Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1 nephi 2. 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. Nephi quotes isaiah 29the book of mormon is a marvelous work and a wonder. God will demonstrate his power to those who reject his message. This is quite unlike the god of the bible who is truly omnipotent and one day will destroy evil. Second book of nephi xi 2 nephi 2527 book of mormon study. Discuss ways we can all come unto christ and avoid satans traps.
Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe learned man will say he cannot read the sealed bookthe lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29. And it came to pass that after i, nephi, had been in the land of bountiful for the space of many days, come follow me lesson step by step. In recent decades, however, some have claimed that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is not a christian church. If not so, my firstborn in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. 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. But the words which are sealed he shall not deliver, neither shall he deliver the book. With respect to the people living in the world that lehi and his family left, nephi and his people were out in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Since this is the consistent usage elsewhere in the book of mormon following the practice of the kjv in 115 occurrences, the twoword expression any thing in p is used here. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930.
Chapter 27 jesus commands them to call the church in his namehis mission and atoning sacrifice constitute his gospelmen are commanded to repent and be baptized that they may be sanctified by the holy ghostthey are to be even as jesus is. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28 the. This is surely a direct allusion by mormon back to 2 nephi 5. First nephi, the doctrinal foundation, byu religious studies center, p. The book will be given to a man, and will eventually be published widely. See, for example, welch, opening the heavens, 100101, 115117. The 1981 institute manual on the book of mormon states.
Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. This is in many respects parallel to something he has done. Who knows, perhaps this isaiah passage originally looked more like 2 nephi 26 27, but comparing with isaiah 29 as it looks now in the kjv demonstrates a very complex relationship between the two texts. In his prophecies about the last days, nephi declared that those who shall be destroyed shall speak out of the ground, and their speech shall be low out of the dust, and their voice shall be as one that hath a familiar spirit 2 nephi 26. Come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a marvelous work and a wonder february 24 march 1 is another great week to help you prepare for the special april general conference.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. For instance verse 8 begins, o the wisdom of god, his mercy and grace. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the book the learned man will say he cannot read the sealed book the lord will do a marvelous work and a. In 2 nephi 2, lehi left what he knew would be his last blessing upon his son jacob. In 2 nephi 2526 nephi summarized the portions of isaiah he included in his record. Lesson 1 title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. Apr 02, 2007 this blog was created in order to make available study guides for lessons in the book of mormon. A companion to your come, follow me study in the book of mormon.
A key phrase used by those who advocate sin is there is no harm in this 2 nephi 28. 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. Come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me 2 nephi 2630. He also testified of the fundamental role the book of mormon would play in the lords work in the latter days. Those who oppose the kingdom of god will find ultimate dissatisfaction and misery. Throughout the remainder of the text for 2 nephi is the teaching of both nephi and jacob. Ideas to help you teach come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a. The original translation of the title did not include the word second.
Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe. A marvelous work and a wonder 2 nephi 2630 presented by s. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons. 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. A 27slide powerpoint presentation for the bofm lesson 37.
Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. The way nephi handles isaiah in 2 nephi 2627 differs. Read these chapters and record impressions you receive. But, behold, in the last days, or in the days of the gentiles yea, behold all the nations of the gentiles and also the jews, both those who shall come upon this land and those who shall be upon other lands, yea, even upon all the lands of the earth, behold, they will be drunken with iniquity and. And all the nations that fight against zion, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. During this time, he spoke profoundly on the subject of. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. Its all there in isaiah 29, as quoted by nephi with a few extra and it came to passes and beholds thrown in to make it sound even more biblical than the bible. Book of mormon 2020 come follow me with step by step reinforces this weeks come follow me study. The book of mormon answers both of those questions. After taking a short break from quoting isaiah, nephi got tired of his own tiresome words. I will show unto the children of men that it is yet a very little while and lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field.
In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. As one reads 2 nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that jacob approaches each of his subjects. May 02, 20 the first few verses of isaiah 29 are not quoted in 2 nephi 27 but they appear to form the basis of the last few verses of 2 nephi 26, which is the first part of the sermon that continues for the next few chapters. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness.
But the book shall be delivered unto a man, and he shall deliver the words of the book, which are the words of those who have slumbered in the dust, and he shall deliver these words unto another. For they will sell me for silver and for gold and for that which moth doth corrupt. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 originally aired. First of all, nephi explains that the sealed book contains a revelation covering the events of the entire. In essence, 2 nephi 27 isaiah 29 is a detailed prophecy about the coming forth of the book of mormon. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. This example illustrates the book of mormon as being true to its twofold commission to 1 confound false doctrine 2 nephi 3. In 2 nephi 27, nephi describes the witnesses who will testify of the book of mormon.
How can one justify the change of the wording white and delightsome in 2 nephi 30. Lesson manual lds seminary teachers manual for lesson 37. While joseph smith was translating the book of mormon, he was not allowed to show anyone else the metal plates containing the original record joseph smithhistory 1. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 originally aired. January 27 february 2 1 nephi 1622 i will prepare the way before you the inspiring stories in 1 nephi 1622 teach truths that can bless the children in your class. A 27 slide powerpoint presentation for the bofm lesson 37. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing.
A video supplement to come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9. Chapter 29 is also a prophetic chapter concerning the book of mormon. Wherefore, all things must needs be a compound in one. Jun 11, 2009 finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. And it shall come to pass that the lord god shall bring forth unto you the words of a book, and they shall be the words of them which have slumbered. Mormon, and the relationship between the gentiles and the lamanites.
The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire. Verse 10 begins, o how great the goodness of our god. Investigators often ask about the current whereabouts of the golden plates. Most scholars of the book of mormon believe that js and cowdery translated the portion from mosiah to moroni first, and the portion from the first book of nephi to words of mormon second. Invite sharing write the following words on the board, or show pictures of them. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the book the learned man will say he cannot read the sealed book the lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that. So far i have written about what the book of mormon is, what it affirms, and what it refutes. Joseph smith declared that he translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1998. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work hey. Nephi ordains his younger brothers, including jacob and joseph. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes.
Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 26 knowhys on 2 nephi 27 knowhys on 2 nephi 28. Come follow me insights into 2 nephi 2630, feb 24mar 1. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28. List the elements of priestcraft, as described by nephi in 2 nephi 26. 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. 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.
Indeed, chapters 31, 32, and 33 are relatively short, only 45 verses in total. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 25 27 originally aired. To help students identify gospel truths found in 2 nephi 27. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 25 27 episode info. The way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course 2 nephi 9. Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. 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.
This passage is a reference to peoples in the book of mormon who were destroyed long ago. From chapters 2526, give as many examples as you can of nephi expounding on the themes from lehis vision of the tree of life. From these chapters, identify and list at least three major themes nephi saw in isaiahs writings that would be important for us today. He also testified of the fundamental role the book of mormon would play in the. Jan 25, 2015 the people of nephi adhere to the law of moses and even build a temple like the temple of solomon, they prosper exceedingly. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 16 knowhys on 1 nephi 17 knowhys on 1 nephi 18. In it nephi included a revelation he received from the lord showing the reaction of many latterday gentiles to the addition of another book of scripture. And all things shall be revealed unto the children of men which ever hath been among the children of men and which ever will be, even unto the end of the earth. For behold, they did murmur in many things against their father because that he was a visionary man and that he had led them out of the land of jerusalem, to leave the land of their inheritance and their gold and their silver and their precious things, and to perish in the wilderness.