Blessing will follow those who keep the commandments. Welch, the temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew, in mormonism and the temple. Nephi s older brothers are angry with him and desire to kill him. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. Nephi provides a number of keys to help better understand the writings of the prophet isaiah. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. This is quite unlike the god of the bible who is truly omnipotent and one day will destroy evil. They represent my ideas and insights and do not reflect the official position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and other posts elucidating insights in this. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. By this reasoning, writes hugh nibley, there are never more than save two churches only in the world, and indeed nephi s muchcommented remark to that effect 1 nephi 14. Book of mormon learning activities scripture learning.
What probably goes unrecognized, though, is that nephi s introduction includes a pun on his own name. The hebrew term translated as south in the kjv is negeb or negev, and refers to the desert between judah and egypt. And if it so be that they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to take away the land of their inheritance. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. Potomac crossing ward cfm adult sunday school 14 views. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon.
The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28, hales swift. The lord warns nephi, a book of mormon prophet, and his people to leave. For instance verse 8 begins, o the wisdom of god, his mercy and grace. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The book of 2 nephi will help you understand basic gospel doctrines, such as the fall of adam and eve, the atonement of jesus christ, and agency. The 1981 institute manual on the book of mormon states. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. The nephites separate from the lamanites 2 nephi 5. Others have wondered why nephi used to the term jew to refer to his own people, since he was actually a. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book. Come, follow me 1 nephi 1114 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me 1 nephi 1114. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2 originally aired.
Some have thought that the term jew is out of place in the book of mormon, based on the assumption that it was only used after the jewish exile which ended around 537 b. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Supplement your study of 2020s book of mormon come follow me curriculum with resources from book of mormon central. In several instances, nephi described himself and his people as jews. Wherefore, the ends of the law which the holy one hath given, unto the inflicting of the punishment which is affixed, which punishment that is affixed is in opposition to that of the happiness which is affixed, to answer the ends of the atonement. The book of 2 nephi also contains nephi s explanation of the doctrine of christ and concludes with nephi s testimony of the savior. Lehi saw sam in his vision of the tree of life, noting that he ate the precious fruit, symbolizing the righteousness of sam, and that he would be saved. In the book of mormon, sam was the third son of lehi, and elder brother to the prophet nephi. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. As one reads 2 nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that jacob approaches each of his subjects.
Here you can find videos, knowhys, and commentaries relating to each weeks come follow me lesson. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. The book of mormon persuades all to believe in christ 2 nephi 33 in 2 nephi 33, nephi says why he is writing to persuade all to believe in jesus christ. Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness.
The know i, nephi, having been born of goodly parents 1 nephi 1. Finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. Try it some time and you might just like it if you read with.
The book of mormon is a historical record of people that came to the americas this includes north, central, and south america and their struggles to live a righteous life so they can go home to be with heavenly father and jesus christ. Are we to seriously believe that the color of ones skin is the result of ones moral behavior 2 nephi 5. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9 2 nephi 2630 labor diligently to write. And i cannot write but a few things, which i know must surely come to pass. And i beheld wars and rumors of wars and great slaughters with the sword among my people. How can one justify the change of the wording white and delightsome in 2 nephi 30. A compilation of videos from the book of mormon videos series. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 11 knowhys on 2 nephi 12 knowhys on 2 nephi 15. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Resources to help you teach 2 nephi 33 this is the way. Lynne hilton wilson, matthew 67, come follow me commentary. Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central.
Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Book of mormon videos 2 nephi through enos youtube. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 1 knowhys on 1 nephi 2 knowhys on 1 nephi 3. The law brings about punishment for the wicked, as opposed to the atonement, which brings about happiness. See how the book of mormon talks and testifies of christ. See royal skousen, analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. The change in the 1981 edition seems to be an attempt to bring the book of mormon up to speed with the 1978 revelation that allowed black members of the church to hold the priesthood. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Nephi was a prophet and the first great leader of the nephite people. These and other book of mormon videos can be found at. Are we to believe that black people have a dark and loathsome skin because of their iniquity, whereas white people have a fair and delightsome skin because they are righteous. Nephi s people are hardworking, and they prosper because they keep the.
Thomasson sees center of this overarching chiasm as the atonement at alma 34. I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the lord has promised that if thou shalt seek, thou shalt receive revelation upon. Book of mormon study and learning activities designed for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the book of mormon, specifically seminary students. Watch one of the book of mormon experiments then try it yourself. Early in the book of mormon, nephi confided in sam. Additionally, this book is filled with prophecies from nephi, jacob, and isaiah, who were special. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. I alone am responsible for the content of these videos and this website. He also reveals that joseph of egypt prophesied of. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. Verse 10 begins, o how great the goodness of our god. Part one, 1 nephi 1 2 nephi 10, the book of mormon critical text project, volume 4 provo, ut.
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