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. And all the nations that fight against zion, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. Why was the 3 nephites wish helpful for mormon and moroni. Why does nephi always go down to the wilderness and up to jerusalem. Segments of the book of mormon 1 nephi chapters 2021 and 2 nephi chapters 78 and 1224match nearly wordforword isaiah 48. 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. Book of mormon, 1841, page i the joseph smith papers. And i will remember the covenant which i have made with my people.
Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons, scripture, and the ancient world. Book of mormon, 1830, page 5 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon, 1830, page 124 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon, 1830, page 32 the joseph smith papers. The fifth gospels model of service religious studies. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 26 knowhys on 2 nephi 27 knowhys on 2 nephi 28. One element of the book of mormon that is troubling to some modern readers is that it rarely mentions women. Near the end of his life, king benjamin delivered a final message to his people. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the book of mormon. This example illustrates the book of mormon as being true to its twofold commission to 1 confound false doctrine 2 nephi 3. 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.
Book of mormon central, how can one feast upon the words of christ. As described in third nephi chapter 28, this change occurred when they were caught up into heaven. Book of mormon, 1830, page 476 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. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. Therefore for this time i make an end of my sayings. 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. For i have reason to suppose that they and also many of their seed will be saved. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w.
Book of mormon, 1840, page v the joseph smith papers. 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. Since they will never taste death, in the book of mormon the nephite prophet mormon contemplates if they are already immortal. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon duration. The doctrine of christ and the gospel of christ are similar, but how do they relate to each other. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ.
Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Why are so few women mentioned in the book of mormon. However, many readers of the book of mormon and church history. Those who oppose the kingdom of god will find ultimate dissatisfaction and misery. 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. Early mormons found these chapters, which will be the focus of this study, brimming with prophetic meaning for their day. Why was it significant that nephi was made a ruler and a teacher over his brethren.
Encourage students to go to heavenly father in prayer as they seek to understand the gospel and face lifes challenges. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930. Mormon later clarifies that only the three nephites who were caught up on. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3. Book of mormon, 3 nephi 28, account of the three nephites. 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. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Book of mormon symposium series, 3 nephi 930, edited by pr cheesman, ms.
Book of mormon, adult institute class, monday, 5 april 2010. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Since they will never taste death, in the book of mormon. 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.
Filled with love towards god and all men april 19 what does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of jesus christ. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1964, 95. The savior had more to say and he did not fulfill this commandment until all of his sermon comprising 3 nephi 2022 was given.
Rejecting the covenant after having received it has serious negative consequences. 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. 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. And thus the people of that generation were blessed according to the word of jesus. The book of mormon with clarity and with evidence says, yes. Nevertheless, when they shall have received the fulness of my gospel, then if they shall harden their hearts against me i will return their iniquities upon their own heads, saith the father. A key phrase used by those who advocate sin is there is no harm in this 2 nephi 28. But the book of mormon account, in recording that alma was taken. The text in 3 nephi goes on to explicitly call this event a transfiguration twice 3 nephi 28.
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