Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers redwith corresponding 1981 current book of mormon verses. For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 11 knowhys on 2 nephi 12 knowhys on 2 nephi 15. Second book of nephi x 2 nephi 2324 book of mormon study. Nephi s statement it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do 2 nephi 25. For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in christ, and to be reconciled to god. Nephis words are as familiar as any in the book of mormon. This is quite unlike the god of the bible who is truly omnipotent and one day will destroy evil. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. The book of 1 nephi is mostly historical, dealing with with the familys journey to the promised land, the rebellion of laman and lemuel, and nephis purpose for keeping the record. While the bible teaches for by grace are ye saved through faith.
What does the book of mormon have to do with our eternal judgment. But when its put in greater context not just of that one chapter, but of the whole bookwell, what most antimormons want it to meanits not really there. The wicked plan to slay the righteous if samuels signs are not given. Ponderfun is a simple and easy to follow book of mormon overview drawn in a cartoonstyle whiteboard animation that is fun for the whole family. The birth and second coming of christ would be fun to draw as well. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 originally aired. Even though only i nephi is available in this format, many insights can be. It starts with god i think telling everyone in israel how screwed they are, and then just shifts to lehi babbling endlessly on his deathbed. This week nephi begins talking about isaiah and his prophesies. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. The incredible journey begins god tells lehi in a dream to go into the wilderness with his family sariah, his wife, and four sons, laman, lemeul, sam, and nephi lehi and his family leave jerusalemthey walk 400 km to the red sea in 3 dayslehi names a river that flows into the red sea after his evil son, laman, and a valley after his other evil son, lemuellaman and lemuel.
For instance, concerning the general purpose of his record, the prophet nephi. The temple is great thing for the kids to storydraw. They are plain unto all those who are filled with the spirit of prophecy 2 nephi 25. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Actually, i understand the preposition after in 2 nephi 25. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we. The name jesus is not introduced in the book of mormon until 2 nephi 25. Some of the anachronistic animals found in the book of mormon include horses, cattle, oxen, donkeys, goats, wild goats, sheep, swine and elephants see 1 nephi 18. These prophecies had not been included in the brass platesthey were recorded by malachi in about 430 b. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 2 of 11 the gift of the holy ghost can come only after proper and authorized baptism, and is conferred by the laying.
The book of mormon is a collection of ancient records created, compiled, and abridged by holy prophets. He sees the temple, the birth of christ, the last days and the second coming. How can one justify the change of the wording white and delightsome in 2 nephi 30. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, prophesies of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior of the world.
Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Nephi glories in plainnessisaiahs prophecies will be understood in the last daysthe jews will return from babylon, crucify the messiah, and be scattered and scourgedthey will be restored when they believe in the messiahhe will first come six hundred years after lehi left jerusalemthe nephites keep the law of moses and believe in christ, who is the holy one of israel. For we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. In this podcast, we will examine the book of mormon verses that are unique to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and compare them to the bible. Im only concerned about the huge ripple affect that will have on the rest of us trying to do what is right. Blessed art thou lehi because of the things which thou hast done. Nephi is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon, called 1 nephi and 2 nephi. It begins with 1 nephi, chapters 2 5, as the lesson on 1 nephi 1 was taught in a stake adult institute class prior to the publication of study guide material.
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. There is definitely a reason nephi and jacob quote him so much. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Its testimony of the master is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Come, follow mefor individuals and families can help you understand these chapters, and this outline can give you teaching ideas. Careful readers of the king james bible apocrypha will have noticed in 1 esdras 5. Without an understanding of the fall, no understanding of the atonement can be complete. Jacob encourages the nephites to be reconciled with god. Put on the armor of righteousness, and arise from the dusty darkness.
As joseph spencer concluded, regardless of what actually has been done, grace is what savesand that remains true even after all that can be done. Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Come follow me, 2 nephi 11 25 feb 17feb 23 duration. Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquities of their fathers, that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities. The lord told nephi that if his brothers rebelled they would be cut off from the presence of the lord 1 nephi 2. In this paper, i offer a theological interpretation of 2 nephi 25. Not of works, lest any man should boast ephesians 2. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement.
Learn a study skill and decide how to use it to better understand the scriptures learn from and teach others gospel principles found in the book of mormon through a selected directed study activity. The name jacob is explained as supplanter in the king james bible of genesis 27. Supplement your study of 2020s book of mormon come follow me curriculum with resources from book of mormon central. Large plates of nephi, part of the source material of which the book of mormon is abridged from figures from the book of mormon edit nephi, son of lehi, a central figure from the book of mormon. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. Even general authority bruce hafen regards after all you can do as prescribing the condition of if we are faithful. And because thou hast been faithful and declared unto this people the things which i commanded thee, behold, they seek to. And all the proud yea, and all that do wickedly shall be stubble.
May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 25 27 originally aired. They bless us with spiritual power and direction during mortality. Come follow me for primary book of mormon 2 nephi 1125. We must, however, come unto christ on his terms in order to obtain all the blessings that he freely offers us. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. You may be hesitant to study come, follow me 2 nephi 11 25 we rejoice in christ february 17 23 due to all the isaiah chapters. A book of mormon verse that has led to immense discussion and scrutiny is 2 nephi 25. The same book of mormon writer, nephi, noted that all people, black and white, bond and free, male and female are acceptable before god 2 nephi 26.
The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ. On 2 nephi verses 23 and 24 mentions that the descendants of joseph lehis son would not be. February 17 23 2 nephi 11 25 we rejoice in christ your preparation to teach begins as you read 2 nephi 11 25. And depending on ones definition of racism, it might or might not be.
Byu professor stephen robinson explained, at first glance at this scripture, we might think that grace is offered to us only chronologically after we have completed doing all we can do, but this is demonstrably false. I view human beings as a spectrum, with a wide variety of skin colors and other physical features. In the book of mormon, the daughter of zion appears in quotations of isaiah. In 2 nephi, nephi recorded some the teachings of his father, his own. The dont miss book of mormon journal 2 nephi 1125 we rejoice in christ read more.
Those who will dig a pit for the righteous will fall into it themselves and great will be the fall there of. Two theological interpretations, one traditional and one revisionist, are widespread. And the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. Why does nephi state that we are saved by grace after all we. Tvedtnes let me begin by noting that, as one trained in anthropology, i abhor the term race and have tried to avoid using it for several decades. It is clear that the focus of nephi s teaching in 2 nephi 25. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w.
These ordinances prepare us to live forever with heavenly father and our families after this life. My intention is to provide a threepronged approach to interpreting the passage. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Now i, nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which i have written, which have been spoken by the mouth of isaiah. Chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27. And we went forth upon the land and did pitch our tents, and we did call it the promised land. One such doctrine is the fall of adam and eve, a central component of the plan of salvation. I believe it suc ceeds in presenting useful tools for such scholarship. On 2 nephi verses 23 and 24 mentions that the descendants of joseph lehis son would not be destroyed for they shall hearken unto the words of the book this books seems to be the book of mormon. However, isaiah is one of the main writers in the small plates.
Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central. This powerful call for the captive daughter of zion to rise up and shake off the dust and bands of bondage will be quoted again by jesus in 3 nephi 20. If this is the case, then where did nephi get this verse from. 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. Come follow me insights, 2 nephi 1125 feb 1723 youtube.
Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. For behold, isaiah spake many things which were hard for many of my people to understand. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1998. Nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the records.
It is not just that it teaches us truth, there is something more. Second book of nephi xii 2 nephi 2830 book of mormon study. Nephi, son of lehi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Here you can find videos, knowhys, and commentaries relating to each weeks come follow me lesson. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25. That name is used very frequently thereafter, for a total of 315 times in the book of mormon. This blog was created in order to make available study guides for lessons in the book of mormon. In overview, beginning in 2 nephi 25, nephi spoke somewhat concerning the words which i have written, which have been spoken by the mouth of isaiah 25. And though the journey of mortality can sometimes be very hard, grace shall be as your daymeaning, in nephi s words, it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do 2 nephi 25. Even something like the fall of adam and eve, which appears to be a failure and a tragedy, turns out to be part of gods plan of happiness. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 11 knowhys on 1 nephi 12 knowhys on 1 nephi. Furthermore, when christ appeared to the nephites, he gave them the words of malachi, claiming that they did not have them iii nephi 26. Horses notice the horse in this lds depiction of the stripling warriors from the book of mormon.
Humans of all sorts are much more the charge of racism in the book of mormon read more. Jan 25, 2010 i know that some people use 2 nephi 5 as proof that the book of mormon is racist. Nephi is regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as a major figure in the book of mormon, as a prophet, political leader, and record keeper. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home.
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