General Assembly talk or article from a church magazine.

This augmented reality experience is designed to help any student of the New Testament gain a stronger connection with the Savior’s teachings. Some students may even find scripture stories they don’t know, such as the cursing of the fig tree (event 65) or the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law (event 20).

So is the device. Featured In the February 2023 issue of “Liahona” magazine. The print edition of the magazine contains an index of 91 key events and eight periods of Hunter’s life. The back cover is folded into a map of the Holy Land and Jerusalem with numbers corresponding to 91 key events.

While each of the Gospels describes the order and location of certain events differently, the order and locations presented in the map edition and the augmented reality device follow. The harmony of the gospels And Bible maps Study resources published by the Church.

Tools for studying the New Testament

The augmented reality tool is another helpful resource for Latter-day Saints, missionaries, seminary teachers, students, and other Christian friends to use to enrich their New Testament class and personal study. Anyone can use the tool as there is no need to log into the church website to use it. Latter-day Saints may want to share it with friends who need a helpful tool for studying the New Testament.

Other helpful New Testament sources include: