A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. Near the end of his life, king benjamin delivered a final message to his people. Filled with love towards god and all men april 19 what does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of jesus christ. But the book of mormon account, in recording that alma was taken. For i have reason to suppose that they and also many of their seed will be saved. For they will sell me for silver and for gold and for that which moth doth corrupt and which thieves can break through and steal. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. As smith illustrates, a thin string or thread is the most common meaning of flaxen cord in the 19th century translation environment of the book of mormon p. Mormon later clarifies that only the three nephites who were caught up on. Book of mormon, 1840, page v the joseph smith papers. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930.
Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the book of mormon. Since they will never taste death, in the book of mormon the nephite prophet mormon contemplates if they are already immortal. And i will remember the covenant which i have made with my people. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ.
Book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 28 3 it is significant to note that when the protection from such transcendent glory was relaxed, that moses was left weak and near helpless. Book of mormon, 1830, page 124 the joseph smith papers. Rejecting the covenant after having received it has serious negative consequences. Why was the 3 nephites wish helpful for mormon and moroni. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 26 knowhys on 2 nephi 27 knowhys on 2 nephi 28. Those who oppose the kingdom of god will find ultimate dissatisfaction and misery. The fifth gospels model of service religious studies.
The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Book of mormon, adult institute class, monday, 5 april 2010. Book of mormon, 1830, page 476 the joseph smith papers. And thus the people of that generation were blessed according to the word of jesus. Book of mormon central, how can one feast upon the words of christ. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons, scripture, and the ancient world. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. A key phrase used by those who advocate sin is there is no harm in this 2 nephi 28.
He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. The savior had more to say and he did not fulfill this commandment until all of his sermon comprising 3 nephi 2022 was given. Only six women are mentioned by name,1 and there are just over 150 passages that explicitly reference women. Early mormons found these chapters, which will be the focus of this study, brimming with prophetic meaning for their day. Why does nephi always go down to the wilderness and up to jerusalem. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1964, 95. Why are so few women mentioned in the book of mormon. Nephi has told us that his soul delighteth in the scriptures and that he pondereth continually upon the things which he has seen and heard 2 nephi. Chapter 28 many false churches will be built up in the last daysthey will teach false, vain, and foolish doctrinesapostasy will abound because of false teachersthe devil will rage in the hearts of menhe will teach all manner of false doctrines. Since they will never taste death, in the book of mormon. Other parallels include mosiah 14 with kjv isaiah 53, 3 nephi 22 with kjv isaiah 54, 3 nephi 2425 with kjv malachi 3 4, and 3 nephi 1214 with kjv matthew 57. Book of mormon, 1830, page 32 the joseph smith papers. Moreover, in its recurring theme, the book even declares that all things which have been given of god from the beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of christ 2 nephi 11.
The doctrine of christ and the gospel of christ are similar, but how do they relate to each other. Book of mormon, 1830, page 5 the joseph smith papers. Encourage students to go to heavenly father in prayer as they seek to understand the gospel and face lifes challenges. And all the nations that fight against zion, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. Book of mormon symposium series, 3 nephi 930, edited by pr cheesman, ms. Segments of the book of mormon 1 nephi chapters 2021 and 2 nephi chapters 78 and 1224match nearly wordforword isaiah 48. One element of the book of mormon that is troubling to some modern readers is that it rarely mentions women. Why was it significant that nephi was made a ruler and a teacher over his brethren. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire. Nephi knew by revelation, even before the book of mormon had been completely written, that it would one day be of great worth unto the children of men 2 nephi 28. Book of mormon, 3 nephi 28, account of the three nephites. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work. The book of mormon with clarity and with evidence says, yes.
Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. Chapter 28 nine of the twelve disciples desire and are promised an inheritance in christs kingdom when they diethe three nephites desire and are given power over death so as to remain on the earth until jesus comes againthey are translated and see things not lawful to utter, and they are now ministering among men. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. As we discuss nephi 28, i would like you to refer to the twopage table below, which comes from my book, charting the book of mormon see figure 4. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Book of mormon, 1841, page i the joseph smith papers. The book of nephi the son of nephi, who was the son of helaman and helaman was the son of helaman, who was the son of alma, who was the son of alma, being a descendant of nephi who was the son of lehi, who came out of jerusalem in the first year of the reign of zedekiah, the king of judah. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. As described in third nephi chapter 28, this change occurred when they were caught up into heaven. During the years before the saints came to utah, few portions of the book of mormon drew as much attention as chapter xii of 2 nephi, now known as 2 nephi 28 30 see underwood, book of mormon usage, for database.
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